Berwick V Newcastle - Live On Sky - May 21st

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You misunderstand the purpose of rules. The "NL rider only" rule is to prevent riders from British clubs swanning off to ride in Europe willy-nilly.

 

The BSPA and SVEMO has a long-standing agreement, and the PL fixture takes precedence over a Swedish fixture except for a rearranged match.

 

With Lindgren choosing Sweden tomorrow (and why shouldn't he, he's a Swede?) the only replacement can be an NL rider. If there was a slackening of this rule, the PL would descend into chaos.

 

From what I read here, the problem has been caused by Newcastle accepting the date. As someone said above, they didn't have to -- just about every PL club who have not yet had a league outing at Berwick would have been only too pleased to come instead, and be seen on TV.

 

We all moan about the BSPA and the rule-book, but it really is the best rule for this type of situation, and complaints can't be laid at the BSPA's door this time.

 

I'll be watching, and I'm sure it'll be good stuff, especially if Sky get a camera in the right position to catch the riders coming off the banking and down the home straight at 75mph!

 

Correction, Ludvig has NOT chosen to be in Sweden. As you have correctly posted "the PL fixture takes precedence over a Swedish fixture except for a rearranged match" Ludvig, if he wanted to ride for the Diamonds tomorrow, would not be allowed to ride even if he preferred to.

[luluthetiger 221]

Correction, Ludvig has NOT chosen to be in Sweden. As you have correctly posted "the PL fixture takes precedence over a Swedish fixture except for a rearranged match" Ludvig, if he wanted to ride for the Diamonds tomorrow, would not be allowed to ride even if he preferred to.

So, are you saying Newcastle shouldn't have accepted the change of date?

[jenga 2,998]

hope they have a proper stopwatch for the race times. as long as they don't borrow the wind up one from Leicester it will be ok. really looking forward to this on Tuesday. hope it all goes well the the promotion and fans of Berwick speedway.

[crescent girl 1,907]

Correction, Ludvig has NOT chosen to be in Sweden. As you have correctly posted "the PL fixture takes precedence over a Swedish fixture except for a rearranged match" Ludvig, if he wanted to ride for the Diamonds tomorrow, would not be allowed to ride even if he preferred to.

How come Robin Aspegren is riding for Berwick, then?

[Arson fire 4,785]

We should never have accepted it in a million years, already running with RR and replacing a former Berwick rider and potential match winner with a NL rider, not much our promotion does wrong, but they've cocked up with this....IMO. Maybe the financial gain (if any?) outweighs the result and anything gained is a bonus.

[Chris 441]

Certainly seems the Newcastle promotion want the publicity of a Sky meeting, but have made the sport look a shambles again by turning up with half a team. Lindgren been flying all season and was never going to be available for this fixture.

 

Joke all round, but sums the sport up. BSPA should have looked into it when announced and Newcastle are a disgrace for accepting the fixture what with it being a showcase for the PL.

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How come Robin Aspegren is riding for Berwick, then?

Probably not selected never rode fro Hammarby in last weeks fixture

[Tsunami 10,219]

How come Robin Aspegren is riding for Berwick, then?

 

Easy. Different team who can pick or leave out riders if they aren't performing or the Swedish team being more cooperative.

[glasgowmicktiger 142]

Plain crazy but not stupid as you cant really refuse

[Fromafar 10,378]

So, are you saying Newcastle shouldn't have accepted the change of date?

You would have to say that the change of date could have had implications for BOTH Teams when this fixture was arranged.So no point of putting the the blame on any one Promotion in this case.IMO.

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Theres been a fair bit of rain in Berwick over the last few days,which wouldve been perfect for track conditions tonight.Yesterday was largely dry,we did have a bit of rain in the evening,but its been dry overnight.

Right now its dry but cloudy,forecast for today is theres a chance of a shower this morning but by afternoon they should all be gone,if we get any atall.After lunchtime and into the afternoon it will be dry and theres a chance of some sunshine.

 

See you all later.

 

How come Robin Aspegren is riding for Berwick, then?

 

Maybe,just maybe because he hasnt been selected to ride for his club in Sweden.They run a squad system over there,which on this occasion helps Berwick.

[mdmc82 2,878]

Is Robbo riding tonight?

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Certainly seems the Newcastle promotion want the publicity of a Sky meeting, but have made the sport look a shambles again by turning up with half a team. Lindgren been flying all season and was never going to be available for this fixture.

 

Joke all round, but sums the sport up. BSPA should have looked into it when announced and Newcastle are a disgrace for accepting the fixture what with it being a showcase for the PL.

 

Its madness to suggest that Newcastle would turn down a chance to be on Sky,maybe Sky and/or the powers that be couldve looked into it a bit more to see if all the riders were available for both teams,but you cant blame Newcastle for accepting this chance.

 

You never know,they might just win,doubt it mind,but you never know.

 

Stroke of genius to get rid of Edberg when we did,he`s been selected to ride for his club in Sweden tonight,so we wouldve been facing the same headache as Newcastle have had with Lindgren.

 

Ironically the forecast for Sweden today is shocking,Lindgren might be watching his team on tv with the rest of us.

[stoneylegend 166]

Will be watching this one tonight lets hope its another showing that does the PL proud.

[mark43 1]

Well 3 off us were planning to go but not now due to team strengths could turn what should have been a good night into a farce for tv viewing. Be interesting to see how they explain it on sky makes the sport look a joke.