Jonny the spud 2,281 Posted August 15, 2021 I’ve been looking but can’t find a thread for this meeting… any ideas where it is ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flipper11 134 Posted August 16, 2021 So Conner Cole’s has been banned from being reserve for the British final by the bspl because he rode at the iow, how pathetic is that! ! 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deano 1,318 Posted August 16, 2021 2 minutes ago, flipper11 said: So Conner Cole’s has been banned from being reserve for the British final by the bspl because he rode at the iow, how pathetic is that! ! Totally pathetic. But why aren't I surprised, who would want to be a speedway rider under that organisation. Not many it seems. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midland Red 2,383 Posted August 16, 2021 On 8/15/2021 at 7:33 AM, Jonny the spud said: I’ve been looking but can’t find a thread for this meeting… any ideas where it is ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
heathen52 385 Posted August 16, 2021 1 hour ago, flipper11 said: So Conner Cole’s has been banned from being reserve for the British final by the bspl because he rode at the iow, how pathetic is that! ! Totally disgraceful and pathetic by the BSPL and the guys that head that organisation, as i have wrote elsewhere this works two ways in that whilst the current attitude of the BSPL remains as it is towards the IOW and riders that appear there i will not ever be visiting Scunthorpe Speedway, luckily they have big enough crowds to not miss my occasional few quid whenever i visit. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vince 9,458 Posted August 16, 2021 2 hours ago, flipper11 said: So Conner Cole’s has been banned from being reserve for the British final by the bspl because he rode at the iow, how pathetic is that! ! Absolutely ridiculous not to mention illegal. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1 valve 558 Posted August 16, 2021 18 minutes ago, Vince said: Absolutely ridiculous not to mention illegal. “Illegal”? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vince 9,458 Posted August 16, 2021 Restriction of trade I suspect but also it has been proven in court that you cannot stop even amateur riders competing with other organisations/ clubs by refusing them entry to your events when the ACU have tried to do it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uk_martin 1,606 Posted August 16, 2021 17 minutes ago, Vince said: Restriction of trade Without trying to sound like I'm justifying the pathetic BSPL decision, I don't think you can apply "restriction of trade" here. If they have the summary powers to impose disciplinary action for breaches of their rules, then so be it. No different to a footballer being suspended by the FA for bringing the game into disrepute etc etc. It still doesn't make their decision, based on whatever grounds "in the best interests of British Speedway" though. More nails for the coffin, anyone? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
old bob at herne bay 828 Posted August 16, 2021 BSPL supporting British riders......ha ha . What a bunch of losers. It’s their poor management of the sport that led to IoW leaving the NL, toform the NDL which is now a joke training league losing teams like England losing wickets in test match cricket. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fortythirtyeight 841 Posted August 16, 2021 Has there been anything ‘official’ from ‘official’ sources to say that this is the case ? or is it just hearsay ? The reason I ask is that he’s a Belle Vue rider and I don't suppose they would be happy at a ‘ban’ for their rider and the BSPL have gone public saying they are happy for riders to appear at the I.O.W. so this does not make sense. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wealdstone 3,454 Posted August 16, 2021 Not long ago this line up would be lucky to get a second half ride at many tracks 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevehone 3,430 Posted August 16, 2021 Just now, wealdstone said: Not long ago this line up would be lucky to get a second half ride at many tracks when the British final was a route in the world championship 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPNY 608 Posted August 16, 2021 Hows the weather in Manc? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites