The Third Man 2,211 Posted February 9, 2021 11 minutes ago, dontforgetthefueltapsbruv said: Bates is 25/6 and has 9 years experience - if he is on the rising star list then it's a disgrace..... If he is, its a no brainer for Sheffield to sign him Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spin king 1,918 Posted February 9, 2021 44 minutes ago, dontforgetthefueltapsbruv said: Bates is 25/6 and has 9 years experience - if he is on the rising star list then it's a disgrace..... Looking at the Grading lists he is listed on the Grade 4 list. (As I understand the ruling). Which means he can only be classed as the Rising Star in the Premier League. His experience at that level is not 9 years. Its is 4 years and one of those in 2019 was very limited meetings for Peterborough. In saying that I was very surprised to see his name on the list. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RS50 359 Posted February 9, 2021 2 minutes ago, spin king said: Looking at the Grading lists he is listed on the Grade 4 list. (As I understand the ruling). Which means he can only be classed as the Rising Star in the Premier League. His experience at that level is not 9 years. Its is 4 years and one of those in 2019 was very limited meetings for Peterborough. In saying that I was very surprised to see his name on the list. Did not ride in 2018 or 2020. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss 10,757 Posted February 9, 2021 17 minutes ago, spin king said: Looking at the Grading lists he is listed on the Grade 4 list. (As I understand the ruling). Which means he can only be classed as the Rising Star in the Premier League. His experience at that level is not 9 years. Its is 4 years and one of those in 2019 was very limited meetings for Peterborough. In saying that I was very surprised to see his name on the list. Where is this list mate? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baldyman 6,243 Posted February 9, 2021 What a joke,,, typical speedway,, do something decent, then ruin it 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arch Stanton 2,241 Posted February 9, 2021 24 minutes ago, spin king said: Looking at the Grading lists he is listed on the Grade 4 list. (As I understand the ruling). Which means he can only be classed as the Rising Star in the Premier League. His experience at that level is not 9 years. Its is 4 years and one of those in 2019 was very limited meetings for Peterborough. In saying that I was very surprised to see his name on the list. It doesn’t matter if it’s 9 years or 4! He shouldn’t be on it full stop. 11 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv 10,695 Posted February 9, 2021 36 minutes ago, spin king said: Looking at the Grading lists he is listed on the Grade 4 list. (As I understand the ruling). Which means he can only be classed as the Rising Star in the Premier League. His experience at that level is not 9 years. Its is 4 years and one of those in 2019 was very limited meetings for Peterborough. In saying that I was very surprised to see his name on the list. Consistent 6.50 ave in 2nd tier and about 5 in top tier and he could claim a testimonial in 2022........ enough said 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arnieg 3,620 Posted February 9, 2021 4 minutes ago, dontforgetthefueltapsbruv said: Consistent 6.50 ave in 2nd tier and about 5 in top tier and he could claim a testimonial in 2022........ enough said Simon Lambert was granted a testimonial in 2016, a season where he rode as an elite draft/fast track rider, so there is a precedent. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2ndbendbeerhut 1,781 Posted February 9, 2021 (edited) 57 minutes ago, spin king said: Looking at the Grading lists he is listed on the Grade 4 list. (As I understand the ruling). Which means he can only be classed as the Rising Star in the Premier League. His experience at that level is not 9 years. Its is 4 years and one of those in 2019 was very limited meetings for Peterborough. In saying that I was very surprised to see his name on the list. So Bates has actually ridden in the last 9 years? Well why isnt Jason Crump on the list as he has no Professional racing league experience in the last 9? Edit: Wheres Rory Schlein on list? hes only had 1 or 2 years experience as a British rider..... Edited February 9, 2021 by 2ndbendbeerhut 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spin king junior 394 Posted February 9, 2021 So it seems the general consensus on here is Josh Bates should 100% be on the rising star list? Glad we all agree then 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GAH 409 Posted February 9, 2021 1 hour ago, RS50 said: Did not ride in 2018 or 2020. no one rode in 2020 apart from the 3 streamed meetings from b/vue Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ghosty 500 Posted February 9, 2021 2 hours ago, spin king junior said: So it seems the general consensus on here is Josh Bates should 100% be on the rising star list? Glad we all agree then Obviously no bias due to family on the BSPA!!!!!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ScunnyDan 335 Posted February 9, 2021 2 hours ago, GAH said: no one rode in 2020 apart from the 3 streamed meetings from b/vue and the 4 meetings held at Scunny Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikebv 10,240 Posted February 9, 2021 3 hours ago, Arch Stanton said: It doesn’t matter if it’s 9 years or 4! He shouldn’t be on it full stop. It will probably be "in the interests of Speedway"... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tellboy 3,658 Posted February 9, 2021 3 hours ago, dontforgetthefueltapsbruv said: Consistent 6.50 ave in 2nd tier and about 5 in top tier and he could claim a testimonial in 2022........ enough said And had a race at the very top in a Cardiff GP. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
