RedcarRacer 228 Posted October 14, 2013 (edited) Rider A - adds 2.95 to his average Rider B - drops by 0.38 Rider B wins rider of the year... Give me strength... Redcar fans hang your heads in shame, if it was was not for Micky Dyer - we would have been in the bottom two this season. Yes Micky had a bad finish, but for God's sake he was our saviour! Whilst I like Hugh Skidmore, he was in no way Rider of the Year. What a disgrace. Thanks Micky, some of us won't forget the season you had, reserve to number one, something we have never seen at the STMP. Edited October 14, 2013 by RedcarRacer 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikebaker 200 Posted October 14, 2013 Probably down to likeability factor. Last years won by Wilko. What did he achieve last year, Half a dozen decent meetings at the end of the season, A win in a Havelock cost cutting exercise "Silver Helmet Meeting". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bear_Bottom 516 Posted October 14, 2013 Whilst I like Hugh Skidmore, he was in no way Rider of the Year. Count the votes... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedcarRacer 228 Posted October 14, 2013 (edited) I think the mighty Ken Brockman best summed it up when saying: " I've said it before, and I'll say it again: democracy simply doesn't work." http://www.youtube.c...h?v=IrtLjWb0Fmo Edited October 14, 2013 by RedcarRacer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bear_Bottom 516 Posted October 14, 2013 I think the mighty Ken Brockman best summed it up when saying: " I've said it before, and I'll say it again: democracy simply doesn't work." http://www.youtube.c...h?v=IrtLjWb0Fmo It's Kent Brockman by the way as you're so keen on facts... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robinh88 571 Posted October 14, 2013 Dyer wont be back, Skidmore I'd imagine is nailed on.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedcarRacer 228 Posted October 14, 2013 Dyer wont be back, Skidmore I'd imagine is nailed on.... And? We know Micky is going elsewhere, that doesnt mean he isnt the true Rider of the Year! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The White Knight 9,039 Posted October 14, 2013 And? We know Micky is going elsewhere, that doesnt mean he isnt the true Rider of the Year! If you have a name like 'Hugh Skidmore' that in itself deserves to give you the Rider of the year Title. The name perfectly describes Speedway. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arson fire 4,785 Posted October 14, 2013 And? We know Micky is going elsewhere, that doesnt mean he isnt the true Rider of the Year! thought i read he wasn't coming back over here?? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DIAMONDS 159 Posted October 14, 2013 thought i read he wasn't coming back over here?? I heared he was packing it in all together, hope not 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedcarRacer 228 Posted October 15, 2013 Well he has sold all his gear, but was told a deal for him was already in place with another PL side. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
northyorksbear 610 Posted October 15, 2013 (edited) Well he has sold all his gear, but was told a deal for him was already in place with another PL side. If true and Redcar fans were aware of this then maybe you've hit on a reason why some 300 votes were cast for other riders and Micky only got a third of total votes, not saying it is what the poll should be about but fans have different views on what makes a "rider of the year" Edited October 15, 2013 by northyorksbear 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monarchlad 32 Posted October 15, 2013 Remember Micky is an Edinburgh asset anyway Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bear_Bottom 516 Posted October 15, 2013 Hugh Skidmore 36.7% Micky Dyer 34.7% If Hugh Skidmore beat Micky Dyer by 2% and If Hugh Skidmore beat Micky Dyer by 9 votes then If that makes the total number of votes 450 then Did Hugh Skidmore beat Micky Dyer by 165.15 votes to 156.15??? My maths may well be wrong but the result is still right! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Halifaxtiger 5,318 Posted October 15, 2013 I have to agree with Redcar Racer. That is an extraordinary decision. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
