diamonds7 112 Posted February 9, 2020 19 hours ago, Tsunami said: Yes it's been a brilliant start in the Rob Grant era at Newcastle Speedway. Two fans nights both packed out, all the team in attendance and the return of many old faces that I think have been missing for a long time. Let's hope this continues into the season, and we see the two new foreign riders getting to grips with Brough, whilst James eases himself onto a speedway bike and hits the form that fans have hope for. These 3 riders are key to our success, remembering we have to make up about 2 points to match the strength of the other teams. I am sure we will. Brilliant field for the first meeting celebrating the 90th anniversary of Newcastle Speedway. It could only be improved by the inclusion of Nicki P, but it's still a cracking field. As one illustrious fan said to me last night "I've got a feeling that this year is going to be a great year". I don't think he is wrong. why no nikki dave ? and i take it woffy declined ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tsunami 10,219 Posted February 9, 2020 2 hours ago, diamonds7 said: why no nikki dave ? and i take it woffy declined ? Ha Ha. Yes it would have been great to get Nicki but I am sure Rob would have considered it especially with the pull he would have added to the event. Knowing Nicki, if he could have made it he would of. He always speaks so highly of his time up here, and what it did for him. His biggest regret was he didn't stay up here, having digs in Peterborough with the same arrangements that his brother Ronni had enjoyed. He wished he had stayed up here for to know and socialise with his favourite fans. Ironically he did the same at Wolverhampton which is why they didn't really take to him. You never know do you. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tsunami 10,219 Posted February 9, 2020 13 hours ago, RobMcCaffery said: Excellent news. I do hope they make it a huge success. Many thanks for that. The main meeting of course is the top riders event. In addition, there is planned to have as many as possible previous Diamonds doing demo races, possible uprights races and special races including the Gems/Sapphires members. The doors will be opened earlier and there will be entertainment for the kids in the form of fairground rides. No doubt a hog roast will appear at some time. The meeting, as well at the whole season, will be sponsored be our areas largest radio station. Metro Radio, who will be allied to the big sponsor which has yet to be announced. Yes, exciting times ahead. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TotallyHonestJohn 3,078 Posted February 9, 2020 4 hours ago, diamonds7 said: why no nikki dave ? and i take it woffy declined ? Nicki P has a meeting at Belle Vue the following day for Sheffield which would have come into the reckoning for him I would suggest... Big shame because I woukd have paid double just to see him at Brough one more time... #Legend... Regards THJ 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ruffdiamond 6,115 Posted February 9, 2020 2 hours ago, TotallyHonestJohn said: Nicki P has a meeting at Belle Vue the following day for Sheffield which would have come into the reckoning for him I would suggest... Big shame because I woukd have paid double just to see him at Brough one more time... #Legend... Regards THJ Double???,,, it's just about half price anyway 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leander 495 Posted February 9, 2020 5 hours ago, Tsunami said: Ha Ha. Yes it would have been great to get Nicki but I am sure Rob would have considered it especially with the pull he would have added to the event. Knowing Nicki, if he could have made it he would of. He always speaks so highly of his time up here, and what it did for him. His biggest regret was he didn't stay up here, having digs in Peterborough with the same arrangements that his brother Ronni had enjoyed. He wished he had stayed up here for to know and socialise with his favourite fans. Ironically he did the same at Wolverhampton which is why they didn't really take to him. You never know do you. Rob stated at the first "fan night" that Nicki had been asked (along with Bjarne and Kenneth Bjerre). It's possible that Nicki has a compulsory polish practice that weekend, since they are rather good at that. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Justgotmecpc 1,056 Posted February 9, 2020 Well it's only 40 days until the 1st meeting & track work etc is going well ish.. it's going to be a cracking day with so much planned I think I need to trim down a Clem or 2 in case I need to get me dancing shoes on while the DIAMOMD GEEZERS are strumming that stuff from the time they hit the stage.. now where's me oxygen bottle ha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ruffdiamond 6,115 Posted February 9, 2020 1 hour ago, leander said: Rob stated at the first "fan night" that Nicki had been asked (along with Bjarne and Kenneth Bjerre). It's possible that Nicki has a compulsory polish practice that weekend, since they are rather good at that. Sure there's been a few more 'big names' that couldn't do it. It's great to have both Worrall's there as well as some others, a bit disappointed there's no Ludde or Rob Lambert, Cook and Pickering. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dandelion 775 Posted February 11, 2020 Is the website ever going to be fixed? They keep posting new news articles on there but I can't read them because a 404 error comes up every time I try to click on them... A waste of time updating it tbh... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ruffdiamond 6,115 Posted February 11, 2020 8 minutes ago, Dandelion said: Is the website ever going to be fixed? They keep posting new news articles on there but I can't read them because a 404 error comes up every time I try to click on them... A waste of time updating it tbh... Try searching newcastlediamonds.co.uk again, it worked for me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soupy 554 Posted February 12, 2020 Says the site has been disabled now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aceslider 218 Posted February 12, 2020 No joy with website. Must be something going on because there was a short YouTube upload several days ago advertising 90th anniversary meeting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tsunami 10,219 Posted February 12, 2020 40 minutes ago, Aceslider said: No joy with website. Must be something going on because there was a short YouTube upload several days ago advertising 90th anniversary meeting. Yes. I think Rob did say on Friday night that the new website would be installed soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crabba59 156 Posted February 12, 2020 14 minutes ago, Tsunami said: Yes. I think Rob did say on Friday night that the new website would be installed soon. Hi Dave how's the track work going? I know Johnathan has had red car's blade up there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tsunami 10,219 Posted February 12, 2020 8 hours ago, pitstop84 said: Hi Dave how's the track work going? I know Johnathan has had red car's blade up there. I haven't been there this winter. As you say the track has been smoothed out with the big Redcar blade. Pity the blade takes ripples and peaks off, but not hollows/dips. There has been vandalism to the home straight fence, and that is currently having to be replaced, posts, mesh and kickboards. The airfence still has to be returned to the track, and most of the kickboards repainted ready to be refixed. With some decent weather(obviously not this Sunday) there is still plenty of time to get it done if there is sufficient volunteers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites