Ghostwalker 1,859 Posted April 7, 2016 (edited) Looks like there's more to it, and that other club managers are annoyed by perceived favouritism towards Slangerup. It's been reported that Slangerup have received a greater share of the TV money, and that they were given priority over other clubs when being asked to host GP qualifying rounds. I should say I made a mistake with one of my earlier comments in that Stefan Kristjansson isn't on the board of the DMU, rather he's head of the Sports Commision that works directly under the DMU, so apologies for incorrectly writing that. I've read some of the articles about this and there it have said that he is also from Slangerup speedway or representing Slangerup speedway. Edited April 7, 2016 by Ghostwalker Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
June01 270 Posted April 7, 2016 Yes, that's where the conflict lies. He's one of the two chairmen of Slangerup, but also on the Sports Commission that is taking these unpopular decisions. The DMU are supporting the stance of the Commission. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
f-s-p 832 Posted April 7, 2016 Yes, that's where the conflict lies. He's one of the two chairmen of Slangerup, but also on the Sports Commission that is taking these unpopular decisions. The DMU are supporting the stance of the Commission. The actual FIM GP quali first round in Denmark was first being held in Munkebo. Thats how it is in all calendars prior mid March or similar. Have no idea why, but it was then just changed to Slangerup. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
June01 270 Posted April 7, 2016 (edited) The actual FIM GP quali first round in Denmark was first being held in Munkebo. Thats how it is in all calendars prior mid March or similar. Have no idea why, but it was then just changed to Slangerup.From what I understand Munkebo gave it up (I think it was financial reasons, but would have to double check that) so it was given to Slangerup without, as is being reported, being offered to the other clubs. Edit: The DMU have responded to that by saying Slangerup offered at short notice. I haven't seen any response to the accusations about the TV money. Edited April 7, 2016 by June01 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ghostwalker 1,859 Posted April 7, 2016 From what I understand Munkebo gave it up (I think it was financial reasons, but would have to double check that) so it was given to Slangerup without, as is being reported, being offered to the other clubs. I don't know either but Munkebo was having all sorts of track problems last season so it could something like that as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ghostwalker 1,859 Posted April 7, 2016 DMU and the riders threathening to boycott next week's qualifier will meet tonight to discuss things. DMU is represented by DMU-boss Jørgen Bitsch and kommission manager Stefan Kristjansson. The riders are represented by Hans Andersen and Bjarne Pedersen. Jørgen Bitsch said that they need to be aware of the "juridical consequences" of the possible solutions that they will discuss. Hans rode in England yesterday and have another meeting tomorrow but decided to get back home for this meeting. http://www.fyens.dk/article/2973946 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iris123 21,029 Posted April 7, 2016 Other news http://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/anden_sport/motorsport/speedway/nervekrig-truer-dansk-speedway/6024898 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Humphrey Appleby 13,967 Posted April 7, 2016 The easiest thing is DMU to say you to MJJ or any other rider(like the SCB/BSPA/ACU)should with TW if you don't ride in the qualifiers or final if seeded of your National Championship we will cancel your licence. They'd leave themselves wide open to being sued for restraint of trade, and rightly so. At best they might sue the riders for breach of contract or something, assuming they'd formally agreed to ride in the meeting, but unlikely to be worth the effort or expense. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ghostwalker 1,859 Posted April 7, 2016 (edited) It have been solved. The wild card have been recalled and the meeting have been moved to Tuesday April 19th. Which means that MJJ can ride in Poland but will have to qualify like the others. They will race for 5 available places and then a wild card will be handed out after the meeting. The solution is the same as the former national team manager wanted to use in the first place. http://www.fyens.dk/sport/Speedway-konflikt-loest-wildcard-trukket-tilbage/artikel/2974008 Edited April 7, 2016 by Ghostwalker Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triple.H. 1,987 Posted April 7, 2016 They'd leave themselves wide open to being sued for restraint of trade, and rightly so. At best they might sue the riders for breach of contract or something, assuming they'd formally agreed to ride in the meeting, but unlikely to be worth the effort or expense.If it can be restraint of trade then the countries version of the ACU as it is in our case specify that you must take part in the national championship. If you decide to pull a sickie or feign injury you get a weeks ban from the date of each roundProblem solved Simplistic but it could work Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
June01 270 Posted April 7, 2016 (edited) So they've withdrawn the wildcard, but changed the date of the meeting. Seems fair. http://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/anden_sport/motorsport/speedway/koererne-vandt-speedway-krigen/6028441 Edit: although they will still be competing for just 5 places with a wildcard being awarded after the meeting. Just seen ghostie's edit. Edited April 7, 2016 by June01 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racers and royals 8,740 Posted April 7, 2016 Will Secher now be back in charge ?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
June01 270 Posted April 7, 2016 That's the question on everyone's lips. I think everyone would hope so, but it will take some slices of humble pie. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Humphrey Appleby 13,967 Posted April 7, 2016 If it can be restraint of trade then the countries version of the ACU as it is in our case specify that you must take part in the national championship. I very much doubt that mandating a competitor to race in a particular meeting as a condition of issuing a licence, would ever stand up to any legal challenge. If a competitor has agreed to take part in a particular meeting then that's another issue. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ghostwalker 1,859 Posted April 7, 2016 I very much doubt that mandating a competitor to race in a particular meeting as a condition of issuing a licence, would ever stand up to any legal challenge. If a competitor has agreed to take part in a particular meeting then that's another issue. For a rider with a Swedish license, the participation in foreign league or meetings shall not interfere with the rider's participation in the Swedish league system or other championship meetings (which includes qualifiers to those). THJ did it a couple of years ago, he had agreed to a nomination to ride in the SGP qualifiers but then decided that it would mean that he would miss the Polish league meeting the next day so he decided to skip the qualifier which earned him a ban. You can read the rule (1.4) in it entity at: http://multi.mediapaper.nu/Pdf/?PubId=495F29390A5F1AA87112A4F533E2737C Share this post Link to post Share on other sites