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Hamish McRaker

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  1. Excuse me being naive and all that, but I'm curious and concerned about the statements which say that Tai Woffinden was "forced" to ride for Wroclaw yesterday. How can a rider be "forced"? Couldn't Woffinden have simply obtained the necessary medical certification which would presumably have voided insurance. Otherwise, it sounds like Polish speedway is more akin to Rollerball, as portrayed in the film of that name starring James Caan
  2. Probably but i think gate 1also looked well past it's best by then and by putting him in that one, Bomber's route to the outside was cut off unless he made an absolute flier whereas Emil had a good chance from anywhere.
  3. Wouldn't it be simpler to have a rule that requires any guest rider engaged by a team taking part in the playoffs, to have completed a minimum of four official fixtures for another team/s prior to the commencement of the playoffs. "Completed" would be defined as having started in at least 4 heats, including heat 15.
  4. Just seen the match and was surprised that Ipswich put Harris into gate one in heat 15. It also looked like Emil was sat about a foot back from the tapes. It might seem harsh, but a 5-1 there would surely have buried the Aces hopes. But the 3-3 has given them a chance
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    Peterborough Panthers 2023

    Judging by the comments on here concerning Mr Chapman's broadcast during this Monday's match, would it be a surprise if he were to be actually operating the bulldozer destroying the stadium, grinning from ear to ear and happily singing "It's Over"? And will anyone attend any Farewell meeting (paying or for free) that is promoted and organised by him?
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    Panthers vs Lions - Thursday 7th September

    Or Max to get a Bomber?
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    Richie Worrall statement

    I just wonder how genuinely random the selection of riders, really is? Both Morris and Worrall were riding soon after sustaining and suffering from injuries which had recently prevented them from riding for a short time. Making them prime targets.
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    Leicester lions 2023 (PREMIERSHIP)

    It couldn't be the landlord, could it? Or is he still banned by the SCB for his previous misdemeanors?
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    Sheffield Tigers 2023

    Hope you've got a steady hand today
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    Sheffield Tigers 2023

    I wouldn't rule out the possibility of Tai Woffinden being able to continue riding, this season. Probably needs a few days from the accident until the exact nature and extent of the damage can be established, and from there the treatment and management options.
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    Sheffield Tigers 2023

    Cue the Sheffield/Leicester conspiracy crackpots......
  12. Just trying to think along different lines, which is what the original poster was asking for. As an old relic myself, this does not come easy. Many sports, or variants of them, feature elimination, whether that elimination is during the event itself, or happens over a longer period of time. Speedway GP's and Leagues have it. But to meet the challenge set us, we don't want to create a new individual competition/event, nor do we want to create another league of teams. Remember the requirement is for made for TV variant. We can still have teams. I think that's important. Just not formed into the traditional league format. So maybe look at teams of 3 or 4 riders. None of them aligned to a particular track or club. A tournament which runs throughout part or maybe even the whole season. It has progressive elimination built into the format, so that by the final event, you have maybe three four of them left. Riders are graded 1-4, and in the event of injuries, riders from teams eliminated in previous rounds can be drafted in as replacements. But no team changes otherwise allowed.
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    Leicester lions 2023 (PREMIERSHIP)

    But Sheffield lost Jack Holder, who had a much higher average than Nick Morris, so it's difficult to compare isn't it? Leicester have been mainly stuffed by Morris and the lack of scope for replacing him, plus some riders haven't been able to maintain their points output. More of a local issue, isn't it? As for putting the club up for sale, well that's a different matter
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    Leicester lions 2023 (PREMIERSHIP)

    Ok I've bitten - spill the beans.
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    Sheffield Tigers 2023

    C.Holder in to begin with, then when he is fit enough, they will use that little-known rule that allows one brother to replace another regardless of averages and at any stage of the season.
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    Yet again

    It makes you nostalgic for Robert 72 Hang on, it couldn't be, could it??
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    Leicester lions 2023 (PREMIERSHIP)

    What sort of average would Greg Hancock be given? Always looks like he's at a loose end on the GP TV coverage
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    Craig Cook?

    Could somebody delete this thread?
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    Sheffield Tigers 2023

    Sign three riders around 4.7? At the same time? Stacked up high like the shelves at Tesco, so they are. Just sitting there waiting. Any suggestions?
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    Craig Cook?

    I hear that he has a very positive opinion about you, though
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    Witches v Lions 24th August

    Apparently it is Nick Morris's old suit. Somewhat damp down in the feet
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    Sheffield Tigers 2023

    Leicester could be interested if Pickering were to become available, but wouldn't Sheffield need to fully rebuild the rest of the team in order to achieve a Museilak/Holder/Woffinden top three? Bit of a push at this stage?
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    Sheffield Tigers 2023

    Nobody has mentioned the possibility of Howarth being let go, so far (along with Ellis)
  24. With regards to his signing for Sheffield, Tai Woffinden has said that riding in the UK (according to other riders he's asked) is better than it was several years ago. What, more specifically, does he mean?
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