MartinBSN 617 Posted February 19, 2021 (edited) 29 minutes ago, Dandelion said: Another british rider who's a victim of the new rules... I'm so confused as to how josh bates can be a rising star but james cant? Other than family ties Making James a rising star wouldn't help him anyway as he'd be a 4, meaning Edinburgh still couldn't use him He may also have turned it down Edited February 19, 2021 by Marshall07 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dandelion 775 Posted February 19, 2021 4 minutes ago, Marshall07 said: Making James a rising star wouldn't help him anyway as he'd be a 4, meaning Edinburgh still couldn't use him He may also have turned it down Not saying he should be one, but how is he not if Josh Bates is? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tsunami 10,219 Posted February 19, 2021 I would guess it will be Luke Ruddick on a 3 star. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dandelion 775 Posted February 19, 2021 19 minutes ago, Tsunami said: I would guess it will be Luke Ruddick on a 3 star. I thought so too, but hasn't he moved down south now? Which makes it a little less likely... Connor Coles or Jack Smith would be nice to see... Has Kye or Lasse been signed up elsewhere in Europe? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phillwhitewasmad 1,487 Posted February 19, 2021 26 minutes ago, Dandelion said: Not saying he should be one, but how is he not if Josh Bates is? do we know he wasn't asked to be on the scheme Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dandelion 775 Posted February 19, 2021 Just now, phillwhitewasmad said: do we know he wasn't asked to be on the scheme Well, he'd be a bit daft to turn it down as it's now lost him a team place and what's the disadvantage to NOT being on the scheme? He can still ride not as a rising star, it just widens his chances of a team place Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
screm 8,057 Posted February 19, 2021 14 minutes ago, Dandelion said: I thought so too, but hasn't he moved down south now? Which makes it a little less likely... Connor Coles or Jack Smith would be nice to see... Has Kye or Lasse been signed up elsewhere in Europe? I believe Ruddick is based in the Suffolk area, but as a ex-Edinburgh rider he must stand a chance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,363 Posted February 19, 2021 43 minutes ago, Dandelion said: Not saying he should be one, but how is he not if Josh Bates is? Age,have to be U/25 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tsunami 10,219 Posted February 19, 2021 24 minutes ago, Dandelion said: I thought so too, but hasn't he moved down south now? Which makes it a little less likely... Connor Coles or Jack Smith would be nice to see... Has Kye or Lasse been signed up elsewhere in Europe? He did when he rode at Mildenhall, but I read last year he has moved further up so you never know he could be interested. Didn't he ride for awhile for the Monarchs many years ago.? He rode for them at Newcastle and he gated well, was right behind the rest, and although he didn't score a point, he was not outclassed. Knowing him from the junior days, I was impressed with his efforts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MartinBSN 617 Posted February 19, 2021 29 minutes ago, Dandelion said: Well, he'd be a bit daft to turn it down as it's now lost him a team place and what's the disadvantage to NOT being on the scheme? He can still ride not as a rising star, it just widens his chances of a team place It hasn't cost him a team place. If he was on the scheme Edinburgh still couldn't use him as their rising star Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MD 1,307 Posted February 19, 2021 21 minutes ago, Fromafar said: Age,have to be U/25 Tom Bacon is 28. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mac101 1,201 Posted February 19, 2021 joe lawlor got to be in with a shout loads of championship experience gained from leicester Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Justgotmecpc 1,059 Posted February 20, 2021 Monarch fans will get a nice surprise with the announcement of the unfortunate james Sargent's replacement.. & I still can't understand why sarj has lost his place due to the * rating system when others who have been around longer don't seem to be affected.. suppose when the powers that be who may be related to some riders.. & it's a case of JOBS for the boys 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikebv 10,276 Posted February 20, 2021 5 hours ago, Justgotmecpc said: Monarch fans will get a nice surprise with the announcement of the unfortunate james Sargent's replacement.. & I still can't understand why sarj has lost his place due to the * rating system when others who have been around longer don't seem to be affected.. suppose when the powers that be who may be related to some riders.. & it's a case of JOBS for the boys *cough, cough*, You mean of course that "It's a case of it's in the interest of Speedway"... *cough*.. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bandit59 1,151 Posted February 20, 2021 13 hours ago, Tsunami said: He did when he rode at Mildenhall, but I read last year he has moved further up so you never know he could be interested. Didn't he ride for awhile for the Monarchs many years ago.? He rode for them at Newcastle and he gated well, was right behind the rest, and although he didn't score a point, he was not outclassed. Knowing him from the junior days, I was impressed with his efforts. Yes he did but think he had an injury Share this post Link to post Share on other sites