Swift Saint 186 Posted March 19, 2011 Parsloes there will be a Dream Team at Stoke that evening with great riders I can assure you. I think that is the only fixture clash but I could be wrong Lawrence Rogers has explained everything to me. Malcolm Vasey Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sandie 53 Posted March 19, 2011 I am touring with the team and unless Steve is keeping another secret from me - we will NOT be at Stoke unfortunately. Stoke WAS on the cards but for various reasons we are now at Workington on the Saturday and then at Buxton on the Sunday. As for the Under 21 tour - they will not be over till around Easter, so its not them either. Sorry Stoke, no Americans that night - which is a HUGE shame as I have never been to Stoke and really wanted this fixture! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stressed 0 Posted March 20, 2011 Sounds like a wires crossed issue here then Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Swift Saint 186 Posted March 20, 2011 There has been some confusion and in fact we have a Challenge againt Scunthorpe Saints that night which will sharpen us up for the following day at Newport when we begin our League campaign. Malcolm Vasey Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sandie 53 Posted March 20, 2011 Sounds like a wires crossed issue here then Sounds like it. There WAS a booking which Steve cancelled with the promotion. It just seems that, for whatever reason, all the i's and t's were not dotted and crossed! Maybe next tour we can do Stoke. PLEASE Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteveEvans 248 Posted March 20, 2011 The Stoke promoter is aware that we are not coming as we had email correspondence in February. There is a chance of another date opening up which all should come clear on Wednesday of this week and the Stoke promoter (and now Malcolm) have been informed of this. We would certainly love to race The Potters. The date we had was tentatively made at the beginning of the year with a "we'll firm it up later" when Dave T and I spoke pre National League AGM. At one point Dave actually cancelled the date with me but then we very tentatively penciled it back in. Workington was chosen only for one reason - their promoter is thrilled with American riders and would like another at some point. Even though we feature youth and experience, the goal is still to get riders to British clubs and that is the single factor that put Workington on the schedule. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Storming Norman 23 Posted March 21, 2011 You have to laugh! If a date is agreed for the USA to visit Stoke, I strongly suggest the announcement isn’t made by Stoke fixture specialist Malcolm “I can assure you” Vasey! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
torpointfanatic22 268 Posted March 21, 2011 What ever happened to Austin Novratril, the lad came over last Easter if I remember rightly and scored about 16 at Plymouth as well as decent performances elsewhere, he was only 15 or 16 too. Would surely be a candidate for a team place over here! Same can be said for Gino Manzares too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Swift Saint 186 Posted March 21, 2011 (edited) You have to laugh! If a date is agreed for the USA to visit Stoke, I strongly suggest the announcement isn’t made by Stoke fixture specialist Malcolm “I can assure you” Vasey! That's a bit snide Norman whilst I am scraping egg fom my face. I rarely even eat egg it nauseates me unless I cook it myself, my way. In fact I spoke to another person associated with this tour and he too was uder the same impression as me. But I hold my hands up and will set off for Stoke's Press and Practice on Wednesday fervently hoping that my apparent catstrophic fixture planning does not overspill into my navigation and come tapes up I am in Buenos Aires or somewhere! Apologies one and all and watch this space. We are racing against Lea Bridge on 12th of Never I can assure you all. Malcolm Vasey Edited March 21, 2011 by Proud Potter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sandie 53 Posted March 21, 2011 What ever happened to Austin Novratril, the lad came over last Easter if I remember rightly and scored about 16 at Plymouth as well as decent performances elsewhere, he was only 15 or 16 too. Would surely be a candidate for a team place over here! Same can be said for Gino Manzares too. Austin should be travelling with the Under 21 touring Team and Gino is finishing off school and also you have to remember that these tours are very costly and not possible for everyone every year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
torpointfanatic22 268 Posted March 21, 2011 Austin should be travelling with the Under 21 touring Team and Gino is finishing off school and also you have to remember that these tours are very costly and not possible for everyone every year. Thanks for that Sandie, 2 great talents hope they make it over here in the future Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Turner 0 Posted March 22, 2011 Apologies one and all... Don't worry about it Malc, these things happen. I'm more interested in how you do your eggs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bryn 413 Posted March 22, 2011 Don't worry about it Malc, these things happen. I'm more interested in how you do your eggs Yes Indeed Malc, how DO you do your eggs.... over easy? OR like me easy over - I seem to get shell and the contents easily over everything in case you're wondering! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteveEvans 248 Posted March 26, 2011 Our race Vs Team Viking at Newcastle on April 10th will have a title to it - The Scand-American Cup. After the match went down to a one point USA victory in 2010, I'm sure another thriller is on the cards! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteveEvans 248 Posted March 31, 2011 Team flies in over the weekend - we will be at Monmore Green Monday to watch the match with Poole, practicing at Buxton on Wednesday and ready for action. Here is the schedule; 7th April Vs Birmingham Bulls 9th April Vs Hackney Hawks at Rye House 10th April Vs Team Viking at Newcastle (Scand-American Cup) 12th April Vs Dudley Heathens at Wolves 15th April Vs Plymouth Devils (18 heats 9 a-side PL match) 16th April Vs Select team at Workington 17th April Vs Buxton Hitman See ya at the races! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites