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  1. They must have short memories, all 3 were at Eastbourne on 18th May and there were no problems, issues or mistakes then. In the 15 years that I have been watching speedway at Arlington, I do not recall ever seeing anyone ride off before the introductions have been concluded. Fair play to Rasmus Jensen, who remained stationery and must have wondered what the hell was going on.
  2. Well, that’s that then. The SCB are not renowned for their “full investigation” prowess. I think they are still making a full investigation of the cancellation of the Eastbourne v Mildenhall league fixture from October last year - unless anyone can tell me otherwise. Although on this occasion, Mr Vatcher was on site.
  3. Agreed, Cook made a total door handle of himself. I also agree that the Eastbourne promotion did not help matters with their comments over the PA, although not explicitly naming anyone there were some references by Martin Dugard to “an ex GP rider” and Jon Cook saying “a rider with the same surname as me”. These remarks only stirred things up, and whether you like it or not, there was no input from the other side, (Cook or the management), to state their case. Kevin Coombes also, I think, overstepped the mark in his announcing which probably went beyond BSPA guidelines. Eastbourne management should have been more professional in their approach to a rather silly Glasgow side, it would have made Glasgow look more foolish and kept the moral high ground. Although I doubt Jon Cook thinks that way. The best comment was from the increasing,y astute and savvy Ian Jordan who simply remarked that the goings on at the start of the meeting were “extraordinary, I’ve never seen anything like it”. And as for those that think a “punch up” is good for the sport.......it isn’t.
  4. Well the SCB Co-Ordinater, Mr Neil Vatcher was there and should have witnessed it all first hand. We will see if any actions are taken.
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    Poole 2019

    Indeed, I see that the accounts for Poole Speedway for the year ended Feb 2019 are now on Companies House. Capital & Reserves down from £76.9k to £40.4k, so not a good 2018?
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    Eastbourne 2019

    Please can someone explain the situation regarding Georgie Wood. The Eastbourne website says : Eastbourne director Ian Jordan explained: “Georgie Wood is unwell and as a result of missing an official fixture for the Isle Of Wight on Monday and following them reporting this to the SCB; Georgie has been given a mandatory seven-day riding ban by the Speedway Control Bureau over which Eastbourne have no jurisdiction or right of appeal.” The Isle of Wight website says : “Warriors arrived without Georgie Wood who was still under the weather following a recent illness and drafted in Cradley’s Jack Smith as a guest rider for the night......” The SCB website says .........nothing (no surprise there). So the IOW have reported a rider for an illness related no show, even though they had cover for him? That seems bit harsh, I would understand it if a rider simply failed to arrive and made no contact with the club but that doesn’t appear to be the case here. Nice to see that rather SCB can act so quickly, perhaps they could let us know the result of the “full investigation” they promised to undertake on the non running of the league match against Mildenhall last October.
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    Value for money

    So does that mean the recent meetings took in £18,000 and in 2017 £15,000.....? If so,which would you rather bank ?
  8. From the Eagles website: Tensions boiled over slightly in the penultimate race as Bowtell sought to get on terms with Andersson on the first turn of lap two. Kerr on the outside while Bowtell side-swipes Andersson The pair collided and came down and were indeed fortunate to be missed by the chasing Kerr and Coles. A frank exchange of views ensued and Andersson and Bowtell traded blows, the melee being added to momentarily by other interested parties but thankfully the situation was soon diffused. The official did reprimand both riders and team managers but handshakes were exchanged soon after. Andersson now in serious trouble Andersson and Bowtell both down and Kerr in the firing line Kerr just finds enough space to avoid the mayhem The action resumed without Bowtell and Andersson did indeed claim an impressive win at the expense of Kerr (winning time 59.7).
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    Eastbourne 2019

    I don't think I have a problem, I appear to have misunderstood the earlier posts which I took to suggest that the BSPA / SCB would take action against programme notes bringing the sport into disrepute and that these programme notes would be reviewed in advance, thereby preventing any such disrepute coming into the public domain in the first place. On reflection I realise that this is probably impractical on the one hand and unlikely on the other. Sorry if i caused you some offence or angst.
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    Eastbourne 2019

    8 months later, it’s still continuing ? You’re joking surely. And some want me to believe these organisations are going to review and take appropriate action on programme notes ??!! Were Eastbourne and Mildenhall fined for not fulfilling their leagues fixtures ?
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    Eastbourne 2019

    Before the meeting takes place ? And with enough time to censor or ask for amendments and a print re-run ? As you're in the know, any news of the SCB’s “full investigation” into the calling off of the Eastbourne v Mildenhall National league match last October ?
  12. Maybe, but it least it would keep the thread on topic. (instead of more historic waffle that dominates the forum and speedway in general - speedway must the most the only sport that continually harps back to the past).
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    One League - Matt Ford

    A bit of analysis shows that currently we have : 7 Premiership clubs and 11 Championship clubs. If we merge both leagues we need 126 riders (18 clubs x 7). At the moment the Green sheet averages for both leagues show 99 different riders, there are 27 riders competing in both leagues. That's 55% of the premiership riders also riding in the championship league for any "Premiership elitists". ( 6 out 7 of the Ipswich team and 5 out of 7 Kings Lynn btw). So it either means 14, 7 man teams (98 riders), 16 6 man teams (96 riders) or the current 18 clubs with 5 man teams.
  14. Impressed with Broc Nicol, looks a real racer.
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    Eastbourne 2019

    Ha, ha, ha, we’re still waiting for the outcome of the SCB’s “full investigation” into the calling off of the Eastbourne v Mildenhall National league match last October. The BSPA have difficulty in creating their own limited company. Do you really think either organisation are in a position to police what goes into a programme ?
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    Eastbourne v Newcastle 8/6/19

    Wouldn’t a Friday evening be a better option ? Probably better track with less dust, no school or work issues the following day for most.
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    Eastbourne v Newcastle 8/6/19

    Funnily enough it’s been in the programmes fixture list as a 7.30pm start on Sunday 30th up until just recently. I shan’t be going, as much as I support Eastbourne speedway, I’ve never enjoyed an afternoon fixture and each time I regret parting with my cash. It also mucks up the day, whereas an evening fixture gives you the whole day to do things and then go to speedway.
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    Eastbourne v Newcastle 8/6/19

    Off topic directly, but relevant to the last 2 posts - yes, it should be a great meeting against Leicester, just a shame it’s on a Sunday afternoon. Most if us know speedway is so much better in the evening under floodlights.
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    BT live Speedway coverage?

    Have to say I don’t really miss all the rider interviews. Only a handful of them have something worthwhile to say. They either can’t or won’t say too much about conditions or setup for fear of “giving something away”. I had time for Jason Crump, and still have time for Scott Nicholls, both speak well and offer some useful insight into proceedings. Unfortunately many of the others just give standard, stock answers, the classic being Chris Harris who always “has to adjust a few things / find the set up” before the next race. However, in their defence, it’s a fairly straightforward sport, there isn’t a great deal to discuss is there ?
  20. Statement from the club : https://www.eastbourne-speedway.com/match-off-to-save-club-from-massive-loss/
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    Eastbourne 2019

    The Eastbourne Fineprint Eagles have signed Kyle Newman in time for Saturday’s showdown with the Berwick Bandits (subject to BSPA approval). Kyle will join the team as an injury replacement for Tom Brennan, who suffered a broken leg on Saturday. A full update on Tom’s condition will follow later in the week. Naturally, everyone at the club wishes Tom all the very best. Co-promoter Trevor Geer said: “Make no mistake, losing Tom is a huge blow to the club and rider and the only consolation is that his amazing start to the season allows us to introduce a rider of Kyle’s quality. “He [Kyle] has proved he knows the fastest way around Arlington and his experience will be crucial as we seek to rebuild our confidence and season.” Team news for the Championship League match at Somerset tomorrow (Wednesday, May 22) will be issued later today. The club will need to secure a two-point guest to replace Tom as the new averages come do not come into to force until after this match.
  22. I think Mr Gould means Leicester, Glasgow, Berwick and Redcar as top 4 ...... read it again.
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    Birmingham Brummies 2019

    Guys, you’re peeing in the wind if you think the SCB are going to do anything at all about this. They publicly issued a statement that they were going to make a full investigation into the failure of Mildenhall to get a team for the season ending final league match at Eastbourne last year, which resulted in a call off 24 hrs before the event and caused a fair bit of annoyance to fans, it being the last meeting of the season. Have we had any report on their “full investigation” ? No. I no longer have any faith in the statements from the speedway authorities.
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    2019 SoN Draw

    Absolutely, 100%.
  25. Perhaps, but hopefully not yet. I would just like to see Eastbourne continue the great start they made this year to run meetings in a professional manner. Ian Jordan has put it in writing that things needed to change in order to maintain and encourage existing and new spectators and he has plans to deliver the right experience. Early feedback and attendances prove he is right and I am excited and encouraged by the vision he has laid out. But I don’t think I should be treated as being grateful that speedway is being provided for me, which is the impression given by some in the sport.
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