spin king junior 394 Posted February 17, 2021 24 minutes ago, Ringitsneck said: That’s 5 clubs but Buster owns 2 ( or is it still 3 of them ? ) and he bought those clubs to keep the premiership going so he isn’t going to upset the Bates as he still wants to keep it going. We all know the scheme was ‘widened’ to keep certain people happy, just another case of ‘ best interests of the sport ‘ . It was and is a good idea but very badly mis managed. So Buster owns 2 clubs and out of the interest of the sport he'd purposely strengthen another team just to keep them happy? Like... I can understand people being miffed but Jesus 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ringitsneck 348 Posted February 17, 2021 2 hours ago, spin king junior said: So Buster owns 2 clubs and out of the interest of the sport he'd purposely strengthen another team just to keep them happy? Like... I can understand people being miffed but Jesus So ‘ in the interests of the sport ‘ throw the rule book out of the window and do what you want. oh hang on ?..... I love the sport but even I , after 50 plus years of following it, am embarrassed to try to explain to a non speedway person how a rider can ride for 2 teams ( and sometimes 3 ) and a man who is in his mid twenties and ridden for several seasons is classed as a ‘ young rising star’ to get him a team place at his uncles club . Then add so and so belongs to that club but he has to go and ride for a rival club because they picked him first! These are just example ps of many idiotic decisions made by the people in charge lately. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gambo 1,341 Posted February 17, 2021 1 hour ago, Ringitsneck said: So ‘ in the interests of the sport ‘ throw the rule book out of the window and do what you want. oh hang on ?..... I love the sport but even I , after 50 plus years of following it, am embarrassed to try to explain to a non speedway person how a rider can ride for 2 teams ( and sometimes 3 ) and a man who is in his mid twenties and ridden for several seasons is classed as a ‘ young rising star’ to get him a team place at his uncles club . Then add so and so belongs to that club but he has to go and ride for a rival club because they picked him first! These are just example ps of many idiotic decisions made by the people in charge lately. Just curious, but when did your non speedway person ask you those questions? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IronScorpion 1,407 Posted February 17, 2021 7 hours ago, Baldyman said: And so we come to speedways second biggest issue, fans that bury their heads in the sand, as long as its their team that benefit. How did Ipswich get Drew Kemp when they were 5th in line to choose a rider. Surely, other teams should have made a move. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BluTiger 21,696 Posted February 17, 2021 10 minutes ago, IronScorpion said: How did Ipswich get Drew Kemp when they were 5th in line to choose a rider. Surely, other teams should have made a move. The old gentleman's agreement maybe... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IronScorpion 1,407 Posted February 17, 2021 1 minute ago, Blupanther said: The old gentleman's agreement maybe... So, with Sheffield having first choice as the new boys & final 2019 standings, in reverse order, being the other, another rule made up that makes our beloved sport a joke to others. (although footballs offside & VAR take some beating). 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tellboy 3,662 Posted February 17, 2021 59 minutes ago, Blupanther said: The old gentleman's agreement maybe... Yep,you scratch my back and i'll scratch yours.That's how it's gone on for too many years.Certainly need an independent body that won't favour anyone and just do good for the sport. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikebv 10,276 Posted February 17, 2021 3 minutes ago, tellboy said: Yep,you scratch my back and i'll scratch yours.That's how it's gone on for too many years.Certainly need an independent body that won't favour anyone and just do good for the sport. And on it goes... "Please take us seriously"... I would think that given some clubs were saying that they wanted to keep their same riders from 2020 it would be inevitable that some 'carving up' needed to be done to ensure everyone got what they wanted... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Third Man 2,217 Posted February 17, 2021 1 hour ago, IronScorpion said: So, with Sheffield having first choice as the new boys & final 2019 standings, in reverse order, being the other, another rule made up that makes our beloved sport a joke to others. (although footballs offside & VAR take some beating). Isn't that the rule they use in America for their draft system, not sure they are classed world wide as a joke 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv 10,706 Posted February 17, 2021 1 hour ago, IronScorpion said: How did Ipswich get Drew Kemp when they were 5th in line to choose a rider. Surely, other teams should have made a move. Where has it been said there was a pick order? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2ndbendbeerhut 1,781 Posted February 17, 2021 1 hour ago, IronScorpion said: How did Ipswich get Drew Kemp when they were 5th in line to choose a rider. Surely, other teams should have made a move. he was a protected asset to Ipswich as "their" rider, if the Witches didn't want to use him he was available to others. Same as Belle Vue had 1st pick on Palin..... Sheffield with Bates.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
szkocjasid 3,026 Posted February 17, 2021 1 hour ago, dontforgetthefueltapsbruv said: Where has it been said there was a pick order? I was wondering the same thing! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IronScorpion 1,407 Posted February 18, 2021 17 hours ago, szkocjasid said: I was wondering the same thing! 19 hours ago, dontforgetthefueltapsbruv said: Where has it been said there was a pick order? It was on the British Speedway Official Website when all 6 riders were announced but I can not find it now as it has been removed or edited. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv 10,706 Posted February 18, 2021 31 minutes ago, IronScorpion said: It was on the British Speedway Official Website when all 6 riders were announced but I can not find it now as it has been removed or edited. Cant have been on there for long - I certainly didnt see it. If it was then the fact it has been removed would suggest it isnt true....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midland Red 2,383 Posted February 18, 2021 http://www.speedwaygb.co.uk/news.php?extend.38612 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites