SCB 0 Posted November 26, 2017 In the last 10-15 years what examples do people have of riders signing multi-year contracts? And how many of them ended up not happening? I can think of Nicholls at BV (leaving after 1 year), Hans at Poole (but Poole still announcing he'd agreed terms) and Doyle at Swindon (ending after a year). Any other examples? And do they actually mean anything where a club can sack a rider without reason before hes even raced a meeting anyway? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,634 Posted November 26, 2017 Hans did his 2 years at Poole - 2016 and 2017 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Master 88 10 Posted November 26, 2017 I think Scotty did his 2 one at the old Stadium and one at the New stadium Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SCB 0 Posted November 26, 2017 Hans did his 2 years at Poole - 2016 and 2017 He did. But even Matt agrees that it was all bullrubbish, read his quote http://www.skysports.com/speedway/news/12268/10660265/hans-andersen-back-with-poole-pirates-for-2017-season I think Scotty did his 2 one at the old Stadium and one at the New stadium No, he signed a 2 year deal when they moved to the NSS. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IronScorpion 1,407 Posted November 26, 2017 We have had Ryan Douglas on a 3 year visa & unfortunately, he has to have a years grace. There was only injuries every year that dented his confidence as he would easily be a 7-pointer in the Championship. Will be missed. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The White Knight 9,039 Posted November 26, 2017 I think the answer tothe question of Contracts for Riders in Speedway, as in Football, is that that they are only valid as long as both Parties are in agreement. If one side or the other gets fed up or wants more money etc.. Contracts don't seem to matter a damn. An example of this in Football is a Player playing badly for his Club in order to engineer a move. That, in effect, is breaking your Contract. Not sure if that happens in Speedway , though I do have my suspicions. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Humphrey Appleby 13,950 Posted November 26, 2017 An example of this in Football is a Player playing badly for his Club in order to engineer a move. That, in effect, is breaking your Contract. Not sure if that happens in Speedway , though I do have my suspicions. In most occupations, either party can terminate a contract with typically 1-3 months notice (sometimes longer). Why should sport be any different? And whilst in football, contracts are generally expected to be honoured by the club in full (although sometimes players are loaned or sold to other clubs on similar terms to reduce the wage bill), it seems speedway riders (other than those on work permits) can be dropped with little or no compensation regardless of the contract length. So very much in favour of the employer, although it also has to be acknowledged they're living pretty much hand-to-mouth as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve roberts 9,242 Posted November 26, 2017 (edited) I remember Graham Drury signing, if I recall, a three year contract with Oxford but was dispensed with after two years (when Oxford re-entered the British League in 1984). He took the promotion to court and won receiving compensation. Edited November 26, 2017 by steve roberts 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tsunami 10,219 Posted November 26, 2017 Was Stoney not on a multiple term contract at Worky under Thomas. ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve roberts 9,242 Posted November 27, 2017 ...didn't Tom Owen once sign a ten year contract with 'The Diamonds'? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toontrader 72 Posted November 29, 2017 (edited) ...didn't Tom Owen once sign a ten year contract with 'The Diamonds'? yes a great publicity stunt by Ian Thomas who later admitted that Tom signed a membership form for the junior section of the supporters club Edited November 29, 2017 by toontrader 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tsunami 10,219 Posted November 29, 2017 yes a great publicity stunt by Ian Thomas who later admitted that Tom signed a membership form for the junior section of the supporters club The reason we got Nicki in 1998 was he hadn't signed by anybody including Peterborough. Peter Oakes got him to sign a blank piece of paper in 1997 in front of the crowd, after he had spins there with Ronni being attached to them at that time. We were tipped off of his availability and we signed Nicki after our delayed start that year. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites