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If things are that dire that Scunthorpe have to move up to the top league then it’s time to admit a single “professional” division is the way to go. Forcing clubs to operate beyond their means just to keep a TV deal and a few world class riders here really isn’t worth it.

Well I'm sure getting a ban for cocaine use will be a big boost to his case for access.

When in a hole - he keeps digging. No accounting for stupid - he should have taken his punishment and moved on.

Assuming Richie is factually correct. Bottom line is if he never had cocaine in his system he wouldn’t have got a £1,500 fine if he took his punishment instead spouting off all over social media he wouldn’t have got the £3000 fine. No point in blaming everyone else.

I would agree with that, he comes across as a guy with very limited capabilities & he should be nowhere near the job he has. The stuff he puts out for for public consumption makes the SCB appear very amateurish .

Calling all speedway fans!! we are holding a rally to save the panthers, if you are able to attend the rally your support would be much appreciated. The rally is on the 18th November at 12 midday Cathedral Square Peterborough. We cannot afford to lose another speedway club! SPEEDWAY FANS UNITED.

Not to be sniffed at.

Hopefully we see another statement from the SCB in the coming days, adding yet another fine to his existing two and impose the suspended element of his ban also, clown deserves all he gets

Think Poole 2024 will be a much improved side after their pretty dismal season in 2023.

All these shenanigans reminds me of when the authorities had to try and deal with Michael Lee, he was a bit of a loose cannon to say the least and if social media had been a thing in his day he would probably have had a field day... not to mention it being across all of the papers! The difference of course is that Michael Lee was a World Champion and Richie Worrall is nothing more than a tin pot 2nd division rider with quite a high opinion of himself it seems. Good riddance to bad rubbish, the sport is not going to lose a single fan due to him not being involved in it.

Don't let the door hit you on the arse on the way out Richie.

i hope for Scunny sake they don't move up, fixed race nights could be the downfall

Please No.... Happy where we are

Manchester City centre must be what, 1.5 mile away from NSS, and it’s as much a vibrant city centre as any cities in Poland. But you would rather have Brit fans travel 400 mile or more to a city centre elsewhere. British speedway down in the dumps and you don’t want it to have a world class event. I find that amazing. You know very well the speedway racing would be amazing at NSS. Some speedway GP tracks are in the middle of nowhere, in the middle of forest even. The racing can be lousy at some but others produce amazing racing and true supporters flock there because……. it’s speedway racing at its best. When professional speedway is dead in the UK you will be wishing people with an attitude like yours would have supported the fact a UK speedway track is deemed worthy of of top class meeting that encompasses the worlds top speedway riders.

Yes it always has.

Just ordered myself a new TV....

Cocaine and social media... not a good mix

Nothing better than abit of cocaine to solve all your problems....

On a personal level, the guy's (Richie) obviously got some issues and should probably seek some help

A 'tax deductible business expense' is still an expense. It reduces your tax liability on your profit, but tax deductible doesn't mean free, it just means it ultimately costs less than it otherwise would. And of course it's an expense, which will come out of the non existent profits made by the clubs. Equally, speedway promoters are losing a crap load of money. I am not going to begrudge them an overseas jolly/business trip. Without them there is no sport as we have it just now.

I am glad somebody has said this. People give him stick for not spending money but in the same breath slag other promotions off for spending above their means. I understand there’s a lot of disapproval towards Rob Godfrey (some of which is justified) but he has the interests of Scunthorpe Speedway at heart. Scunthorpe is not a club that can compete financially with the likes of Belle Vue or Sheffield for example, that’s quite apparent. So would be foolish to try. Whether the club decide to make the move up or not, I can’t imagine Rob would do it and risk losing out financially. It’s a business decision and has to be treated that way to ensure the sustainability of the club. Why then people criticise this is beyond me. I am still personally undecided what is for the best but I’m sure the clubs interests are the priority and if that involves saving a few quid then what’s the problem?

The bar isn’t very high to be fair

You beat me to it. Here's tonight's Premiere Gladiators TV rewind stream. Tonight's offering at 7pm is Plymouth 'Gladiators' vs Scunthorpe 'Scorpions' Championship match. Enjoy. https://youtu.be/N5FsVt3zXiM

Perry Barr is the track under threat, TRP/ARC run Dunstall Park and Perry Barr, the planning has gone in at the racecourse because long term they want to build on PB, there was a brief article in the Racing Post a few months back.

I would go for Tobi over Woffinden. Tai is looking to top-up his pension fund and his focus will be on the GPs. Tobi will give it 110% and will put his body on the line.