Robinh88 Posted March 21, 2025 Report Share Posted March 21, 2025 7 minutes ago, Pinny said: Isn't it pretty much the same thing if he has signed a contract? Palm Toft looks most likely. A quick google search shows he averaged 8.08 in 2024 (8.88 at home/7.23 away). Could do a lot worse than that unless there is something I have missed and thats why Berwick fans dont want him? Certainly stronger than going down the road of a newcomer with an assessed average. Not a great gater in my experience and never scored terribly well at Berwick. Though Thomas Jorgenson was very good for the club (first time) after never impressing when visiting previously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noaksey Posted March 21, 2025 Report Share Posted March 21, 2025 1 hour ago, Joseq7 said: @IainB Interesting. Wouldn't rule it out. When does Morris' ban end? I'm no expert on the rules but wouldn't Berwick technically have to do the same as Poole and "officially" name a 7th rider? You can't start with guests can you. No guest facility for a rider who hasn't ridden for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emilali Posted March 21, 2025 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2025 4 hours ago, IainB said: You would have thought that Berwick might have released some kind of statement surrounding Cook's availability 🤷♂️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emilali Posted March 21, 2025 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2025 What about Keynan Rew? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinny Posted March 21, 2025 Report Share Posted March 21, 2025 30 minutes ago, Robinh88 said: Not a great gater in my experience and never scored terribly well at Berwick. Though Thomas Jorgenson was very good for the club (first time) after never impressing when visiting previously. Nobody out there really to replace him is there. Vissing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joseq7 Posted March 21, 2025 Report Share Posted March 21, 2025 8 minutes ago, noaksey said: No guest facility for a rider who hasn't ridden for you I don't claim to be a font of knowledge but didn't Plymouth get a guest facility for Niko Cavati (sorry if that spelling is wrong) and he didn't start the season but was in their declared 1-7? He was "genuinely" injured and underestimated how long it would take him to recover IIRC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joseq7 Posted March 21, 2025 Report Share Posted March 21, 2025 43 minutes ago, Pinny said: Isn't it pretty much the same thing if he has signed a contract? Palm Toft looks most likely. A quick google search shows he averaged 8.08 in 2024 (8.88 at home/7.23 away). Could do a lot worse than that unless there is something I have missed and thats why Berwick fans dont want him? Certainly stronger than going down the road of a newcomer with an assessed average. I've no skin in this game, just a passing interest, but respectfully I don't agree that it's the same thing. I do see your argument but IMO there's a difference because the season hasn't started. If, hypothetically, Cook has quit speedway, I know I know again again, then he's not really withholding his services, he's not available at all to withdraw his services. It's an interesting conundrum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joseq7 Posted March 21, 2025 Report Share Posted March 21, 2025 18 minutes ago, noaksey said: No guest facility for a rider who hasn't ridden for you Oh wait, sorry, did you mean they wouldn't get a guest for Morris? Apologies, I think that's what you meant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinny Posted March 21, 2025 Report Share Posted March 21, 2025 1 minute ago, Joseq7 said: I've no skin in this game, just a passing interest, but respectfully I don't agree that it's the same thing. I do see your argument but IMO there's a difference because the season hasn't started. If, hypothetically, Cook has quit speedway, I know I know again again, then he's not really withholding his services, he's not available at all to withdraw his services. It's an interesting conundrum. Its a fair comment. It's out of the clubs control. I guess allowing guests would be a whole new issue entirely and would see clubs signing riders that have no intention to ride thus allowing guests. It really is baffling though that in 48 hours of their number one dropping out of Leicesters team this early, and with the same manager as them, that Berwick haven't released a statement giving some clarity over the situation. Has Cook just decided he wants CL racing only, has he quit both leagues, has he had a bender and sent a text in the heat of the moment and now regrets it? Who knows. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robinh88 Posted March 21, 2025 Report Share Posted March 21, 2025 1 hour ago, Pinny said: Nobody out there really to replace him is there. Vissing? As emilali says Keynan Rew might be a shout. Vissing? Not for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Blobby Posted March 21, 2025 Report Share Posted March 21, 2025 1 hour ago, Robinh88 said: As emilali says Keynan Rew might be a shout. Vissing? Not for me No chance Rew as he rides in Poland. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevePark Posted March 21, 2025 Report Share Posted March 21, 2025 Berwick have still named Cookie as riding for them in the Pairs: https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1281860183369261&set=a.213272360228054 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H20 Posted March 21, 2025 Report Share Posted March 21, 2025 Thing is teams don't usually register there teams until quite late to the SCB incase of any changes. So wether he is withholding his services or not it's very unlikely Berwick would get any facility. Quite a few Workington fans were very disappointed when Workington decided not to sign him for 2025 but there were reasons behind that and this is showing one of the reasons why they opted to go without there 2024 captain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandit59 Posted March 21, 2025 Report Share Posted March 21, 2025 17 minutes ago, StevePark said: Berwick have still named Cookie as riding for them in the Pairs: https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1281860183369261&set=a.213272360228054 Naming him is one thing whether he rides is another Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Blobby Posted March 21, 2025 Report Share Posted March 21, 2025 (edited) . Edited March 21, 2025 by Mr Blobby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spin king junior Posted March 21, 2025 Report Share Posted March 21, 2025 Seems really odd they've persisted on with saying Cook will be representing the Bandits after everything that's been said over last 24 hour... Really poor from the club imo. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spin king junior Posted March 21, 2025 Report Share Posted March 21, 2025 (edited) - Edited March 21, 2025 by spin king junior Duplicated post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crescent girl Posted March 21, 2025 Report Share Posted March 21, 2025 1 hour ago, Mr Blobby said: . Cant argue with that, Blob! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinny Posted March 21, 2025 Report Share Posted March 21, 2025 2 hours ago, spin king junior said: Seems really odd they've persisted on with saying Cook will be representing the Bandits after everything that's been said over last 24 hour... Really poor from the club imo. Pathetic. It will be so fans travel expecting to see him at the Pairs and then turn up to find out he isn't there as he can't be arsed. Absolute sham. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLyric2 Posted March 22, 2025 Report Share Posted March 22, 2025 Just for clarity, have all Championship line-ups been accepted and officially 'declared' by SCB/BSPL? They are still shown as 'announcements!' on BSPL website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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