dj350z 2,266 Posted March 13, 2017 I have just seen on FB that BV have signed Kenneth Bjerre. Its on the official BV website as well I am really pleased he has got fixed up for 2017. I thought that he was a really good signing in his average for Coventry so I will be very interested to see how he goes this season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,637 Posted March 13, 2017 (edited) Sounds like Matt Ford is working hard to persuade his cohorts that 16.2.3 doesn't apply to team building figures. Fear is always a good motivator. 16.2.5 also states that the Team Building MA's are inclusive of any 'allowances'!! Not sure if Matt Ford has noticed - I'll be with him on Wednesday so I'll ask him! I don't have any issue one way or the other - just to see some consistency. Edited March 13, 2017 by Skidder1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aces51 2,778 Posted March 13, 2017 16.2.5 also states that the Team Building MA's are inclusive of any 'allowances'!! Not sure if Matt Ford has noticed - I'll be with him on Wednesday so I'll ask him! I don't have any issue one way or the other - just to see some consistency. If you truly want consistency the the only way it can be achieved is by a proper interpretation and application of the rules. Obviously the intent is that, when applicable, MA's should be calculated in accordance with 16.2.3,then published. If a mistake is made on the published list consistency is achieved by correcting the list not by identifying a mistake but doing nothing to put it right. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss 10,781 Posted March 13, 2017 Bjerre is a great signing. I'm not sure that people who haven't seen Bewley and Smith ride appreciate just how good they could be. If Fricke is the last rider you really have to fancy Belle Vue to be there or thereabouts. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,637 Posted March 13, 2017 If you truly want consistency the the only way it can be achieved is by a proper interpretation and application of the rules. Obviously the intent is that, when applicable, MA's should be calculated in accordance with 16.2.3,then published. If a mistake is made on the published list consistency is achieved by correcting the list not by identifying a mistake but doing nothing to put it right. I'm not disagreeing with you. I've said in an earlier post that either the rule is wrongly written/interpreted or the average is wrongly listed. Whichever is correct I'm not sure if it affects any other team/rider?( I think at least one other line-up could be challenged based on the wording of a rule in the same section). I guess we'll know when the BSPA finally approve all the announced 1-7s 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shale Searcher 1,264 Posted March 13, 2017 Someone mentioned earlier that Fricke might be having visa problems, can anyone elaborate as to the problem and confirm their source for this info? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mdmc82 2,878 Posted March 13, 2017 Coventry's loss is Belle Vues gain if they sign Bjerre & King Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ABS 231 Posted March 13, 2017 Someone mentioned earlier that Fricke might be having visa problems, can anyone elaborate as to the problem and confirm their source for this info? Heard that his application was a tad late in being submitted. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Starman2006 2,354 Posted March 13, 2017 Heard that his application was a tad late in being submitted. Perhaps like all the other Aussies, he should have been on the case the minute last season finished. Because even if BV didn't run he would have been snapped up by somebody. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ABS 231 Posted March 13, 2017 Perhaps like all the other Aussies, he should have been on the case the minute last season finished. Because even if BV didn't run he would have been snapped up by somebody. But BV had no management to sponsor his application, which could have caused the problem. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Starman2006 2,354 Posted March 13, 2017 But BV had no management to sponsor his application, which could have caused the problem. I really dont think that is the issue. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waiheke1 4,295 Posted March 13, 2017 I really dont think that is the issue.So who would have sponsored it then in the absence of a management set up? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve0 5,517 Posted March 14, 2017 But BV had no management to sponsor his application, which could have caused the problem. The same as for Sedgmen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ouch 1,191 Posted March 14, 2017 Sedgeman said, But Ive been working quite a bit with Terry and Wayne Russell, who were very helpful in getting my visa sorted, and Mark Lemon in particular, who comes from the same town as me in Aussie". I was told a month ago about Max's visa problems and they were on it then. If it takes the reported two months to sort then he should be ok for the start of the season. I dont think they want to announce him yet as we had our fingers burned a few years back with Travis Mcgown where we announced him but he never came. Looked a bit silly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Game On 1,117 Posted March 14, 2017 I really dont think that is the issue. Maybe it's best if you don't think. 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
