screm 8,057 Posted July 27, 2019 Leicester`s move to replace Josh Bates collapses. LEICESTER’S move to sign Victor Palovaara has collapsed.But the club have also revealed how they are in talks with a newcomer to British Speedway and are confident a deal will be concluded within the next few days.Palovaara was due to come in as a replacement for the injured Josh Bates.Watling JCB Lions asked permission from Edinburgh, under the impression he was their rider this season.But after leaving Armadale after a short stint he reverted back to parent club Glasgow who have told Leicester they can only sign him on a full transfer.Leicester boss Stewart Dickson said: “We fully respect Glasgow’s wishes in this situation but regrettably we won’t be taking the matter further.“We are not in a position to purchase the rider at this time and we have informed Victor. It’s unfortunate for the boy but he understands.“We are now in talks with another rider new to British racing and we should have him in place for next weekend in the big home meeting with Sheffield.”Leicester’s home meeting with Glasgow tonight is off due to the weather and a new date will be confirmed in due course. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevethelion 192 Posted July 27, 2019 9 minutes ago, screm said: Leicester`s move to replace Josh Bates collapses. LEICESTER’S move to sign Victor Palovaara has collapsed.But the club have also revealed how they are in talks with a newcomer to British Speedway and are confident a deal will be concluded within the next few days.Palovaara was due to come in as a replacement for the injured Josh Bates.Watling JCB Lions asked permission from Edinburgh, under the impression he was their rider this season.But after leaving Armadale after a short stint he reverted back to parent club Glasgow who have told Leicester they can only sign him on a full transfer.Leicester boss Stewart Dickson said: “We fully respect Glasgow’s wishes in this situation but regrettably we won’t be taking the matter further.“We are not in a position to purchase the rider at this time and we have informed Victor. It’s unfortunate for the boy but he understands.“We are now in talks with another rider new to British racing and we should have him in place for next weekend in the big home meeting with Sheffield.”Leicester’s home meeting with Glasgow tonight is off due to the weather and a new date will be confirmed in due course. Josh's average at the minute is 7.00, but from the 1st August it drops a fair bit to 6.35 , so to get someone in like for like, they really need to get someone in before 1st August, which doesn't give much time. Don't know what average a newcomer to British Speedway would come in on? Does it depend what country/ league he rides in ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
screm 8,057 Posted July 27, 2019 6 minutes ago, stevethelion said: Josh's average at the minute is 7.00, but from the 1st August it drops a fair bit to 6.35 , so to get someone in like for like, they really need to get someone in before 1st August, which doesn't give much time. Don't know what average a newcomer to British Speedway would come in on? Does it depend what country/ league he rides in ? In the past any newcomer has come in on 5pt assessed average, there are one or two things that can change though. I am guessing the figures you have quoted would mean the new rider will have the 5pt average. Gamble at this time of the season especially in Leicester`s position but they will get a new asset into the club at least. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Blobby 2,661 Posted July 27, 2019 Bit of a joke really Glasgow screwing the lad out of earning a living. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
screm 8,057 Posted July 27, 2019 7 minutes ago, Mr Blobby said: Bit of a joke really Glasgow screwing the lad out of earning a living. Bigger joke screwing their former manager/promoter. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jenga 2,998 Posted July 27, 2019 they must be really short of cash and need any kind of moola they can get . reading between the lines (as i do,) they must be down to the golden rivet @ the bottom of the barrel ! hope victor gets sorted soon, maybe even Edinburgh . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Blobby 2,661 Posted July 27, 2019 Just now, screm said: Bigger joke screwing their former manager/promoter. Obviously they feel like it will effect their chances of winning trophies cause there’s no other reason to do so. Other clubs might look at this now if Glasgow ask to use other riders. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jenga 2,998 Posted July 27, 2019 3 minutes ago, Mr Blobby said: Obviously they feel like it will effect their chances of winning trophies cause there’s no other reason to do so. Other clubs might look at this now if Glasgow ask to use other riders. didnt Redcar do something like that with spud , but spud still rode for Glasgow while it was all being sorted out . gangsters are taking over the sport IMO . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sparks123 147 Posted July 27, 2019 26 minutes ago, Mr Blobby said: Bit of a joke really Glasgow screwing the lad out of earning a living. Don't agree with Glasgow's approach but I would blame Newcastle (who didn't bother using him after signing him) and Edinburgh (who dropped him) a lot more than Glasgow. If he was still in either team then he would still be earning a living. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mac101 1,201 Posted July 27, 2019 38 minutes ago, Mr Blobby said: Bit of a joke really Glasgow screwing the lad out of earning a living. It’s a Bit like Leicester doing the same for sarj at the start of the year buy him or your not using him Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mac101 1,201 Posted July 27, 2019 26 minutes ago, jenga said: didnt Redcar do something like that with spud , but spud still rode for Glasgow while it was all being sorted out . gangsters are taking over the sport IMO . Yes while the fee was set by the bspa 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paulco 7,075 Posted July 27, 2019 45 minutes ago, Mr Blobby said: Bit of a joke really Glasgow screwing the lad out of earning a living. Unlike the team that took that away from him of course 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MD 1,307 Posted July 27, 2019 (edited) 6 minutes ago, mac101 said: It’s a Bit like Leicester doing the same for sarj at the start of the year buy him or your not using him Did we buy his registration? Edited July 27, 2019 by MD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mac101 1,201 Posted July 27, 2019 (edited) 1 minute ago, MD said: Did we buy his registration? Yes only way they would let him ride for Glasgow Edited July 27, 2019 by mac101 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
