IronScorpion 1,407 Posted November 28, 2017 so we are stopping an experienced brit who could pass on sound good advice to youngsters from doubling up,but allowing aussies with a higher average than him to double up,when are we going to try and put the GREAT back into britain. It is ok to have the experienced riders passing on sound advice to youngsters in the NL picking up an easy pay check but not in the CL. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Islander15 1,062 Posted November 28, 2017 Isnt a bugger problem that Greaves, Williamson, Perks, Ash Morris etc are all struggling to get Championship places? Yet they all proved last season that theyre good enough to warrant places. The first 3s averages went up significantly. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tocha 307 Posted November 28, 2017 There were 38 Premiership riders who achieved an average of 6 and above last season. Of those, 18 rode in the Championship and remain eligible to do so in 2018. Of the remaining 20, very few would be interested as they have, or will have, teams lined up in Sweden/Poland etc. So, apart from Scott and Edward, there might have been a glimmer of interest from riders such as Timo Lahti or David Bellego but I suspect that's about it. So why shut the stable door now? The horse has already bolted! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv 10,695 Posted November 28, 2017 Isnt a bugger problem that Greaves, Williamson, Perks, Ash Morris etc are all struggling to get Championship places? Yet they all proved last season that theyre good enough to warrant places. The first 3s averages went up significantly. I think its too early to say they are struggling to get places - long way to go until all teams complete. Id be confident they will all be in - and so they should be. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BANANAMAN 330 Posted November 28, 2017 cowboy cookie returns?, on 28 Nov 2017 - 06:45 AM, said:It wouldn't have anything to do with him refusing to ride for team GB all those years ago.... not unheard of for the BSPA to hold a grudge! Totally reeks of pay back time doesn't it ? They have waited , but got him ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StevePark 2,780 Posted November 28, 2017 (edited) Totally reeks of pay back time doesn't it ? They have waited , but got him ! So why the award a few weeks ago? To lull him into a false sense of security?? Edited November 28, 2017 by Steve Park Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gunner85 603 Posted November 28, 2017 BSPA SHOWING THEY HAVE NOT CHANGED. Still promoters going their own way and stabbing others in the back whether it be riders or other promoters. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,333 Posted November 28, 2017 BSPA seem to go out of their way to complicate the rule.How can a rider who was instrumental in deciding who WON the Championship and KO cup last season,be ban from riding in the same league this season,total joke! Will he be allowed to guest this season? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Normski 1,315 Posted November 28, 2017 Absolute joke the BSPA never fail to deliver. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mattfordfan 286 Posted November 29, 2017 I think we are going to see a U-Turn in this decision. Nick Morris a Premiership No.1 can D/UP but Nicholls cant. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve55 340 Posted November 29, 2017 Nick Morris has a Championship average, Scotty hasn't. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mattfordfan 286 Posted November 29, 2017 Nick Morris has a Championship average, Scotty hasn't. I know but it's still not right. Needs looking at ASAP. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AntiqueSteve 100 Posted November 29, 2017 For what its worth I think the BSPA have got it right....you ask alot of Ipswich fans what they thought of Scott coming in and riding in all the finals at the last minute last Season when not ridden previously regularly at the lower level ! Its quite simple..if he wants to ride CL, get a team place then we'll love to see him, but its not right to cherry pick the glory finals when the serious stuff starts just because his regular rides had finished. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigcatdiary 3,164 Posted November 29, 2017 For what its worth I think the BSPA have got it right....you ask alot of Ipswich fans what they thought of Scott coming in and riding in all the finals at the last minute last Season when not ridden previously regularly at the lower level ! Its quite simple..if he wants to ride CL, get a team place then we'll love to see him, but its not right to cherry pick the glory finals when the serious stuff starts just because his regular rides had finished. Personally I thought Nicholls explained it quite well that he was more than willing to sign for the Witches last year but wasn’t offered the chance, guest appearances are all about extra money so I don’t blame him at all for taking the bookings. Rumour has it he was set to replace Grajczonek at Sheffield in 2018 but the rule change buggered it up, probably why Bjerre is now set for a return after originally looking out of their team plans. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AntiqueSteve 100 Posted November 29, 2017 Personally I thought Nicholls explained it quite well that he was more than willing to sign for the Witches last year but wasn’t offered the chance, guest appearances are all about extra money so I don’t blame him at all for taking the bookings. Rumour has it he was set to replace Grajczonek at Sheffield in 2018 but the rule change buggered it up, probably why Bjerre is now set for a return after originally looking out of their team plans. Having a fair team is more important to most fans than whether a rider can earn some extra cash at the end of the Season in the Final's 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites