tellboy 3,658 Posted August 25, 2018 Hoping young Dan will come back stronger from this.He is a fine young prospect and always great to watch. This seriously dents Belle Vues chances now.Although i expect them to get into the play-offs,with this injury i think it will be a step to far to win them.Can they sign a replacement for an injured rider? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil The Ace 2,853 Posted August 25, 2018 1 minute ago, tellboy said: Hoping young Dan will come back stronger from this.He is a fine young prospect and always great to watch. This seriously dents Belle Vues chances now.Although i expect them to get into the play-offs,with this injury i think it will be a step to far to win them.Can they sign a replacement for an injured rider? If we can bjerre fits Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tellboy 3,658 Posted August 25, 2018 4 minutes ago, Phil The Ace said: If we can bjerre fits He will do come September. In situations like this it should be allowed imo.But then again it could but open to abuse from some clubs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Shovlar 10,439 Posted August 25, 2018 (edited) 31 minutes ago, tellboy said: Hoping young Dan will come back stronger from this.He is a fine young prospect and always great to watch. This seriously dents Belle Vues chances now.Although i expect them to get into the play-offs,with this injury i think it will be a step to far to win them.Can they sign a replacement for an injured rider? No its r/r. Rotten time for an injury. A precedent has been set in previous seasons. Wolves last year or Poole a few years ago with Darcy. Had to go into the playoffs with r/r. Edited August 25, 2018 by Steve Shovlar 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SPD444 112 Posted August 25, 2018 Let’s not forget that Steve fell yesterday and withdrew from the meeting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OldRacer 84 Posted August 25, 2018 14 minutes ago, Steve Shovlar said: No its r/r. Rotten time for an injury. A precedent has been set in previous seasons. Wolves last year or Poole a few years ago with Darcy. Had to go into the playoffs with r/r. When they rules change on an annual (or more) basis it's hard to know what is precedent and what is a one-off! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Shovlar 10,439 Posted August 25, 2018 (edited) It is crap when injuries happen at the end of the season. Can’t think of a worse case than Wolves losing both main heat leaders for the playoffs last season. The rules have never allowed for signings after the cut off. They should for serious injuries, but were Wolves allowed to sign replacements last season for the playoffs? Edited August 25, 2018 by Steve Shovlar 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil The Ace 2,853 Posted August 25, 2018 I'm sure the rules were changed this year Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bald Bloke 3,281 Posted August 25, 2018 Just now, Phil The Ace said: I'm sure the rules were changed this year I thought the same. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikec 412 Posted August 25, 2018 Tonight a reminder that the playoffs & trophies, though very nice, aren't the be all & end all of speedway that some would have you believe. Watched Bewley from the start in 2016, unassuming kid with phenomenal talent. Starts 2018 at reserve & beating heatleaders home & away, mostly from the back too. He's the heartbeat of our club imo, get well soon Dan. 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SPD444 112 Posted August 25, 2018 2 minutes ago, mikec said: Tonight a reminder that the playoffs & trophies, though very nice, aren't the be all & end all of speedway that some would have you believe. Watched Bewley from the start in 2016, unassuming kid with phenomenal talent. Starts 2018 at reserve & beating heatleaders home & away, mostly from the back too. He's the heartbeat of our club imo, get well soon Dan. Spot on Mikec, somehow the play offs don’t seem that important as I sit here and think about Dan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ace no.5 169 Posted August 25, 2018 So true. I don't really care about the playoffs right now. Dan is the future of BV and British speedway. I will just be happy right now if he's back riding for the Aces next season. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebrum 6,819 Posted August 25, 2018 2 hours ago, tellboy said: Hoping young Dan will come back stronger from this.He is a fine young prospect and always great to watch. This seriously dents Belle Vues chances now.Although i expect them to get into the play-offs,with this injury i think it will be a step to far to win them.Can they sign a replacement for an injured rider? Firstly can only echo the sentiments that a speedy recovery for Dan and if it is a broken leg that he can come back strong when fit. One of the most naturally gifted riders we have had since Woffy. as for an injury replacement for Dan I can’t see how it can be allowed. Poole in 2016 and Wolves in 2017 had dreadful luck with key riders injured that ruined any potential chances of a title bid, particularly Wolves last season. No it isn’t fair but thems the rules. Most importantly tho is the health of Dan at this time. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pinny 2,536 Posted August 26, 2018 6 hours ago, Steve Shovlar said: It is crap when injuries happen at the end of the season. Can’t think of a worse case than Wolves losing both main heat leaders for the playoffs last season. The rules have never allowed for signings after the cut off. They should for serious injuries, but were Wolves allowed to sign replacements last season for the playoffs? And wasnt Wards injury at that time non speedway related? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g13webb 4,254 Posted August 26, 2018 Dan Bewley has been a breath of fresh air, everywhere he has ridden. Such a welcome talent who can compete with the best. I feel so sorry to hear of this bad accident and wish him a speedy recovery, also, Belle Vue for the sad loss from their team in their quest to reach those PO's I too, think that BV should have the facility to replace a serious injured rider, but because this rule was abused in the past, (by a couple of teams who faked up, make-believe injuries to bring in GP riders) , there is now, no replacements allowed. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
