mac101 1,202 Posted December 11, 2016 Ryan rode for buxton and has came on well this year only problem was he never got enough rides they were out every cup competition first round so only got a ride every 2/3 even 4 weeks unlike Luke who was riding most weeks with cradley give him plenty bike/race time he will do well Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coolcol 57 Posted December 11, 2016 It is a "wait and see job" but at least we have speedway. welwelwel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,413 Posted December 11, 2016 welwelwelIm impressed,your spelling is coming on.You will soon be able to put a sentence together. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
balderdash&piffle 720 Posted December 12, 2016 welwelwel Does that translate as :- WELSH- WELSH- WELSH But because Welsh is a hard language you could not spell it Nadolig Llawen na Blwyddyn Newydd Dda Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
screm 8,069 Posted December 12, 2016 TEAM NEWS! Last week the club were unfortunately faced with the news that Luke Chessell has decided to take a break from the sport and has sighted financial strain and a general disillusionment with the sport as his reasons. Gary Havelock adds, "While we are disappointed with the news we have to thank Luke for not leading us down the garden path and dropping us in it closer to the start of the season.We have explored all avenues and feel we have found a hidden gem to replace Luke. After a successful meeting with myself, Scott, Jamie and Dennis McCleary we confirm that our number 7 will be Ryan Blacklock. Ryan's attitude and ambition really excites me and from everyone we've spoken to, giving up and backing off is not something in his vocabulary!" The Workington based Blacklock joins the Bandits pending the necessary BSPA approval from national league Buxton where he has consistently held his own as a heat leader and also formed a popular pairing with our rider of the year Liam Carr in previous seasons. The arrival of Ryan Blacklock to Berwick only adds what promises to be a spectacular season for the Bandits! Information taken from Berwick Bandits Facebook page. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
one arm bandit 31 Posted December 12, 2016 TEAM NEWS! Last week the club were unfortunately faced with the news that Luke Chessell has decided to take a break from the sport and has sighted financial strain and a general disillusionment with the sport as his reasons. Gary Havelock adds, "While we are disappointed with the news we have to thank Luke for not leading us down the garden path and dropping us in it closer to the start of the season. We have explored all avenues and feel we have found a hidden gem to replace Luke. After a successful meeting with myself, Scott, Jamie and Dennis McCleary we confirm that our number 7 will be Ryan Blacklock. Ryan's attitude and ambition really excites me and from everyone we've spoken to, giving up and backing off is not something in his vocabulary!" The Workington based Blacklock joins the Bandits pending the necessary BSPA approval from national league Buxton where he has consistently held his own as a heat leader and also formed a popular pairing with our rider of the year Liam Carr in previous seasons. The arrival of Ryan Blacklock to Berwick only adds what promises to be a spectacular season for the Bandits! Information taken from Berwick Bandits Facebook page. Did he not say at the end of the season that he was retiring? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happyvalleywoolerman 44 Posted December 12, 2016 If Gary Havelock says Ryan is riding for us I think he isn't retiring. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
screm 8,069 Posted December 12, 2016 Did he not say at the end of the season that he was retiring? Our hidden gem seems to have had a change of heart, lets hope he can chip in with a few points along the way next season. Beating the other 2pt reserves on a reasonably regular bases must be his job in the team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mac101 1,202 Posted December 12, 2016 Great lad pretty sure he will do well once he gets a few race laps in 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lygonlad 28 Posted December 12, 2016 I'm pleased with that if Liam says he can do a job then let's get behind him! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,413 Posted December 12, 2016 Did he not say at the end of the season that he was retiring?He did, but obviously had a change of mind. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crescent girl 1,908 Posted December 13, 2016 Refreshing to see the new promotion are sweeping aside the way other tracks fiddle about with which meetings can or can't be watched with a season ticket. Every single meeting at Shielfield in 2017, league, cup, play-offs and any special open events for £249, OAPs and students £189 and all kids up to 16 absolutely free, every meeting. A serious question: Is this the best season-ticket deal in British speedway? 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StevePark 2,797 Posted December 13, 2016 Refreshing to see the new promotion are sweeping aside the way other tracks fiddle about with which meetings can or can't be watched with a season ticket. Every single meeting at Shielfield in 2017, league, cup, play-offs and any special open events for £249, OAPs and students £189 and all kids up to 16 absolutely free, every meeting. A serious question: Is this the best season-ticket deal in British speedway? Sheffield are the cheapest at £240 for all league/KOC/Play-off/Challenge matches at Owlerton in 2017. The cheapest of those offering all Champ Lge matches and 1 KOC match are Glasgow at £225. In alphabetical order (so there is no bias) as far as I can make out the full list is: Berwick £249 for all matches Edinburgh £258 for all League matches and 1 KOC match Glasgow £225 for all League matches and 1 KOC match Ipswich £255 for the same as Edin and Glas Newcastle £270 but it doesn't state what you get for that (but I believe it's all matches, but I could be wrong) Peterborough £300 for all matches + Parking + prog Redcar £230 All league matches and KOC matches inc any Play-off meetings, but doesn't inc Challenge matches, Individual meetings (Julie Lewis Memorial for example) or the Silver Helmet Scunthorpe £N/A don't offer season tickets (bizarrely!) Sheffield £240 All matches Workington £245 but, like Newcastle, it doesn't state which matches are included and which aren't. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crescent girl 1,908 Posted December 13, 2016 Thanks Steve, good report. Parking and programmes are also to be thought about, but looking at these figures gives an interesting sweep across the league. I like the simplicity of the "all meetings" deals, and also no quibbling about whether an over-65 is still working and stuff like that. Plus the "all kids up to 16 free, every meeting" which is one of Berwick's best innovations in recent seasons. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,413 Posted December 13, 2016 Who is doing the track this year? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
