tellboy 3,658 Posted April 25, 2022 19 minutes ago, Tosh1218 said: It’s strange Lawson wouldn’t sign for Plymouth as he had allegedly concerns about been paid , but now he is prepared to guest for them Maybe he had concerns about being paid for a large chunk of the season as opposed to a couple of matches.Would expect he would get paid pretty quickly for guesting or he wouldn't bother to guest again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisa-colette 6,018 Posted April 25, 2022 49 minutes ago, Jaizer said: I thought was one couldn't guest at same track in consecutive weeks or something similar? Certainly used to be Yeah but there used to be an exception. Unless it was for the no1 rider. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisa-colette 6,018 Posted April 25, 2022 7 minutes ago, tellboy said: Maybe he had concerns about being paid for a large chunk of the season as opposed to a couple of matches.Would expect he would get paid pretty quickly for guesting or he wouldn't bother to guest again. Exactly what I thought. The only problem Plymouth have is when Poole ride on the same night but that will only affect some away meetings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crescent girl 1,904 Posted April 25, 2022 28 minutes ago, HGould said: Used to be an 8 day rule from memory meant you couldn't guest for home team 2 weeks running. When there started to be almost every team riding on a Friday night and the Chairman's Club had the need of a Guest all season in 2019 the rule was eased. It's created the equivalent of speedway mercenaries who will now ride 7days a week if they can, as heat leader guests are in short supply. The rule hasn't changed in at least a dozen years. 012.4.2(c): A rider may ride as a guest at a track (regardless of team) only once in an 8-day period, unless he is replacing the home team's No 1. Thus, Richard Lawson (to pick a name at random) can ride at No 1 for Plymouth at home every week for as long as Eddie Kennett is out (unless Eddie's CMA is overtaken by another Gladiator) and again in every away match unless he had been a guest at that track the previous week. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HGould 2,213 Posted April 25, 2022 31 minutes ago, Tosh1218 said: It’s strange Lawson wouldn’t sign for Plymouth as he had allegedly concerns about been paid , but now he is prepared to guest for them Tapped up and with a sponsorship as a sweetener no doubt. Plus more certainty of more matches with the favourites to win everything. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisa-colette 6,018 Posted April 25, 2022 1 minute ago, crescent girl said: The rule hasn't changed in at least a dozen years. 012.4.2(c): A rider may ride as a guest at a track (regardless of team) only once in an 8-day period, unless he is replacing the home team's No 1. Thus, Richard Lawson (to pick a name at random) can ride at No 1 for Plymouth at home every week for as long as Eddie Kennett is out (unless Eddie's CMA is overtaken by another Gladiator) and again in every away match unless he had been a guest at that track the previous week. How about when Poole are there the week after?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HGould 2,213 Posted April 25, 2022 1 minute ago, crescent girl said: The rule hasn't changed in at least a dozen years. 012.4.2(c): A rider may ride as a guest at a track (regardless of team) only once in an 8-day period, unless he is replacing the home team's No 1. Thus, Richard Lawson (to pick a name at random) can ride at No 1 for Plymouth at home every week for as long as Eddie Kennett is out (unless Eddie's CMA is overtaken by another Gladiator) and again in every away match unless he had been a guest at that track the previous week. Thanks for the clarification. I knew it was 8 days wasn't aware of the No 1 exception. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Johnson 285 Posted April 25, 2022 Should give Chris Harris a chance to guest 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,333 Posted April 25, 2022 22 minutes ago, Paul Johnson said: Should give Chris Harris a chance to guest Unfortunately there are only 7 days in the week and Harris is fully booked. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Normski 1,315 Posted April 25, 2022 21 minutes ago, Fromafar said: Unfortunately there are only 7 days in the week and Harris is fully booked. Makes more guest appearances than Paddy McGuinness Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bendonebunching 49 Posted April 25, 2022 Craig Cooke would be a good guest against Poole. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crescent girl 1,904 Posted April 25, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, lisa-colette said: How about when Poole are there the week after?? Doesnt count if he's not riding as a guest. If you mean can he race within 8 days. Edited April 25, 2022 by crescent girl 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisa-colette 6,018 Posted April 25, 2022 1 hour ago, crescent girl said: Doesnt count if he's not riding as a guest. If you mean can he race within 8 days. Yeah, if Poole are going to same track as Plymouth within the 8 days, is he still allowed to guest for Plymouth? Good preparation for Poole if he is! Haven't even checked the fixture list to see if it is even a possibility yet lol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeilWatson 1,988 Posted April 25, 2022 6 minutes ago, lisa-colette said: Yeah, if Poole are going to same track as Plymouth within the 8 days, is he still allowed to guest for Plymouth? Good preparation for Poole if he is! Haven't even checked the fixture list to see if it is even a possibility yet lol. The 8-day rule only applies to guest appearances, not riding for your own team. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikebv 10,240 Posted April 26, 2022 Can he guest for Plymouth on the same night Poole are there? Half n Half Kevlars or something? He would keep the scores very close by getting exactly the same points for both teams in every one of his races... Sorry... On reflection, that would bring a ludicrous lack of credibility to the sport wouldn't it, and prevent people, media and potential sponsors, taking the sport seriously.. Just let him ride the whole season for Plymouth when Poole aren't there as the rules allow.. That way, the credibility of the sport is protected.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
