StevePark 2,780 Posted November 6, 2017 (edited) they said at the last meeting they would know in a fortnight so waiting to know if they are going to let us know I think what George said was "hopefully, we will know in about 2 weeks." I don't think you can put a definite timescale to this sort of thing. We just need to be patient. Edited November 6, 2017 by Steve Park Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ruffdiamond 6,115 Posted November 6, 2017 I think what George said was "hopefully, we will know in about 2 weeks." I don't think you can put a definite timescale to this sort of thing. We just need to be patient. Would it not make sense to wait and see what transpires at the annual p!ss up, oops AGM ?,,, whenever that is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terrace Grumbler 337 Posted November 6, 2017 That looks like the 1975 or 1976 team that you are meaning. '75 team (mainly) was (appearances in brackets) Tom (47) & Joe (44), Havvy (41), Ron Henderson46), Mike Watkin (37), Robbie Blackadder (35), Tim Swales (39) and Phil Michelides (36). John Robson (4) and Tony Boyle (1) also appeared. The '76 team was: Joe O (39), Tom O (42) Ron H (27), Phil M (40), Havvy (10), Andy Cusworth (42), Robbie B (36) and Tim S (34). Also (briefly) appearing were: Greg Clarke (1), Martin Cusworth (2), Malcolm Davies (3), Gerarde Ellis (4) and Robin Dixon (5). Thank you Steve, much appreciated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diamond@heart 399 Posted November 6, 2017 No that team with Kenny Carter was 1978. But you are right to say "1982 team", coz 1982 Team had Ian Thomas (Promoter), Dave Younghusband (Manager), Alan Emerson, Tom Owen (Capt.), Joe Owen, Rod Hunter, Keith Bloxsome, Bobby Beaton and Robbie Foy, I believe this was the strongest Diamonds line up ever. Alan Emerson, Tom Owen, Joe Owen, Rod Hunter Bobby Beaton These 5 were in the league's heatleader class Keith Bloxsome was a high scoring reserve Robbie Foy was our other reserve I remember home matches went 5-1 followed by 5-1 etc but watching the team on away tracks was awesome. Our promoter was criticised by some for finding loop holes in the regs to assemble a team of heatleaders but really in the far off past when this awesome team were on track every track we visited had a bumper crowd because of the talent in the Newcastle side, so why criticise excellence when you are raking in much more cash through the turnstiles? I think the team building regulation averages we have now serves a useful purpose as we see closer scores and better racing than I remember when we were all conquering! But fingers crossed we operate in 2018 and we have a team like we had in 1982. It's all a matter of opinion which Newcastle Team was best but tell me a better line up than the above team That was one of my favourite Diamonds teams of all time. I used to love going to watch the Diamonds every week and wandering through the pits at the end of the meeting, nearly getting run over by riders who were coming off track after practicing or reserve riders finishing races. Absolutely bloody great. 😁😁 If I had a time machine I would travel back to that time again. I have loved watching the likes of Pedersen, Bargh, Larsen, Bach, Lambert and Worrall since then but always loved the Owens, Beaton and Hunter, to watch and I wish I had travelled away during those days. I know us die hards get criticised for harking on back to the good old days but I was a kid back then and it was this team that got me hooked on speedway, plus my Dad and Uncle and I think Ian Thomas was a one off. George English has done and does a fantastic job and I take my hat off to him. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FAST GATER 852 Posted November 9, 2017 I can only wish you the best of luck and hope that you come to "tapes" in 2018 ,talking of the past i used to love the Diamond's visits to Elle Port in the 70's the Owens against Jacko and Finch were great times in our sport at NL level IMO. Graham Thomas always seemed half a step ahead of the ruling body and his fellow promoters but that was his cunning and guile approach to the sport OH how we(and the sport) miss him !!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
enotian 562 Posted November 14, 2017 http://speedwaygp.com/news/article/6238/hancock-takes-rzeszow-challenge Some interesting Lewis Rose news. In line for some expert training. Not sure what it means for his 2018 availability though, should there be a 2018 that is. (from a Diamonds perspective rather than existentially speaking ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,338 Posted November 15, 2017 (edited) http://speedwaygp.com/news/article/6238/hancock-takes-rzeszow-challenge Some interesting Lewis Rose news. In line for some expert training. Not sure what it means for his 2018 availability though, should there be a 2018 that is. (from a Diamonds perspective rather than existentially speaking ) Looks like a good excuse from Hancock to step down and earn some easy money.IMO Edited November 15, 2017 by Fromafar 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dandelion 775 Posted November 15, 2017 Looks like a good excuse from Hancock to step down and ran some easy money.IMO Hancock deserves all the praise, he's done A LOT for speedway and still does, if he wants to 'retire' to a lower league and make a little money whilst doing so, fair play to him, as long he's genuine and you know you'll get that with Greg, the guy is amazing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BluTiger 21,662 Posted November 15, 2017 Hancock deserves all the praise, he's done A LOT for speedway and still does, if he wants to 'retire' to a lower league and make a little money whilst doing so, fair play to him, as long he's genuine and you know you'll get that with Greg, the guy is amazing What exactly has he done for Speedway ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
balderdash&piffle 720 Posted November 15, 2017 What exactly has he done for Speedway ? Ridden a speedway bike 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,338 Posted November 15, 2017 Hancock deserves all the praise, he's done A LOT for speedway and still does, if he wants to 'retire' to a lower league and make a little money whilst doing so, fair play to him, as long he's genuine and you know you'll get that with Greg, the guy is amazingdont think it will be a"little" money. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The White Knight 9,039 Posted November 15, 2017 Well I wish the 'Grin' all the very best anyway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jenga 2,998 Posted November 15, 2017 What exactly has he done for Speedway ? not a lot that i know of , but then again i have been asleep for the last 40 odd years . signed .. R.V. WINKEL . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leander 495 Posted November 19, 2017 Looks like we are running next year!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The White Knight 9,039 Posted November 19, 2017 Looks like we are running next year!!! How do you know that? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
