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So why query it then? You may not be bothered whether the meeting takes place, but there a fair few from Newcastle (and the surrounding area) who are bothered, as it will be great to see a "Newcastle" side taking to the track once again.

Bugger of then. This tv show is the best thing for speedway in DK since Nicki won his latest title/they rode SGP at Parken.

The track is looking fabulous and I'll bet nobody thought it was going to be this good(but it is). Probably going to be one of the best tracks for racing in any league. I hope that everyone has a visit planned in their diaries to see the massive change that it is from the small, bumpy and lumpy surface it was. I certainly will and even on the training days.

He’s eligible for this league so it’s fine him being in it. He’s a high quality rider and he has a high average that reflects that, but that must be used. Not a middle order average. The issue is he should’ve been competing for a team place against the likes of Jenkins, Edwards, Bickley, the Thompsons, Stoneman, Shanes etc and not against Spooner, Perry, Hagon, Scott, Trigger, Kingston, Warren etc.

Kemp and Rowe both looked excellent prospects at 16 years old, it's a real shame that for whatever reason they've lost their way. It's not ability on a motorcycle, they just seem to lack elements of what it takes to be the whole package.

Is the pub still open at the stadium entrance? Could be a deal breaker

Ridiculous that there is information they’re willing to talk about but you have to hunt for it rather than it appear on their own website…..

Roynon’s 2023 average is 6.00 because his NDL MA, per the final issue of 2022 averages, was 6.00. Final averages would have been agreed by all teams at the NDL AGM. That part seems fairly straightforward to me. The reason his final 2022 average was 6.00 is where there could be some confusion. From memory, it was decided last season that the Plymouth vs Armadale match would not count towards the averages due to it being a meaningless match so late in the season and therefore potentially open to manipulation (again, from recollection I believe the same thing happened with Plymouth vs Glasgow in the Championship). Now, whether you agree with that decision or not is very much up for debate (I certainly don’t as it sets a dangerous precedent), but ultimately that was the decision that was made by the governing body at the time. If I am remembering any of this incorrectly then someone please feel free to correct me,. Whatever your view on whether that match should have counted towards the averages, I’m not sure that Edinburgh or Roynon can take any criticism here with regard to the 2023 season. Every team in the league knew his final average, he was available to them all. And Roynon is willing to do a 600-mile round trip to race NDL which should be commended. I’m also not sure what people think the pay rates are in the NDL but I would severely doubt he will make ‘a stack’ of money.

No issue with him in nl its the 6 average when he should b 8+

And the 4 meeting rule blocked my rider from competing at the end of the year. Constantly told soon as a wheel is turned in the 4th meeting an average for the following season would be applied

What integrity ?

“Actually I’d have liked Ipswich to sign Emil” LOL. You’re fooling nobody. It won’t “bite me” in any way shape or form. The facts are very very simple, YOU have absolutely no clue whatsoever that this deal has “no chance of happening”. You simply know it’s a very difficult deal to do for obvious reasons as does everybody else and Chris Louis himself. If Chris Louis knew it was impossible as you say it is, do you honestly think we’d be in to February with him still chasing it?? You’re a fan, a supporter of your team. No more, no less. You 100% have no greater idea than Chris Louis does on the chances of signing Emil Sayfutdinov. You just don’t so stop all the pompous bullshi!t. Louis will be in no doubt that the chances are he’ll have to give up eventually and move on to someone else but if and when that happens don’t sit there all smug with the “I told you so’s” because you haven’t one iota what is going on behind closed doors. If Louis is still chasing his signature that is because he’s been given encouragement to do so. If it fails, so be it

We weren't trying to be clever but due to being told 4 meetings means an average meant that it would be foolish to do so potentially our rider could of ended up being a number 1 this season after only 4 meetings.

This

Subtle difference between a "hard rider" and "dirty rider"...Pedersen qualified as the second in my opinion.

NP of 10 years ago on 3.5k a meeting yes , NP of now on 3.5k a meeting would be a massive gamble not alot of incentive for him knowing he's having his pocket lined barely before he's turned a wheel

Something doesn’t add up .if tomalin is funding the club and promoter with Carl why’s that ,let’s be fair everybody bar panthers fans think buster props up club and loses money ..if you was losing money you’d be want rid asap you’d not be piddling the potential buyer off … if the teams 5h1te this upcoming this season they can swivel for the £89 a meeting and programme I spend . Times are tight and putting out has beens and never will be’s ain’t gonna wash

If you get so triggered by posts you don't like that you start hurling abuse around I'd suggest the BSF might not be for you.

Well i think some would say there is none bigger than Nicki

If anyone knows when this is going to broadcast perhaps they could post on here.........................................................So I know when not to switch the tv on.

The result is immaterial, as long as all riders are safe at the end of the meeting and those who attend enjoy the evening. I'm guessing that it will be hoped that most (if not all) of the seven riders will be ex-Diamonds. Also to answer one of your queries from an earlier post of yours, I know funds are being raised to help towards the costs of the Select side.

Similar to what I've said, I just took half a page to say it though lol!

Despite all that has sadly transpired before and since the publication of his book there's no getting away from the fact that PC was a great rider during a time that England ruled the speedway world during the sport's last "Golden Era". He was a household name appearing regularly on National TV (the sadly missed "World of Sport" in particular) and I, for one, will never forget his contribution on track and the excitement he generated.

same can be said the likes of Jenkins who is riding in all 3 Leagues

Then tell us who it is and not who it isn’t. Simple question.

Think this thread should be ditched looks very suspect..!! Plus not interested as I’m not a fan of Mr Pedersen. Dirty rider.

That's a scam link.

But the land,grandstand,fixtures and fittings etc etc are not the only financial outlays.What about the utilities to basically be installed in the middle of a field.Electic,sewers,water,telecommunications,and a huge drainage system would also be needed.You don't get all these things put in for free of charge, that's why there aren't any new tracks appearing in the UK being built from scatch.With the amount of people coming through the turnstiles speedway just isn't a viable proposition.

Based on what? Good experienced rider who will help progress the younger guys in the team. What every team needs. Double his average and lap most of the riders. We are talking about Adam roynon here and not Tai Woffinden.

Roynon shouldn't really be in this league should he, but he'll earn a stack of cash, double his average and lap most of the riders....

Exactly and there must be consistency within the application of the rules, to uphold the integrity of the sport.

The second question will be ..who the hell does Arthur54 think he is lol

Never a fan of his...saw enough of him in his half season at Cowley to confirm my opinion.

And the National League one

He must have quit because Leicester were allowed guests, if he was dropped they wouldn't have been allowed guests. They might not have wanted him anymore, but they didn't drop him.

Just come out with it!

Odd as they have pinned the Prem one!

Announce the team and provide regular interviews and information throughout the closed season, it's really not difficult

I bet Belle Vue, King's Lynn, Sheffield, Leicester and Wolves have all sold more season tickets though People aren't gonna buy tickets if they don't know what they're getting themselves into

I know some fans get impatient, but here we are six weeks from opening night and the Peterborough and Ipswich threads are the only ones still active. The Belle Vue, Lynn, Sheffield, Leicester and Wolves threads have died a death. At least waiting this long has kept fans interested and speculating over the long winter months! OK some will say it’s been nothing but a load of old guff and drivel but still

Wherever he lays his hat, thats his home,!!!!!lol

Like a Danish version of Keeping up with the Kardashians

If this doesnt happen it will most likely be Peterborough's last season with a speedway team , Chapman will sell off what he can and provide scant resources as the season progresses . David Hawkins at least had Mikal Blixt to sell Chapmans got track equipment and naff all else

Only one announcement we need now is Buster stepping down and handing over to Tomalin and his team.

A better signing was the Czech rider for Poole 2 years ago …never showed , but it was ok for them to use r/r for a couple of months until a better rider was sourced . Plymouth are looking at doing the same as the precedent has already been sent .

...blimey that takes me back!

Silver Machine anyone?

But they are not competing. It is just a label for a select team racing in an open meeting.

I’d love to see another lynn Ipswich double header at Easter.

No got a filter that blocks all rubbish programs