Panthers89 1,922 Posted December 10, 2017 Im a new sponsor to the sport, and want to a sponsor a young rider, Josh Bates, I do a bit of background, I have 10k I want to give, but find out he's retiring, I'll look elsewhere. Chances are slim, but would you run the risk for being a bit clueless if it was just a joke.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cue Ball 416 Posted December 10, 2017 Or he is serious about retiring or he has been hacked, think we need to know the truth before comments are made about repercussions 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flappy 1,605 Posted December 10, 2017 Hacked 😂 A hacker will really tweet about a retirement 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cue Ball 416 Posted December 10, 2017 Who knows - maybe a mate buggering about on his account. Maybe his own joke gone too far. Maybe hacked. Maybe it is true. Lets wait and see. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moranboys 411 Posted December 10, 2017 either a poor prank by josh or it is true for whatever reason.lets hope both are wrong. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OdsalBoy 181 Posted December 10, 2017 Well i must say i am shocked at what i am reading. IF Josh has decided to play a little prank then i am sorry but it is immature and not nice to us loyal Sheffield fans. However if someone has hacked his account and done this then i hope Josh personally gets hold of them :-). Hoping for some official clarification soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ruffdiamond 6,115 Posted December 10, 2017 Maybe he's been offered a better deal elsewhere Hopefully he hasn't quit, the sport needs his type. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OdsalBoy 181 Posted December 10, 2017 Also - if the rumours im hearing about Workington wanting Howarth in their lineup are true then i think we need to make a move for Robert Lambert if he is still available. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ruffdiamond 6,115 Posted December 10, 2017 Also - if the rumours im hearing about Workington wanting Howarth in their lineup are true then i think we need to make a move for Robert Lambert if he is still available. didn't think Robert was doing CL this year,,, but money talks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cue Ball 416 Posted December 10, 2017 Would like to see Lambert riding for us every week, but his reputation does seem to be that he will be missing on a regular basis Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tosh1218 592 Posted December 10, 2017 Lambert missed meetings due to Newcastle racing on a Sunday ,take that aside his is a class act in the championship Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KIRKYLANE 537 Posted December 10, 2017 Would like to see Lambert riding for us every week, but his reputation does seem to be that he will be missing on a regular basis Lambert has said no Championship for him in 2016 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DC2 11,150 Posted December 10, 2017 Lambert has said no Championship for him in 2016 Who was the imposter then? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spin king 1,923 Posted December 10, 2017 Not sure what has gone off, but there has been some postings on his FB page that has hinted that maybe that there maybe problems. So I don't think that he has been hacked. And don't think that he is playing a prank. Could be that there has been a disagreement within the family, and Josh has had a bit of a wobble. Would be a massive shame if he does call it a day as he is a massive talent, but Josh now has a young family of his own and maybe he has decided that been a speedway rider is not for him. Hopefully whatever it is it can be sorted and the club and Josh can move forward, but if it is a case that he does not feel he wants to ride then Josh has made the best decision for him and his own young family. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cue Ball 416 Posted December 11, 2017 There is an article on the website saying he is having personal issues and that the club will stand by him whilst he works through them. Looks like it was a genuine post. Lets hope that he gets whatever it is sorted, but at the end of the day does what is best for him/his family Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
