Argos 262 Posted December 15, 2017 Fantastic news,well done George, History will show you were Mr Newcastle Speedway during this turbulent times in Speedway, I’m now really looking forward to my annual visit down to Newcastle 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terrace Grumbler 337 Posted December 16, 2017 Well done George. Thank you. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tsunami 10,219 Posted December 16, 2017 Interesting that the new promoter is not to be announced until the New Year. That will be because all prospective Promoters have to be vetted by the BSPA before being accepted and allowed to be a Promoter. I have no doubt the person will be accepted and look forward to the announcement in the New Year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ruffdiamond 6,115 Posted December 16, 2017 48 minutes ago, Tsunami said: Interesting that the new promoter is not to be announced until the New Year. That will be because all prospective Promoters have to be vetted by the BSPA before being accepted and allowed to be a Promoter. I have no doubt the person will be accepted and look forward to the announcement in the New Year. So,,, its definitely not you Dave ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
balderdash&piffle 720 Posted December 16, 2017 50 minutes ago, Tsunami said: Interesting that the new promoter is not to be announced until the New Year. That will be because all prospective Promoters have to be vetted by the BSPA before being accepted and allowed to be a Promoter. I have no doubt the person will be accepted and look forward to the announcement in the New Year. I am sure we will get on fine Dave Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrP 241 Posted December 16, 2017 How about 7.65 T Aarnio 5.02 L Rose. 6.49 S Robson 7.02 L Lindgren 7.21 A Morris. 4.88 T Pijper. 4.23 means we would always have decent reserves. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ruffdiamond 6,115 Posted December 16, 2017 19 minutes ago, MrP said: How about 7.65 T Aarnio 5.02 L Rose. 6.49 S Robson 7.02 L Lindgren 7.21 A Morris. 4.88 T Pijper. 4.23 means we would always have decent reserves. M. Kus 7.64 ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NJC71 388 Posted December 16, 2017 Obviously pleased we are running but still important to have a competitive team. If we can’t afford strong heat leaders (and there aren’t many, if any still available anyway) we should try and track two strong reserves to give us some sort of edge over other sides. Say Ashley Morris and another of similar ability. No point in having a weak top end a weak reserve otherwise it will be a long season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tsunami 10,219 Posted December 16, 2017 2 hours ago, ruffdiamond said: So,,, its definitely not you Dave ? You will have to wait and see. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mad Max 216 Posted December 16, 2017 Great news - but now the worrying starts as to team ! Unless there is a major shock it is going to be strength in depth You have to assume Robbo, Lindgren, Rose & Morris are in the frame - maybe Tero or even Wilko, but not too impressed by those. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mauger65 202 Posted December 16, 2017 On 14/12/2017 at 2:43 PM, phillipsr said: Wonder if you thought that when you had Lambert and Worrall, Bach and Larsen etc... suddenly look like there struggling for a number 1 and the rules should be changed its laughable there was a lot more heat leaders in the last few years ........ the loss of 5 out of 17 riders averaging over 8 is quite a removal of top end talent ............ in the past everyone has had the opportunity to get hold of a heat leader Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Diamond 51 Posted December 16, 2017 Glad Diamonds are running and hopefully with new promoter to help build for future. As for the team we aren't likely be top side with best riders gone so strong at home should be priority. That should be possible with the usual suspects still available and we must be strong at reserve. The big question is who will improve which every team needs and who will be 1 and 5 hope George has something up his sleeve. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dandelion 775 Posted December 16, 2017 (edited) How about Ashley Morris at 7 (So he keeps his favourite heat 8) And Joe Jacobs or Nathan Greaves at 6? Would be very strong at reserve then, on most tracks too Lewis Rose and Tero Aarnio MUST be considered too if available, as both have bargain averages, although I feel that Lewis might be expensive if he requires flights to Poland Danny Ayres, Ellis Perks, Adam Roynon, Theo Pijper and Matt Williamson might be nice at reserve too, and they can't be too expensive either Just throwing names out there Edited December 16, 2017 by Dandelion Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dandelion 775 Posted December 16, 2017 (edited) . Edited December 16, 2017 by Dandelion Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phillipsr 2,053 Posted December 16, 2017 1 hour ago, mauger65 said: there was a lot more heat leaders in the last few years ........ the loss of 5 out of 17 riders averaging over 8 is quite a removal of top end talent ............ in the past everyone has had the opportunity to get hold of a heat leader No they havent.. Scunthorpe didnt have one last year.. Plymouth used to regularly complain they couldnt get one same as Redcar until last year its not a new problem just a new problem for Newcastle Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
