Bald Bloke 3,287 Posted October 3, 2022 9 minutes ago, Bagpuss said: Nope, seems like a lawyer got involved and proved that the management committee can't interpret their own rulebook properly. Seeing as they haven't been fot for purpose for years that's hardly a surprise. Agree. The rule makers should of hired someone competent to write the rulebook in the first place. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grachan 7,362 Posted October 3, 2022 41 minutes ago, SUPERACE said: Belle Vue believed the rules allowed them a replacement a lawyer proved it. I suspect it was more likely that a lawyer proved that the rules couldn't be proven to disallow them a replacement rather than proving they allowed them one. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
topaz325 1,859 Posted October 3, 2022 Wouldn't be too happy if I was a fan of another team in the play offs but this is British Speedway and riders turn out for all and sundry during the season so why not now anyway its only a game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shadowfax 30 Posted October 3, 2022 48 minutes ago, SUPERACE said: Belle Vue believed the rules allowed them a replacement a lawyer proved it. 010.3.1 Cut Off Date No team changes will be allowed after 28th August with the effective date being 31st August. Except riders returning to the team after injury who must re-take their position, dictated by their MA, with their replacement being released. The BSPA Directors monitor all proposed moves and have the sole responsibility to approve all re-declared teams, having been satisfied they are in the best interests of the sport. Where does this imply that Belle Vue are allowed to make a team change 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1984Star 34 Posted October 3, 2022 1 hour ago, TINYS said: Don't bother me but how is that right. How is it wrong? Belle Vue have a rider out and have replace with another rider that has a lower average really is as simple as that. Speedway is such a simple concept made complicated by to many rules 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv 10,706 Posted October 3, 2022 12 minutes ago, lucifer sam said: You seem to have forgotten the rulebook is on the SCB website and anyone read it. The rulebook can be ambiguous - in this case I wouldn't say it was. The cut-off deadline is quite clear, while any reference to long-term injuries as in regards to how many times you can make changes within the transfer window. Belle Vue Speedway are a credit to the sport, while Robert Lambert is a terrific rider, but there's a rulebook to be followed. This is the equivalent of Man City signing Messi just for the Champions League final and makes speedway look stupid. And all promotions would've sat at the AGM and agreed that this is what was meant by by the regulation and signed it off including Belle Vue The fact that some lawyer has perhaps found a loophole in how it is drafted doesn't change the intention The other factor could be cost - had the BSPL contested how many thousands more would've been drained from the sport given Belle Vues decision to "go legal" Perhaps the monetary cost even to be successful in defending the decision just couldn't be justified Shame on Belle Vue (and may every plague on biblical proportions befall you ) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss 10,781 Posted October 3, 2022 11 minutes ago, Grachan said: I suspect it was more likely that a lawyer proved that the rules couldn't be proven to disallow them a replacement rather than proving they allowed them one. Nail on head I'd say. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SUPERACE 440 Posted October 3, 2022 11 minutes ago, Grachan said: I suspect it was more likely that a lawyer proved that the rules couldn't be proven to disallow them a replacement rather than proving they allowed them one. Probably, but adds up to the same thing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MARK246 243 Posted October 3, 2022 53 minutes ago, SUPERACE said: Belle Vue believed the rules allowed them a replacement a lawyer proved it. How delusional, hiring a lawyer to win a league with no value 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hamish McRaker 601 Posted October 3, 2022 Breaking news..... Kwasi Kwarteng to take over as Chair of BSPL...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SUPERACE 440 Posted October 3, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, MARK246 said: How delusional, hiring a lawyer to win a league with no value Worst post ever, if it's got no value why the hell you here commenting on it. Edited October 3, 2022 by SUPERACE Spelling Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
R87 476 Posted October 3, 2022 2 hours ago, blue witch said: Complete joke. Witches out anyway so doesn't matter to them but Sheffield/Wolves I'd appeal. Problem with British speedway changing the rules all the time when it suits Wolves won't have a leg to stand on. They did exactly the same thing in 2016 with Woffinden. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bald Bloke 3,287 Posted October 3, 2022 Looks like Matt Fords lawyer is guesting for BV these days 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,637 Posted October 3, 2022 (edited) 20 minutes ago, Grachan said: I suspect it was more likely that a lawyer proved that the rules couldn't be proven to disallow them a replacement rather than proving they allowed them one. Whose lawyer was it? Discovery Sports Events?! At least when Poole brought Greg Hancock in in 2013 it was early August before the cut-off!! Edited October 3, 2022 by Skidder1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeW436 597 Posted October 3, 2022 Would be one of the biggest chokes in sport if Belle Vue don’t win it now 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
