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I don’t get the moaning, is Harris a better #1 than what we had last year? is Nowak a more exciting prospect than Broc Nicol ? is Tom going to improve his average if he moves to 3? is Claus going to improve on his 5 point average at 4? Will Ben Kick on at 5? not a Scooby who could go in at 6 but it’s going to be a 4 pointer ??? Any Aussies we’re unaware of?? Do we now have a 2 pointer that every club in the league would’ve been wanting with and extremely experienced mechanic and advisor in his pits? all this would be done on a 2 point drop from last season. I would like to see any other team have as an exciting group of riders as this to look forward to in 2023.

Yeah, I’d prefer Harris for the entertainment, although it’s a big average with the limit where it is. Lawson’s very good, but I want a rider to make me draw breath, like Ben does, or Rasser did, or Ulle before his injury.

I'm struggling to understand the major negativity towards this team!!!

Are you fully delusional or can you send me some of what you’re drinking Mr Barrie?

Think positive people.There's only 8 home matches to watch this team instead of the 16 there was originally going to be.

Except Thomas Jorgensen has an average 2 points higher than what he is and what he’s worth… So really we’re 2 points under the limit, but with two 2 pointers at reserve and so no one to bail us out of meetings. In all my years of supporting Berwick Speedway, since the 90’s, this is probably top 3 worst teams I’ve seen.

Careful.

I think it’ll be that except Lasse for Bailey. Assuming that fits?

Are we talking geographically or in the underwear department ?

May be you should read his very extensive interview. I'm by no stretch of the imagination a fan of his but it's a pretty detailed explanation on a number of topics and very interesting. He is lets not forget now a Director of BSPL. As are others at the top table. That's a far more responsible position than the old Management Committee and its now a Limited Company listed at Companies House. A lot who criticise him haven't the balls to take on the role nor the responsibility. He deserves resect for that, however much you may agree or disagree with his ability in doing the role.

Unfortunately you can only lead from the front if the followers want to follow and as is blatantly obvious they don't . Example let's do 2 home 2 away meetings to increase the fixtures to be more relevant majority agree so announcement is made 10 days later the followers don't want it so major u turn like is said individual businesses running there own way and the organisation can't sanction them as they need them . Season runs over because of a load of different circumstances yet it's the organisations leader who is vilified and not the individuals who run the clubs who choose not to run for weeks on end during the warmest summer for years again clubs will only do what suits them and not the sport

Whether he is or not, you dont see a queue of promoters fighting with each other to take over from him do you? A thankless task I would imagine... I remember reading Jon Cook's summary of his time on the MC in the Star and the amount of pressure he got put under when being asked (often at the last minute), to make a ruling on a guest replacement for example... Promoters threatening to not run meetings, close tracks down, if they didnt get the result they wanted... Unfortunately so much of the issue all goes back ultimately to having a "subjective rule book" rather than a "specific" one... Meaning interpretation is often allowed... With the ultimate in fudge and cop out being the "in Speedway's interest" catch all caveat.... So many issues... Yet. So many are self inflicted...

The official confirmation that everything is officially completed for us to continue at Armadale announced tonight at the home highlights evening. Roll on 2023.

The tipping point for me has always been a 20 quid note,,, but a 20 quid note and change,,, it's over my vfm point.

If Chris Harris signs and comes with attitude wants to a right a wrong in his career and shows same commitment he has for the most part in 2022 then I'm sure I can forgive him. I just find it a bizarre choice given the disaster that stint ended up being previously

I've seen those responses,, and some of those people live on a different planet. In fact,, I would say most are absolutely clueless about speedway and what makes a good or bad team.

I took my statement from facebook responses, but saying that they are the same who want to see Rory back on a 7+ after having a year out Hope Doyle and Louis have spoken to get Lidsey he was two places below Bewley in the averages in Poland last year and is on an average that is legally cheating

Disappointed with this you are now sacked as my go to for info.

Don't think anyone has mentioned him yet,,,,, at number 6,,,,,,,,,,, Cameron Heeps

And people think Berwick are weak !!

Hahaha, this is hilarious. Hopefully no one announces Lawson or Harris til February!

Lawson to Glasgow, Harris to Poole, keeps everyone happy… Apart from Berwick

Two weak reserves and a weak number one, with a retired rider at 5?

Its not very good… pretty easy to understand really

This is why I don't think it's Harris. It's an irresponsible usage of too many points. Lawson makes far more sense.

Glasgow have played it well I think. Let the rumours about Harris go round for a while so Glasgow fans can get used to the idea. Otherwise if announced too quickly they would have hundreds of Victor Meldrew's on their hands!

I cant get into the mind set of signing a team in full knowledge that you are making a team change or two just a few meetings into the season. Either the team is good enough or it isn't.

Very surprised at the negativity regarding the Team.(thought that was usually me).

Could not disagree more tbh

For my money I'd rather not see Heeps return. He came in as a heat leader with potential to improve & finished up at reserve, I'm sorry but i've seen enough of Mr Heeps. Another from this line-up I would rather stayed away is Lee Complin, his gating is not good enough for a track that has such a short run to turn 1 & he over-rides when behind & on more than once cost his own team points after obstructing his team mate. I'd say the #7 would most likely be Henry Atkins. Well until he stamps his feet as he has done at Somerset & Plymouth when he gets replaced in a race. I believe he is a fair NDL rider but the Championship is to strong for him. The return of Jack Thomas to Cowley is a must he was the star of the side for me.

Glasgow's no where near Coventry

I think the UK is considered as 1 of the 2 other leagues( so Premiership/Championship is counted as 1)a Polish league rider can sign for.

Considering the likes of Josh Bates and Max Clegg have been considered rising stars in the not so distant past I can’t see any problems with Hume being one now.

Of which i for one will be eternally grateful .

‘RELIVE THE GLADIATORS & CENTURIONS 2022 SEASON WITH GLADIATORS TV REWIND’ With the Gladiators and Centurions 2022 season complete and the British Speedway season drawing to a close, Gladiators TV will be keeping the action going throughout the off season on Tuesday nights by rewinding back to March and streaming the 2022 season home matches. Every home match, in order without bias from the 2022 season will be Premiered on our Gladiators TV partners ‘Speedway Portal’ YouTube channel, Tuesday nights starting at 7pm. Plymouth Promoter Mark Phillips said, “Gladiators TV has been a great success in its first season for Plymouth Speedway. We managed to Live stream, along with BSN, every home match promoting both teams with minimal issues throughout the year. By showing our Reruns of those meetings, we can promote our club and sport further afield and bring more exposure to our sponsors who have shown us great commitment throughout the season. It also gives fans across the country who haven’t yet watched our streams a chance to experience the Gladiators TV productions in preparation for the 2023 season.” Rewind streams begin this coming Tuesday (Nov 1st) at 7pm with the Centurions vs Kent ‘Royals’ via the link below. In the meantime, why not check out the Press & Practise footage streamed Live back in March.

Which one will be riding pillion?…….’cause they’ll both be wanting the same bit of track…….3 inches from the safety fence…..lol

I couldn’t make it last night as I had a prior commitment. Monarchs in the past have always engaged well with the fans but I feel this is not the case since the West Lothian Community stadium fell through. Rumours had been circling for weeks that Sam wouldn’t be back. They had the highlights night at Livingston last night but no mention about losing our skipper. Next day the news is released. Why the secrecy?

I’m not really sure what people are expecting for 40 points.

Ellis Perks did the year that the Lions and the Cubs both won their respective leagues when he rode for both of our teams. Furthermore he rode for Swindon that same year and they too won the Premiership. A 3 league rider with 3 league championship medals in the same year. Has that ever been achieved before I wonder?

If the owners ordered it who could stop him?

Personally don't think so I agree it needs more positivity . Negativity breeds more negativity

It suited all parties so don't really get the bickering tbh.

Don't think anyone else wants the job

Basso may have ended the season on a higher average than Lawson but what happened to basso in the play offs. More than happy for Lawson to stay at Poole for as long as he likes.

Someone has to come in and replace Holder?????

Well it’s certainly a shock signing, some of the comments a little harsh but time will tell. I can only imagine that his fiancée hasn’t settled and they are returning to the uk? You’d imagine they had a plan to move to Australia once Rory had finished Speedway, if the move hasn’t gone as planned and Rory has the desire to race still then fair play to him and don’t forget the work he put in with British youngsters so I wish Rory and his family all the very best on returning to the Uk.

Woooooooosssshhhhhhhhh

Can we have massive numbers on front and back, so we know who is riding as our P.A.system is so crap.

Pretty much nailed it. With clubs running in two divisions double home fixtures just simply is too many meetings (especially the successful teams) but it does leave the standalone sides a little exposed. Kent i believe have planning for two league fixtures a month and Mildenhall have to juggle other events at the Stadium so with an April start inc K.O cup all fixtures could and should easily be completed by the end of August ready for sensible play offs in September.

Wide yes, banked yes, though nowhere near as steep as the Shay. Gundersen certainly made good use of the full width in 85!