StevePark 2,783 Posted January 3, 2013 (edited) Thats really early are you sure? Whats the lineup? If line up is good I will make the trip up to Sheilfield Only two announced so far, Richie and Ben Barker. Expect names announced one by one and over a period of time. That's the way it's usually done. It should be a decent field, but, to be honest, people who can, should support it anyway, as it gives valuable support to injured riders. Edited January 3, 2013 by The Abbott 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
screm 8,057 Posted January 3, 2013 Only two announced so far, Richie and Ben Barker. Expect names announced one by one and over a period of time. That's the way it's usually done. It should be a decent field, but, to be honest, people who can, should support it anyway, as it gives valuable support to injured riders. Agreed,though Im sure the line-up that is being put together will get people there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bamber 53 Posted January 3, 2013 Thats really early are you sure? Whats the lineup? If line up is good I will make the trip up to Sheilfield www.berwickbandits.co.uk have a look on here in latest news section....simples. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dantodan 314 Posted January 7, 2013 If Jason is not able to ride for us there is one guy who might be ok as second reserve. I really don't know if he will be worth the gamble but what about Rob Grant junior? He wants to ride again and at 28 yrs of age now he may not be as wild The following appears on the Speedway GB website: - FORMER Stoke rider Rob Grant is hoping to get on the comeback trail in the National League this season. The 28-year-old has Premier League experience from his time with the Potters, who have circulated his name to other clubs after Grant expressed his wish to return to the sport. Grant said: “I’ve found my enthusiasm for speedway again and I’m fit and well and have bikes, and am raring to go. “I have no issues with getting time off work and also have transport, and feel I could do a good job for someone in the National League.” I have no idea what Granty's average would be but he may fit in the side and maybe us Geordies should help each other, I would rather have Jason King but if he cannot ride and it comes down to Granty or Starkey, I think I would go for our local lad Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diamond_ren 209 Posted January 7, 2013 I'd rather have starke anyday if king wasn't riding 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
screm 8,057 Posted January 7, 2013 If Jason is not able to ride for us there is one guy who might be ok as second reserve. I really don't know if he will be worth the gamble but what about Rob Grant junior? He wants to ride again and at 28 yrs of age now he may not be as wild The following appears on the Speedway GB website: - FORMER Stoke rider Rob Grant is hoping to get on the comeback trail in the National League this season. The 28-year-old has Premier League experience from his time with the Potters, who have circulated his name to other clubs after Grant expressed his wish to return to the sport. Grant said: “I’ve found my enthusiasm for speedway again and I’m fit and well and have bikes, and am raring to go. “I have no issues with getting time off work and also have transport, and feel I could do a good job for someone in the National League.” I have no idea what Granty's average would be but he may fit in the side and maybe us Geordies should help each other, I would rather have Jason King but if he cannot ride and it comes down to Granty or Starkey, I think I would go for our local lad Grants done little or no racing for a while now,so a jump straight into PL racing might be a jump to far at this time,however as he says himself a spell in the NL might be an idea. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dantodan 314 Posted January 7, 2013 (edited) Granty once looked good in the PL. I am not his biggest fan but I hope he has a great time in his comeback. I cannot think of any other Geordie rider. As a Geordie I hope that one day we will have a local rider to support. Robbo is a mackem Good luck Rob Grant you should do well in the NL. I am sure if you do well, the door will be left ajar at Brough. Its entirely up to you do well enough and PL clubs will want you Edited January 7, 2013 by dantodan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The White Knight 9,039 Posted January 7, 2013 (edited) Granty once looked good in the PL. I am not his biggest fan but I hope he has a great time in his comeback. I cannot think of any other Geordie rider. As a Geordie I hope that one day we will have a local rider to support. Robbo is a mackem Good luck Rob Grant you should do well in the NL. I am sure if you do well, the door will be left ajar at Brough. Its entirely up to you do well enough and PL clubs will want you Is that a problem like??? :shock: I might have to Report this clearly Racist Post. Edited January 7, 2013 by The White Knight 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mike7164 96 Posted January 8, 2013 Are Newcastle speedway doing a 2013 calender to follow on from the 2012 one if so which riders will be in it this year? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bobh 8 Posted January 9, 2013 (edited) Are Newcastle speedway doing a 2013 calender to follow on from the 2012 one if so which riders will be in it this year? The current calendar runs to the end of the season, so the 2013/14 calendar will feature the 2013 league winners plus a few oldies. (I hope!) Edited January 9, 2013 by bobh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dantodan 314 Posted January 9, 2013 Is that a problem like??? :shock: I might have to Report this clearly Racist Post. Errr Sorry the mackem comment was meant to be a term of endearment for those of a red and white persuasion. less than 3 months to go now to kick off day lets hope this summer is blessed by better weather than 2012 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diamond@heart 399 Posted January 9, 2013 I notice Ritchie Worrall is no longer in the Somerset Christmas Cracker (or should that be New Year Cracker!!!) and Stevie is riding instead, I assume this is because I believe he is planning on riding in NZ!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mike7164 96 Posted January 9, 2013 The current calendar runs to the end of the season, so the 2013/14 calendar will feature the 2013 league winners plus a few oldies. (I hope!) No it soesn't it runs out the April 2013 so we won't of won it by then!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pinny 2,536 Posted January 9, 2013 Rob grant in the pl? Good lord! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
