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It's deceptive now Cookie, as several people sit in the stands, making the terracing look emptier. Does anyone know how many more meetings we have to have without Adam? Costing us dearly him being missing so much. Pity he couldn't have done both meetings today really. Sorry editted to add Glad to hear Schrammy not as bad as feared, and thanks to Tom Perry for guesting, and wish him a speedy recovery.

Taken via twitter from lovespeedway24: http://www.lovespeedway24.co.uk/teams/ipswich-witches/louis_puts_riders_through_their_paces_as_the_witches_look_to_get_the_premier_league_campaign_up_and_running_with_victory_although_scunthorpe_guest_leigh_lanham_could_have_a_say_in_that_1_3569711?utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=twitterfeed

Taken from Lovespeedway24: http://www.lovespeedway24.co.uk/teams_2_553/ipswich_witches_2_563/much_more_to_come_from_the_flying_gino_manzares_he_tells_ipswich_witches_fans_as_the_foxhall_heath_side_look_to_down_the_rebels_at_foxhall_in_what_is_sure_to_be_an_exciting_clash_1_3519247

signed and good luck

By Cam's own admission, he has done nothing since last season, just 5 weeks on from surgery so he was always going to be "behind" the others who have had track time already. No need to panic I think, a marathon not a sprint,he'll come good, we know just how good he can be. Was very impressed with Rohan (obviously) but also the testimonial boy himself Morten. Thought he rode really well, confidently and more than enough speed, using different parts of the track!! So, after moaning about the fact that the season is upon us already, I'm really looking forward to the start proper now and seeing this young team go from strength to strength during the course of the season, right up to the finale in October. So a safe and successful season to all our young Witches, and their opponents, throughout this 2014 season. Bring it on.

Sounds like we need to make some noise, and support West Row. The latest in their quest: http://www.spedeworth.co.uk/newsimages/RDC%20Statement.pdf

Taken from Lovespeedway: http://www.lovespeedway24.co.uk/teams_2_553/ipswich_witches_2_563/richie_worrall_is_so_looking_forward_to_being_the_ipswich_witches_no_1_in_2014_in_fact_he_contacted_the_club_in_the_winter_about_joining_so_keen_was_he_to_link_up_with_the_witches_he_s_not_driving_4_hours_from_manchester_to_go_through_the_motions_1_3453462 welcome on board Richie

Lol yes they do all match!! Cam did no more or less than the others, and as per normal on press day they all look fast!! Tobi was there testing his super dooper new type engine made for him, plus computer, by BMW..interesting but very much a work in progress I think. And as a show stopper Donk shoe horned himself into his kevlars for a few laps at end. (saying no more lol) Edited to add this, taken from Ipswich Witches twitter: http://t.co/j4qAoCi2yk and another edit to add this from Lovespeedway: http://www.lovespeedway24.co.uk/home/witches_2014_face_the_cameras_all_looking_smart_and_professional_as_they_prepare_for_the_new_season_promoter_chris_louis_hopes_gino_manzares_can_become_the_surprise_packet_while_louis_confirms_good_friday_guests_1_3447123

Very smart they look too.

Just saw this link on facebook, hope it's the right place to put it: http://www.glasgowtigers.co/?p=3013 Get well soon Sean

Taken from IpswichStar.co.uk http://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/west_row_mildenhall_stadium_row_couple_claim_they_had_no_option_but_to_take_their_legal_battle_to_the_supreme_court_1_3376217?usurv=skip

As reported in the EADT today: http://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/west_row_mildenhall_stadium_could_close_after_supreme_court_judgement_leaves_it_facing_massive_legal_bill_1_3367840?utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=twitterfeed not good!!

Just found the original judgement, 2012: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-suffolk-17182211 and on here in 2011: http://www.speedway-forum.co.uk/forums/index.php?showtopic=61677

The problem is, that the stadium owners won the appeal back in 2011, and were awarded £20,000 compensation. The Nimby's were claiming £500k compensation back then!! Can't get the original appeal decision up for reference, and the archives here don't go back that far, but I can remember we were all applauding the judge for finding in the stadium's favour. Sadly, not sure it can go to appeal again!!

Just saw this on twitter, looks like the NIMBY's have won the appeal against the Stadium after all: http://www.buryfreepress.co.uk/news/local/latest-news/west-row-couple-win-appeal-over-noise-from-motocross-stadium-in-supreme-court-1-5901679?utm_content=buffer728b2&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer

Rohan on Gino and Poland, taken from lovespeedway: http://www.lovespeedway24.co.uk/teams_2_553/ipswich_witches_2_563/rohan_tungate_s_off_to_poland_a_country_he_has_never_ridden_in_but_witches_fans_need_not_worry_there_are_no_fixture_clashes_plus_what_rohan_thinks_of_gino_manzares_it_s_all_here_1_3364972

And back to the team lol, this from Lovespeedway24 http://www.lovespeedway24.co.uk/teams_2_553/ipswich_witches_2_563/hold_onto_your_hats_gino_manzares_is_coming_to_foxhall_and_the_new_witches_american_star_is_looking_forward_to_entertaining_you_including_smiles_wheelies_and_fist_pumps_1_3308205 Our new boy, on joining the Witches.

Must admit his name did come to mind, however I suspect he will be riding for Poo in EL v Swindle Good Friday

According to Mike Bacon on twitter. we should know new TM tomorrow. in EADT

Lovespeedway24.co.uk: http://www.lovespeedway24.co.uk/teams_2_553/ipswich_witches_2_563/louis_re_assures_witches_fans_that_there_are_no_issues_with_his_aussie_riders_and_visa_problems_however_other_clubs_are_sweating_on_some_of_their_riders_as_the_start_of_the_season_draws_close_1_3253970

I'm sure I heard recently that the £50 note was being withdrawn?? :/ Not even sure where it originated from so can't confirm if true.

taken from twitter: Mike Bacon ‏ Some BIG @ipswichspeedway news in Thursdays @EADT24 and @ipswichstar24 #speedway

Looks like Rohan will be back over here in February, according to his tweets anyway.

Oh lovely the PeatBog Horrors joining us in the PL, welcome (have always affectionately called you the Horrors, so don't be offended please) It will be great having local derby's again. Looking forward to seeing you in 2014.

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