Blackadder 280 Posted July 23, 2014 As long as Simon is available for Team GB when required, I can't see why he shouldn't be free to ride for Sheffield on other days. Seems like another case of foot shooting by the FIM to me. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blackadder 280 Posted July 23, 2014 Just found this in FIM regs:- 078.3.6 Signing-on All Team Managers and their respective riders who wish to practice must sign on at the date and time stipulated in the SR, which should not be later than 30 minutes before the first International Jury meeting. Riders who do not wish to practice may however sign on during Race day according to the times stipulated in the SR. When a Team Manager or a rider has signed on, he is deemed to have entered the meeting and is not permitted to take part in any other motorcycle meeting until the completion of the FIM Speedway World Cup, unless eliminated from the competition. The signing-on area in the pits must be clearly marked by a board, bearing the inscription “Signing-On”. I'm picturing Nigel Pearson interviewing Simon Stead on SKY on Monday and wondering how Speedway will come across to the general public. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baz 0 Posted July 27, 2014 (edited) As long as Simon is available for Team GB when required, I can't see why he shouldn't be free to ride for Sheffield on other days. Seems like another case of foot shooting by the FIM to me. As England are straight through to the final on Saturday. I find it beyond belief why Simon Stead should not be available to ride tomorrow night, at the first televised match from Owlerton for donkeys years. Surely this is another failure to grab some publicity for the Tigers by using a rider who is actually a team member. Is it any wonder attendances continue to fall. Piss up and Brewery,come to mind Edited July 27, 2014 by baz Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaptainAudi 147 Posted July 27, 2014 As England are straight through to the final on Saturday. I find it beyond belief why Simon Stead should not be available to ride tomorrow night, at the first televised match from Owlerton for donkeys years. Surely this is another failure to grab some publicity for the Tigers by using a rider who is actually a team member. Is it any wonder attendances continue to fall. Piss up and Brewery,come to mind I doubt team GB management would be happy if SS was to ride tomorrow night and end up injured, but I see your point. It's not perfect, but the Sheffield promotion probably didn't expect SS to get a GB call up when they accepted the booking. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baz 0 Posted July 28, 2014 I doubt team GB management would be happy if SS was to ride tomorrow night and end up injured, but I see your point. It's not perfect, but the Sheffield promotion probably didn't expect SS to get a GB call up when they accepted the booking. Would be interested to know if any of the |GB team will ride before next Saturday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spin king 1,923 Posted July 28, 2014 Would be interested to know if any of the |GB team will ride before next Saturday. My guess is that they won't. Danny King did not ride a t Newcastle last night, and the other two only have Elite League fixtures and they don't have any fixtures as the Elite has taken a break. I think you will find that the same will have happened in all the other countries as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baz 0 Posted July 28, 2014 (edited) I doubt team GB management would be happy if SS was to ride tomorrow night and end up injured, but I see your point. It's not perfect, but the Sheffield promotion probably didn't expect SS to get a GB call up when they accepted the booking. But that never seems to matter when a rider rides for 2 teams. For example in the elite league one night and on the continent a couple of nights later. Can you say what the difference is, the risk of injury is just the same, and affects both the riders teams Edited July 28, 2014 by baz Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv 10,706 Posted July 28, 2014 Its part of the FIM regulations for the SWC. Richie Worrall is the official reserve and therefore is unlikely to even get a ride but now he is signed up for the competition he wont be at Foxhall on Thursday. May be frustrating us fans of the clubs affected but we just have to accept that internationals come first. We need to be proud our riders have been selected. At Ipswich we're missing Gino too on Thursday. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Third Man 2,217 Posted August 2, 2014 I see Ricky has been discharged from hospital today Earlier in the season when i asked if Sheffield were to hold a benefit meeting for him i was told it was on the agenda, but it seems to have gone quiet on that front. Anyone heard anything about such a meeting? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
proud panther 1,505 Posted August 2, 2014 If Sheffield could organize a benefit meeting, I would definitely attend. Was at the fateful meeting at Scunthorpe, & I am delighted that Ricky is making steady progress. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
comet49 314 Posted August 2, 2014 Great news about Ricky Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky from Sheffield 40 Posted August 4, 2014 I see Ricky has been discharged from hospital today Earlier in the season when i asked if Sheffield were to hold a benefit meeting for him i was told it was on the agenda, but it seems to have gone quiet on that front. Anyone heard anything about such a meeting? It will happen. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RS50 359 Posted August 5, 2014 Any idea when? Would be nice to know to make sure do not arrange something else for that date. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tigerite 319 Posted August 9, 2014 (edited) Covatti signs for Tigers !!! http://www.sheffieldtelegraph.co.uk/sport/other-sport/speedway-tigers-land-italian-world-cup-ace-nico-to-ease-injury-crisis-1-6776264 Edited August 9, 2014 by Tigerite Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stan Duppcomic 100 Posted August 9, 2014 What a great signing! Didn't see that one coming! Welcome Nico!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
