NeilWatson 1,988 Posted August 2, 2023 27 minutes ago, cowboy cookie returns? said: I’d keep Riss in all honesty if Hans was the only option. was the transfer window closed on July 31st of is it still open? Seems to be some confusion. The Speedway Regulations are unambiguous: 010.3.1 Cut Off DateNo team changes will be allowed after 28th August with the effective date being 31st August. Except riders returning to the team after injury who can only replace their original replacement. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foreverblue 6,096 Posted August 2, 2023 10 minutes ago, NeilWatson said: The Speedway Regulations are unambiguous: 010.3.1 Cut Off DateNo team changes will be allowed after 28th August with the effective date being 31st August. Except riders returning to the team after injury who can only replace their original replacement. Unless your Belle Vue! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ouch 1,192 Posted August 2, 2023 20 minutes ago, foreverblue said: Unless your Belle Vue! Explain? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeilWatson 1,988 Posted August 2, 2023 34 minutes ago, foreverblue said: Unless your Belle Vue! While the 2022 regulations contained an identical reg 10.3.1, it also contained Reg 012.2 which was contradictory: A Premiership Transfer Window opens after 25% of the League fixtures are complete and closes when 75% of League fixtures are complete. This permits changes to the team on 2 occasions, except for proven long term injury. Reg 012.2 doesn't appear in the 2023 Regulations 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arnieg 3,651 Posted August 2, 2023 8 minutes ago, NeilWatson said: While the 2022 regulations contained an identical reg 10.3.1, it also contained Reg 012.2 which was contradictory: A Premiership Transfer Window opens after 25% of the League fixtures are complete and closes when 75% of League fixtures are complete. This permits changes to the team on 2 occasions, except for proven long term injury. Reg 012.2 doesn't appear in the 2023 Regulations Did anybody ever attempt to define "long-term"? A week? A month? 3 months? 6 months? A year? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ouch 1,192 Posted August 2, 2023 24 minutes ago, NeilWatson said: While the 2022 regulations contained an identical reg 10.3.1, it also contained Reg 012.2 which was contradictory: A Premiership Transfer Window opens after 25% of the League fixtures are complete and closes when 75% of League fixtures are complete. This permits changes to the team on 2 occasions, except for proven long term injury. Reg 012.2 doesn't appear in the 2023 Regulations Correct. Peterborough made a change outside of the transfer window due to a long term injury. Belle Vue were initially stopped (by a rival promoter on the BSPL top table) but cited the previous application of the rule. The SCB agreed that rules should be applied the same and the rule book won out and the Aces could make the signing. In sport playing by the rules is important and the loose application or down right breaking of rules over the last couple of decades has had a big effect on crowds, especially the old school that made up the largest percentage of fans. No rules, no fair competition, no point. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scoobydoo 2,254 Posted August 2, 2023 On 7/30/2023 at 1:33 PM, Badge said: Nice one Dan, Can you tell the difference? Lovely family. Why doesn't Dan use Joe's Ipswich kevlars they look to have the same build , and I'd expect they have very similar if not the exact same sponsors Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arch Stanton 2,255 Posted August 2, 2023 6 minutes ago, scoobydoo said: Why doesn't Dan use Joe's Ipswich kevlars they look to have the same build , and I'd expect they have very similar if not the exact same sponsors Joe didn’t have Ipswich Kevlars either. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scoobydoo 2,254 Posted August 2, 2023 (edited) 28 minutes ago, Arch Stanton said: Joe didn’t have Ipswich Kevlars either. Isnt that Joe wearing them in the team picture as you enter the Ipswich website Edited August 2, 2023 by scoobydoo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arch Stanton 2,255 Posted August 2, 2023 17 minutes ago, scoobydoo said: Isnt that Joe wearing them in the team picture as you enter the Ipswich website He wore the Kevlars purchased for Jack Thomas for the pre-season press photos but they weren’t a great fit. Used his own suit with a race jacket for the meetings. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kevin bass 249 Posted August 2, 2023 Dan started off slowly but has been in great form the last month in both league and individual meetings, long may it continue. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GeneralMelchett 482 Posted August 2, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, Badge said: This needs correcting - except for those on in the internet who moaned and whined about the same mistake being made twice! Edited August 2, 2023 by GeneralMelchett Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GeneralMelchett 482 Posted August 2, 2023 1 hour ago, kevin bass said: Dan started off slowly but has been in great form the last month in both league and individual meetings, long may it continue. He has certainly shut a few people up with his performances of late! Lets hope he continues - but we have to remember the early days of any promising riders career are never a linear thing form will go up and down - as long as the overall trajectory is up than all is good! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Badge 5,126 Posted August 3, 2023 Does anyone know a couple of witches supporters who went to Oxford meeting last night? The guy they met at turnstile wants to get in touch for refund. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
