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Ken Fearon

Yeah think you mean when Comets beat two teams from the 1st Div that 1976 season...Kings Lynn and Ipswich....many thought John Louis had let our Lou pass him tho.....no way did he do that... ...sad you didn't see the fearless Bob V.....mind he copped a few injuries with his brave style.

Nahhhhhh........the first star ever at Derwent Park was 'Mr Excitement'.....to gate or not to gate he wouldn't be beaten...... brilliant... Bob Valentine.. Always, understandably, the Comet crowd favourite.... Maybe a pity he was so good though as he stepped up to Sheffield Tigers after one great 1970 blast season at DP. Lou did come good.....but would only take the inside pass on....usually a cutback on bend one.

Yeah Penky still going strong and hopefully for a while yet, can change a game with his tactical skills. All my teenage/adult life I've been a visitor to Derwent Park...both for Worky Town RL and the wonderful Comets. It is still heartbreaking to not have speedway there anymore, and seeing the track disappear is awful. But I know many Town RL folk and it is they who say something might be stirring speedway style in the vicinity.......can't say more but????

Nope Town will not be playing any HOME matches at Haven ground.....they did draw 12-12 there though in a recent AWAY match.......hey I live nr that 'big hill', and I'm a Townie to boot..., not too hard pls....ha. BTW>>>>>Speedway stuff, all sorts, being moved to nearby facility a Town mentor said......mmmmm?

Taking them all for a ride eh? Jenga the Jocky......

Borough Park was first used in 1937. And Derwent Park's first full season was 1956/57.....a trial league match was played in 1955....so both had better days shall we say.

Nope that's not the reason at all......or maybe it is...because it is not going to be built. The Allerdale council exec. have kicked the stadium plans into touch.

Well I would.........

Great memories...Joe Owen was the best visiting rider I've ever seen at Derwent Park...perfect balance at great speed..but my all time hero for the Comets was in the initial Ian Thomas/Geoff Brownhutt 1970 campaign....Mr. Excitement..Bob Valentine !!!!..he'd pass inside/ outside/any line.. I've been to many 'ramshackle' speedway venues for sure....lot worse than DP. Not sure how much Borough Park has declined coz I never watched Reds, but have been to the two Town matches held there last couple of weeks...seen worse to be honest. .....Derwent Park has slowly worn away...tho new plastic seats replaced the old wooden bottom achers not that long ago.

Just for info......'Town' are the Rugby League club, based at Derwent Park...and currently play in League 1 (which is the bottom segment of pro RL)...the relegated Evostick team are the 'Reds' soccer team of Borough Park fame... lol. Both stadiums are well past their use by date. I attend Derwent Park to support Town, and was an avid Comets fan.

Hmmmmm.......makes you wonder eh!!!

Following the events of recent days, the directors wish to confirm our intentions regarding our home for the 2019-20 season. Immediately after Friday’s decision by Allerdale Borough Council not to proceed with the new stadium in its current form, we stated that it is our intention to remain at Borough Park for the immediate future. The position remains unchanged. Much work has been done behind the scenes to establish what actions are required to ensure Borough Park is a safe and viable place to play and watch football next season, and the Board has put in place an action plan to see the necessary works carried out throughout July and into August. Those works have an anticipated total cost in the region of £15,000, which the club will need to find in the near future. The spending outlined here is intended to ensure we can continue to play at Borough Park for the next twelve months, during which time we expect to see progress made on the longer term plan. The Board will be working closely with contractors to minimise the cost of the essential works and will be looking to secure additional income to protect the playing budget for the forthcoming season. Meanwhile, positive talks were held with ABC and Workington Town on Monday and it is clear there is a determination and commitment from all parties to see sporting facilities improved in Workington. (Taken from the Reds site.........................................So the speedway track was sacrificed for what...????)

Ok Allerdale go and see Armadale for help/ideas on stadium build..........The Edinburgh tin sheeting extravaganza.

Don't see that happening, not even in 10 years.....but if Derwent Park becomes permanent home to both clubs, as seems more than likely, I therefore can see hope for a speedway venture.. it makes sense, doesn't it ????

Jenkinson is the main opponent of new stadium..deputy chairman.

From Harrogate.........Posh Petrol attendant then.....lucky escape..for us.

Why was the 'dog' track tested ? It was a shambles of a stadium even in the 1960/70s.....

second name is Jenkinson.

So Derwent Park for the ball games...and Speedway over to Borough Park..simps...........get shifting that shale asap.

Great stuff.......despite the sad state our beloved sport is currently in....we can still laugh !!!!.......... (although 'sunny Saturday's' hurt a bit now)....

Is it safe enough material to use as foundation infill for the new (soon to be built) Allerdale stadium ?

So that's all we are left with now at the former home of the Champions, etc, etc .......i.e. watching grass grow.....I have also been doing some painting on a Saturday night then enjoying seeing it dry, in sunny weather too..but be careful marra because there but for fortune go you or I.........let's wait and see.

It's just not a good enough area to develop though.........for all Derwent Park's many faults is was still a palace compared to some purpose built facilities..e.g. large and proper grandstand, concrete terracing etc....I always recall being disappointed at Barrow's out of town Park Rd. stadium...it was awful, and never popular with the Furness public...therefore short life span. Northside would be much worse.

I think those folk do a laal bit of shopping around the town though....but don't make a major difference as you indicate.