soupy 556 Posted April 18, 2022 11 minutes ago, ruffdiamond said: Could you not be a little bit more specific?,,,hope he's not just left in the woods looking for somewhere to rest! Might be hide and seek lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
szkocjasid 3,017 Posted April 18, 2022 9 hours ago, Wizzer606 said: No it wouldn't, Morley is a one trick pony and has been for years. He’s hopeless around Brough n all. Sad to say, but probably still stronger than Congreve tbh! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ruffdiamond 6,115 Posted April 19, 2022 6 hours ago, szkocjasid said: Sad to say, but probably still stronger than Congreve tbh! Possibly at the minute, but never improved in 10 years, Congreve has only been here 10 minutes!!! At least give him till the end of the month or till the BWD situation is sorted. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ch958 2,394 Posted April 19, 2022 12 hours ago, Justgotmecpc said: Pity Harris never put the same effort in yesterday at Newcastle like he has today at Peterborough some of the 'first division' riders are going through the motions in the second division when you look at the scores, taking the pi** really 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,358 Posted April 19, 2022 47 minutes ago, ch958 said: some of the 'first division' riders are going through the motions in the second division when you look at the scores, taking the pi** really It’s just a job to many , now riding 3or 4 times a week for a good wage.Steering clear of injury is their main priority. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ljriley90 47 Posted April 19, 2022 Nathan Stoneman would be a good shout for a replacement for Congreve (if it gets that far) On the point of visas does anyone know what visa type a speedway rider comes over on? I was heavily involved in a amateur ricket club and we used to have a first class (professional by definition) cricketer come each year. They came over on a tier 5 visa, though i think this may have been replaced by the international sportsman visa? Anyway a stipulation if that visa being granted is that the player had to be earning at least £200 per week to be deemed an overseas professional. Maybe thats a similar ruling for speedway riders too. So Congreve possibly on that as a minimum regardless of points scored? He might also be over on youth mobility visa which allows guys from Australia and New Zeaand the chance of a 5 year visa to visit the uk but in that capacity i dont believe they are officially allowed to earn any money. In the case of cricket clubs any fees for a cricketer playing on that visa type are cash in hand Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ruffdiamond 6,115 Posted April 19, 2022 20 minutes ago, ljriley90 said: On the point of visas does anyone know what visa type a speedway rider comes over on? I was heavily involved in a amateur ricket club and we used to have a first class (professional by definition) cricketer come each year. The Bendy Leg League? Did the cricketer come to practice bowling thru the gap? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
szkocjasid 3,017 Posted April 19, 2022 3 hours ago, ruffdiamond said: Possibly at the minute, but never improved in 10 years, Congreve has only been here 10 minutes!!! At least give him till the end of the month or till the BWD situation is sorted. I would give Congreave more time, seems pointless to fly someone halfway around the world for a handful of matches, but still don't think he'll be as good as Morley! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bri1966 201 Posted April 19, 2022 20 hours ago, phillipsr said: I disagree but fair play to you!! I dont find it entertaining in the majority and i like watching better riders, for me and others i know weakening the league would mean id likely find others way to spend my money.. Both leagues are watered down . Only Doyle a world class rider in the Premiership. The best British rider not riding in his home league is a joke . Speedway is not value for money in this hard economic times Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racin Jason 72 1,275 Posted April 19, 2022 31 minutes ago, bri1966 said: Both leagues are watered down . Only Doyle a world class rider in the Premiership. The best British rider not riding in his home league is a joke . Speedway is not value for money in this hard economic times The best three brits not riding in their home league Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phillipsr 2,053 Posted April 19, 2022 13 minutes ago, Racin Jason 72 said: The best three brits not riding in their home league Says more about the league than those riders to be honest Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TotallyHonestJohn 3,078 Posted April 19, 2022 21 hours ago, phillipsr said: I disagree but fair play to you!! I dont find it entertaining in the majority and i like watching better riders, for me and others i know weakening the league would mean id likely find others way to spend my money.. Honestly You don't need to weaken the league... go to 6 man teams... reduce the build average to 32 points for the first year you run with the 6 man team until everyone's average is realigned then build to 45 points the following season and going forward from there... The first year you run with the 6 man teams it should free up around 10/11 riders with averages ranging from 5 to 8.5 which potentially opens up another two team slots in the league should the likes of Eastie Reading Coventry Worky or Bradford fancy a return... You talk of weakening the product but if all those clubs were to make a dramatic comeback where would the additional riders come from... the pool of riders is what it is at present... you can't weaken that pool any further... instead of double ups go north and south in the second tier and allow triple ups? Where does it end? Regards THJ 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gazzac 1,014 Posted April 19, 2022 18 minutes ago, TotallyHonestJohn said: Honestly You don't need to weaken the league... go to 6 man teams... reduce the build average to 32 points for the first year you run with the 6 man team until everyone's average is realigned then build to 45 points the following season and going forward from there... The first year you run with the 6 man teams it should free up around 10/11 riders with averages ranging from 5 to 8.5 which potentially opens up another two team slots in the league should the likes of Eastie Reading Coventry Worky or Bradford fancy a return... You talk of weakening the product but if all those clubs were to make a dramatic comeback where would the additional riders come from... the pool of riders is what it is at present... you can't weaken that pool any further... instead of double ups go north and south in the second tier and allow triple ups? Where does it end? Regards THJ Would that still be a 15 heat format with 6 riders? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jaizer 2,863 Posted April 19, 2022 Just now, gazzac said: Would that still be a 15 heat format with 6 riders? 1997 was last year ran with 6 riders. 12 programmed heats and 3 nominated as I remember 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gambo 1,338 Posted April 19, 2022 3 minutes ago, gazzac said: Would that still be a 15 heat format with 6 riders? Or.. Keep the current format and allow the Team Manager a bit of tactical options, replacing the 'missing' rider. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
