mikebv 10,293 Posted July 23, 2023 Just now, tellboy said: Having no facility means you have to have riders under a certain average to guest. Imagine having to have a rule for something that shouldn't be allowed to take place..? Absolutely Crackers.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RS50 359 Posted July 23, 2023 10 minutes ago, Wolfsbane said: If Sheffield are adamant that tomorrow is the only free date they have available it will be a bugger for them if it's rained off. Reckon it will be on. Forecast to become dry tomorrow morning. With no other dates, and Sheffield in a good position to get a win and the aggregate point, the effort will be made. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikebv 10,293 Posted July 23, 2023 3 minutes ago, Fourentee said: Those guests cannot have an average more than three-quarters that of the riders they are replacing. Edited for clarity. Thanks for the info... Makes perfect sense doesnt it? Mickey Mouse strikes again... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisa-colette 6,035 Posted July 23, 2023 1 hour ago, RS50 said: Is this correct? Sheffield have to use rider replacement for Ellis, who is trying to help his country become World champions, but Wolverhampton can use three guests, because their riders wish to sit on the beach?. Beach?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisa-colette 6,035 Posted July 23, 2023 51 minutes ago, Fourentee said: http://www.wolverhampton-speedway.com/_mobile/news.php?extend.3730 Wolves' side of it. Hang on a min! How can Steve have a holiday when Poole have a meeting on Weds! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iainb 5,024 Posted July 23, 2023 (edited) 13 minutes ago, lisa-colette said: Hang on a min! How can Steve have a holiday when Poole have a meeting on Weds! Perhaps he's having a week away in Bournemouth? It's a good job Worrall wasn't selected for the world cup if he'd booked his hols Edited July 23, 2023 by iainb 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikebv 10,293 Posted July 23, 2023 (edited) 9 minutes ago, iainb said: Perhaps he's having a week away in Bournemouth? It's a good job Worrall wasn't selected for the world cup if he'd booked his hols Maybe he has gone away with his brother....? No point coming all the way back to England for a speedway meeting if so.. Might as well stay over there.... Edited July 23, 2023 by mikebv 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
noaksey 345 Posted July 23, 2023 51 minutes ago, lisa-colette said: Hang on a min! How can Steve have a holiday when Poole have a meeting on Weds! Perhaps he's gone to see Uncle Matt for the weekend... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisa-colette 6,035 Posted July 23, 2023 2 minutes ago, noaksey said: Perhaps he's gone to see Uncle Matt for the weekend... Riding for Polish team today but can't ride for Wolves tomorrow? So just a two day holiday then! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FromBendThree 145 Posted July 23, 2023 ‘Holiday’ riders should get a 14 day ban and Wolves a hefty points deduction. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
szkocjasid 3,046 Posted July 23, 2023 (edited) I'm honestly not sure why people are so bothered about this, we've had guests used for years for a miraiad of reasons, you'd think fans would be used to it by now? The match needs to be raced & Sheffield are struggling for dates, so I'm glad it's being run - last year's jubilee league still isn't finished, partly because clubs couldn't agree to dates in August. Wolves probably shouldn't have agreed to the holidays, even during world cup week as you never know with the British weather! I'm also confused by Worrall & Douglas holidaying, did they not expect to make their world cup teams? In this instance don't feel for the riders, if you want to race in both UK leagues & Poland, you can't expect to get a holiday mid-season. Also the result isn't really important, both clubs will be in the play-offs anyway! Edited July 23, 2023 by szkocjasid 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tellboy 3,662 Posted July 23, 2023 7 minutes ago, FromBendThree said: ‘Holiday’ riders should get a 14 day ban and Wolves a hefty points deduction. Expect to see then hanging around at the SWC somewhere. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisa-colette 6,035 Posted July 23, 2023 1 minute ago, szkocjasid said: I'm honestly not sure why people are so bothered about this, we've had guests used for years for a miraiad of reasons, you'd think fans would be used to it by now? The match needs to be raced & Sheffield are struggling for dates, so I'm glad it's being run - last year's jubilee league still isn't finished, partly because clubs couldn't agree to dates in August. Wolves probably shouldn't have agreed to the holidays, even during works cup week as you never know with the British weather! I'm also confused by Worrall & Douglas holidaying, did they not expect to make their world cup teams? Also the result isn't really important, both clubs will be in the play-offs anyway! If they can't be bothered to race, why should fans be bothered to attend? Will affect Sheffield the most, can only see the die hard Sheffield fans attending now. So they will lose money for sure imo. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
szkocjasid 3,046 Posted July 23, 2023 11 minutes ago, FromBendThree said: ‘Holiday’ riders should get a 14 day ban and Wolves a hefty points deduction. I wonder if the riders could challenge the legality of that, is there wasn't a fixture listed when they booked holidays? Unless their contract says they have to be available every Monday & Thursday during the season? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
szkocjasid 3,046 Posted July 23, 2023 (edited) 3 minutes ago, lisa-colette said: If they can't be bothered to race, why should fans be bothered to attend? Will affect Sheffield the most, can only see the die hard Sheffield fans attending now. So they will lose money for sure imo. There's a difference between not being bothered to race & not wanting to give up a holiday you've already paid for! There's not an easy answer for this situation imo Edited July 23, 2023 by szkocjasid Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
