SPEEDY69 1,260 Posted April 7, 2018 (edited) Worrall was a cert for British Champion this year in my view, our best World Cup rider last year and started in great form. Maybe he won't be out as long as some fear. Edited April 7, 2018 by SPEEDY69 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hyderd 1,216 Posted April 7, 2018 Gutted, Stevie had a massive training programme over the winter and looked a whole lot slimmer, fitter and sharper, I'm sure he would of had his best season to date. I feel it's impossible to replace Steve on his average, so a rebuild may be M Lemons choice. hope you recover fully and soon Stevie, really really gutted for you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve0 5,517 Posted April 7, 2018 Rotten luck for Stevie - he has made so much progress the last few years and is irreplaceable on that average. I think the one over 8 rule was only for the starting line-up and because BV have a genuine injury, I would be happy for Kenneth Bjerre to replace him with Smith at reserve to replace Jye. its only fair IMHO in the best interests of speedway. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ouch 1,191 Posted April 7, 2018 I think if they redeclare then I’d opt for the original lineup. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hyderd 1,216 Posted April 7, 2018 11 minutes ago, Steve0 said: Rotten luck for Stevie - he has made so much progress the last few years and is irreplaceable on that average. I think the one over 8 rule was only for the starting line-up and because BV have a genuine injury, I would be happy for Kenneth Bjerre to replace him with Smith at reserve to replace Jye. its only fair IMHO in the best interests of speedway. I so hope you are correct. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neb 312 Posted April 7, 2018 shame you couldn't have a complete team rebuild starting with fast Fred at no1 but that would mean dropping cookie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hyderd 1,216 Posted April 7, 2018 3 minutes ago, neb said: shame you couldn't have a complete team rebuild starting with fast Fred at no1 but that would mean dropping cookie Nooooooooooooo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Call me wolfie 677 Posted April 7, 2018 10 minutes ago, Steve0 said: Rotten luck for Stevie - he has made so much progress the last few years and is irreplaceable on that average. I think the one over 8 rule was only for the starting line-up and because BV have a genuine injury, I would be happy for Kenneth Bjerre to replace him with Smith at reserve to replace Jye. its only fair IMHO in the best interests of speedway. In the best interests of speedway one team should be allowed two riders over 8 points, you're having a laugh surely. It's not only that rule stopping Bjerre coming back now, he wasn't in BV's original line up so can't return this season anyway, unless of course 2 rules are disregarded. Feel desperately sorry for Steve and Belle Vue as he was flying but rules are there for a reason. Of the riders available I would say Ricky Wells is your best bet. Rebuilding isn't the answer imo as you would surely want Steve back when he is fit. Get well soon Steve Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ouch 1,191 Posted April 7, 2018 If we had Patrick at No2 I think he’d average 6.77 or above so Steve could slot back in when fit. The problem in going back to the original line up is could Zagar fit us in now his schedule for the season is set and will any new “rule” come out of BSPA towers? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv 10,706 Posted April 7, 2018 Gutted to hear of the injury to Stevie W - all the best fella Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv 10,706 Posted April 7, 2018 10 hours ago, woodenspoon said: I thought you could not have 2 riders at an over 8.00 average. Isnt that for initial declarations? What about redeclarations? How are the regs worded? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ouch 1,191 Posted April 7, 2018 A SGB Premiership Team’s initial Declaration must not exceed 42.50 and may include ONLY one rider with an MA of 8.00 or above. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv 10,706 Posted April 7, 2018 10 minutes ago, ouch said: A SGB Premiership Team’s initial Declaration must not exceed 42.50 and may include ONLY one rider with an MA of 8.00 or above. So nothing about the restriction applying to a redeclaration..... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aces High 70 Posted April 7, 2018 Yep because if you had two riders in your team who had increased their average to 8.00 plus during the season you wouldnt be able to redeclare so that cant be the rule? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve0 5,517 Posted April 7, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, Call me wolfie said: In the best interests of speedway one team should be allowed two riders over 8 points, you're having a laugh surely. It's not only that rule stopping Bjerre coming back now, he wasn't in BV's original line up so can't return this season anyway, unless of course 2 rules are disregarded. Feel desperately sorry for Steve and Belle Vue as he was flying but rules are there for a reason. Of the riders available I would say Ricky Wells is your best bet. Rebuilding isn't the answer imo as you would surely want Steve back when he is fit. Get well soon Steve Their initial declaration only had one over 8 - nothing in the rules to say you can’t redeclare with more than one. With regards your second point, KB would have been in if it wasn’t for the other rule. Management Team can rule so no rulebreaking! Do you really believe Ricky Wells is an adequate replacement for Stevie? Or are you happy for BV to be handicapped? Edited April 7, 2018 by Steve0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
