Pauldoveyspeedway 144 Posted May 15, 2023 1 hour ago, GiveusaB said: I agree R/R will be the best option in the current circumstance, but we shouldn't have got in to this position in the first place! We could have signed another rider Kemp/Thompson (D) and given Wright more time to heal ? Just have to wait and see, but as Heathen 52 points out, if we get another drubbing, then it's going to hit attendance levels. What is the attendance like at Brum these days ??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PotteringAround 633 Posted May 15, 2023 47 minutes ago, GiveusaB said: I'm guessing that Edinburgh will use Harris as a guest ? Schlein? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GiveusaB 1,145 Posted May 15, 2023 32 minutes ago, Pauldoveyspeedway said: What is the attendance like at Brum these days ??? Difficult to gauge atm, because the meetings that we've had, its been freezing, so a fair few have watched from indoors and its hard to see how many? But, what I have seen, is that there's been hardly anyone outside (200/300?) and only a handful of away supporters. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GiveusaB 1,145 Posted May 15, 2023 1 minute ago, PotteringAround said: Schlein? He's hit and miss at PB...waste of space if he doesn't gate! Has to be Harris all day long for me....may be 'Basso'? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arnieg 3,648 Posted May 15, 2023 1 hour ago, GiveusaB said: Why? Not sure what you mean by R/R is not available ? Is that because Wright hasn't taken part in any meetings? Reading the regulations: 1) rider replacement is "a facility" 2) where "no facility" is allowed a guest up to 75% is available. In this situation it can not simultaneously be both a facility and no facility. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GiveusaB 1,145 Posted May 15, 2023 27 minutes ago, arnieg said: Reading the regulations: 1) rider replacement is "a facility" 2) where "no facility" is allowed a guest up to 75% is available. In this situation it can not simultaneously be both a facility and no facility. Thank you...but my question was...why couldn't we operate R/R for Wright? and the reason is: he hasn't ridden for us yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arnieg 3,648 Posted May 15, 2023 (edited) 6 hours ago, GiveusaB said: Thank you...but my question was...why couldn't we operate R/R for Wright? and the reason is: he hasn't ridden for us yet. Yes. If he had ridden then as long as he presented a valid sick note you could use a facility all season as Plymouth did with Kennett. Edited May 15, 2023 by arnieg 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The H Man 252 Posted May 15, 2023 James returns to action on Wednesday. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GiveusaB 1,145 Posted May 16, 2023 One question...if James is 100% fit to ride on Wednesday, then I just wondered why he isn't fit to ride tonight? especially after his performance there a month ago? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Petecc 352 Posted May 16, 2023 1 minute ago, GiveusaB said: One question...if James is 100% fit to ride on Wednesday, then I just wondered why he isn't fit to ride tonight? especially after his performance there a month ago? As has been pointed out he only has to make 1 start to get another 28 day facility. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GiveusaB 1,145 Posted May 16, 2023 8 minutes ago, Petecc said: As has been pointed out he only has to make 1 start to get another 28 day facility. Look forward to seeing more of Zach Cook if possible, shame we ride on the same night! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GiveusaB 1,145 Posted May 16, 2023 Prediction if Wright doesn't comeback? Edinburgh will dump Paco and Paco will return to Brum ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uk_martin 1,606 Posted May 16, 2023 19 hours ago, The H Man said: James returns to action on Wednesday. 21 minutes ago, GiveusaB said: Prediction if Wright doesn't comeback? An "unexpected" guest for James Wright again on the team sheet for the match at Plymouth tomorrow, makes that an interesting question. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisa-colette 6,035 Posted May 16, 2023 (edited) 3 hours ago, GiveusaB said: Look forward to seeing more of Zach Cook if possible, shame we ride on the same night! If Zach wasn't riding in Polish U24s on a Tues (I am assuming he still does this - haven't checked it for this season) might have had him for tonight. Although we were at Plymouth last week so not sure if that stops any Poole rider from guesting. Edited May 16, 2023 by lisa-colette 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GiveusaB 1,145 Posted May 23, 2023 Good post match message from Nigel Tolley on Birmingham's website. Not burying his head. Great to hear more shale going down on the track, should give a bit more to the riders if/when they miss the gate. Getting Rogers some help/guidance would be a logical start from a 'business' perspective. Not sure how much we have to play with...? But Dan Thompson would seem to be a great acquisition in place of Nielsen if that's possible? (before somebody else nabs him.....I'm aware of the current average difference) I think James Wright should be a lot stronger by the time our next home meeting comes round.....(fingers crossed...) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
