brianbuck 928 Posted September 16, 2021 Regardless of the result of this meeting, (and I am a lifelong supporter of Birmingham), I wish Newcastle and their loyal supporters, well. I hope that the attendance for this match will be big enough to convince either the current promotion or any prospective new promotion, that the club does have a future, and that they might have a re-think about carrying on. As far as Josh McDonald is concerned, it is ludicrous to suggest that he is intending to approach this meeting with an intention to make no effort. He is a young Australian rider who has made a promising start to his British career and will be wanting to emphasise this. Whether we like it or not (and I definitely don't!), guest bookings are an established part of speedway, and McDonald will be more than anxious to show that he is a rider worth booking when the need arises. I don't expect him to hit double figures, but I expect a return commensurate with his known ability. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fortythirtyeight 841 Posted September 16, 2021 So 4 guests and R/R being used and we wonder why crowds have plummeted. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Al Stewart 398 Posted September 16, 2021 The Leon Flint fiasco continues. No blame to Leon himself, quite the opposite, it is his great progress which shows how poorly thought out the rules are. Leon scoring good points in the Premiership but able to guest at reserve for Championship teams, standing in for riders on much lower averages because of the Rising Star system. He will be constantly in demand for the closing Championship fixtures, the Playoffs and the KO Cup and could decide the title. One of the few teams he definitely can't ride at reserve for is Berwick! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Diamondboy 677 Posted September 16, 2021 7 hours ago, Justgotmecpc said: Yip as it creates plenty of debt for our banks/building societies etc who offer deals on mortgages which is still very hard for our younger generations to get onto the Ladders as it's the money people who buy up the plots & flog them on at a bigger profit But they are still sold out ? No demand no sale? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ruffdiamond 6,115 Posted September 16, 2021 7 hours ago, Justgotmecpc said: Yip as it creates plenty of debt for our banks/building societies etc who offer deals on mortgages which is still very hard for our younger generations to get onto the Ladders as it's the money people who buy up the plots & flog them on at a bigger profit 16 minutes ago, Diamondboy said: But they are still sold out ? No demand no sale? Money is the root of all evil. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jenga 2,998 Posted September 16, 2021 30 minutes ago, ruffdiamond said: Money is the root of all evil. And drugs ! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TotallyHonestJohn 3,078 Posted September 16, 2021 8 minutes ago, jenga said: And drugs ! And Rock and Roll... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ruffdiamond 6,115 Posted September 16, 2021 6 minutes ago, jenga said: And drugs ! Ok, maybe greed and envy then, whatever makes the pie thicker. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ruffdiamond 6,115 Posted September 16, 2021 1 minute ago, TotallyHonestJohn said: And Rock and Roll... See,,,posting again simultaneously,,,, maybe our brains are tuned in? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,375 Posted September 17, 2021 (edited) 18 hours ago, Al Stewart said: The Leon Flint fiasco continues. No blame to Leon himself, quite the opposite, it is his great progress which shows how poorly thought out the rules are. Leon scoring good points in the Premiership but able to guest at reserve for Championship teams, standing in for riders on much lower averages because of the Rising Star system. He will be constantly in demand for the closing Championship fixtures, the Playoffs and the KO Cup and could decide the title. One of the few teams he definitely can't ride at reserve for is Berwick! Nothing new regarding poorly thought out rules,the last time something similar was introduced Steve Boxall make a mockery of it.They haven’t work out why the fans are so bothered about yet.Maybe be mentioned at AGM though . Edited September 17, 2021 by Fromafar Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cyclone 943 Posted September 17, 2021 On 9/15/2021 at 9:48 PM, TotallyHonestJohn said: So here is the latest Newcastle not running with R/R now as Paul Starke will be Guesting in place of Matty Wethers and Birmingham will be using James Sarjeant at 6 as Paco Castagna is on International duty. They will still be using R/R for James Shanes NEWCASTLE: Ben Barker, Connor Mountain, James Wright, Max Clegg, Paul Starke, Archie Freeman, Adam Roynon. BIRMINGHAM: Chris Harris, Josh McDonald , James Shanes R/R, Ashley Morris, Erik Riss, James Sarjeant, Leon Flint. Regards THJ Why is Grobauer missing in the first place? He is not one of the German senior pairing (Huckenbeck & Smolinski) in Semi-Final Two of the SON @ Daugavpils on Saturday. Given his poor form, it is "convenient" & advantageous that McDonald can replace the German on Sunday 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Cheese 2,025 Posted September 17, 2021 6 minutes ago, cyclone said: Why is Grobauer missing in the first place? He is not one of the German senior pairing (Huckenbeck & Smolinski) in Semi-Final Two of the SON @ Daugavpils on Saturday. Given his poor form, it is "convenient" & advantageous that McDonald can replace the German on Sunday Grobauer has replaced Smolinski (injured) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tsunami 10,219 Posted September 17, 2021 1 hour ago, Fromafar said: Nothing new regarding poorly thought out rules,the last time something similar was introduced Steve Boxall make a mockery of it.They haven’t work out why the fans are so bothered about yet.Maybe be mentioned at AGM though . ..and John Armstrong. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lbw 869 Posted September 17, 2021 (edited) I was at Newcastle for the Poole & Plymouth double header and sincerely hope Newcastle is saved. One thing I don't understand is how negative all the media is surrounding this meeting and the future of Newcastle speedway. Just look at the headline in speedway star, Diamonds not Forever. There's not even a question mark at the end of the headline which I think is bang out of order! Talk about kick a club when it's down! Edited September 17, 2021 by PirateShip 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,375 Posted September 17, 2021 1 minute ago, PirateShip said: Hope Newcastle is saved. One thing I don't understand is how negative all the media is surrounding this meeting and the future of Newcastle speedway. Just look at the headline in speedway star, Diamonds not Forever. There's not even a question mark at the end of the headline which I think is bang out of order! Talk about kick a club when it's down! I think the negativity is because it coming from people who have witnessed what is happening at the Club over the last few seasons and now that Granty is bailing out they realise it more than most.!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites