Sandie

Watching crashes like that are always disturbing. And although I'm not going to say how I know,, my info is that greg is fine. A bang on the head but that's it.

Never had the privilege although I have met some of his old duffer friends such as Mad Dog and Fast Eddie!!! No mention from anyone yet of Billy J?? But interesting suggestions so far!

So - hypothetically and using the theory that a home rider must be a wild card - if they had a GP in States next week who would it be???

Not sure its right but as I see it. No red light - Greg went over the line, Jason went over the centre green and off the racing line. The question here was - Did he need to go over the white line or was his passage clear to keep going forward. That could be one reason the ref chose the decision he did. And maybe the ref felt THJ could have got up and continued??? Not saying I agree with my own arguement - but stranger things have happened!

Someone said Ricky would be the weakest link in the USA team - well, if that's weak, I'll take that every meeting! Tomaz, thank you so much for making the whole USA team feel so welcome. We all had an amazing time and the result was just perfect. I'm sorry your guys weren't top of the podium, but I did say 2nd spot would suit you! LOL The team spirit int he USA camp was wonderful and it was fantastic having fellow USA followers join our happy band in the stand. Boy we made some noise between us all! Great atmosphere which I hope we can take to Poland

Think Im there already - but its another Lift company I need! Wonder if Stannah will ever start sponsoring speedway!

Chris Strong (MK Knights team manager (i think) ) was out in the Ukraine working with the USA Under 21 squad at the Under 21 World Team Cup Qualifier when he became unwell. Towards the end of the meeting Chris found himself in need of medical attention and was rushed to hospital with a heart condition. He is still in a Ukranian hospital but is feeling much better. His wife Georgina finally spoke to Chris this morning after an agonizing 36 hours of struggling with language barriers. We are hopeful that Chris will be home by the weekend after further tests tomorrow. When the USA boys were collected from the airport last night it was clear that they all care for Chris very much and each one of them have asked to be kept up to date on Chris' progress, which naturally we will make sure happens. Our thanks go to Richard Child (USA Under 21 Team Manager) who provided the essential link that Georgina, her family and the rest of the team here in the UK desperately needed. And to Sergey, the track owner who has now taken over that role and is making sure Chris' needs are being taken care off in a country where they is a huge language barrier. And finally to Chris Durno the referee for the meeting who went to see Chris in hospital before returning to England and offered his support. We wish Chris well and hope he will be home with his family very very soon.

Excellent. More of this will help the sport

His name is Josh Gudgen, which I'm sure you knew, but just had a senior moment. But please don't build him up to much - He'll think he's to grand to buy me a drink at the WTC qualifier this weekend. I'm in your fan club too. I have been fortunate enough to have pit passes from you in the past (via the Bird) for which I was very grateful and thankful and then went off to sit in my paid for seat. You pay a lot of money to sponsor a GP what you do with the passes you are given is entirely up to you. And I think your a very very nice man and I really hope you do another one soon cause your a really really nice man!!! Is that enough sucking up do you reckon!!!! LOL

I have a question - What time are we meeting for a beer!???

Go Hammarby!! whoop whoop!

Don't blame the bike! LOL

Minimum deposit £10 so Im not indulging Im afraid. But any updates on Rory would be much appreciated! Thanks

Thanks for that Ryan. Looking at lots of facebook pages this weekend it seems that the meeting was very well attended and very much enjoyed. Good to see Marvin win 2nd Division Main. Lets hope this spirit will continue for the forthcoming meetings. Congrats to all involved. One day I will get there personally

and another alternative http://speedway.chervonograd.com/onlain/14-team-world-champion-u21-rivne

Does anyone have a link for todays qualifier please in the Ukraine? Edit - found one!

Only the fans though!!!

Mythman Can I suggest you give Sheila a call in the office at Coventry. Tel - 02476 542 395 Explain to her the problem and maybe if she is a season ticket holder and the club will have her details. We can also put a message through Peter Yorke over the tannoy during the meeting. Im happy to be the go between if you need that. Or - have you tried contacting the people who sent out the tickets. They may help as well. Happy to help if you need it. Sandie EDIT - I have also asked on my Facebook page - I have one or two bees fans on there! (Just call me Miss Marple!) 2nd EDIT -Daughter has found a Lynne Wells who is a Bees fan on Facebook. She has messaged her -awaiting her reply!! And apparently she lives in Rugby!!!

We start our USA Future tour with a little trip over to the Island. Our team will be: Mike Buman (Capt) Dylan Black Bryce Starks Gino Manzares Russell Green Aaron Fox and Brad Pappalardo. And whilst we think all our boys are special you may just want to check out if young Brad has his Uncles ability on a speedway bike. Brad is the nephew of the current world champion - GREG HANCOCK. Come along and check out all the touring boys. Who is coming along to support either team??

Probably still frozen - geez it was cold up there!

Was it as good as my performance on the enviro mat? Who left oil all over it!!!

Just arrived home and pleased to report that Dylan Black is fine. Myself and another tour member were at the hospital with him. All checks to any back injury were negative and pleased to say after x-rays the only injury sustained is muscle tissue damage to his shoulder. He cant remember much about the accident apart from looking up and seeing the pretty 'first aid' lady looking over him! He is now dosed up with pain killers and when we left him at his host family house he was left with orders of getting to bed! On behalf of the Touring Team we would like to thank all the medical and track staff for the superb way they supported us all tonight. Dylan's treatment was amazing and he is so very very grateful and the response from the staff and fans was also superb, To the fan that came and gave me their name and number and offered us accommodation for the night we thank you so very much. What a fantastic act of kindness. And for all the messages on twitter and face-book - again thank you very much. I would also like to add that we are so pleased that Ben got up and walked away and thank you to Ben's family for taking the time to check on Dylan when their attention could so easily have been focused 100% on their son. Hope he isn't feeling to sore in the morning. So - we continue on to Buxton tomorrow with Rider replacement, but so very very pleased that Dylan will be with us at the track and not laid up in a hospital somewhere. Good night all and thank you again - from Dylan and the whole of the USA Touring Team x

MOVING QUICKLY ON - For all those at Coventry tonight for the Elite League fixture - don't leave your seat / spot on the terrace after the Bees have been around on the Winners truck, stay around for the 2nd Half. USA Future V Mercia Vikings. Brad Pappalardo Aaron Fox Dylan Black (I think) and Gino Manzares are the 4 USA riders doing there thing tonight, so please stay around and give them your support. Oh and brings some extra pennies and buy a mug. pen, programme board etc. thanks x

Brilliant, A log in this morning turned into an evening post!! (well it felt like that) Good luck, hope its successful.

I know - but hopefully it will bring in a few more fans who are a little interested to see how Brad and the full team get on. More profiling - thats what we need. No T shirts I'm afraid. We don't have a huge budget to get merchandise made up so we tend to go for the little items. We could do T shirts but they would be cheap and nasty ones and we wont do that. I have anew connection for the next tour and we may be able to do something then. http://www.facebook....&type=1 Hopefully this will take you to our Touring Team Facebook page with some of the goodies on. Programme Boards £5 Mugs £5 Badges £4 Mous Mats £3 Bottle Openers £2 Coasters £1.50 Keyring £1 Fridge Magnets £1 Pens £1 and if any of you have been following the Facebook page you will definitely buy a pen - you will have seen the trauma I have been in getting this lot made up!!! PLEASE BUY A PEN!!! And dont forget to bring some extra cash as we will be auctioning a race bib either in the middle or at the end of each meeting, depending on how the racing is going.