Tosh1218 592 Posted September 19, 2021 Tremendous servant to Speedway RIP Dave Tattum due to this news Ben Barker has withdrawn from today’s match Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Diamondboy 677 Posted September 19, 2021 (edited) 15 hours ago, TotallyHonestJohn said: When I get somewhere I get a decent signal I will send you a PM or come and see me tomorrow and I can give you the full rundown Also if Mr Likeapost @Tsunami wants to pop along I can appraise him of the situation as well... Regards THJ Can this poster not answer for him/herself? To say the previous promotion have ‘took the p@ss out of the supporters for years’ is absolute boll@cks. They have provided many years of enjoyable entertainment to me and everyone else who attended. At no time have I had the ‘p@ss’ took out of me and I’m certain 99% of supporters feel the same way. What happened at the end and behind the scenes is a different matter and whilst I agree something ‘dodgy’ happened, it did not affect the man on the terrace. So how have they had the ‘p@ss’ taken out of them for years? Edited September 19, 2021 by Diamondboy Missed word 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TotallyHonestJohn 3,078 Posted September 19, 2021 Yep another sad day for Speedway and just something else on Robs plate... Best of it is as unwell as Dave was he was going to make the effort to get today So sad... Regards THJ 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
screm 8,057 Posted September 19, 2021 I wish everyone going today well, I have for the most part enjoyed my trips to Brough Park over the years and hope to return one day, fingers crossed. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
screm 8,057 Posted September 19, 2021 Sad to see the passing of Dave Tattum, thoughts and condolences to all family and friends. RIP 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soupy 556 Posted September 19, 2021 Another sad day today with the passing of Dave Tattum and also could be the last ever for the Diamonds. RIP Dave Tattum and condolences to all family and friends and you will be sadly missed by all. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TotallyHonestJohn 3,078 Posted September 19, 2021 19 minutes ago, Diamondboy said: Can this poster not answer for him/herself? To say the previous promotion have ‘took the p@ss out of the supporters for years’ is absolute boll@cks. They have provided many years of enjoyable entertainment to me and everyone else who attended. At no time have I had the ‘p@ss’ took out of me and I’m certain 99% of supporters feel the same way. What happened at the end and behind the scenes is a different matter and whilst I agree something ‘dodgy’ happened, it did not affect the man on the terrace. So how have they had the ‘p@ss’ taken out of them for years? Whilst I agree somewhat with what you are saying once the M.O. of the previous lot was exposed I can also see the perspective from the other side and how some fans may have felt they have had the Mickey taken out of them once the shenanigans of the previous promotion came to light... Again as someone who invested in the product of the previous promotion and supported them financially you would think that me more than anyone should feel aggrieved especially when I found out where my cash was actually going however like your good self I have enjoyed the fare delivered up at Brough Park over the years for sure. However that enjoyment has been tarnished slightly by now knowing what has gone on... have I had the Mickey taken out of me... probably... but I would do it all again for a sport I really enjoy... Ignorance was maybe bliss at the time but now its out there as to what went on... well there are two sides to this and you can't take the emotion out either way... or the choice of words used... unfortunately Regards John 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Diamonds85 699 Posted September 19, 2021 The previous promotion may have entertained us all for years... But let's not forget that their backhanded 'dodgy' way of running the club's finances for all them years is one of the main reasons that today is the final meeting ever for Newcastle Diamonds... Among other things yes I know 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terrace Grumbler 337 Posted September 19, 2021 Awful news about Dave Tattum, RIP. I will keep my views on Barker to myself. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diamonds7 112 Posted September 19, 2021 Devastated on numerous counts today carnt make tonight covid stricken , my club could be no more and the sad news on Dave Tattum R.I.P . Hope theres a good send off for the club , the team and the fans and a mark of respect for Dave . Hope ive worded this right if not apologies , so for one last time come on the Diamonds 3 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andys 224 Posted September 19, 2021 Very sad day all round and the sad news of the passing of dave tatum just adds to the sadness and puts everything into perspective, I've been going to Brough Park as it will always be called to us for about 50 years when my dad first took me, seen some great riders and great teams, from the Owen brothers nicki pederson David bargh too many to name here, I'm a naturally a glass half full person so praying this won't be the end and someone will be able to keep Sundays as speedway night.... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ch958 2,395 Posted September 19, 2021 What reason has Barker given? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MartinBSN 617 Posted September 19, 2021 1 hour ago, Diamonds85 said: The previous promotion may have entertained us all for years... But let's not forget that their backhanded 'dodgy' way of running the club's finances for all them years is one of the main reasons that today is the final meeting ever for Newcastle Diamonds... Among other things yes I know You could also say Newcastle would have folded without the previous promotion too though... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Weeyin 1,022 Posted September 19, 2021 32 minutes ago, ch958 said: What reason has Barker given? He said that David Tatum was one of his close friends and he was not in the right frame of mind to race Share this post Link to post Share on other sites