TotallyHonestJohn 3,078 Posted April 29, 2021 35 minutes ago, Marshall07 said: I guess that depends if he'd signed for 2021 or not. Can't punish a guy for his 2020 contract True... but was the idea not just to roll one year into the next with a little good intention... Scunny kept his spot for him and then he said he wasn't coming so fair enough but should he change his mind an now want to race over here should Scunny not have "first dibbs" on him so to speak... That's if he is coming... Regards THJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gazc 7,093 Posted April 29, 2021 1 hour ago, TotallyHonestJohn said: True... but was the idea not just to roll one year into the next with a little good intention... Scunny kept his spot for him and then he said he wasn't coming so fair enough but should he change his mind an now want to race over here should Scunny not have "first dibbs" on him so to speak... That's if he is coming... Regards THJ Was initially going to mention Employment status are these guys self employed ie do they pay there own tax Ni etc. But that just opens a can of worms but is relevant on where he chooses to work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TotallyHonestJohn 3,078 Posted April 29, 2021 1 hour ago, Gazc said: Was initially going to mention Employment status are these guys self employed ie do they pay there own tax Ni etc. But that just opens a can of worms but is relevant on where he chooses to work. Possibly but for me it's about loyalty and having a bit of a concience and not being mercenary... but I am a bit old fashioned in my views... I know there is a lot of Mickey taking on here but if it was one of our riders I wouldn't be happy if we found ourselves in the same situation... and when something similar happened at Worky a few year back I was bouncing but these thing do happen and who gives a monkey's what anyone else thinks these days... However I don't think we know what the full situation is and doubt we will ever find out... Regards THJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Albert 304 Posted April 29, 2021 Some teams have managed to spark some interest and enthusiasm... and good luck to them. My team, no such thing, same old same old... If Jake comes over and rides for someone else, that'd be the final straw for me. I've never felt so despondent going into a new season. Think my time as a supporter/volunteer is coming to an end. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jenga 2,998 Posted April 29, 2021 welcome to the end zone . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TotallyHonestJohn 3,078 Posted April 29, 2021 36 minutes ago, Albert said: Some teams have managed to spark some interest and enthusiasm... and good luck to them. My team, no such thing, same old same old... If Jake comes over and rides for someone else, that'd be the final straw for me. I've never felt so despondent going into a new season. Think my time as a supporter/volunteer is coming to an end. Honestly Treat this year as it is... bit of a non-entity... after what we have been through with this Covid carry on just enjoy that you; your club and the sport is still standing... I know several people who would be happy watching any team than where they are now... You will still see some exciting and entertaining meetings at the EWR that's for sure... Regards THJ 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triple.H. 1,986 Posted April 29, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, TotallyHonestJohn said: Honestly Treat this year as it is... bit of a non-entity... after what we have been through with this Covid carry on just enjoy that you; your club and the sport is still standing... I know several people who would be happy watching any team than where they are now... You will still see some exciting and entertaining meetings at the EWR that's for sure... Regards THJ Are you going to challenge RG to a match race on mopeds when the Diamonds are in town ? Its daft ideas like two people old enough to know better racing around on mopeds that would add to the evenings entertainment, far far better than watching tractors going round and around Edited April 29, 2021 by Triple.H. forgot the last bit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TotallyHonestJohn 3,078 Posted April 29, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, Triple.H. said: Are you going to challenge RG to a match race on mopeds when the Diamonds are in town ? Its daft ideas like two people old enough to know better racing around on mopeds that would add to the evenings entertainment, far far better than watching tractors going round and around Lol -PMSL But you have sparked a definite interest... If you can find two mopeds reinforced and strong enough to lug two fat old farts like me and RG round the track then I'm in... might have more luck with two mobility scooters... they are greener... But on a serious note not a bad idea... and I am deffo in... Regards THJ Oh and two wide load signs for across our backs... Edited April 29, 2021 by TotallyHonestJohn Edited for accuracy 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spiderman1 183 Posted April 30, 2021 13 hours ago, Albert said: Some teams have managed to spark some interest and enthusiasm... and good luck to them. My team, no such thing, same old same old... If Jake comes over and rides for someone else, that'd be the final straw for me. I've never felt so despondent going into a new season. Think my time as a supporter/volunteer is coming to an end. What uk clubs are loyal?? It’s a business like everything these days,how many riders were ripped last year with promises of season start times ,what is a speedway contract worth??? Not much, good luck to any rider who can get more money or a better deal in another club, that’s how they can afford to compete,that’s my opinion Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
proud panther 1,505 Posted April 30, 2021 12 hours ago, TotallyHonestJohn said: Lol -PMSL But you have sparked a definite interest... If you can find two mopeds reinforced and strong enough to lug two fat old farts like me and RG round the track then I'm in... might have more luck with two mobility scooters... they are greener... But on a serious note not a bad idea... and I am deffo in... Regards THJ Oh and two wide load signs for across our backs... Think the track record could be in danger !!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thebaron 434 Posted May 2, 2021 (edited) If Jake Allen ends up at Redcar alongside Charles Wright thats two Heat15s we can kiss goodbye to now ! Home & Away ! So somewhere in the preceeding 14 Heats were are going to need to find a way somehow ? To have sufficient leeway in those meeting to take a 1-5 and still be in front ! ..Mmmmmm ??? I know !!! can Jordan Palin take 7 rides because I seriously fancy Jordan to be our Scorpion of most resistence this season ! Edited May 2, 2021 by the outsider 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bellers101 347 Posted May 2, 2021 On 4/29/2021 at 6:45 PM, Albert said: Some teams have managed to spark some interest and enthusiasm... and good luck to them. My team, no such thing, same old same old... If Jake comes over and rides for someone else, that'd be the final straw for me. I've never felt so despondent going into a new season. Think my time as a supporter/volunteer is coming to an end. Heard Allen is going to Redcar. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Norfolk Bear 250 Posted May 3, 2021 15 hours ago, Bellers101 said: Heard Allen is going to Redcar. I hope so , UTB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Albert 304 Posted May 3, 2021 19 hours ago, Bellers101 said: Heard Allen is going to Redcar. Unfortunately I've heard the same... That's me...I'm done... Scunny Speedway 50 years old today, it's played a major part of my life... I started supporting in 1974. Volunteering since the rebirth in 2005... Anyone want a crack at Incident Recording/Timekeeping get your applications in to the promotion... Its a good crack, you'll see sides to speedway general supporters don't see... And you get the best seat in the house! Over n out! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lucifer sam 3,953 Posted May 3, 2021 (edited) Puzzled by some of the negativity. After 18 months with odd challenge match, I can't wait for league speedway to return. Nice, exciting team put together for the new season - it will be so interesting to watch the progress of Jordan Palin. Bring it on! Somerset supporters would love to be in the position that Scunthorpe find themselves - with a new season ahead and with the Josh Auty testimonial lined up for March 2022, we're also pretty much guaranteed next season as well! Edited May 3, 2021 by lucifer sam 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites