poole keith 909 Posted April 27, 2020 they arent forcing any rider to do anything,its the riders decision if you want to ride in poland this yr youll have to live there your choice,anyway do you think any premiership football club would allow a player to play for them on sat but live in poland the rest of the wk,no if you want to play football over here you live here 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
00000 1,279 Posted April 27, 2020 Looks like you could have to quarantine for 14 days if you move countries. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Call me wolfie 677 Posted April 28, 2020 21 hours ago, Richard Weston said: Looks like you could have to quarantine for 14 days if you move countries. That would make it impossible to ride in 2 countries, what about travelling for GP's, or does that mean they won't happen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sidewinder 191 Posted April 28, 2020 21 hours ago, Richard Weston said: Looks like you could have to quarantine for 14 days if you move countries. That seems to be the cruxt of the matter. If you ride in Poland, you live in Poland, no freedom of movement and toing and froing, from country to country. (Quite how that works if the GPs start up, I don't know). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YerRopes 3,009 Posted April 28, 2020 46 minutes ago, sidewinder said: That seems to be the cruxt of the matter. If you ride in Poland, you live in Poland, no freedom of movement and toing and froing, from country to country. (Quite how that works if the GPs start up, I don't know). As others have mentioned, there'll most likely be a shorter series, all in Poland, if it happens at all.. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv 10,695 Posted April 28, 2020 1 hour ago, YerRopes said: As others have mentioned, there'll most likely be a shorter series, all in Poland, if it happens at all.. Cant be called a world Championship IMO if that is the case Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YerRopes 3,009 Posted April 28, 2020 6 minutes ago, dontforgetthefueltapsbruv said: Cant be called a world Championship IMO if that is the case At least we'd get some live speedway.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BluTiger 21,661 Posted April 28, 2020 20 minutes ago, dontforgetthefueltapsbruv said: Cant be called a world Championship IMO if that is the case Ivan Mauger would probably disagree bruv Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DC2 11,150 Posted April 28, 2020 59 minutes ago, dontforgetthefueltapsbruv said: Cant be called a world Championship IMO if that is the case Most world championships are held in one country each time, aren’t they? Football, rugby and cricket world cups, athletics, swimming and cycling world championships and the Olympics! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,632 Posted April 28, 2020 There is a video from Jason Doyle/Craig Boyce on facebook, where JD explains his dilemma of what to do if riding in Poland. Riders have been told to go to Poland in 2 weeks time - mid-May - so they can quarantine for 14 days before starting to practice at end of May for the Polish season to start June 12/14th. He stresses that he has some big decisions to make for this season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crabba59 156 Posted April 28, 2020 1 hour ago, Skidder1 said: There is a video from Jason Doyle/Craig Boyce on facebook, where JD explains his dilemma of what to do if riding in Poland. Riders have been told to go to Poland in 2 weeks time - mid-May - so they can quarantine for 14 days before starting to practice at end of May for the Polish season to start June 12/14th. He stresses that he has some big decisions to make for this season. Let's be honest riders I think will pick Poland even with a 50% pay cut the top riders will still be on 450 pound a point. A lot more than British speedway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flipper11 134 Posted April 28, 2020 3 hours ago, DC2 said: Most world championships are held in one country each time, aren’t they? Football, rugby and cricket world cups, athletics, swimming and cycling world championships and the Olympics! Formular 1, Motocross, Moto GP, Rallycross, superbikes etc world championships are held in multiple countries. To have the world speedway championship over several rounds just in Poland would hand the championship to a Pole, especially if Emil/Doyle etc decide not to take part in the Polish league. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MattK 3,447 Posted April 28, 2020 1 hour ago, Skidder1 said: There is a video from Jason Doyle/Craig Boyce on facebook, where JD explains his dilemma of what to do if riding in Poland. Riders have been told to go to Poland in 2 weeks time - mid-May - so they can quarantine for 14 days before starting to practice at end of May for the Polish season to start June 12/14th. He stresses that he has some big decisions to make for this season. It isn't really a dilemma though, is it? A bird in the hand and all that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,632 Posted April 28, 2020 51 minutes ago, MattK said: It isn't really a dilemma though, is it? A bird in the hand and all that. So his wife has to give up any job she has and go with him? Or stays here and doesnt see him for several months? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MattK 3,447 Posted April 28, 2020 35 minutes ago, Skidder1 said: So his wife has to give up any job she has and go with him? Or stays here and doesnt see him for several months? Realistically, what's the alternative? The British leagues cannot afford to run behind closed doors. Therefore there will be no speedway until social distancing rules are relaxed, which will be June/July at the earliest. Then at best it will likely be a reduced calendar. Or, if you're offered a team place in Poland, you get a full season at an albeit reduced rate. Logistically it will be a bit of a ballache, but realistically how many nights a week do you think Doyle spends in his own bed during the season? Seems like a no brainer to me. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
