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Somebody sent me the link to this 'anthem' and I honestly thought April 1st had come early! Seriously guys, I'm halfway across the world and speedway people I know here have tears running down their legs laughing so much!Whoever thought this was a great way to inspire/motivate/put the fear into the opposition needs to reconsider when their meds kick in! Yes, I know it's nothing to do with me, I'm long retired from speedway and live in Aus but I still care about the club where I spent many a happy evening on the mic from way back in 1988.Hell we go rid of the war crys in 1990 (sorry Wild Wayne and Mother T!) because they were old hat . . .let along a choral extravaganza. Back in the days of the PL when the club were feared home and away it was 'Welcome to the jungle' that became the parade truck theme tune and even that sounds dated now so, for what it's worth, whoever came up with this idea. . .maybe ask the paying public for once - or as that just stating the blindingly obvious? Wishing everyone a safe and successful season ahead. . . now where did I put my Vera Lynn records????

What a load of old tosh as usual, well happy with the performance from the Robins also for the Aces Bewley/Tungate had bike problems.Zach has just comeback from a serious back injury these meetings are there to blow away the cobwebs and get ready for the league programme.

They can do it - and have done it with the agreement of Matt Ford - so what’s your point?

I'm not exactly delighted with the team but I've been going since 1975 and I'm not going to stop now. I've seen us have great teams and poor teams before now and my enjoyment of speedway comes from the racing. We have plenty of racers in the team so I shall be giving them my full support. I have nothing to do with Newcastle Speedway other than attending for 43 years (with the gap years when shut). I get my moneys worth when Robbo or Lindgren blast past people on the outside of the 4th bend and hope to see plenty of it this season.

I see they have removed the ridiculous ruling which prevents a team from being able to use an injury rider replacement when already running RR and which cost you guys the KO Cup last year.

P and P is huge for a club. And if you are going to miss a meeting not a bad one to miss when it’s bloody freezing and been snowing all week. Gives the track another week to sort it’s self out.

Whos fault is it then? The fans?? I will always suppport them and always will but im not prepared to turn up in the freezing cold to watch us get battered and to pay for the privilege... its a huge gamble putting this team out and sustaining any sort of paying fan base imo. you say in a later post about die hards? Can you tell us how you are a die hard, how long youve been one, how long youve attended and more importantly do you pay to get in?? ive been going best part of 40 years, ive worked on the track, i cleaned riders leathers as a youngin, been a pusher, spannered here and there for a few riders, text updates to the updates site when no one else would, took part in fundraising a good few years ago, lifted sheets at 10'clock at night and paid my entrance fee every week for the past 10/15/20 years etc. what makes you a die hard and me not?? I would guess you are probably part of the inner sanctum at Newcastle speedway coming on here to have a go at those who dare to question or have a different opinion.

I think KK's door is bolted shut

Confirmed on Glasgow website that no other riders will be affected by this and it will be like for like.

Do you believe in fairy tales as well .

Can see the current Swindon lineup losing a few at home this season. Certainly not strong enough to be in with amserious shout of retaining.

Good reasoning behind the decision. Unlike Wolverhampton we haven't called a meeting off because we are scared of the opposition. Sooner or later if it hasn't already that snow will begin to clear up and Wolverhampton will have to face us.

Look good.

The result doesn’t matter - it’s the first meeting of the season to blow the cobwebs away and for the riders to get match fit for the league campaign

For anybody who has seen Ipswich's racesuits this year, that is EXACTLY the reason why all top flight teams at least should have them. Marketing and professionalism almost to perfection!

Sick of listening to idiots (young and old) ranting and hijacking this thread. Here are some facts. Birmingham are being vilified (by some) for trying to use the rules in their favour. (Well DUH!) when no-one REALLY knows which rider they have been trying to sign, its all supposition. Even if it is the rider in question it would appear that they have only tried to stay within the rules. Something that many other sports would recognise. (Cricket and Rugby spring to mind.) Birmingham have been vilified for not bringing youngsters on. Well, I could of course point out that recently we had the youngest team in the league and (possibly) of all time. But that was under previous management so does not point to what the current management are doing. The current management have joined the MDL to bring on juniors and have stated that is a big aim of theirs. This despite the severe restrictions placed upon Birmingham via the planning permision. This should be applauded. But here is the crux of the matter for me. Why should any team in the NL (with the exception of Belle Vue) spend money and time and effort on developing ANY rider when they are not allowed to profit from such investment. Until the NL is allowed to gain assetts via such investment then they have NO incentive to develop any rider. Why spend that money and then let the boys from the higher leagues just step in and gain an assett without having developed that rider. Its wrong and does not help supporters to become emotionally attached to their team. The incentive is to sign Riders that have all ready developed and shown form at this level.

SO sad to hear of the passing of Alan Whale, a wonderful photographer whether it be speedway, grass track or speedway, notably at Poole. However, grass track was Alan's true love and he did it proud during his many decades behind the lens.

It won't happen it will be a like for like change for JPB. Wether it is short term or for a longer period we will just have to see.

I can see both sides of the arguement here. Its important to stick by your club and those calling for unconditional loyalty have a point, particularly as Newcastle generally have put out decent sides that have challenged. This year could be a bit of an exception (although the final rider could still result in a competetive side - certainly at home) Can also see the point of Arson and others that simply cant see the justification for paying out good money when they dont feel they will get the return/value they expect. Newcastle is a great club that do things in the right way - I hope it works out well for you.

It isn't a dream team for sure but you have a 1 to 7 to start the season - you may find it won't be your 1-7 for ever besides the sport is about racing - not necessarily winning - if they put a show on that's worth the admission

Wolves won’t be any serious threat this season so no point worrying how we will do there. They will be just making up the numbers.

The Tyne Tweed trophy looks a treat, there's about 8 reserves across the 2 sides.

You only need 2 reserves

Jake Knight?

Many thanks to you both. Always pleased to plug a hole in my database, however small!

Iwade has been venue for last 2 p&p, think both stadium accessibility and the fact that Sunday is far more convenient for the riders not having to take an extra day off work. I think the use of the track for the SDL meetings is 2 fold. It's not using up a Monday night at the stadium barring in mind we are not allowed 2nd halves. And Len has said that being on Sundays allows visiting teams to bring their full squads, our end of season double header featured both away teams tracking the same riders. Having a training track to practice on so close to the stadium is something that hopefully looks like is being fully embraced this season. I know Lens prefered choice was to run at Iwade last year but with no scb licence this was not possible then. To be noted after practice at Iwade, there is a meet the riders evening at central park. With free entry and free buffet plus the bar and pizza outlet opening up too.

You might have to wait til they come to Wimborne Road.

Not biting thanks

Re the gardening - it serves no purpose to insist the rider remains on the bike. The 2 minutes is 2 minutes whether they are on the bike or doing a dance around it...

Jenga in talking sh*te shocker but its only banter isn't it. On another subject breaking news Jenga has found another brain cell to go with the one he already had , Joined up writing should now be achievable with lots of practice. Hopefully in years to come the dribbling will stop fully which should save a fortune in washing powder cleaning his bibs.

This is Zach first meeting after a serious injury back at the end of July so he’s allowed some Slack. Not a bad start, 6 points down against a team most have as one of the favourites, roll on Thursday now. Oh, teamsuits will not be an issue as i’ll Be able to make the Swindon riders out.

The worst thing was Steve, Ford shafted Kyle badly but made some terrible decisions i.e.) Lahti,Kennett, Zengota,Starke,Kerr none of those riders really improved the clubs fortunes.

Dont think our owners do second chances. They wont be mucked about and rightly so.

Ipswich always look professional, like the pre-season studio photo session = quality team pics....

I hear that. And rugby too, to a lesser extent....

We are away to Sheffield in the 1st official fixture on thursday 5 April, so we would need to declare by 19:00 ish monday 2 april (72 hours), which happens to be easter monday, so maybe even earlier.

The last of the great, historic speedway stadia. Whenever I visited it gave me a taste of those great days of the sport, especially in London, when there was a top class speedway meeting in London five nights a week. The last whisper of those remarkable days has been silenced. Football always gets what it wants. If only it got what it deserved instead......

Are you not happy to atleast watch Speedway? Everyone wants a competitive and winning team but we all can't have one. You must have known this season was all about surviving and the team was always going to be built on the cheap side. Hopefully we can kick on the season after ( if we still run). I do understand supporters disappointment and it could be a catch 22 where as a poor side means poor crowds and I don't think we can afford to loose many supporters. On the other hand a good team and a winning team gets supporters through the gate but sadly it seems we can't afford that. Anyway it is what it is either like it or lump it. Although I'm dissapointed I will still turn up every meeting I can make and give them my full support whether I think riders are good enough or not. Let's not write the season off before it starts. You never know.

Very funny, but true

Oh dear, if you really think we have rescheduled the p&p day to next Monday because we are scared of riding against Poole, then you really are more deluded than I thought.

Doesn't give us long to find a 2 pointer. I expect we may use Ryan McDonald for the first meeting, although it will be tough against the strong Monarch reserves

It’s a fine line and the promotion have had to build a team probably on the worst case scenario in terms of crowds which is the right way to go and if the team is successful it will bode well for next year, what this team won’t do from the start is attract people like me back who have drifted away from the sport for one reason or another, however my concern is this team could struggle and that could have a reduction in the die hards who attend which could be disastrous,but start winning a few and produce exciting racing and you never know.........fingers crossed

And now a rider cannot guest for both sides in different legs of the same tie

I figure that if you fake a track problem because you've got riders missing then you deserve all you get, especially if you do it so poorly. But then competence was never high on the agenda for the Chuckle Brothers in charge at the time was it?

Helmet colours? Anyway they aren't almost identical at all. How long do we have put up with this childish nonsense just because your club have downgraded to race jackets?

Bibs are for babies that dribble Suits are for men with important jobs to do

Can't all the stadium stuff be discussed in a different section I'm bored of all the squabbling and keep this to talking about the nl team for 2018 i mean half the bees fans possibly more are not even acknowledging it a Coventry bees team because they don't think they should lower themselves to our pitiful depths of the national league yet Still Post On Our National League forum .. Good Luck To The campaign But its peoples Atttitude like ive Mentioned that will Lose you support Or Maybe just myn .

Live coverage on Eurosport 1 at 5pm on Saturday 24th March from Torun with Dave Rowe and Sam Ermolenko trackside.

You say that about the guests in the final but whatever average Drew and Jordan achieve, they have achieved it for a reason