Halifaxtiger 5,318 Posted February 24, 2018 10 hours ago, TonyE said: They were probably aware of the speed at which the speedway problem resolution works and decided on Plan B instead. Morris on a point less than Nicholls sounds like a pretty decent Plan B to me. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
New era Panthers 2,055 Posted February 24, 2018 14 hours ago, PHILIPRISING said: AGREEMENT REACHED OVER NEW RULES BRITISH Speedway bosses have held top level talks to mutually agree interpretation of new 2018 regulations. Members of both the British Speedway Promoters’ Association Management Committee (BSPA) and Speedway Control Bureau (SCB) have worked together to ensure more opportunities for home grown riders are available. In simple terms this means the high profile case of Scott Nicholls has now reached a satisfactory conclusion for all parties and this fine servant to British Speedway is now eligible to race in the middle tier, the SGB Championship. After deliberation an agreement was reached allowing further opportunities for the use of "home grown" riders ensuring that in particular Championship teams will all have the opportunity to commence the season on competitive terms. Riders who have previously been eligible for the old Conference League, or the current National Development League, are now eligible for the Championship. A BSPA spokesman said: "We are pleased to be working alongside the SCB to clarify and reach agreement over this very delicate issue and it is now time for us all to look ahead to the new season with much enthusiasm." An SCB spokesman said: "The members of the Bureau fully appreciate the complex issues facing promoters at this moment in time. "We are fully committed to assisting them to re-establish a firm foundation for the sport from which to move forward." If only they meant what they are saying BSPA must be sucking lemons now. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Halifaxtiger 5,318 Posted February 24, 2018 12 minutes ago, New era Panthers said: If only they meant what they are saying BSPA must be sucking lemons now. Give them a little credit. Their press release after a total reversal of one of their policies is almost up to political party standard. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wealdstone 3,454 Posted February 24, 2018 5 minutes ago, Halifaxtiger said: Give them a little credit. Their press release after a total reversal of one of their policies is almost up to political party standard. Normally when things go against them, where possible they make no comment at all. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve0 5,517 Posted February 24, 2018 2 hours ago, Halifaxtiger said: Morris on a point less than Nicholls sounds like a pretty decent Plan B to me. How can it be that Morris is on a point less than Nicholls in the CL (for which Nicholls had no average) when Morris has a (much) better PL average. The rules continue to be a joke!! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv 10,685 Posted February 24, 2018 14 minutes ago, Steve0 said: How can it be that Morris is on a point less than Nicholls in the CL (for which Nicholls had no average) when Morris has a (much) better PL average. The rules continue to be a joke!! Because Morris averaged less in the Championship than the Premiership last season! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barrow Boy 2 172 Posted February 24, 2018 1 hour ago, dontforgetthefueltapsbruv said: Because Morris averaged less in the Championship than the Premiership last season! Which is why riders BPL averages converted should be used to determine their BCL averages. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TonyE 822 Posted February 24, 2018 51 minutes ago, Barrow Boy 2 said: Which is why riders BPL averages converted should be used to determine their BCL averages. Leading to a situation whereby a converted average takes priority over an actual (on track) average which is far from ideal. Converted averages should only be used when none exists at the level the rider is performing at. Yes, Morris is an apparent anomaly performing worse at the lower level but that should not be used to support your argument. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigcatdiary 3,156 Posted February 24, 2018 19 minutes ago, TonyE said: Leading to a situation whereby a converted average takes priority over an actual (on track) average which is far from ideal. Converted averages should only be used when none exists at the level the rider is performing at. Yes, Morris is an apparent anomaly performing worse at the lower level but that should not be used to support your argument. Still don’t understand why the GSA issued regularly cannot show an average (assessed or amended if needed) for both leagues so enabling team managers, officials, referees and supporters easy access to one reference point. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barrow Boy 2 172 Posted February 25, 2018 22 hours ago, TonyE said: Leading to a situation whereby a converted average takes priority over an actual (on track) average which is far from ideal. Converted averages should only be used when none exists at the level the rider is performing at. Yes, Morris is an apparent anomaly performing worse at the lower level but that should not be used to support your argument. Just don't think that riders above a certain BPL average should be allowed to ride in the BCL as well. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TonyE 822 Posted February 25, 2018 1 hour ago, Barrow Boy 2 said: Just don't think that riders above a certain BPL average should be allowed to ride in the BCL as well. That is a totally different argument! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dabbsjoe 149 Posted February 27, 2018 amazing what can happen when a rider has lawyers on his side 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PHILIPRISING 7,298 Posted February 27, 2018 5 hours ago, dabbsjoe said: amazing what can happen when a rider has lawyers on his side WOULD have happened anyway. The SCB weren't going to back down. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
szkocjasid 2,852 Posted February 28, 2018 On 2/24/2018 at 8:02 AM, Steve0 said: How can it be that Morris is on a point less than Nicholls in the CL (for which Nicholls had no average) when Morris has a (much) better PL average. The rules continue to be a joke!! That situation happens a lot, there are plenty of riders who have a higher Championship but a lower Premiership average than a fellow rider: Lawson & Holder, Wright & Barker, King & Schlein! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SCB 0 Posted March 1, 2018 Can someone explain to me why this rule WAS illegal but now isn't? Surely it's even more illegal now because Scott and Ed can drop down (as could Woffinden) but Swedes, Danes and the French can't. Surely now Bellego is being victimised for being French and that IS illegal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites