PHILIPRISING 7,298 Posted October 4, 2017 SHOULD Wolverhampton been allowed to bring in Tai Woffinden to replace the injured Freddie Lindgren in the race-offs against Swindon? There is an argument that Woffinden, a Wolverhampton asset, would have been a more credible replacement than a guest. That old speedway cliche "special dispensation" springs to mind. The front cover of Speedway Star this week features a photo of Sheffield's title winning team but, of course, there is an unfamiliar Tigers' face in the shape of guest Scott Nicholls. Chris Harris has probably ridden in more play-off finals than any rider, frequently not for his own team. Just one more reason why so many fail to take British speedway seriously. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midland Red 2,383 Posted October 4, 2017 Not if it's against the rules YOU should know better Are you Shovlar in disguise, dangling some bait? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Star Lady 5,400 Posted October 4, 2017 Harris - no contest. What's credible about bringing a rider in to guest who has turned his back on British speedway? 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racers and royals 8,723 Posted October 4, 2017 One could say why should Woffinden get 2 meetings here when he wasn`t bothered about the other 30 !!!!! 18 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BluTiger 21,692 Posted October 4, 2017 Good try Philip .... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PHILIPRISING 7,298 Posted October 4, 2017 Not if it's against the rules YOU should know better Are you Shovlar in disguise, dangling some bait? I KNOW its against the rules as they stand. I am just throwing the argument into the arena. But we have heard from many who think that Wolves being able to use one of their own assets, perhaps Peter Karlsson, would have been a better option for the sport as a whole. But, then again, who cares about that anyway. Harris - no contest. What's credible about bringing a rider in to guest who has turned his back on British speedway? PLAYING devil's advocate, if he is a Wolves asset is he actually a guest? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midland Red 2,383 Posted October 4, 2017 Ever heard of team declaration? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trees 2,814 Posted October 4, 2017 I wouldn't want to see him racing in the final, he doesn't want to race here any other time..... 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PHILIPRISING 7,298 Posted October 4, 2017 Ever heard of team declaration? WHY bring cricket into it? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark 1,497 Posted October 4, 2017 If it's in the rules - YES Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midland Red 2,383 Posted October 4, 2017 Maybe if Wolves win, he'll come out and do a lap of honour, as is his wont WHY bring cricket into it? Eh? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Star Lady 5,400 Posted October 4, 2017 I KNOW its against the rules as they stand. I am just throwing the argument into the arena. But we have heard from many who think that Wolves being able to use one of their own assets, perhaps Peter Karlsson, would have been a better option for the sport as a whole. But, then again, who cares about that anyway. PLAYING devil's advocate, if he is a Wolves asset is he actually a guest? No rider who hasn't ridden in Britain this season should be allowed, don't care if it's Karlsson, Woffinden or Uncle Tom Cobley. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PHILIPRISING 7,298 Posted October 4, 2017 I wouldn't want to see him racing in the final, he doesn't want to race here any other time..... SO you are in favour of guests even if there could be an alternative? And it wouldn't be to pander to Woffinden but to provide a credible replacement for an injured rider. And before too many over-heat, just filling time between heats with a healthy (so far) discussion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark 1,497 Posted October 4, 2017 Woffy is an Wolves asset. Does that make him a guest. Seems strange having a Rye rider in the final in a Wolves jacket. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PHILIPRISING 7,298 Posted October 4, 2017 Maybe if Wolves win, he'll come out and do a lap of honour, as is his wont Eh? THINK about it No rider who hasn't ridden in Britain this season should be allowed, don't care if it's Karlsson, Woffinden or Uncle Tom Cobley. SAME question ... you prefer guests? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
