Berwick 2026

[szkocjasid]

10 hours ago, Bandit59 said:

We won't be catching any one this year it'll be another of what ifs same as usual 

I agree it's unlikely, but for Berwick to finish 4th, they need Glasgow to keep losing, so if I was a Berwick fan, would rather Morris didn't hurt his own clubs chances.

[szkocjasid]

10 hours ago, Mgas said:

He rode for Berwick, scored well then had a recall about previous x rays. 100% did the right thing waiting for more info. But he is fit. No need to test that for someone else. 

Fair point, although as a general rule, I wouldn't mind my teams rider making a comeback as a guest.

In this case helping Poole win doesn't harm Berwick, so I would welcome the guest booking.

Edited yesterday at 07:55 AM by szkocjasid

[szkocjasid]

10 hours ago, LisaColette said:

If you stop your riders guesting for other teams then when you need a guest other teams will say no. Not sure that is a road you want to go down really. 

Good point, I wouldn't stop my riders from guesting, but would rather they didn't ride for qualification rivals.

Interestingly fans often point out the flaws with guests, but when it's their own team, never see them complain about using a guest, or say they'd rather ride with a junior instead? Of course that would put them at a disadvantage, unless it was the same rule for all.

[crescent girl]

Just thinking.......     

If the hospital hadn't called JJ back for what (fortunately) proved an unnecessary alarm, and he had continued racing over the past weekend, I'm pretty sure Berwick would have won at both Redcar and Workington.   

Rider replacement got 3 points and 5 points in these meetings -- I submit that the JJ we have seen since joining Berwick would have achieved considerably higher returns, and the whole picture in terms of Championship standing would be brighter..

But it is what it is, and although the hospital has been overly cautious in this instance, he was correct in not resuming until they gave the all-clear.

Hey-ho.

 

[Fromafar]

1 hour ago, szkocjasid said:

I agree it's unlikely, but for Berwick to finish 4th, they need Glasgow to keep losing, so if I was a Berwick fan, would rather Morris didn't hurt his own clubs chances.

It just the way the sport is run though,throughout the season every Clubs has used guests.If you went into detail they have probably spoiled their own Clubs chances in various Competitions.Thats UK speedway.

[emilali]

3 hours ago, crescent girl said:

Just thinking.......     

If the hospital hadn't called JJ back for what (fortunately) proved an unnecessary alarm, and he had continued racing over the past weekend, I'm pretty sure Berwick would have won at both Redcar and Workington.   

Rider replacement got 3 points and 5 points in these meetings -- I submit that the JJ we have seen since joining Berwick would have achieved considerably higher returns, and the whole picture in terms of Championship standing would be brighter..

But it is what it is, and although the hospital has been overly cautious in this instance, he was correct in not resuming until they gave the all-clear.

Hey-ho.

 

Aye. Shame that a hospital trip is the main reason for another season of no playoffs for Berwick. Every single season theres something seems to derail that charge. Really unlucky.

[emilali]

3 hours ago, crescent girl said:

Just thinking.......     

If the hospital hadn't called JJ back for what (fortunately) proved an unnecessary alarm, and he had continued racing over the past weekend, I'm pretty sure Berwick would have won at both Redcar and Workington.   

Rider replacement got 3 points and 5 points in these meetings -- I submit that the JJ we have seen since joining Berwick would have achieved considerably higher returns, and the whole picture in terms of Championship standing would be brighter..

But it is what it is, and although the hospital has been overly cautious in this instance, he was correct in not resuming until they gave the all-clear.

Hey-ho.

 

Aye. Shame that a hospital trip is the main reason for another season of no playoffs for Berwick. Every single season theres something seems to derail that charge. Really unlucky.

[Fromafar]

3 hours ago, crescent girl said:

Just thinking.......     

If the hospital hadn't called JJ back for what (fortunately) proved an unnecessary alarm, and he had continued racing over the past weekend, I'm pretty sure Berwick would have won at both Redcar and Workington.   

Rider replacement got 3 points and 5 points in these meetings -- I submit that the JJ we have seen since joining Berwick would have achieved considerably higher returns, and the whole picture in terms of Championship standing would be brighter..

But it is what it is, and although the hospital has been overly cautious in this instance, he was correct in not resuming until they gave the all-clear.

Hey-ho.

 

I’m sure we would have been able to self destruct as usual.🤔

[Bandit59]

21 hours ago, crescent girl said:

Just thinking.......     

If the hospital hadn't called JJ back for what (fortunately) proved an unnecessary alarm, and he had continued racing over the past weekend, I'm pretty sure Berwick would have won at both Redcar and Workington.   

Rider replacement got 3 points and 5 points in these meetings -- I submit that the JJ we have seen since joining Berwick would have achieved considerably higher returns, and the whole picture in terms of Championship standing would be brighter..

But it is what it is, and although the hospital has been overly cautious in this instance, he was correct in not resuming until they gave the all-clear.

Hey-ho.

 

And all that rain we had when we had injuries every team has excuses it's how you deal with them

Hey ho

[Bandit59]

See PK withdrew from his last ride in Denmark last night hopefully he'll be good for Saturday 

[Fromafar]

2 hours ago, Bandit59 said:

See PK withdrew from his last ride in Denmark last night hopefully he'll be good for Saturday 

It’s a poor weather forecast for the Weekend😂

[Catch Me If You Can]

8 hours ago, Bandit59 said:

See PK withdrew from his last ride in Denmark last night hopefully he'll be good for Saturday 

He out

It on Bandits website

Leon Flint  guests and Daryl Richings for Jack Smith and Kennett reserve for Pirates for Bowes ! Newman out too and will Hagon guest ?

Cook out too not sure why so RR makes all team available to cover

As from Cup match,  changes will strengthen them 

 

[Bandit59]

39 minutes ago, Catch Me If You Can said:

He out

It on Bandits website

Leon Flint  guests and Daryl Richings for Jack Smith and Kennett reserve for Pirates for Bowes ! Newman out too and will Hagon guest ?

Cook out too not sure why so RR makes all team available to cover

As from Cup match,  changes will strengthen them 

 

Cook riding in Poland 

[gmuncie]

3 hours ago, Catch Me If You Can said:

He out

It on Bandits website

Leon Flint  guests and Daryl Richings for Jack Smith and Kennett reserve for Pirates for Bowes ! Newman out too and will Hagon guest ?

Cook out too not sure why so RR makes all team available to cover

As from Cup match,  changes will strengthen them 

 

Lawson not riding for Ippo tonight so unless the ref was told he had taken a knock or something after the Poole match last night he’ll be banned on Saturday now also 

[Bagpuss]

On 8/4/2026 at 10:03 PM, SteveLyric2 said:

He has to earn...

He's doubling up for crying out loud!

On 8/4/2026 at 10:52 PM, LisaColette said:

Up to Jordan. 

Also if you stop your riders guesting for other teams then when you need a guest other teams will say no. Not sure that is a road you want to go down really. 

Easily solved, eradicate the need and opportunity for these riders to guest. Plan the fixtures better, don't let riders who want to race in Poland ride in the Championship and use R/R and junior riders as guests. Stop running the sport for the benefit of the riders and do it instead for the benefit of the paying customers and the clubs. Set the tracks up for supporters not riders!

[lewy]

58 minutes ago, gmuncie said:

Lawson not riding for Ippo tonight so unless the ref was told he had taken a knock or something after the Poole match last night he’ll be banned on Saturday now also 

Lawson won't get banned he's a master at working the system.