Steve0 5,517 Posted March 28, 2019 6 minutes ago, TotallyHonestJohn said: Not sure I agree Mike I employ subcontractors on a self employed basis and they wear my livery on their vans, my logos on their hard hats, my hi vis jackets with my company name on, my uniforms on their backs... they are branded up as my employees whilst they are working for me as I am paying their wages after all... Why should I be dictated to? If I didn't have the work they wouldn't have a job... of course they could always go and work for someone else but you can't have the tail wagging the dog? Or can You? Regards THJ Not exactly comparing apples with apples there - unless your business is entertainment/sport Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TotallyHonestJohn 3,078 Posted March 28, 2019 6 minutes ago, Steve0 said: Not exactly comparing apples with apples there - unless your business is entertainment/sport What's the difference... someone is paying their wages... I have tradesmen with 1000 of pounds worth of tools and mechanical gear what they have to buy to carry out their trade.... their day job... on my site... if they want to use that at weekends or other jobs I can't dictate what they have on it but if it's my job my contract and my customers they are branded up to advertise my business not someone else's and if they don't like the well... oh hang on that's just what's happened... Regards THJ 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pinny 2,536 Posted March 28, 2019 1 hour ago, TotallyHonestJohn said: What's the difference... someone is paying their wages... I have tradesmen with 1000 of pounds worth of tools and mechanical gear what they have to buy to carry out their trade.... their day job... on my site... if they want to use that at weekends or other jobs I can't dictate what they have on it but if it's my job my contract and my customers they are branded up to advertise my business not someone else's and if they don't like the well... oh hang on that's just what's happened... Regards THJ More fool them if they are ordered to wear your work gear if their not on your books full time. I have spent the last fifteen years as a subcontractor and a full time employee and not once got forced to wear a companys logo whilst subbying into them. Maybe different up North or times in the UK have changed now as I left five years ago of course. But if a company isnt willing to take you on the books full time, then its extremely rare to be asked to wear their hard hats/jackets/body warmers etc . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
00000 1,279 Posted March 28, 2019 I certainly agree with the suggestion that Buster is doing his best to tip the balance of power in favour of the clubs and will not be held to ransom by riders. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flappy 1,605 Posted March 29, 2019 So NKI or Gomolski for the 7th rider. Like chalk and cheese tbf Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hans fan 1,001 Posted March 29, 2019 20 minutes ago, Flappy said: So NKI or Gomolski for the 7th rider. Like chalk and cheese tbf Whoever it is I'm looking forward to Monday panthers have 2 2nd strings and 2 reserves who can beat anybody round showground Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wealdstone 3,454 Posted March 29, 2019 Jon Armstrong would be within budget 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scoobydoo 2,254 Posted March 29, 2019 (edited) Might need him if no one is signed in time as dont expect you get a facility for a not signed my contract rider whos been released. Edited March 29, 2019 by scoobydoo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,375 Posted March 29, 2019 Cook needs another visit to his head shrink,he seems to think people owe him a living on his terms these days.Thats not how it works in Speedway.IMO. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss 10,784 Posted March 29, 2019 I think it says a lot that he appears to be the only rider out of twenty one employed by Buster tracks who has an issue with the sponsor arrangement. 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ouch 1,191 Posted March 29, 2019 Appearances can be deceptive. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
poolebolton 464 Posted March 29, 2019 If anyone was wondering why Wright didn’t have a racesuit. He left it at home by accident. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maneacat 473 Posted March 29, 2019 47 minutes ago, Bagpuss said: I think it says a lot that he appears to be the only rider out of twenty one employed by Buster tracks who has an issue with the sponsor arrangement. Don’t believe for one minute it’s all/just about sponsors logos. More to this than we are being told AS PER USUAL! It will be Gomolski Flappy I’m sure! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WestGorton1884 621 Posted March 29, 2019 Surely a rider should be allowed to get maximum coverage for his sponsors , as long as it doesn’t interfere with the official team sponsor of course, I’m sure some compromise could have been reached here? , Strange how Cook never had problems like this at BV though? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sully 274 Posted March 29, 2019 Seemed to be some issues with Belle Vue over the winter though... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites