lisa-colette 6,018 Posted May 28, 2021 Maybe there was a falling out/disagreement a la Chris Holder and Batchelor..? Cook doesn't exactly keep his opinions to himself does he? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KIRKYLANE 534 Posted May 28, 2021 Disappointed for Craig. It does seem that they had already made their mind up.... you don’t decide one day and suddenly have a replacement within 24 hours. this has been planned Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bald Bloke 3,281 Posted May 28, 2021 27 minutes ago, lisa-colette said: Maybe there was a falling out/disagreement a la Chris Holder and Batchelor..? Cook doesn't exactly keep his opinions to himself does he? I think it's more likely to be due to his anxiety, than his riding on track. I read he was having panic attacks before the Ippo meeting. I don't know if it was true i must add. But wish him well. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bald Bloke 3,281 Posted May 28, 2021 6 minutes ago, KIRKYLANE said: Disappointed for Craig. It does seem that they had already made their mind up.... you don’t decide one day and suddenly have a replacement within 24 hours. this has been planned I'm thinking it might of been mutual. You don't replace Cookie with Lawson to make your team better imho. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss 10,764 Posted May 28, 2021 One would imagine Lawson was lined up before Riss had a change of heart so it’s possible something happened last night and Lawson was sorted before this morning. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M.D 462 Posted May 28, 2021 19 minutes ago, Bald Bloke said: I think it's more likely to be due to his anxiety, than his riding on track. I read he was having panic attacks before the Ippo meeting. I don't know if it was true i must add. But wish him well. If this is true and hes lost his nerve then he needs to quit the sport fairly quick before he hurts himself with over cautious thinking on track. ive seen it happen to a few riders and they never get their nerve back unfortunatly. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedwaysliders 176 Posted May 28, 2021 The speedway merry - go- round has already started!! I have to say after rattling off 3 wins in the first match of the season to finish with 11,to be let go the next match seems very harsh on Cook,IE Already splashed out cash for new machinery etc for the new season and hes out after the second meeting!!! ...... But as i say the speedway merry go round has started,so what are the odds Cook turns up at Sheffield instead of Holder?!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waytogo28 2,054 Posted May 28, 2021 3 hours ago, therefused said: It’s Lawson, it’s been confirmed Uninspiring from my perspective. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevehone 3,425 Posted May 28, 2021 anyone think this was a financial decision based on crowd levels and the possibility that things won't open as planned? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bald Bloke 3,281 Posted May 28, 2021 1 hour ago, M.D said: If this is true and hes lost his nerve then he needs to quit the sport fairly quick before he hurts himself with over cautious thinking on track. ive seen it happen to a few riders and they never get their nerve back unfortunatly. If it is the case. And i say if, because until we hear from either Cookie or someone in the know, we can't be sure. But Cookie has been honest before regarding his health. We will have to see if it's the same with Glasgow i guess. Craig is a quality rider, and if it is the case i wish him a speedy recovery. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bald Bloke 3,281 Posted May 28, 2021 (edited) 12 minutes ago, stevehone said: anyone think this was a financial decision based on crowd levels and the possibility that things won't open as planned? Not sure Steve. The crowd didn't look bad. Id guess 13-1400.Certanly as good as the crowds before Robert left. It didn't look like the crowd restrictions made any difference to me .No Robert would have saved Buster a good bit this season i would of thought. Now we have to sign another rider because we are even weaker now. Edited May 28, 2021 by Bald Bloke Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
topaz325 1,853 Posted May 28, 2021 Getting like Poland two meetings and you are out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sings4Speedway 3,246 Posted May 28, 2021 Citing Richards good attitude and not working as a unit i suspect there was various amounts of winging from those who are supposed to be leaders in the team? Fans will put up with underperforming riders far longer than they will those who clearly aren't trying. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
old bob at herne bay 828 Posted May 28, 2021 Wouldn't get too hung up on riders averages in 2021. Anyone with a 2021 starting average of less than 8, is not a heat leader IMO (averaging 4 second places a meeting ) Very few clubs have "heat leaders" such is the diluted product that is now the post pandemic premiership (PPP) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelvinht 351 Posted May 28, 2021 https://twitter.com/CraigCook111/status/1394420032118181900?s=19 Posted by Craig last week after Ippo match Definitely more to this and Craig has also tweeted best wishes to us for rest of the season. Sounds almost by mutual agreement to me and hope he comes out the other side Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
