StevePark

Max Perry signs: https://twitter.com/EdinMonarchs/status/1751175715100176716

We (GRT Media) used to record the meetings at Workington when Graham was team manager/Promoter and was a delight to work with. Always honest in his interviews and very easy to get on with. RIP Graham.

Quite possibly, but in those days (I'm talking mid-to-late-70's here), I seem to remember, a lot of people used to stick around, because it was a "proper" second-half, with all the riders from the main meeting involved.

Which is why they were put on during the interval.

About 17 miles

GK Geronimo (Gary Kirkup)

You'd need more than that after you've paid the VAT. I honestly think that paying any rider £100 a point in the (watered down) Championship is madness.

Certainly before Christmas...... ........

He's often been given a chance in the Championship down the years and still hasn't kept down a place anywhere. Maybe in a weaker league he may do a little better, but I think there are a few riders ahead of him with more potential, IMO.

Which, I guess, is why there are no "stand alone" clubs in it.

Isn't that what sponsorship is for too?

Well, no it's not really. Speedway has a points limit, otherwise, what you are suggesting, the teams with money would be 1-7's of 7,8 and 9 point riders, while all the others would be 2, 3, 4's etc. And, as I keep saying, just because a rider "demands" a certain amount, clubs don't have to pay it and at the end of the day either the rider reduces his demands or doesn't get a ride.

Could this be on the wrong thread, do we think?

Lee Complin achieved an average over 4.00 in PL/Championship, a few years ago mind, but still.

So, what do you want clubs to do? Go over budget by offering these certain riders "over the odds" money and potentially put the club at risk, or look elsewhere for riders willing to ride for the money offered?

http://edinburghspeedway.blogspot.com/2019/11/1972-timeline-march.html

She rode for Somerset in 2003 (3 rides 0 points) in the second-tier (British League Cup, I think) first and it is/was her only second-tier match.

DVD available here Scroll down to the appropriate date: https://classicspeedwayvideos.com/scunthorpe.html

At least he "gets behind the lads." Every club needs every supporter it can get.

When talking about "Max", for some reason I thought you were talking about Clegg!!

Last match for Newcastle was 29th May 2022 at home to Redcar.

But when do you say "he's developed" - there has to be a point at sometime when you say "he's too good for a "Development" league." IF the NDL was the same as before, then yes the likes of Max, Adam Roynon, Lee Complin etc., etc., should/could be involved, but, for me, they are all beyond the "developing" stage and shouldn't be anywhere near the NDL in it's current form.

You can't win if you don't gamble. They obviously think it will work (otherwise, why bother?). All we can do is wait and see how it all pans out. As I've said before, I wish them all the very best for the coming season (see where I was born! When Newcastle were running, Workington became my "second" team!)

Really? Workington only have 13.48 points left for the two remaining riders. Pedersen would come in on 13+