E I Addio 15,818 Posted December 10, 2017 (edited) It's not great form if the riders had already agreed verbally to join those clubs and presumably Cook was aware of that. Not illegal and no doubt not the first time it's ever happened but pretty poor nevertheless by both riders and Lakeside. If true it's no different to Glasgow trumping Lakeside's deal to buy Richard Lawson a few years ago. Stuart Douglas has always run a very tight ship financially, so Morris would have been offered a fair deal but it wouldn't have been over the odds. Also, in Morris' case he knows Stanstead is only 40 minutes away so far easier and more convenient for a flight Poland. Thats a bit touchy!! Indeed he doesnt have to justisfy it to opposition fans - its tha BSPA that need to sanction it in line with the regulations. The difficulty for everyone is no copy of the regulations is in the public domain (and possibly not even in the private domain!) They could well be still in the process of being finalised for all we know. That situation causes the confusion and ultimately the dissatisfaction for fans (of all teams) That is exactly the point. It's not at all clear what this information could not be given straight after the AGM . The promoters know the rule so there seems to be no reason why if can't be published. Edited December 10, 2017 by E I Addio Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigcatdiary 3,156 Posted December 10, 2017 Suggestions that Morley and Zach will ride on previous PL/Championship averages dont make sense. If that rule still existed then Kennett could ride Championship. It wouldn’t surprise me if that was the case, it’s happened before and no doubt will happen again. Interesting comment reference Kennett, I can see your logic but this sport doesn’t do logic does it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ruffdiamond 6,115 Posted December 10, 2017 maybe Lakeside used a mix of old rules and the 1.2 multiplyer,,, would be such a shame if they had to disassemble the team, after not being allowed to sign Nicholls and Kennett also 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marko 950 Posted December 11, 2017 The Hurry situation, he was given an average, someone or some people complained, it was reassessed accordingly. Should same happen now I expect they would simply drop Ben for a two pointer, maybe a hot prospect like a Tom Brennan, really not concerned at this stage, we will have a very strong team regardless. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TonyE 822 Posted December 12, 2017 (edited) There is a difference though - Paul's was an assessed average whereas I do not think that applies to any of the proposed team. Perhaps the answer lies in the latest Hammers' press release, an extract of which appears below. “Team building wise it hasn’t all been plain sailing and having early targets made ineligible was a challenge but we’ve benefitted too with BSPA (British Speedway Promoters’ Association) confirmation that Ben and Zach are on their actual 2016 Tier 2 figures and to have riders of the absolute quality of Nick and Rich to lead us and all seven riders taking little or no persuasion to become Hammers has made my job rather easy. Edited March 14, 2018 by TonyE Updated information Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
allthegearbutnaeidea 1,711 Posted December 12, 2017 How are they allowed on the 2016 averages but the likes of Kennett and Bellego who also have them arn’t allowed 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ruffdiamond 6,115 Posted December 12, 2017 8 minutes ago, allthegearbutnaeidea said: How are they allowed on the 2016 averages but the likes of Kennett and Bellego who also have them arn’t allowed Exactly,,, the soup gets thicker Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HAMMER180 96 Posted December 12, 2017 Why are people still questioning if the team is legal as stated zac and ben are on the 2016 averages bspa rules and as for stealing riders any promotion will do whats best for their club and at the end it is the riders choice where they ride no kidnapping involved so drop the sour grapes and just except we will be the champions with our cracking team COYH. also looking at the prem teams so far miles better racing in our league happy days. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
allthegearbutnaeidea 1,711 Posted December 12, 2017 CHAMPIONS? You might make the playoffs if you’re lucky pal, settle yourself. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StevePass 3 Posted December 12, 2017 Only time and the racing will tell Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BluPanther 21,637 Posted December 12, 2017 Just now, Steve said: Only time and the racing will tell There is no 'racing' at Lakeside 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HAMMER180 96 Posted December 12, 2017 33 minutes ago, blupanther said: There is no 'racing' at Lakeside BS been fantastic racing over the years there at least theres over taking not like peterboroughs little doughnut Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BluPanther 21,637 Posted December 12, 2017 27 minutes ago, HAMMER180 said: BS been fantastic racing over the years there at least theres over taking not like peterboroughs little doughnut Yeah right Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baldyman 6,243 Posted December 12, 2017 Good racing at lakeside? What Christmas cracker did that come from. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HAMMER180 96 Posted December 12, 2017 18 minutes ago, Baldyman said: Good racing at lakeside? What Christmas cracker did that come from. how many times you been to know that then? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites