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The more I have thought about it, the more it makes sense. WHy come out and make a statement when there is no need? His place in Newport Hornets team is all legal and above board. Why are people not questioning Jade Mudgeways inclusion in Buxtons 2008 and 2009 team? He is a couple of years younger than Mark but rode NL and joined the PL on a 5.00. Did he have a proper visa? Did it ever get questioned? No. As for your remarks about a weaker GB team, do you really think the reason the Team GB world cup team is so poor is because too many foreigners ride over here? LOL. Dont talk nonsense. As I have said many times before and nobody will listen, the top nations in the world (Denmark, Aussie, POland, Sweden etc) all run 80cc junior leagues where riders are racing eachother from ages of about 6 or 7. The leagues are run properly, you often see under 16 Denmark Vs Sweden 80cc test matches. Are Britain involved? Of course not. Dont tell me the reason that GB dont have such youth schemes is because of money, we are a lot better off money wise than Denmark and Poland in particular. The other countries want it, there are hot talents coming off the production line all the time. As for what they get that Brits dont, thats rubbish. Most foreign riders provide their own bikes, they pay for lodging (or are you suggesting Brits should be allowed to doss at other peoples houses and eat etc for nothing), they fund their own way here, they either bring a mechanic from home or pay for a British one. The amount of slating young foreign riders get is pathetic. They enjoy their racing and just want to race. Glasgow have before stated that they have approached young Brits with good deals only for them to turn it down because of the travelling. That shows lazyness and lack of ambition. Yet you have Aussies and New Zealanders travelling the world away from their familys for 6 months to race. Your argument holds no water. The poor quality of British youngsters stretches way back further than an Aussie riding in the NL.

The thread is entitled Mark Jones, June. If I want to compare him to current riders or riders who have rode PL this year I will. The facts of the matter are that Mark has had a thread started up about him apparantly riding illegially in the NL when infact he is not. Maybe the fact that the promotion have issued a statement is because there is no reason to, they know hes been legal since day one. It would be a good idea for them to clarify things but on the other hand, why should they bother? All this garbage about Brits is tiresome. If you take out or decrease the amount of non Brits in any league in Britain, you will get a weaker product. With the leagues already being quite weak, is that a good idea? The young Brits are put through their tests at under 16 level where no foreigners ride. They hit reality when they come into professional speedway, racing against foreign riders who are up to standard. Mark Jones has been a fine addition to the NL this season and has entertained whenever I have seen him. Racing against foreigners at NL level should do no harm to young Brits at all, its hardly like Jones has been banging in consistent maximums and is invincible in the NL is it? The anti-foreign argument is just an excuse for most young Brits being below standard unfortunately. Young Aussies travel the world to race speedway because they love it, they are more hungry for success. Hence their succes rate compared to ours. Off topic slightly but as far as I am concerned, this thread shouldnt be here. Mark rode legally this season, end of story. Get used to it.

Mark has had a good debut year Dave, if a little inconsistent. He has proved he can gate and pass, and I think he is close to PL standard. When you see the likes of Worall, Irving etc riding in the PL, I would say Mark is more than capable of being a good reserve. He is a crowd favourite too.

How is it a strange reaction? Rumours of a rider riding here when he shouldnt be, the rider most probably reads this forum, do you really think he wants to read these posts when there has never been any doubt about him being allowed to ride here? A simalar topic was started about Alex Davies for the Wasps at the beginning of the season. An official PR from NEwport would be good just to finally put this topic to bed, having spoken to Mark about it last Friday whilst out on the town I know who I would believe over someone posting what he or she has heard on here.

Mark was given a 6 month permit I think, however long it was it allowed him to race NL speedway. He is returning home early due to the fact he came over here early to ride in his late brother Ashley's memorial meeting. He rode here in 2010 perfectly legally, so I think this thread should be locked and removed. An official announcement should be made in my opinion.

Eased off a fair bit now and has virtually stopped in St JUlians, would imagine if it is on there wont be much dust Been raining for the bulk of the day though and all night lastnight, so if it is on the track staff have done well.

I admit alot of confusion has been caused over the past few weeks regarding Webster and Priest and it would be interesting to read a full press release from both the Newport promotion and Webster. I can only assume something happened behind the scenes as replacing a fully fit Webster with Priest is quite baffling.

Did Tregoning not go home last year quite early due to his visa? I honestly can't see the BSPA allowing Jones to virtually complete a season illegially... not just a cock up on Newports behalf if true but an even bigger one by the sports governing body. The argument regarding Webster and Priest is nothing to do with this thread.

BBC Weather online states rain pretty much all day. However metcheck shows showers between 1pm and 7pm . Would hope this would be on. A must win and all 3 points for the Wasps hopefully. We need all 3 to mount a serious challenge on the top 8. We are only 7 points adrift with matches in hand on most. I would also be looking at taking all four points from Stoke on Saturday. A very unsettled team and their top rider has been replaced by a rider of Anders Mellgren standard, and thats putting it lightly.

Anyone have the lineups for this meeting? Should be a cracker, with both sides in good form. Understand that this is the official date for the new floodlights to come on. This is a definate must win for the Wasps, another 3 PL points will certainly come in handy whilst the Tigers are in the same position as us really, looking for points to get them into the play offs. I'll go for a 50-43 home win with Kim Nilsson top scoring for the Wasps and Joe Screen for Glasgow.

Seen a couple of desparate moves from THJ lately and that first bend in heat 14 could of been a lot worse.

Im stunned by this. Glanz hasnt rode for about 2 years, he has gained a huge amount of weight (or he had last time I seen him, everyone was laughing at how big he had got) and comes in on a huge average. A young rider whos improved no end this year is sacked to make way for him!!! Shocking. Can understand Smethills being sacked as its clear he isnt trying a leg for them but Starke as well?! Baffling!

I wouldnt Naj, An Arsehole

Team GB should be Harris, Nicholls, Richardson, Woffiden and Stead. They have been the best five Brits this season without a doubt. People mentioning King, Kennett and Bridger are extremely silly people.

Hi Anders, slightly off topic but according to reports Newport have signed Robin Aspegren in the British PL. Any idea how he will do?

Does anybody actually bother watching the "live entertainment shows" pre meeting anyway? Wont be attending this GP, first one ive missed at Cardiff since it started. Going to Greece on holiday a couple of weeks after and saving for that, so a day out in Cardiff is out the question!

And the Brits who ride in the event are taking the place of young Aussies... or are you telling me that the Aussies don't have enough riders to fill their lineups so throw Brits in instead?

Australia run during our winter and young Brits from over here are more than happy to go over there and race and ride in their national championships.

Good to see Newport are attracting decent newcomers to the club, unlike previous years. Instead of the likes of Truminski, Mroz, Kujawa ( ), Vedel etc we have landed the likes of Nilsson, Mellgren, Kurtz and now Mark Jones. I think Jones will be a top NL rider and will almost certainly be pushing for PL in 2011.

More pathetic postings on here. Its public knowledge now that hes been put in prison on remand. It was published in magazine for god sake! Vega is actually right but some people don't like to know the truth.

Heard from a certain Aussie who will be gracing these shores for 2010 that Batchelor made a right bufoon of himself in the B final, attempting to pull Ward's kill switch. Dear oh dear, what a sore loser!

Have the full results Bryn?

The nutkins, her mum and beercellar are obviously a few sandwiches short of a picnic. Beercellar seemingly most, hopping into the sack with SN is bad enough so imagine what the mothers like.

Oh god, the nutkins is back. When will these maniacs learn to keep their pathetic behavior off-forum? Theres that show that all the high class people of the UK go on, what is it, oh thats right, jeremy Kyle?!