Moranboys 411 Posted August 1, 2019 Just now, Moranboys said: too true and really i should be supporting my team but events of the past couple of days has left a slightly bitter taste.ty proctor has said that he feels like he was hounded a little but that the club would be better off as they are now instead of r/r and himself.not so sure i agree with that. not the hounding part.the other. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OdsalBoy 181 Posted August 1, 2019 Hmm so Proctor signs of Leicester as predicted. Something strange going off here. As a Sheffield fan I am pretty annoyed to be honest, as I imagine many other Tigers fans are too... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lenny Lion 138 Posted August 2, 2019 15 hours ago, Marshall07 said: I'm confused. You need 3 days to redeclare a team. Somerset must have redeclared on 28/07 at the earliest (only found out on 27/07 that Atkins wanted out). So Sheffield have managed to redeclare, and then Leicester all before 31/07?! You don’t need 3 days to redeclare ??? It takes 3 days for the declaration to come into effect, so Somerset sack Kurtz on Tueday , Sheffield can offer a deal the same day if they like but he can’t ride for 3 days. There has been the odd occasion where a rider has been dropped but has to ride another match for the club because the redeclaration doesn’t come into effect for 3 days. In fact I think Bjerre may have had to do it at Sheffield last year. As long as the paperwork reaches BSPA headquarters but 11:59pm on 31/7/19 the changes are done on July averages which is why Leicester can announce Proctor on 1/8/19 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeilWatson 1,988 Posted August 2, 2019 4 hours ago, Lenny Lion said: You don’t need 3 days to redeclare ??? It takes 3 days for the declaration to come into effect, so Somerset sack Kurtz on Tueday , Sheffield can offer a deal the same day if they like but he can’t ride for 3 days. There has been the odd occasion where a rider has been dropped but has to ride another match for the club because the redeclaration doesn’t come into effect for 3 days. In fact I think Bjerre may have had to do it at Sheffield last year. As long as the paperwork reaches BSPA headquarters but 11:59pm on 31/7/19 the changes are done on July averages which is why Leicester can announce Proctor on 1/8/19 A declaration should be at the BSPA office no later than 28th July to be effective on 31st July. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DAVEK 66 Posted August 2, 2019 OK - So if we had kept Proctor, who could we have signed to replace Nichol? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RS50 359 Posted August 2, 2019 10 minutes ago, DAVEK said: OK - So if we had kept Proctor, who could we have signed to replace Nichol? Why not keep R/R for him. With new averages meaning Proctor eligible for 1 ride would have been stronger than before. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Third Man 2,217 Posted August 2, 2019 1 hour ago, DAVEK said: OK - So if we had kept Proctor, who could we have signed to replace Nichol? At least with Proctor we had three potential heat leaders three reserves and RR as a second string now we have two heat leaders, one second string and four reserves so we are weaker, but that doesn't matter because Leicester are stronger 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jenga 2,998 Posted August 2, 2019 its not good when something like this happens . one club being robbed of its team for the glory hunters of certain promoters . but sheff fans will have to support their team and keep sheff in the speedway circles of the uk . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Third Man 2,217 Posted August 2, 2019 59 minutes ago, jenga said: its not good when something like this happens . one club being robbed of its team for the glory hunters of certain promoters . but sheff fans will have to support their team and keep sheff in the speedway circles of the uk . long way to Leicester to support part of our team though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RS50 359 Posted August 2, 2019 2 hours ago, jenga said: its not good when something like this happens . one club being robbed of its team for the glory hunters of certain promoters . but sheff fans will have to support their team and keep sheff in the speedway circles of the uk . Don't have to support the team. Would not be surprised if attendance down at our next home match. Can't help but wonder if a buyer is lined up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spin king junior 394 Posted August 2, 2019 12 hours ago, DAVEK said: OK - So if we had kept Proctor, who could we have signed to replace Nichol? Could've dropped Nicol and MacDonald and brought in Kurtz and Smith. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jenga 2,998 Posted August 2, 2019 4 minutes ago, spin king junior said: Could've dropped Nicol and MacDonald and brought in Kurtz and Smith. are you mad ? dropping chunk ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RS50 359 Posted August 7, 2019 http://www.sheffield-speedway.com/news.php?extend.2762. Sounds like a buyer has been found. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spin king 1,923 Posted August 7, 2019 I am amazed in this day and age that there are several interested parties. Could we be returning back to Thursday nights speedway and joining the Buster Chapman League. I suppose we will find out in coming weeks. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MD 1,307 Posted August 7, 2019 2 hours ago, spin king said: I am amazed in this day and age that there are several interested parties. Could we be returning back to Thursday nights speedway and joining the Buster Chapman League. I suppose we will find out in coming weeks. Only if Buster is buying, which isnt unlikely after recent times! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites