Lukas 911 Posted May 9, 2016 We all know Poole have their own rules. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Starman2006 2,354 Posted May 9, 2016 We all know Poole have their own rules. No there are rules and Poole like everybody else have to adere to them. If the management comittee didn't approve we wouldn't have signed Bjarne.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigcatdiary 3,165 Posted May 10, 2016 BSPA Twitter confirming Cook has been allowed to join Peterborough, official statement to follow 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aces51 2,778 Posted May 10, 2016 BSPA statement http://speedwaygb.co/news.php?extend.30446 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel Smith 5,661 Posted May 10, 2016 Common sense at last, Craig Cook rightly allowed back into the Premier League in the best interested of British Speedway and also allows a young guy the chance to prove himself in Tom Stokes 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EC Rides Again 143 Posted May 10, 2016 Conspiracy theorists please step forward. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
poole keith 911 Posted May 10, 2016 great for craig cook he needs to be given every opportunity to really push on Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedwaysliders 176 Posted May 10, 2016 (edited) For all this waffle on this thread the blame clearly sits with the Peterborough promotion. They were told by a member of the MC is a friendly conversation before the attempted signing that the signing would proably not be allowed. Now common senseseems to be lacking from the Peterborough promotion. Rather than making a fanfare about the signing, then ending up throwing toys out of the pram, what he should have done was apply for the changes on the quiet, and waited for an answer. A negative would have meant stay as you are and no one would be any the wiser, or a possitive and fanfare time. To do what he did, after advice from an MC member, and completely ignore it, shows naivety at best and stupidty at worst. And the threats of pulling out are quite pathetic. The BSPA won't bow down to this type of behaviour, and rightly so. Only people to blame here are the Peterborough promotion IMO. And why are these threads are blocking up the EL section? Its a PL issue so the mods should move them over. Sorry Steve,i cant agree that Peterborough are to blame,from the start of the season they declared TWO race nights,and for that very reason you CANT state their is a problem because in hiring Cook there is more a question of how the rule can be interpretated and common sense can come into play so he can ride.If they ONLY raced on Fridays i can see your point.Im the first to slam double ups,and i really dont like them,but even i can see past my hate of the situation and say there isnt really a problem with cook racing in both leagues. Edited May 10, 2016 by speedwaysliders Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lukas 911 Posted May 10, 2016 I have slagged off the bspa but at least they were man enough to see they had messed up and saw sense. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dazzafl 212 Posted May 10, 2016 I have slagged off the bspa but at least they were man enough to see they had messed up and saw sense. I don't quite think that is the case.. Peterborough declared Sunday as their race day so the same night race night argument was null and void.. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Shovlar 10,439 Posted May 10, 2016 Well I am pleased the situation is resolved but still stand by my opinion that Cook as an EL heat leader should not be riding in the PL. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aces51 2,778 Posted May 10, 2016 (edited) A little forethought and judgement by the BSPA could have resulted in this being dealt with in a way which actually is in the best interests of the sport and would have prevented them being held up to ridicule. Once they had decided that the clash of two Friday nights was a problem all they needed to do was realise that Peterborough were actually using two race nights, speak to them, point out their concerns and hey presto, the problem would have been solved. No upset, no looking silly, instead an announcement that would show they were being proactive and actively trying to do something to help both Peterborough and Craig Cook. Edited May 10, 2016 by Aces51 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hagonshocker 1,956 Posted May 10, 2016 Well I am pleased the situation is resolved but still stand by my opinion that Cook as an EL heat leader should not be riding in the PL. Easy to say when your not skint like he is! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foreverblue 6,096 Posted May 10, 2016 I am glad the situation is resolved and Cook will be unbeatable at the showground but why they had to settle it all in public is beyond me. Why they couldnt have discussed in private before any announcement was made i dont know. Peterborough seemed initially to want to announce it quickly to force the hand of the bspa. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trees 2,814 Posted May 10, 2016 I am glad the situation is resolved and Cook will be unbeatable at the showground but why they had to settle it all in public is beyond me. Why they couldnt have discussed in private before any announcement was made i dont know. Peterborough seemed initially to want to announce it quickly to force the hand of the bspa. With you on this one, Peterborough should know the rules and have worked behind the scenes, whether they would've had a positive outcome like the one they have we'll never know ..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
