Skidder1 7,637 Posted November 30, 2023 18 minutes ago, STEVEHOLS54 said: Yes - Middlo really is an asset to the sport. Not only an excellent Manager for many years but the way he has supported riders (especially young Aussies new to our shores). Maybe a slight shame that Danny's special announcement maybe slightly tempered by some of the forum contributors having worked out the likely signing of Brennan, coupled with Lisa's post about Brennan posting on X the closing date for his final club naming date in Champ for his win a beanie competition, which coincides with Danny to make a special announcement on the 8th. Could be wrong of course and it may be totally unrelated. Must admit I am more interested in our 4 point signing now as the other 6 seem to be known by either shrewd select posters in the know or good guessers of the team for 2024 It may not be a rider announcement?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Catalan 717 Posted November 30, 2023 48 minutes ago, Skidder1 said: It may not be a rider announcement?! I was told there was an announcement. Unfortunately we are already out so have had to turn down invitation Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,637 Posted November 30, 2023 (edited) 19 minutes ago, Catalan said: I was told there was an announcement. Unfortunately we are already out so have had to turn down invitation The exact wording in Danny Ford's email to sponsors is :- "Exciting Special Announcement" to be made! It could be a rider, it could be about the future of the stadium, it could be a new Sponsor, it could be a new additional co-promoter? Anything is possible! Edited November 30, 2023 by Skidder1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike0310 660 Posted November 30, 2023 I no it’s not really my place, but I hope it’s positive news about your stadium, riders come and go but Wimborne road is iconic and needs to remain a speedway stadium. I have good memories of many many years ago playing football there and it having Astro turf for corners because of the shape in the beazer homes league, unfortunately the dogs went, the football moved but the speedway needs to stay. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Catalan 717 Posted November 30, 2023 2 hours ago, Mike0310 said: I no it’s not really my place, but I hope it’s positive news about your stadium, riders come and go but Wimborne road is iconic and needs to remain a speedway stadium. I have good memories of many many years ago playing football there and it having Astro turf for corners because of the shape in the beazer homes league, unfortunately the dogs went, the football moved but the speedway needs to stay. So true speedway needs to stay Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Starman2006 2,356 Posted December 1, 2023 22 hours ago, Mike0310 said: I no it’s not really my place, but I hope it’s positive news about your stadium, riders come and go but Wimborne road is iconic and needs to remain a speedway stadium. I have good memories of many many years ago playing football there and it having Astro turf for corners because of the shape in the beazer homes league, unfortunately the dogs went, the football moved but the speedway needs to stay. Yup we had to take the corners up for matches. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,637 Posted December 4, 2023 Richard Lawson confirmed. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lewy 2,327 Posted December 4, 2023 Lawson confirmed, one of the best riders in the league double figures home and away usually. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BluTiger 21,701 Posted December 4, 2023 9 minutes ago, Skidder1 said: Richard Lawson confirmed. Is that the ''Exciting Special Announcement"... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arthur54 1,302 Posted December 4, 2023 8 minutes ago, BluPanther said: Is that the ''Exciting Special Announcement"... Friday apparently Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arthur54 1,302 Posted December 4, 2023 On 11/30/2023 at 6:35 PM, Skidder1 said: The exact wording in Danny Ford's email to sponsors is :- "Exciting Special Announcement" to be made! It could be a rider, it could be about the future of the stadium, it could be a new Sponsor, it could be a new additional co-promoter? Anything is possible! Perhaps it's not a rider announcement now, not normally 2 in one week Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisa-colette 6,035 Posted December 4, 2023 10 minutes ago, Arthur54 said: Perhaps it's not a rider announcement now, not normally 2 in one week Can't see what else it will be and also fits in with Tom Brennan's timeline. Unless they have managed to buy the stadium off the council?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arthur54 1,302 Posted December 4, 2023 41 minutes ago, lisa-colette said: Can't see what else it will be and also fits in with Tom Brennan's timeline. Unless they have managed to buy the stadium off the council?? That would be the best news ever Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
szkocjasid 3,046 Posted December 4, 2023 1 hour ago, Skidder1 said: Richard Lawson confirmed. Good signing, one of the best riders on the league, despite always being able to somehow have a low average. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bandit59 1,151 Posted December 4, 2023 1 hour ago, Skidder1 said: Richard Lawson confirmed. Don't think anyone seen that coming lol 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites