screm 8,054 Posted September 25, 2021 Delighted to see the Diamonds coming back to the tapes, but I hope Rob Grant hasn't let his heart rule his head over this decision. This should be the start of the rescue and not the end and that will need support from the Newcastle fans, either by joining and support system as they have at Edinburgh or something along the lines of what has been helping out the Berwick promotion over the last couple of seasons or by simply turning up on a regular bases. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lbw 869 Posted September 25, 2021 (edited) Fantastic news Rob as had a very hard start to promoting with many things going against him which were out of his control and then having to cope with the sad loss of Dave. I was at Newcastle for the Poole/Plymouth double header and just hope that the Newcastle fans come out and SUPPORT Rob and the team. Fans, new and old, appear when there's a rally call so I hope they have been encouraged enough to turn out on a regular basis. Diamonds are Forever! (unlike speedway star headline a couple of weeks ago Diamonds NOT Forever.....idiots! ) Edited September 25, 2021 by PirateShip 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
proud panther 1,505 Posted September 25, 2021 Hats off to Rob Grant, what an amazing sign of loyalty to Dave Tatum. It would be brilliant now if the fans help financially, to help Rob break even, or make a profit. If anyone deserves a bit of luck, it's Rob. 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ch958 2,395 Posted September 25, 2021 Diamonds fans love a big number 1, that's the place to start. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arthur54 1,300 Posted September 25, 2021 (edited) I hope the Newcastle fans come back in droves, we can ill afford to lose another club, from a Poole Supporter Edited September 25, 2021 by Arthur54 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Diamonds85 698 Posted September 25, 2021 1 hour ago, ch958 said: Diamonds fans love a big number 1, that's the place to start. Danny King, Craig Cook or Nicki Pedersen (to bring the old guard back) please Only joking... I'd be happy with a strength in depth 1-7... just glad we back to the tapes for 2022 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lewy 2,325 Posted September 25, 2021 The Newcastle faithful pledged their support for rob grant last season regardless of the quality of the team, unfortunately as they say talk is cheap" and this never materialised! I think the promotion is taking a massive gamble on next season being better please don't let him down i believe he deserves to succeed. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Diamonds85 698 Posted September 25, 2021 28 minutes ago, lewy said: The Newcastle faithful pledged their support for rob grant last season regardless of the quality of the team, unfortunately as they say talk is cheap" and this never materialised! I think the promotion is taking a massive gamble on next season being better please don't let him down i believe he deserves to succeed. You are wrong... the Newcastle faithful turn out week in week out... it's the hangers on and weathered fans who let us down last season... but here for next year being successful for all clubs 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lewy 2,325 Posted September 25, 2021 4 minutes ago, Diamonds85 said: You are wrong... the Newcastle faithful turn out week in week out... it's the hangers on and weathered fans who let us down last season... but here for next year being successful for all clubs Possibly worded wrong the faithful as you state remained faithful, but quite a fewsoon started moaning and not supporting as your results were not what they were hoping for, my team Plymouth didn't do aswell as we hoped but our crowds increased as the season went on. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ruffdiamond 6,115 Posted September 25, 2021 12 minutes ago, Diamonds85 said: You are wrong... the Newcastle faithful turn out week in week out... it's the hangers on and weathered fans who let us down last season... but here for next year being successful for all clubs 3 minutes ago, lewy said: Possibly worded wrong the faithful as you state remained faithful, but quite a fewsoon started moaning and not supporting as your results were not what they were hoping for, my team Plymouth didn't do aswell as we hoped but our crowds increased as the season went on. I would personally write-off last/this/2021 season,,, up against it and battling current worldwide affairs. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Diamonds85 698 Posted September 25, 2021 8 minutes ago, lewy said: Possibly worded wrong the faithful as you state remained faithful, but quite a fewsoon started moaning and not supporting as your results were not what they were hoping for, my team Plymouth didn't do aswell as we hoped but our crowds increased as the season went on. Know what you mean though, was disappointing to see the crowd numbers get smaller and smaller each week... Had the feeling the club was dying, but fortunately, that is NOT the case I have a lot of respect for Plymouth and they're one of my favourite clubs... Loved the few visits I've had down there, brilliant little set up 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lewy 2,325 Posted September 25, 2021 3 minutes ago, Diamonds85 said: Know what you mean though, was disappointing to see the crowd numbers get smaller and smaller each week... Had the feeling the club was dying, but fortunately, that is NOT the case I have a lot of respect for Plymouth and they're one of my favourite clubs... Loved the few visits I've had down there, brilliant little set up Yes we have what i believe is one of the hardest working promoters in british speedway,I'm really pleased for Newcastle that you're going to be competing next season hopefully i will get to brough Park in 2022 and meet in person some of my forum mates 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Justgotmecpc 1,059 Posted September 26, 2021 8 hours ago, Diamonds85 said: Danny King, Craig Cook or Nicki Pedersen (to bring the old guard back) please Only joking... I'd be happy with a strength in depth 1-7... just glad we back to the tapes for 2022 Super Stevie to start with Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteelShoe 500 Posted September 26, 2021 Fabulous news for all concerned at Newcastle Speedway that you will be coming to tapes in 2022. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TotallyHonestJohn 3,078 Posted September 27, 2021 Hi This goes out to everyone who expressed a wish to save the club prior to Rob rising like a phoenix and changing his mind to stay... There will be a meeting next Tuesday @ 19:30 hours (7:30 PM) 5th October at the South Gosforth Sports & Social Club Laburnum Cottage, Percy Terrace, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 1RS. This meeting will look at the appetite to set up a Trust; with supporting funds; to look at sustaining Speedway in Newcastle. There will be a full and frank discussion following on from the offers of support for the club from individual fans and businesses and to debate the merits on proposals that ensure the club does not end up in the same precarious position we have faced over the last few weeks of the season. This will possibly be the only opportunity we have to get together and look at proposals for sustaining the sport and keeping the momentum going on the back of all the goodwill following the near closure of the club... There are no silly ideas and all proposals will be given an airing and hopefully we can bring something positive out of this get together... All are welcome and this includes any representatives of businesses who expressed an interest in the original proposal of a fan based buy out... please come along hear what is said and lets see if we can pull something positive together... There will also be a post notifying people on Facebook and Twitter of this meeting Look forward to seeing as many of you there as possible Regards John 5 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
