stewmac 476 Posted January 25, 2018 I'm beginning to wonder what the real reason for the long delay in announcing the final rider is. Mr Campbell said weeks ago the fans would be very happy if we signed the riders they were after. Has a rider's signing been blocked I wonder? And if so, by whom? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yoda 81 Posted January 26, 2018 19 hours ago, stewmac said: I'm beginning to wonder what the real reason for the long delay in announcing the final rider is. Mr Campbell said weeks ago the fans would be very happy if we signed the riders they were after. Has a rider's signing been blocked I wonder? And if so, by whom? not sure the rider in question has been blocked , but if he has it wouldn't be that difficult to work out by who Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Blobby 2,676 Posted January 26, 2018 (edited) 19 hours ago, stewmac said: I'm beginning to wonder what the real reason for the long delay in announcing the final rider is. Mr Campbell said weeks ago the fans would be very happy if we signed the riders they were after. Has a rider's signing been blocked I wonder? And if so, by whom? From what I’ve heard, you’re not far off the mark. Edited January 26, 2018 by Mr Blobby Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gazc 7,110 Posted January 26, 2018 32 minutes ago, yoda said: not sure the rider in question has been blocked , but if he has it wouldn't be that difficult to work out by who Who ? BSPA maybe. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tyretrax 2,254 Posted January 26, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, Gazc said: Who ? BSPA maybe. Right Gazc, but they are casting aspersions on who voted against it. Edited January 26, 2018 by tyretrax Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv 10,706 Posted January 26, 2018 Why should there be a vote The rider qualifies for a visa or not from the criteria set out Is he on the 260+ list? If not why the feck not..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mac101 1,202 Posted January 26, 2018 (edited) he Was not on the 5.20 list Edited January 26, 2018 by mac101 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv 10,706 Posted January 26, 2018 2 hours ago, mac101 said: he Was not on the 5.20 list So they to compile a list of 260+ riders worldwide who MAY be available to ride in Britain (even though over 200 wont) and manage to NOT include the 1 rider Edinburgh want to use How dodgy is that..... Even given that - there is an obvious precedent set by the 260+ list as to where any mystery newcomer should fit without any dispute Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stewmac 476 Posted January 26, 2018 2 hours ago, mac101 said: he Was not on the 5.20 list Is this correct? Do you know who the rider is? Are you saying there has been a protest or a blocking of the signing? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv 10,706 Posted January 26, 2018 Clegg free to slot in now..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Blobby 2,676 Posted January 26, 2018 1 hour ago, stewmac said: Is this correct? Do you know who the rider is? Are you saying there has been a protest or a blocking of the signing? An American and a protest by certain clubs was the rumour. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv 10,706 Posted January 26, 2018 What is there to protest about? He either qualifies or he doesnt If he does then he is 5.2 going by the agreed format (whether that format is right or wrong is a totally different issue) 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gazc 7,110 Posted January 26, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, dontforgetthefueltapsbruv said: What is there to protest about? He either qualifies or he doesnt If he does then he is 5.2 going by the agreed format (whether that format is right or wrong is a totally different issue) Exactly but they dont let the truth get in the way of a good rumour. As you say he either qualifies or doesnt simple really. Edited January 26, 2018 by Gazc Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheScotsman 2,484 Posted January 28, 2018 Looks like the council will now give approval to housing on Armadiddle Stadiu. Sad news ahead? 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gunner85 603 Posted January 28, 2018 (edited) As much as I do not want Edinburgh Speedway to be lost, even the promoters felt that there was an inevitability that Armadale would go to housing eventually. The new owner could not make the Greyhounds work so he will be happy to go. Hopefully Edinburgh Council will help Edinburgh out. Edited January 28, 2018 by Gunner85 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites