Neila 1,162 Posted January 29 3 minutes ago, Bomber75 said: I agree hanging on to get a suitable rider at the price you can afford could back fire, I hope it hasnt at this late stage. Unfortunately as said in recent interviews with Steve lawson, when Workington were accepted into the league at a late stage, mid November after promoter's conference, most teams were already signed up, thus leaving the comets having to think out of the box to sign a team, so far the team looks good, but the last signing seems to be a sticking point, not helped now that Redcar have a similar average to fill 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neila 1,162 Posted January 29 5 minutes ago, Bomber75 said: Thinking from the other side of the argument there is now a group of riders without a club for 2024 who you would think want to ride so there may be a good deal to be struck. Would think some of these riders will have been approached, but for one reason or another probably don't fancy a journey to deepest Cumbria 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
topaz325 1,859 Posted January 29 (edited) John Walsh interview with Dan Bewley , Cumbria Crack. LISTEN: West Cumbrian speedway star Dan Bewley talks about his career and upcoming season - cumbriacrack.com Edited January 29 by topaz325 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neila 1,162 Posted January 30 Have heard that the last signing is still to be nailed down, can we open talks with the higher authorities to get Dan in on a 5 if its good enuf for Glasgow surely we can have special dispensation 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jaizer 2,864 Posted January 30 18 minutes ago, Neila said: Have heard that the last signing is still to be nailed down, can we open talks with the higher authorities to get Dan in on a 5 if its good enuf for Glasgow surely we can have special dispensation You really need to get your Glasgow obsession under control 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midget 162 Posted January 30 (edited) James Wright could certainly do a job, especially in a watered down league. I know there was talks with Hans Anderson but he has announced he is retiring from the sport. Edited January 30 by Midget Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neila 1,162 Posted January 30 2 hours ago, Jaizer said: You really need to get your Glasgow obsession under control Just stating facts 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jaizer 2,864 Posted January 30 19 minutes ago, Neila said: Just stating facts Wow Dan's on an assessed 5.00 average in the prem. BV must be delighted about that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foreverblue 6,096 Posted January 30 3 hours ago, Neila said: Have heard that the last signing is still to be nailed down, can we open talks with the higher authorities to get Dan in on a 5 if its good enuf for Glasgow surely we can have special dispensation Glasgow didn't need special dispensation, they didn't do anything wrong, I think that particular loophole has been filled, a bit like Robert Lambert just riding in the play offs, it is the rules that are wrong. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gmarsbar2 174 Posted January 30 1 hour ago, Neila said: Just stating facts Fact Tarasenko was available to everyone in the Championship, it was within the rules. Birmingham tried to sign him. Glasgow actual tried to sign Peterborough's other Pole Patryk Wojdylo but then it was found that he didn't even have the right visa to ride for Peterborough. So they then enquired about Tarasenko and because his Polish team had not made the playoffs he agreed to ride for Glasgow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scaramanga 907 Posted January 30 4 hours ago, Midget said: James Wright could certainly do a job, especially in a watered down league. I know there was talks with Hans Anderson but he has announced he is retiring from the sport. not sure james is at the level we looking for anymore but still have huge regard for him when he was at his peak was great rider Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foreverblue 6,096 Posted January 30 44 minutes ago, gmarsbar2 said: Fact Tarasenko was available to everyone in the Championship, it was within the rules. Birmingham tried to sign him. Glasgow actual tried to sign Peterborough's other Pole Patryk Wojdylo but then it was found that he didn't even have the right visa to ride for Peterborough. So they then enquired about Tarasenko and because his Polish team had not made the playoffs he agreed to ride for Glasgow. Glasgow probably were willing to pay more than Birmingham as the Brummies were always looking for the cheaper options . Tarasenko was a massive upgrade for Glasgow but to have a rule that the same average is used for two leagues of different standards is crazy but fair play they knew the rule and exploited it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crescent girl 1,907 Posted January 30 On 1/28/2024 at 8:35 PM, foreverblue said: Can't see why a rider hasn't been signed by now. Seems a risky strategy. Now it is more risky as Redcar need a rider on a similar average. No hurry, for Comets or Bears. In 2013, Edinburgh didn't sign their third heat-leader until after the BenFund meeting, a week before they opened - - and still made it to the Grand Final! He was called Claus Vissing, as l recall.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foreverblue 6,096 Posted January 30 20 minutes ago, crescent girl said: No hurry, for Comets or Bears. In 2013, Edinburgh didn't sign their third heat-leader until after the BenFund meeting, a week before they opened - - and still made it to the Grand Final! He was called Claus Vissing, as l recall.... Those were the days! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paulco 7,080 Posted January 30 50 minutes ago, crescent girl said: No hurry, for Comets or Bears. In 2013, Edinburgh didn't sign their third heat-leader until after the BenFund meeting, a week before they opened - - and still made it to the Grand Final! He was called Claus Vissing, as l recall.... And at Berwick , Peter Waite never signed a rider until February some seasons 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
