lewy Posted June 19 Report Share Posted June 19 1 hour ago, Woke23 said: Riders start the sport at different ages. Rising star shouldnt necessarily mean a young person. In this case, they are replacing a British lad with an Aussie who, by all accounts, has been performing well at ndl level but in the reserve berth. Doesn't sit right with me He has a British passport, so no different to Workington dropping etherngton for max Perry except etherington is only 17 so by your logic that's worse. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPEEDY69 Posted June 19 Report Share Posted June 19 3 hours ago, Woke23 said: Riders start the sport at different ages. Rising star shouldnt necessarily mean a young person. In this case, they are replacing a British lad with an Aussie who, by all accounts, has been performing well at ndl level but in the reserve berth. Doesn't sit right with me I agree with the bold part, however no place of work is a charity (unless it is an actual charity of course) and if you don't perform you're rightly moved on. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szkocjasid Posted June 19 Report Share Posted June 19 (edited) On 6/18/2026 at 10:28 AM, Woke23 said: Shouldn't be allowed. Rising star needs brought into Championship and you shouldn't be allowed to drop them. Tom Spencer is a young rider, who can ride at champ level, but needed time to develop. Poor by Plymouth here. I'd agree with the "rising star" system being used in the Champ, but don't think Spencer would qualify due to his age. Don't agree that they shouldn't be dropped, it's a sport & a business. Plus that brings in other issues, Workington not being allowed to drop Etherington who wants to be let go or a rider who turns 16 mid-season (Will Cairns) not getting signed as no "RS" is allowed to be dropped, meaning he has to ride in the top 6! It's no surprise Spencer has been dropped as he wasn't scoring well & has been given plenty of matches. There's no guarantee Whalley will do any better as the jump from NL to Champ is massive, but can't blame Plymouth for trying something new. Edited June 19 by szkocjasid 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woke23 Posted June 19 Report Share Posted June 19 2 hours ago, lewy said: He has a British passport, so no different to Workington dropping etherngton for max Perry except etherington is only 17 so by your logic that's worse. Etherington and Workington parted ways mutually. He knew he was no where near ready. Spencer is a better rider than Whalley, although Whalley may have a higher ceiling. Also, it isnt the same. Having a British Passport may make you British, but he's still and Aussie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewy Posted June 19 Report Share Posted June 19 1 hour ago, Woke23 said: Etherington and Workington parted ways mutually. He knew he was no where near ready. Spencer is a better rider than Whalley, although Whalley may have a higher ceiling. Also, it isnt the same. Having a British Passport may make you British, but he's still and Aussie Agree to disagree but you are wrong 😂 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJC Posted June 19 Report Share Posted June 19 He's a Kiwi 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTD26 Posted June 19 Report Share Posted June 19 1 hour ago, Woke23 said: Etherington and Workington parted ways mutually. He knew he was no where near ready. Spencer is a better rider than Whalley, although Whalley may have a higher ceiling. Also, it isnt the same. Having a British Passport may make you British, but he's still and Aussie No different to Woffinden. If he has a British passport then good for him, makes it easier for him to race over here. Same with Loftus at Edinburgh as well ain’t it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewy Posted June 19 Report Share Posted June 19 22 minutes ago, DJC said: He's a Kiwi I was going to say that but I thought i would let it go. New Zealand champion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosty Posted June 24 Report Share Posted June 24 Tom was giving every oppertunity to improve & it just did'nt happen. Plenty of support from the management, fellow team members & the fans. In previous season's the outcome may have been different but this seasons Plymouth team have a good chance of success & those extra meetings! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted June 24 Report Share Posted June 24 On 4/25/2026 at 12:52 PM, Neila said: Didn't know that Plymouth and Workington tracks were this close to each other 😜🤣🔵⚪️ What do you think @lewy🤣 That’s edited to Photoshop out the Travelling People 🤔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youhave2minutes Posted June 24 Report Share Posted June 24 On 6/19/2026 at 6:11 AM, Woke23 said: Riders start the sport at different ages. Rising star shouldnt necessarily mean a young person. In this case, they are replacing a British lad with an Aussie who, by all accounts, has been performing well at ndl level but in the reserve berth. Doesn't sit right with me See if this fits right then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woke23 Posted June 24 Report Share Posted June 24 1 hour ago, Youhave2minutes said: See if this fits right then. Id have to get your lazy rear out of it first mate 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youhave2minutes Posted June 24 Report Share Posted June 24 (edited) On 6/19/2026 at 9:56 AM, Woke23 said: Etherington and Workington parted ways mutually. A hand around the scruff of the neck and the other by the seat of his arse then thrown out of the stadium is not mutual Edited June 24 by Youhave2minutes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youhave2minutes Posted June 24 Report Share Posted June 24 On 6/19/2026 at 11:17 AM, DJC said: He's a Kiwi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neila Posted June 24 Report Share Posted June 24 3 hours ago, Fromafar said: That’s edited to Photoshop out the Travelling People 🤔 Traveling people now gone thankfully 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bitza Posted July 4 Report Share Posted July 4 What is happening to the Gladiators? I had then down for a playoff place at the start, now their average is down to 0.85 points per meeting. Where is it all going wrong? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamonds85 Posted July 5 Report Share Posted July 5 6 hours ago, Bitza said: What is happening to the Gladiators? I had then down for a playoff place at the start, now their average is down to 0.85 points per meeting. Where is it all going wrong? They were missing Danny King, Ben Barker and Anze Grmek and got 9 points from the guests. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bringbackHalifax Posted July 6 Report Share Posted July 6 Will Saturday v Berwick be called off due to a footy match in Miami Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neila Posted July 7 Report Share Posted July 7 1 hour ago, bringbackHalifax said: Will Saturday v Berwick be called off due to a footy match in Miami Why ? Match doesn't kick off till 22.00 and berwick are nearly Scottish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szkocjasid Posted July 7 Report Share Posted July 7 9 hours ago, bringbackHalifax said: Will Saturday v Berwick be called off due to a footy match in Miami Middlesbrough (Redcar) have already called off their NDL fixture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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