Fromafar 10,359 Posted December 28, 2014 Partly and Andre , both proven point scorers at Sheffield , would rather had Rich Hall and I dont like him than taken the gamble.Is it not better to look to the future than watching more of the same old. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OILYRAG 86 Posted December 28, 2014 Is it not better to look to the future than watching more of the same old. Not if you want to win. Hopefully Sissis makes use of the practice facilities at Scunny and Kings Lynn and gets up to pace. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Blobby 2,661 Posted December 28, 2014 Why on Earth would you want to sign Wilson over sisiss? That's just crazy! Wilson is a 4/5 point man who will only get worse unlike sisiss who was tipped for the GPs before moving to the road racing. I know who I would rather sign! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OILYRAG 86 Posted December 28, 2014 Well we wil see in a few months . should have had a season in the NL IMO. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wendy 37 Posted December 28, 2014 Well we wil see in a few months . should have had a season in the NL IMO. He couldn't as he's not British. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OILYRAG 86 Posted December 28, 2014 Didnt know you had to be , anyway he's got a lot to learn in the next few months. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spin king 1,923 Posted December 28, 2014 (edited) I think I know what Oily is alluding to. I think Ben can count himself unlucky not to get a team place this season at Sheffield as he does a job for the team that is a bit of a specialist role, and one that would be vital and helpful if we are to make Owlerton a fortress again. Ben throughout his Sheffield career riding the number 2 riding position, and overall throughout his Sheffield career at home he has done this well and last season was no exception. Last season for instance Ben rode in heat 1 on all 10 of his home appearances, 70% of those races he either had a paid win or won the race, which meant that on most occasions we invariably start with a heat advantage, and he beat some very good riders doing so. He would have done a fine job, and with his fine home form he would have upped that average by the end of the season. But the chance to sign a rider of the potential of Arthur Sissis is far to great to turn down, and I think that given the opportunity to sign was to great, yes there is an element of a gamble in the signing, but he is only 19 and still very young and for me the gamble is worthwhile taking. But even so Ben would have done a very good job for the club, but I still think that the club made the right move to go with Sissis. Edited December 28, 2014 by spin king 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
junior fan 132 Posted December 29, 2014 (edited) Why on Earth would you want to sign Wilson over sisiss? That's just crazy! Wilson is a 4/5 point man who will only get worse unlike sisiss who was tipped for the GPs before moving to the road racing. I know who I would rather sign! Word around last night was hes getting paid more than an old sheffield number 1 as well. Junior Edited December 29, 2014 by junior fan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spin king 1,923 Posted December 29, 2014 Word around last night was hes getting paid more than an old sheffield number 1 as well. Junior Yeah Jim Airey. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
junior fan 132 Posted December 29, 2014 Yeah Jim Airey. Lol , no a bit more recent than that in the last 4 years I think. Junior Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scaramanga 902 Posted December 29, 2014 Word around last night was hes getting paid more than an old sheffield number 1 as well. Junior here we go again rumours regarding what riders do or dont get paid is a big part of speedway almost all rumours are not true but theres other things to take into account a rider may get £50 a point but also get travel money and a start fee another rider may get £60 a point but no travel money or start fee so its never clear cut whos on a better deal rumours regarding rider payments can be very damaging towards that riders reputation 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spin king 1,923 Posted December 29, 2014 here we go again rumours regarding what riders do or dont get paid is a big part of speedway almost all rumours are not true but theres other things to take into account a rider may get £50 a point but also get travel money and a start fee another rider may get £60 a point but no travel money or start fee so its never clear cut whos on a better deal rumours regarding rider payments can be very damaging towards that riders reputation Exactly, its interesting but not a jot of difference to me. The main thing for me is that a rider wants to ride for Sheffield and all of the riders who have signed have publicly stated that so that is fine by me. As to what they are paid or not paid is irrelevant. 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stan Duppcomic 100 Posted December 29, 2014 Love all these rumours. "How much they paying you Arthur?" "Three and six a point Bruce" "Three and six? That's more than they were paying me!" And someone overhears and it's gospel. I dont think the promotion is stupid enough to pay a newby more than a number one. But even if they were, consider this: if he's no good, then not many points multiplied by lots a point ( I call this the Covatti principal) means he ain't cost a lot. If he's as good as they say then you've got another number one, you take the pain and sell him to Poole for £40k. Bingo! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,359 Posted December 29, 2014 Love all these rumours. "How much they paying you Arthur?" "Three and six a point Bruce" "Three and six? That's more than they were paying me!" And someone overhears and it's gospel. I dont think the promotion is stupid enough to pay a newby more than a number one. But even if they were, consider this: if he's no good, then not many points multiplied by lots a point ( I call this the Covatti principal) means he ain't cost a lot. If he's as good as they say then you've got another number one, you take the pain and sell him to Poole for £40k. Bingo! Precisely. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cupidstunt 92 Posted December 30, 2014 if anyone truly believes the promotion should have picked Ben Wilson over Arthur Sissis then they must be mad, I'm guessing certain people on here must be connected to Ben in some way hence all the negativity about Arthur. everyone in the speedway world knows how good Arthur can be and i still can't believe he has come to speedway this is not just good for Sheffield but it is great for all the PL and speedway. yes he will need some time to settle in but I'm sure when he has, he will be banging points in for fun and like someone has said on here, he will then be Poole bound for a large sum which in turn will be a massive help to Sheffield. a great signing and a great investment IMO 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
