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Probably going to regret this but here goes... I'll start with the boring factual stuff. Almost all people sentenced to time in prison in the UK serve 50% before release "on licence". It's only if you get over (4 years I think) that you depending on your sentence (as set by the judge) either get 66% in prison, or have to apply for parole. I "think" Jason would have had to apply for parole, parole is almost always rejected at the first attempt. So if Jason has been released at attempt one then he has been very well behaved. That means no fighting, arguing, disagreements, dirty looks, attending courses (that's time spent with psychologists). It means he's worked damn hard. Next bit. Should Jason be allowed to be a speedway rider? Long term forum members will remember me, I idioted up, I went to prison. I met many people who were somewhere between absolute wrong 'uns who IMO should never seen the light of day to people who idioted up and will (are?!) be good people who will add to society on release. Where does Jason fit? Well IMO, he's more on the a bit stupid, but probably knows it and wants to make good but his intelligence makes it hard to explain that. Would I give him a chance? Yes but with very, very strict rules that if he so much as answers back the manger he is sacked. Why? Because I believe that everyone should be given a second chance (what a shock I think that eh?!). One of the reason I think people should get a second chance is, because as other have pointed out, what else can he do? Should he claim benefits for the next 50 years? Give him a purpose in life, trust me, it makes a massive difference. I would also be very wary of trusting anything in the press. Yes the crimes were committed but pleading guilty means you get almost no chance to put your side of the case across, also the press misrepresent things, which legally is allowed. Lies? Yep, sure as long as there is a vague basis of fact. So the press ask you for your side? Do they idiot!

I know he had numerous drug/alcohol tests when he was riding & he always laughed & went along & at no point did he ever provide a non-negative sample so I'd suggest that will remain the case. especially if he is under any form of probation scheme because he can & will be tested at any time so no racing schedule to work by. If by staying away when he's riding at your track makes you happy then that's what you have to do but there's no need to try to influence others to do the same. The Guys done wrong & been punished for it let him have his chance to prove he has changed. So many before have suffered time away or been banned by the sports bodies & they have come back into the sport at a latter point & worked hard to regain their deserved respect.

What an apt username

Personally, I think he deserves a 2nd chance, if he blows it then that's down to him

well thats one way of getting rid of the older generation of speedway fans . this needs looking into ASAP for the good of British speedway and of course Oxford . just one cash only entry point would attract a good few people who are missing out .

Probably working at some rubbish tip somewhere

Having watched the interview with him it's clear he's fit & healthy & keen to come back. Plainly someone is backing him with having all his own kit in place. Why not? He's bound to be targeted by drug testers when he does which will help keep him straight. The only way he is going to prove the doubters wrong is by his actions & proving he can lead a useful, crime & drug free life. If speedway is what he has a talent for then let him use that talent. The alternative is rejection & probably going back to his old ways which benefits no one. It would be nice as well if his stated wish to make amends to those he wronged was not just him paying lip service to the idea & if the victim is willing he is actually allowed to do something towards that.

Along with an opportunity to redeem himself. Yes, he is an idiot, and yes, he is a violent thug. BUT, do we just consign him to the scrap-heap of life (as the warm-hearted and incredibly perfect Lisa-Colette wishes), or do we give him a second chance? Not everyone makes the most of a second chance. In fact, a lot don't. However, history is littered with idiots and violent thugs who HAVE turned their lives around in the best way possible. No, he shouldn't be given endless chances, but he SHOULD be given one...

There was a certain other southern based Australian rider who you more than welcomed back on a number of occasions

Loved watching him at Brum....exciting/committed in every race! I think Jason needs life guidance....I hope he gets the therapy he needs and develops mentally. Personally, I think if you just shut him down....then 'you' might be the one that benefits from a bit of work on 'compassion'! Judgement is an obstacle that prevents you from having internal peace. Forgiveness is the only way.

Any jobs going at your place?

SCB, Fair play for coming on here and saying this, I have a lot more respect for you.

Is it a salaried position or commission-based? Can you DM the application form? Is there a pension scheme?

He’s had one good meeting and you’re making out he’s the lord and saviour, be calling for a statue to be built next

So was O J Simpson!

I believe they have a tablet at the door that you can use.

I’m going to presume a massive oversight on Chapman’s behalf in that he’s only just realised the Poles are already booked in for that evening - which he’s now trying to backtrack and lie about to cover his own behind.

Unfortunately whenever there is a rider missing for whatever reason, it should NEVER make the team stronger than it was before. This is where the UK speedway set up is so wrong in that it insists on making guests more appealing than ever before.

Cook and Riss not better than Wojdylo? Hahah what you been smoking

Let him come back and do the job he loves. if it were your son who had gone off the rails would you want him consigned to the scrap heap for something he now regrets ?

NIMBY

Seems to have got lost a bit here but Thompson again was looking superb before the rain came down. Unbeaten in his first two rides beating seasoned riders Iversen and Klindt before the rain made it a bit of a lottery in his final two. He’s showing fantastic potential and is improving all the time. Good to see.

He's done his time, so I hope he can move on and bring some positivity back into his life.

Since Leicester were already due, could they not have run a Poole (using 5 Lynn riders) vs Leicester match for the Jubilee League instead?

At the end of the day if he wants to work then that is his choice, if a employer wants to hire him that is their choice, if you disagree do not spend any money supporting him, that is your choice. quite simply really

let him without sin throw the 1st stone.

Never a truer word said .

The girl had life changing injuries. & I don't think it was a not guilty verdict. As I understand a very expensive barrister supplied to the riders plea bargained for a behaviour bond & a large compensation pay out.

Think it’s safe to say after hearing all the talk from him and others no matter if we agree with or not he is on the comeback trail, the only question is which team is the lucky or unlucky ones to get him

Wojdylo has had 1 exceptional meeting at home, he won’t do that every week, lambert could come in at reserve and get you 7 points. Then run r/r at number 1. If you get 8 from that then that’s an average return from musi, so yes Lynn could field an as good as if not better team than what they have and easily beat Leicester who have been very hit and miss so far !

You questioned the importance. When Wojdylo has a near 8 average at home, as reserve, able to take 7 rides it's very very clear his importance. No guest could cover that loss. Stupid comparison. King's Lynn don't need Wojdylo to look after the opposition reserves. Wojdylo is needed to deal with opposition 2nd strings & heat leaders because the current middle order is appalling to deal with it themselves. At home, while at reserve (which he currently won't be next month) Wojdylo is AAAAAAABSOLUUUUUUUUUUTELY MAAAAAAAAAAAASSIVELY important to King's Lynn winning their home meetings. Surely you understand that, no???

If Woj was that good he wouldn't be riding at reserve!

I think people are getting over excited about Wojdylo he rode very well last week but it's just one meeting.

Poole legend Malcolm Simmons? Poole legend Michael Lee? Both done time

It's looking certain that Jason is returning to ride speedway for a team in the near future, people need to get over his past because if it's your team he rides for then I'm sure he'll be cheered as he starts to win races. Like I've said in posts before, I don't think any club will be bothered if a few don't attend because of Jason being there.

Chapman is toxic for the sport and anyone who cant see this needs to give their heads a wobble.

I met jason a few times and really liked him.He has has a very hard life like not most of us would imagine so would live to see him racing again.He always gave 100% in racing,exciting to watch.

I feel that there are a few things to address here still. I am bemused by the Ipswich fans on here so defensive about their parade times - I too have attended speedway around the country and Europe but frankly I couldn't care less about riders saying hello to the crowd over real racing! We all know that the package is only 15 minutes so needs some filler but there are times when this doesn't make sense and I'm sure most of us have been to meetings when the parade is sacrificed or the interval delayed. Now if the council have a ruling, that I fully understand, but it's a matter of communication to everyone, not just home fans, to say Tapes up at 2:30pm. If I turn up to se a 3:00pm kick off at Football I don't expect to see the team coming out to play at 3:15. Equally if labour laws insist there is a certain interval for track staff, just let us know when the interval is called - at least we can moan at other factors then. My real gripe/concern is that yesterday was another one of those chances to boost the sport - good crowd expected for a bank holiday derby and some first-timers were even acknowledged by the announcer. But what would the opinion be of those casual fans? How tempted would a family be to spend good money on a sport that pays so much heed to the weather, and ends up in everyone traipsing out feeling short-changed by only seeing two thirds of the races. Maybe results shouldn't be called after 10 heats? Maybe refunds should be given up to Heat 15? Would promotors attitudes be different then? I don't think the two minutes was put on immediately after every race, no matter what the local fans say, and I just didn't feel that enough urgency was shown - sorry Chris Louis! As I said I compared it to the Oxford match I attended earlier in the season where the meeting reached a full conclusion when the track was far from ideal and all parties were trying hard to get through as soon as they could due to the threat of another downpour. In the end I guess I would only have to endure another 5 heats of Ipswich putting my beloved Stars to the sword - and in the meantime I realise I've turned into my dad!

No reason to doubt it.

As you put in your objection, they don't get speedway or where it sits nationally or locally and probably got all of their information from Buster which is why they suggested Kings Lynn as an alternative venue. He said, I'll get you out LP30 l: "The service provided by the facility is met by alternative provision that exists within reasonable proximity: what is deemed as reasonable proximity will depend on the nature of the facility and its associated catchment area?" Buster may have said to them that the Norfolk Arena is the equal of the EoES in terms of stadium, track and action provided! And Butterfield bought that and even put it in one of his alleged flagship key reports

I’m beginning to warm to you

You can't pay at the door as such, but can you can buy online up until the start. If you turn up without a ticket, they just direct you to the website to buy one.

I think it's next Wednesday (15th).

AND if Leicester are that good they won't mind facing a full strength KL side!! (but after last season we know they are desperate for points no matter how they get them)

Thompson is going to be hot property this coming winter. I know a lot on here say riders ride where they want to ride and the asset system is worthless and while that’s true to a certain degree, from my experience riders generally won’t rock the boat when their parent club tell them they’re in their team. A few will and dig their heels in if they want to ride elsewhere, but the majority don’t. Thompson will almost certainly be ineligible for the rising star scheme next year due to his average, and Leicester will already have their eyes on including him as their number 6 on a 25% reduced bargain average. Louis would do well to enquire the cost of buying his contract from Leicester to avoid the risk of losing him. Rider contracts being swapped for actual money is very rare these days but if you have a wealthy backer, then sometimes it’s worth doing. This is one of those cases. Whoever lands Thompson on a 25% reduced average that should see him back in a reserve berth, will immediately have an advantage over everyone else.

In my opinion Lawson and Ben Cook are more than capable of beating Nicholls or Masters even at Oxford, we dedfinitely have a chance of another away win.

Agree. He side stepped any chance of Peterborough running this year and if the truth be known he has probably had his fill of speedway and may make more from stocks and bangers, therefore you can see why he probably thinks why should I allow my revenue be dictated by some jack arse riders who are controlled by some over zealous body and therefore these riders commitment to UK racing has to be questionable. I am not defending him and feel sorry for the loyal stars supporters who deserve better and I am sure that the team in the right hands can prosper, it just needs U K speedway to act as a cohesive body and not run in silos with the self interest of a few and the clubs to work together.

Damn, beat me.

Wow, Rye House Group or whoever, certainly seem to think they could do whatever they wanted on Green Belt Land, storage of high end vehicles, trailers, dump truck etc not to mention all the illegal building work thats gone on, OMG thank goodness the group trying to bring back Speedway to the site are on the case. As for East Herts Council it beggars belief how they do or do not keep a strict watch on sites within their Green Belt Area especially in Lee Valley Regional Country and Nature Park. Let's hope the Council now keep on the case and and if the Leaseholders at Rye House don't comply the Council should send in their own bulldozers and sort it and bill RHG for it.

That's one excuse they haven't used yet !?