TotallyHonestJohn 3,078 Posted March 13, 2020 (edited) Looks like the 90th and the start of the season are in jeopardy due to covid 19.... Denmark locked down until the 4th of April stymie Claus... Czech republic closes borders tomorrow for God knows how long will stuff Ondrej as he is over there... and with the Jocks putting a block on gatherings of more than 500 people which will inevitably role down here... I reckon once the Ben Fund meeting is done the real action might not start till about 1st June 2020... Oh and I've got a ticket for the Czech GP in Prague going cheap if anyone is interested... Doh.... Regards THJ Edited March 13, 2020 by TotallyHonestJohn 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Justgotmecpc 1,056 Posted March 13, 2020 15 minutes ago, TotallyHonestJohn said: Looks like the 90th and the start of the season are in jeopardy due to covid 19.... Denmark locked down until the 4th of April stymie Claus... Czech republic closes borders tomorrow for God knows how long will stuff Ondrej as he is over there... and with the Jocks putting a block on gatherings of more than 500 people which will inevitably role down here... I reckon once the Ben Fund meeting is done the real action might not start till about 1st June 2020... Oh and I've got a ticket for the Czech GP in Prague going cheap if anyone is interested... Doh.... Regards THJ Will a flock of starlings do for the ticket & I can get me MIT's on plenty ANDREX just for keeps 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mike7164 96 Posted March 13, 2020 On 3/12/2020 at 10:13 PM, Bandit59 said: Hope your recovery goes well and you get to some meetings this season Thanks for your well wish I can confirm now that I am out of isolation and clear of a flu, although still very ill in hospital due to complications but sadly Stewart Robson meeting was the only meeting I was guaranteeimg looking to attend in 2020! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
timetoturnleftagain 16 Posted March 14, 2020 On 3/11/2020 at 1:10 PM, Winditon said: You still got your job Steve.?Rumours a lot of the previous lot are no longer required. I.e. Roy, Clerk of the course Graham and turnstile people. And Pipey Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bellers101 346 Posted March 14, 2020 Jason Pipe has left Newcastle with immediate affect. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boro Bare 18 Posted March 14, 2020 Excellent performance from James Wright this afternoon at Scunny. Far better than I was expecting I have to admit. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Justgotmecpc 1,056 Posted March 15, 2020 1 hour ago, Boro Bare said: Excellent performance from James Wright this afternoon at Scunny. Far better than I was expecting I have to admit. Once you no how to ride a bike you never lose it & the more time your on it the better you become Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racin Jason 72 1,267 Posted March 15, 2020 So why was Jason pipe released before a wheel had turned ?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
erniew 163 Posted March 15, 2020 Would be interesting to find out if he jumped or was pushed. That's providing that he has actually left. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris116 755 Posted March 15, 2020 Where has it been announced that he has left? Certainly not on the BSPA or Newcastle sites when I looked a minute ago! Is this inside information or fake news? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StevePark 2,780 Posted March 15, 2020 (edited) 19 minutes ago, Chris116 said: Where has it been announced that he has left? Certainly not on the BSPA or Newcastle sites when I looked a minute ago! Is this inside information or fake news? He's said it on Facebook: This is what he said (copied and pasted from his status): "Not the best start to a day, but life moves on and there’s more serious things going on in the world right now, to dwell too much on the news I’ve received this morning. Today I have been released from my duties as Newcastle Speedway Team Manager. May I wish the club and the riders all the best for the season ahead and beyond. There’s been no falling out. Just sometimes decisions have to be made, even if it’s ones we don’t like!" Edited March 15, 2020 by StevePark To copy and paste Facebook status 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aceslider 218 Posted March 15, 2020 1 hour ago, erniew said: Would be interesting to find out if he jumped or was pushed. That's providing that he has actually left. Think Steve Park's post above provides the answer to your question. As to why - anyone's guess !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris116 755 Posted March 15, 2020 39 minutes ago, StevePark said: He's said it on Facebook: This is what he said (copied and pasted from his status): "Not the best start to a day, but life moves on and there’s more serious things going on in the world right now, to dwell too much on the news I’ve received this morning. Today I have been released from my duties as Newcastle Speedway Team Manager. May I wish the club and the riders all the best for the season ahead and beyond. There’s been no falling out. Just sometimes decisions have to be made, even if it’s ones we don’t like!" Thank you for the information Steve, sad news but I suspect we can all guess what has caused this. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aceslider 218 Posted March 15, 2020 1 hour ago, Chris116 said: Thank you for the information Steve, sad news but I suspect we can all guess what has caused this. How about a clue at least? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leander 495 Posted March 15, 2020 Rob is certainly ruffling a lot of feathers to say the least. At the first social do after the takeover he categorically stated the all the existing staff/volunteers would be retained. Yet, six weeks to the start of the season ALL of the "front" volunteers (i.e. turnstile operators, program sellers, etc.) were told that their services were not required this season. Without explanation, as far as I'm aware. Most of whom have been there for ten years or more. Personally I think that's a disgrace. If they were employed they would have strong grounds for unfair dismissal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites