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  1. Posted

    1.Kemp 2.3 pointer 3.Ruddick 4.Halder 5.Thomas 6.Thompson 7.Thompson 

    With Kemp riding with Sheffield and having the same owner I wonder if he will be in the NL team.Also with Thomas signing for Leicester in the CH,it would be a good thing for him to get more track time perhaps? Looks a really solid line up with full of potential imo

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    3 hours ago, teaboy279 said:

    Armo, Bowen, Hurry, Clifton all ruled out as only 1 rider who has obtained a 2nd tier average of 4 at some point in their career (even if that rider obtained that average 1/4 of a century ago when there was no third tier).

    With Monday's looking most likely now JT cones back into the frame. I d like to see Kemp Ablitt Spooner plus one other personally.

    With Drew likely to do all 3 leagues I'd say it's unlikely he will be with you if you're running a Monday.With him riding for Sheffield and with Leicester having the same owner,I think there's a big chance he will be in their NL team tbh

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    4 hours ago, Halifaxtiger said:

    The infuriating bit is that with the low points limit in the NL this season the likes of Brennan and Kemp are not guaranteed a team place. We have already seen Jack Smith shown the door at Belle Vue, and he is going to be very lucky to get in anywhere else.

    How stupid is it that our best youngsters are - at least potentially - denied a position in our development league ? 

    That's the issue.Think I counted 23 riders on over an 8 average in the NL.Well over half will miss out of getting more experience from this level.Teams are going to be left with riders on a 5 point average who have been in the league for years as a 3rd heat leader.Hardly the way to bring people though the turnstiles.I want to see the likes of Smith who are progressing rather than riders who have stayed the same level for years.The NL is going to be a poorer product next season that's for sure 

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    2 minutes ago, Arch Stanton said:

    I thought that as well adz but I’d also heard he was Eastie bound tbf. Don’t think the incident you’re talking about would have held long term grudges in all honesty. 

    Business is business at the end of the day. 

    Well if he was Easbourne bound something obviously wasn't quite right if Sheffield have just come in and snapped him up from under their noses that's all I will say.Either way,i think Sheffield is a better move for Drew long term.Has had a season around Mildenhall,the bigger track will suit him.He flew around BV this year (clocked a faster time than the Premiership ht1 time the week before) so the big track is no issue for him.He will love it there I'm sure 

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    7 minutes ago, Steve Irving said:

    Let’s get real here, there isn’t a SINGLE club in the division who would turn their nose up at Drew Kemp on a 2 point average so behave. 

    If Drew had spoken to the Workington promotion and said “I’d like to ride for you next year”, there isn’t a chance in hell they’d have said “nah you’re not for us” :rolleyes:

    Sheffield have Simon Stead to thank for this signing. I believe he was all set to sign for Eastbourne until Stead persuaded him to sign for Sheffield. 

    After the "incident" at Eastbourne this season I think it's highly unlikely that Drew would have ended up there tbh.Great signing for Sheffield.Drew is a huge talent 

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    31 minutes ago, racers and royals said:

    Are Mildenhall  inferring in their statement that between the 12th July(original meeting called off) and the 21st October- there was no dialogue with Eastbourne about a date for the fixture to be re-run. Sorry but i don`t believe it !!!!

    No.They offered another date a few weeks later but we were unable to make that due to other fixtures I believe 

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    STATEMENT FROM MILDENHALL SPEEDWAY - 

    Statement from Mildenhall Speedway – Eastbourne v Mildenhall National League fixture Friday 26th October

    With the recent comments on social media and in some areas of the press concerning the Eastbourne v Mildenhall fixture which was cancelled on Friday, the club wish to make the following statement.

    The original National League fixture between the two clubs scheduled for 14th July was called off by the host club some 48 hours prior to the fixture date due to a football match! This act caused considerable costs to our travelling fan base who had booked a mini bus to travel to Eastbourne for this meeting and in some cases hotels. When we next visited Eastbourne on 21st October this fixture was in their programme as provisional, and that evening we advised Eastbourne we would be unable to confirm that date due to work commitments. We advised Eastbourne that we could most likely bring an acceptable team on the following Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday but were told this was not possible due to the fence being packed away, although the season does not end until Wednesday (it should be noted we have to put up and pack down our fence after most meetings!).

    The reasons for our unavailability on the 26th October was as follows, Danny Ayres and Jordan Jenkins had suffered season ending injuries, Ryan Kinsley and Josh Bailey who are both in full time employment at garages in Norfolk were unable to get time off work and Drew Kemp had college followed by a long standing event to attend for his contracted club Ipswich. Kevin Jolly contacted 27 riders in an attempt to put together a viable team but to no avail, riders were either working, packed up for the season or did not want the meeting. An official of the SCB also tried to help with the search for riders but he was unable to source suitable riders either. We would also question why Eastbourne are allowed to have three league fixtures outstanding after the Play Off final.

    It has been our understanding that a club should be offered three dates to choose from for a fixture, this has not been the case and we have been unable to obtain a satisfactory reason as to why this was not the case in this instance. It was not our intention to send a weakened team to this meeting and other dates were offered by us. It should be noted that at the annual meeting to discuss fixtures Mildenhall’s representatives put forward a strong case that fixtures should be more structured with the National trophy being completed by July, the KO Cup by August and the League (including playoffs) by the end of September. This was clearly ignored, and in all cases Mildenhall have been left awaiting their opposition in the season’s finals after completing their meetings in a timely manner. 

    We are disappointed by the attacks on Mildenhall Speedway which have attempted to besmirch the clubs fine name and hope this statement clarifies the situation in a more considered manner.

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  9. Posted

    24 minutes ago, BobC said:

    Sad to read all this. However, Mildenhall all but did the same thing last season to Plymouth. They wanted our fixture cancelled as it was 'meaningless'

    They sent a heavily under strength team to the SBA. No Promoter, no Team manager,(although they did enlist the Weymouth SDL sides management) Unsuitable guests galore.

    Plymouth riders had a good pay day, 64-26 win,while the Mildenhall contracted riders, Ruddick and Jenkins, conveniently lowered their averages. Therefore costing Plymouth, while the Tigers benefited.

    Clubs struggle to find sponsors. Part of the deal is,I am sure, we have 'x' amount of minimal exposure for League fixtures. How can you go back to those same sponsors and say 'we have 'x' number of meetings, thats providing the other teams bother to come down'? This is a serious matter.

    Sorry, but it really is not good enough.

    Thing is Bob as I'm sure you are aware the few riders who said they'd ride for us at Plymouth last year as a guest wanted a stupid amount of money to do so.We stuck to our budget and what we can afford.What do you suppose we do? Other clubs paying silly then makes the rider think that is the going rate.

  10. Posted

    10 minutes ago, rocket007 said:

    This is another black mark for Speedway. The SCB investigation will come to nothing as there will be no proof of riders being unable to make it, the promotion are supposedly broke so a fine is no good, and Mildenhall won't get suspended as they need all the clubs they can get. If Mildenhall had such a bumper gate last night, they should be made to pay compensation to Eastbourne for Catering ordered, Programmes printed and any other incurred costs.

    In the NL a rider can be missing for any reason.We had lads with work commitments.If they can't ride,they can't ride.It wasn't like we told Eastbourne on the day that we couldn't get a team together.They knew about it 

    What about compensation for the fans who had booked hotels and travel for the fixture that got cancelled for the footy?? 

  11. Posted

    1 hour ago, Richard Weston said:

    After virtually a day of reflection, I think the SCB should wipe away the Mildenhall record for this season as if they never existed, and:

    • Take away the National Trophy
    • Ban the promoters for life
    • Ban the team (bar Marson) for 12/24  months so they never bother to ride again.

    Today, Mildenhall have brought the name of the town and the club into total disrepute.

    The Fen Tigers don't care and nor do I, if they go to oblivion.

     

     

    You have just confirmed from saying this what an absolute idiot you are

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  12. Posted

    I don't think it's sour grapes fwiw. We said ahead of the meeting last night that we didn't have any of lads available bar 1.If we couldn't get anyone for the playoff final on a Sunday,we were never likely to get guests for a Friday night tbh. I've said elsewhere even last night Kinsley didn't get to the track until near on 7 due to work commitments. 

    It should never have come down to having to run the meeting this eve anyway.Calling the original off for the footy was a poor decision.I could have watched the game at home,travelled over 2 hours to Eastbourne and still watched the meeting.

    Congrats to Eastbourne who were the better team over the 2 legs of both league and koc. Can only think of what could have been had we had our full 7 out. I guess we will never know.

    Regardless of any results I'm now more concerned that last night was the last time we will see Mildenhall in existence. Hope a buyer can be found but I have very slim hopes unfortunately :(

  14. Posted

    4 hours ago, Gemini said:

    I didn't go so I can't give an opinion as to the racing but it just goes to show how differently fans react with regard to their enjoyment of a meeting. Reading the posts on here I get the impression it was boring, the usual processional stuff and riders having problems with the track yet elsewhere the comments were  1] 'What a great meeting that was. Not all from the gate and some good racing.' 2] 'Great meeting. Really enjoyed it.'  3] 'Enjoyed this meeting today. Plenty of determination and grit.'  4] 'I enjoyed that. Good entertaining Speedway.'  So presumably some fans are easily pleased? 

    I've no idea what meeting they were watching if they've said that.It took until heat 8 for a pass and that was bend 2 lap 1.Riders following each other around basically hoping for a mistake.Riders bouncing all over the place and being shot right across the bend.How they avoided each other at times I'll never know.

  15. Posted

    Awful meeting.Track was terrible.Riders were riding around just managing to stay on at times.£16 for any sort of NL standard meeting is a joke.£2.50 for an awful programme also.A 2 sentence write up on each rider,a scorecard and adverts on 5 sheets of a4 folded and stapeled.Done quickly,cheap and cheerful.Will be my last visit there.Not worth the money in the slightest.No wonder their crowds are down if that's what it's like every week. Couldn't wait to get out of there. 

  16. Posted

    2 hours ago, eaglesno1 said:

    Kinsley is better than a second string and I have been very impressed with the amount he has improved. However when comparing away averages, Kinsley has ridden 6 out of his 8 away meetings at number 2, the easier second string position. Whereas Brennan has ridden all of his away meeting in a heat leader position, with 4/6 of those meetings a either number 1 or 5. Hume did only ride 4 away meetings with 3/4 of those at number 5. Kinsley has also ridden away at both Stoke and Buxton but Brennan and Hume have ridden at neither.

    That's fair enough but he still meets every rider,the same as Brennan/Hume.Kinsley also went straight to number 1 for 4 meetings.Granted he struggled slightly but has had a cracking season overall.2 big scores at Kent and was on track for a max against Cradley if you take out the Stoke and Buxton meetings.Certainly done beyond what I think anyone was expecting including himself. It's amazing what a bit of confidence can do for a rider 

  17. Posted

    2 hours ago, TurnTwo said:

    Kemp - massive improvement 

    mountain - improved out and out number 1 

    thomas - establishes heat leader not quite a #1 yet but expect him to be at that stage end of this season. 

    Rowe - has impressed me, can’t see him going much further in the ladder but done better than I ever imagined - well done 

    Atkins - very impressive especially around Plymouth & the very slick tracks. 

    Hume - I wonder if he will ever get a crack at speedway as he always gets injured unfortunately. 

    Spooner - definitely stepped up as one of the better reserves 

    Marson - a good reserve I can’t see him being much better than a second string away from Mildenhall though, has quite an awkward riding style I noticed at Cradley. 

    Kinsley - heeps of improvement. Still really a second string though I don’t think he’s a solid heat leader yet especially away from mildenhall

    lawlor - very inconsistent but he can ride bv as quick as Bickley 

    brennan - watched him round Eastbourne he can be untouchable. Expect him to make the jump up a league next year. 

    Brooks - looks to have learned how to gate, he does get very close to the fence at times. 

    Edwards - overlooked by many as not quite flint or Kemp but he is very good makes it look effortless. 

    Jenkins - looking back to his best, doesn’t seem to be as potent away from west row but still puts in a strong shift 

    future looks bright for these kids you think you could have an U18 team of 

    kemp brennan Bickley Jenkins 

    Interesting what you say about Kinsley away from home.Has a higher away average than Hume and Brennan.

    There aren't many 2nd strings who have an average of 7.5 lol

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  22. Posted

    12 minutes ago, Woz01 said:

    Forecast has greatly improved for tomorrow. They might just get this meeting on.

    Still looks pretty bad to me.Rain expected most of the night and through the morning.That along with stocks tonight could destroy the track.By the time the rain is supposed to stop the damage I suspect may have already been done.The excellent track staff will have their work cut out to get the track into any sort of state imo

  24. Posted

    7 minutes ago, TurnTwo said:

    Was there stocks the night before? That’s the only reason I can see why it would be dangerous as the track is usually very slick this season compared to previous years where it has been very grippy. 

    No the fence was left up from the previous week.Track has been very consistent this year.Track looked spot on last night.

    53 minutes ago, Moleman27 said:

    Unfortunately even if the Mildenhall track was seen as being very good condition by the referee. Its always going to be such a dangerous track which always seems to give such bad injuries.

    Rubbish.I guess you've been to visit regularly this season? The track has been incredibly consistent and isn't any more dangerous than plenty of others.Bad injuries happen at every track you visit.With regards to this year,until this meeting we have had 3 injury withdrawals.2 were Bebee and Bailey who crashed together going into bend 1 and the other was Alcock who was hit by his team mate also on bend 1.

     

     

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  25. Posted · Edited by adz_mft

    1 hour ago, waco said:

    Abandoned meetings are becoming a regular occurrence and however much you feel for injured riders ,and their care is of the utmost importance ..the fact is promotions can not afford the medical cover needed to continue meetings on too many occasions,.Just another reason the sport is struggling,,with many other problems ie  continuity of meetings ,,poor race conditions ,,.unfortunatly our sport continues on its downward spiral

    We had medical cover but had to wait for 2 county ambulances for both crashes unfortunately.With the 2nd ambulance likely to take a while to come they took Tom off to hospital in the ambulance at the track.Right decision to call the meeting off.Best wishes to both Sam and Tom.2 really bad crashes tonight.Speedy recovery to both 

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