CB252 1,376 Posted August 5, 2017 (edited) Well I have always fully backed Ged but I am not impressed one bit with this decision. What could have been a season saving day has now been ruined and I might not even bother going now. Holder can do one as well.He's no doubt been pressured into it by the bung from the Poles but made himself look an utter fool. Thing is, the rule book is quite explicit in stating that it has to be a ban for missing a BSPA event. Peterborough don't even have the right to excuse him from a BSPA event. How will they explain away the rules that will have to be circumvented to allow him to carry on riding for Poole? Edited August 5, 2017 by CB252 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,375 Posted August 5, 2017 He's no doubt been pressured into it by the bung from the Poles but made himself look an utter fool. Thing is, the rule book is quite explicit in stating that it has to be a ban for missing a BSPA event. Peterborough don't even have the right to excuse him from a BSPA event. How will they explain away the rules that will have to be circumvented to allow him to carry on riding for Poole? BSPA will be hoping the fans will have forgotten by Monday as usual. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv 10,706 Posted August 5, 2017 The MC have been very adament that the rules are the rules where Berwick have asked for an injury replacement after the cut off. Now they need to adhere the 28 ban from all British Speedway as per the rules fir skipping a BSPA event to ride elsewhere Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waytogo28 2,054 Posted August 5, 2017 Has to be a 28 ban from ALL British Speedway Peterborough and Poole will get a full facility but that isnt the point Promoters need to take stand and not offer him a contract next year Edit - If Peterborough have agreed and taken a pay off as some are suggesting then I would say no facility for them either That is how it must be for the sport to retain any credibility. A 28 day ban for Holder and no facility for the Panthers. And for 2018 NO riders should be signed for the UK ( Australians or otherwise ) who ride or intend to ride in Poland. Better to have an overall lower standard ( if that is what it means ) than have this Pick N Mix situation. 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,375 Posted August 5, 2017 That is how it must be for the sport to retain any credibility. A 28 day ban for Holder and no facility for the Panthers. And for 2018 NO riders should be signed for the UK ( Australians or otherwise ) who ride or intend to ride in Poland. Better to have an overall lower standard ( if that is what it means ) than have this Pick N Mix situation. Agree,only riders that can fulfill all their British fixtures should be signed.The racing might be of a lower standard but it will be creditable to fans.It complete joke the way the fans are treated by a number of Promotions.The Aussies are just using Gb,leave them out let them figure it out how they are going to race in Europe. 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foamfence 2,917 Posted August 5, 2017 Agree,only riders that can fulfill all their British fixtures should be signed.The racing might be of a lower standard but it will be creditable to fans.It complete joke the way the fans are treated by a number of Promotions.The Aussies are just using Gb,leave them out let them figure it out how they are going to race in Europe. Exactly! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maneacat 473 Posted August 5, 2017 So Holder even saying in that interview will be riding if Greg isn't fit... cheers jack. So Holder even saying in that interview will be riding if Greg isn't fit... cheers jack.. So he has already decided, our management knew but as fans until it blew up last night we didn't until today finally - why? ££££££££££££ no doubt! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baldyman 6,243 Posted August 5, 2017 What's the betting you will have another aussie rider next season, and most will be cheering them on. us speedway fans are nothing but what's scrapped off the bottom of riders and promoters shoes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikebv 10,292 Posted August 5, 2017 (edited) British Speedway... "Proudly putting Poland First"... Nice strapline that... Presume Holder will rightly get a 28 day ban...? Anything less will make a mockery of the Sport in this Country... (If riders can't be arsed attending a meeting then why should the fans?)... Cannot having the tail wagging the dog..! Edited August 5, 2017 by mikebv 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foamfence 2,917 Posted August 5, 2017 British Speedway... "Proudly putting Poland First"... Nice strapline that... Presume Holder will rightly get a 28 day ban...? Anything less will make a mockery of the Sport in this Country... (If riders can't be arsed attending a meeting then why should the fans?)... Cannot having the tail wagging the dog..! Doubt he'll get a ban when the promoter is already making excuses for his absence and already indicating that he might approve further absences. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CB252 1,376 Posted August 5, 2017 Doubt he'll get a ban when the promoter is already making excuses for his absence and already indicating that he might approve further absences. They don't have a choice re: banning him. It's mandated in the rule book that the 4s is a compulsory meeting. Missing it for any other reason than injury carries a 28 day ban. If they don't ban him, the rule book is worthless. 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foamfence 2,917 Posted August 5, 2017 They don't have a choice re: banning him. It's mandated in the rule book that the 4s is a compulsory meeting. Missing it for any other reason than injury carries a 28 day ban. If they don't ban him, the rule book is worthless. In that case I look forward to the rules being upheld (hopefully). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Third Man 2,217 Posted August 5, 2017 (edited) In that case the rules will be updated Altered it for what will happen Edited August 5, 2017 by The Third Man Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icicle 896 Posted August 5, 2017 But the rule book is worthless already! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crump99 4,476 Posted August 5, 2017 BSPA will be hoping the fans will have forgotten by Monday as usual. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
