KEITH M

I stand corrected my excuse is 5’s and 6’s look alike at 2am in the morning

BWD also scored 5+2 from 4 rides in Christian Henry’s testimonial in April 2015

What is defined as a rising star .. You are always going to get problems… if the rule had of been around in the 70’s and 80’s Kenny Carter would of been a rising star, Michael Lee would of been a rising star, Gary Havelock would of been a rising star the list could go on, so there will always be riders at reserve who are better than others at a young age which would sh@ft the ruling to keep reserves equal

Now I know your making things up……………. They have never had blokes selling the Chronicle for years in town

Well done Poole .. Best team in the league and to prove the point every rider tonight with a race win or a paid win

And for fans who appreciate him

New date now Tuesday 12th October 7:30pm

Ok wires crossed THJ can give an update on the fan owned club … and Rob can address fans and thank them for their support in a difficult season ….. Jobs a good un

Why does asking Rob Grant to update the fans seen as a negative response … It was a genuine question .. Why can’t he address the fans after all the few who have paid to watch this season have managed to keep Newcastle going to the end of the season …. As for programme ( match day magazine) it is not just me who has said it is not as good as other seasons .. As for money I would hate to think how much I have put into Newcastle speedway over 42 years and other clubs with all my away trips over the years …. Your allowed an opinion so why can’t I ? And it shows how much you know me as I don’t drink coffee so why would I complain !!

Why should it be up to you to update fans? Why can’t Rob Grant take the mic on Sunday and tell everyone where we are at ?

Well if that’s the case ( and regarding the crowd I hope it is) do you think the turnstiles could open at 5:00pm so we don’t get a delayed start due to the crowd still entering the stadium.. Also I hope they print enough programmes as they allegedly sold out for the Kent meeting which was not a massive crowd

Does anyone know how much was collected for the speedway riders benevolent fund as I knew nothing of it until I read my programme when back in house and I didn’t hear Barry announce anything or see any riders collecting … though I have since heard a few juniors were going around the stadium but they definitely didn’t come anywhere near I where I was standing on the main terraces

Also with Newcastle needing the cash I know for a fact ( Redcar duties permitting) that Roy would of attended all the home meetings this season as he did the first one against Edinburgh as a paying customer … so there is around £200 Rob could of gained

Because Belle Vue replaced him with Buck Jacobsen on a 28 day contract… Even though Buck Jacobsen is now injured they can’t put Richie back in until the 28 days are up ….. Yet another simple rule for speedway fans to follow lol

Compared to previous seasons I think this years is well down on other years( not the worst) .. Hardly any reading in it….. And with having nearly 4,000 speedway programmes in my collection I think I know a good one

Not going to get into any arguments about your other points as I know nothing about them so you could be correct in what you are saying, but on Roy ( or RC as you call him)I have been a mate of his for nearly 40 years and 1. I was at the meeting at Redcar where you say he denigrated Newcastle speedway .. He did not !! All he said on the mic was “ Newcastle speedway had gave up a meeting and Redcar had jumped in and were now holding it and if you now want to see some of the best British youngsters on one of speedways finest tracks come along next Thursday to see all the action … He did not criticise Newcastle he praised Redcar ( big difference) .. 2. As previously stated I have known Roy nearly 40 years and in the past few years when he has done centre green announcing I have never known him take a penny from Newcastle speedway for doing that job (or any job for Newcastle Speedway) I asked him again last night and he categorically told me he never got paid a penny at Newcastle for centre green announcing (and having trusted him to be best man at my wedding and Godfather to my daughter I have no reason to believe he would lie to me)so I don’t know where your figure of £100 a meeting came from but it is wrong … Other points you make may or may not be correct but I think you are wrong on the one about Roy getting paid

And if it had of been Ian Thomas in charge he would of got him

Make your mind up !!!

So how can clubs cancel fixtures against Eastbourne ( or visa versa ) if the announcement isn’t until Tuesday? What if they announce everything is fine and they are continuing,what was the point in postponing the fixtures before the announcement?

Think you could be looking at another 60+ score .. Was at Redcar last night and Benjamin Basso definitely looks a good prospect. Spoke to him after the meeting and his English is brilliant and he seems to have what it takes to get to the top

Wasn’t too bad Steve .. Quite a few Glasgow fans amongst the crowd

Heavy shower made track too wet and dangerous.. Two riders came down on first bend in first attempt to run heat 14

Well done Poole on an outstanding performance.. I said they would win well but not even I thought it would of been 29-61….. Was a real pleasure to meet and chat to Steve Shovlar and Shaleshifter .. Hope you enjoyed your time “ Up North”

5 minutes from stadium .. Heavy shower now but hopefully it’s what the track needs and blue sky in the distance so should be no problems

Cloudy but dry