Aces51 2,778 Posted March 15, 2017 I agree with Ford's stand. However, it is much easier to do it with a rider like Jack Holder, who may not even get a ride in Poland and who is likely, at this point in his career, to earn far more in the UK, than it would be, for example, with Chris Holder, who is likely to ride fir his team in every Polish fixture and earn considerably more there. Again, at the moment, Chris is a much bigger draw card here than Jack and much more difficult to replace. If we are going to make a stand I think we should have agreed it before team building began and not signed riders who were going to be affected by the Polish restriction nor any Polish riders. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racers and royals 8,720 Posted March 15, 2017 Everyone saying that the promoters should have stood upto Poland this winter, then if they had done the following riders would not be riding in the Premiership this season(probably no TV coverage as well) C Holder F Lindgren J Doyle M Fricke and Possibly J Thorssell There is no way that any of the top 4 listed would have choosen Britain over Poland Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OveFundinFan 4,140 Posted March 15, 2017 Is that true (probably no TV coverage) or is it your opinion? I dont think that TV speedway depends on 4 or 6 riders. British speedway is down in the dumps, what it doesnt want is other nations treading on us thus making it difficult for us to stand up again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv 10,706 Posted March 15, 2017 Everyone saying that the promoters should have stood upto Poland this winter, then if they had done the following riders would not be riding in the Premiership this season(probably no TV coverage as well) C Holder F Lindgren J Doyle M Fricke and Possibly J Thorssell There is no way that any of the top 4 listed would have choosen Britain over Poland of course 3 of that top 4 wouldnt be riding professional speedway in Europe without the opportunity provided by British Speedway..... 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Shovlar 10,439 Posted March 15, 2017 Its quite clear that the bspa should have stood up as ond to say no to this rule. A rider has obligations to the club hehas signed to and whoss fixture is logged first. If a Polish meeting is re-arranged for a day when the Riders British club has a fixture, tough on the Poles. No fascility should be granted for riders missing British fixtures for re-arranged fixtures. I am telescoping some of tonights forum. Lets see what Matt says about this rule. 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racers and royals 8,720 Posted March 15, 2017 Is that true (probably no TV coverage) or is it your opinion? I dont think that TV speedway depends on 4 or 6 riders. British speedway is down in the dumps, what it doesnt want is other nations treading on us thus making it difficult for us to stand up again. My opinion-that`s why I put probably- it would have been much harder to get BT interested if those 4 didn`t ride and of course they wouldn`t have been replaced by anyone riding Polish Extraleague(non-Polish) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss 10,778 Posted March 15, 2017 Which promotions signed the agreement? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevehone 3,428 Posted March 15, 2017 when I spoke to Rob Lyon he was under the impression everyone was sticking together Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel Smith 5,658 Posted March 15, 2017 when I spoke to Rob Lyon he was under the impression everyone was sticking together In what way? Signed or not signed? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevehone 3,428 Posted March 15, 2017 In what way? Signed or not signed? in not signing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pawel115 251 Posted March 15, 2017 Jack Holder will not ride in Poland at all this season without that statement those are the new rules end of story. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevehone 3,428 Posted March 15, 2017 what if Chris Holder doesn't have the paperwork signed? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flappy 1,598 Posted March 15, 2017 Peterborough Panthers have refused to sign the paperwork too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil The Ace 2,860 Posted March 15, 2017 Wolves have signed there's I thought I read somewhere Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flappy 1,598 Posted March 15, 2017 Jack Holder will not ride in Poland at all this season without that statement those are the new rules end of story. Good Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
