Robinh88 571 Posted May 29, 2014 Apparently its been non stop rain on teeside, totally understandable I think we would have been victorious tonight however Redcar have an opportunity to strengthen up which I'm happy about because I want a stronger PL and a stronger Redcar Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Catch Me If You Can 260 Posted May 29, 2014 Not too disappointed that this is off. Weak team and that track must still be soaked through after 36-48 hours of constant rain that only stopped in the early hours of this morning. Would have been a struggle to get it fit enough to produce good racing. It looks as if they were late in getting it to powers that be? Was still not showing as Off on BSPA sites at 1pm? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marron 7 Posted May 29, 2014 Yeah, someone at Redcar or the BSPA were slow in that regard as it was on Twitter before 12 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,375 Posted May 29, 2014 usual reason ,self interest , you would think a club with its own stadium could sort out a track for tonight . IF the forecast is favourable,plus it is a local derby so could have later call off if required.the promotions will soon be wondering when fans don't Turn up in late Sept for meaningless meetings.These days it needs a WEEK of dry weather or the fixtures are in doubt,sad days for the sport. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drac 83 Posted May 29, 2014 Just to clarify, we had heavy rain last night til 4am (I know as I was on nights and work next to the track) - the roads where flooded at 6am when I left work. So there's no underhand dealings the track was likely more underwater than waterlogged. An early call off was the correct decision. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ch958 2,395 Posted May 29, 2014 Just to clarify, we had heavy rain last night til 4am (I know as I was on nights and work next to the track) - the roads where flooded at 6am when I left work. So there's no underhand dealings the track was likely more underwater than waterlogged. An early call off was the correct decision. you're spoiling the conspiracy theorists fun! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shadders 4,135 Posted May 29, 2014 (edited) I travelled up to Berwick for a PL meeting 3 or 4 years ago. It had rained a little in the morning and the meeting was quickly called off despite a good forecast for the remainder of the day. Sure enough it was sunshine and blue skies at 7pm, so I drove to the track and looked over the wall. Track looked fine. No coincidence that the Bandits were missing a couple of riders and Rye were in decent form. What comes around...... Edited May 29, 2014 by Shadders Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ned Kelly 41 114 Posted May 29, 2014 I travelled up to Berwick for a PL meeting 3 or 4 years ago. It had rained a little in the morning and the meeting was quickly called off despite a good forecast for the remainder of the day. Sure enough it was sunshine and blue skies at 7pm, so I drove to the track and looked over the wall. Track looked fine. No coincidence that the Bandits were missing a couple of riders and Rye were in decent form. What comes around...... Sleeping on the couch tonight, mate? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BBSC 56 Posted May 29, 2014 I travelled up to Berwick for a PL meeting 3 or 4 years ago. It had rained a little in the morning and the meeting was quickly called off despite a good forecast for the remainder of the day. Sure enough it was sunshine and blue skies at 7pm, so I drove to the track and looked over the wall. Track looked fine. No coincidence that the Bandits were missing a couple of riders and Rye were in decent form. What comes around...... was that the famous 3rd bend flood Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
screm 8,057 Posted May 29, 2014 redcar doing a berwick. making use of the 6 points plus on the teams average to strengthen up against BERWICK. wonder who thought of that idea.. er, peter waite. karma.. You may very well be right though the question has to be ask, what in the name of all that's holy has Peter Waite got to do with Berwick Speedway these days. The answer leaves your post null & void. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arson fire 4,785 Posted May 29, 2014 I travelled up to Berwick for a PL meeting 3 or 4 years ago. It had rained a little in the morning and the meeting was quickly called off despite a good forecast for the remainder of the day. Sure enough it was sunshine and blue skies at 7pm, so I drove to the track and looked over the wall. Track looked fine. No coincidence that the Bandits were missing a couple of riders and Rye were in decent form. What comes around...... me too, I was at the caravan and went to the track , worst call off I've ever seen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bandits4eva 1,003 Posted May 29, 2014 me too, I was at the caravan and went to the track , worst call off I've ever seen You ain't been due at Rye lately where it was called off and weather was fine all day? And Ned Kelly... Yep, couch job tonight! ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mythman666 244 Posted May 29, 2014 If theres a genuine reason for the call off then thats fair enough...I think its frustrating for the Bandits as we cannot seem to keep our momentum going due to call offs etc Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crescent girl 1,907 Posted May 30, 2014 In Berwick's e-newsletter last night, Dennis McCleary was waxing forth about the frustrations and complications caused by having had ten matches postponed in the first two months of the season. Average for an eight-month season is apparently four or five. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smod 145 Posted May 30, 2014 Impressive PR by Berwick, getting e-newsletter out to supporters, telling them of cancellation, before eleven o'clock. What exactly is an E-Newsletter? What is it Berwick do that is so wonderful, it keeps getting mentioned on here? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
