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  6. Posted

    17 hours ago, StevePark said:

    Matty drops to reserve from 26th May (GSA 4.00) and Ash moves into the main body (1-5).

    I'm happy with the change. Wethers has been inconsistent but some time at reserve should be good for him and Ash has been arguably the best Newcastle rider this month, so he deserves a shot in the main body of the team :)

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  8. Posted

    11 minutes ago, ruffdiamond said:

    Firstly, without trying to offend anyone, (nigh on impossible with this post),,, I wouldn't go near those 2 riders and, would be more inclined to chance Roynon on a short term basis. Has been an exciting rider to watch in the past and obviously still has the enthusiasm, maybe his over enthusiasm has lead to his injuries in the past, but we would find out if he would work quickly,,, failing that, he would be short odds favourite to be side-lined first,,, giving us an opportunity for guest or r/r,,, I'll get me tin  hat.

     

    2 minutes ago, Aceslider said:

    Couldn't agree more!

    Roynon has in the past performed really well at Brough even though I do recall he has had at least one spill with his enthusiasm to wind it on full blast on the outside line. He would undoubtedly be a gamble, but George has in the past proved doubters wrong with his ability to take calculated risks.

    If it is Roynon, I'm sure his team mates and the crowd will be very supportive and give him every opportunity to shine as our Number 1

    I wouldn't be completely opposed to signing Roynon on a short-term deal if it'sour only option, however it's still slightly frustrating that Roynon is probably the only viable option we have left. Roynon has experience but the team may still struggle if he's pitched as a heat leader.

  9. Posted

    I've been looking through a database of riders who rode in the championship last season http://www.speedway-stats.co.uk/Averages/2017/2 and only found 2 seemingly unsigned riders which are probably unrealistic signings due to our financial constraints or being part of teams abroad but I'll mention them anyway. The first being Kenneth Hansen and the second being Jan Graverson. Again probably unrealistic and I'm not sure on their commitments abroad but I have no other ideas for potential riders.

  10. Posted

    I'm going to reserve my opinions on the team until the last rider is announced but considering the small amount of time left to sign an out and out heat leader, things look bleak to say the least. As for supporting the team, I'll go and watch them as time permits but its understandable if people go elsewhere if they feel they can watch better speedway. The team makeup may change for the better as the season progresses but at the moment, we'll have to wait and see.

  11. Posted

    On 02/03/2018 at 7:01 PM, StevePark said:

    Ashley Morris won't be asked to be a heat leader.  He will start at reserve and maybe go into the main-body of the team as a second string.  Something he was successful at last season in the difficult number 2 spot.

    I can only agree. I wrote the Morris article from a what if standpoint. Having Morris at reserve is an excellent option but I'm unsure what potential heat leaders are still available which Newcastle will sign :) 

  12. Posted · Edited by FreddieWebb

    On 05/03/2018 at 9:49 PM, wilko said:

    Would like to say thanks for a very positive report there . I think the stats you used were very fair and very true . It' nice to see a report look at the whole picture not just the short comings . Roll on 2018 and getting settled at my new home over the first few meetings 

    Regards wilko 

    Thank you for the kind words about the report. Followed speedway for a long time and the Newcastle Diamonds more closely when I moved up here for university. I plan on writing more about the Diamonds during the season and I want as many speedway fans to see what I write as possible. Wish you all the best for the new season and hope you and the Newcastle Diamonds have a successful season.

    Kind regards

    Freddie

  14. Posted · Edited by FreddieWebb

    I'm unsure about the Newcastle DIamonds squad so far. Wrote a couple of articles about them so far with some thoughts on Ashley Morris and Carl Wilkinson. 1 about the signing of Carl Wilkinson and 2 about Ashley Morris and whether he can be an effective heat leader for the Diamonds or not.

    https://www.tremr.com/freddie-webb/rider-report-carl-wilkinson

    https://www.tremr.com/freddie-webb/can-ashley-morris-be-a-new-heat-leader-for-the-newcastle-diamonds

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