Foxes v Stars 07/05/26

[SPEEDY69]

22 minutes ago, Colinspeedway said:

Ok so we agree then? Ridiculous chastising a youngster the way you have. If it's so bad that he tried to kill someone then you'd want him to be punished?

Huh? Think you've eaten too many skittles 😁 We definitely don't agree on the oh let's forgive him he's only a boy issue and I never called for any further punishment, you must be mixing me up with another poster. 

[Colinspeedway]

12 minutes ago, SPEEDY69 said:

Huh? Think you've eaten too many skittles 😁 We definitely don't agree on the oh let's forgive him he's only a boy issue and I never called for any further punishment, you must be mixing me up with another poster. 

We agree on he should be excluded. You compared the incident to him to trying to kill someone.. so surely he should be punished? You're deluded

 

[Hamish McRaker]

15 hours ago, ouch said:

The other thing people aren’t mentioning is the fact it was inexperienced riders behind Cooper. I’ve seen riders with a few years under their belts almost stop down the straight when needed. I don’t know how they do it but that level of skill doesn’t manifest over night. 

Having said that, my problem with Coopers move yesterday was the looking beforehand. Riders have made moves being unaware of those behind but this was thought about. Negatives can be the best learning platform and I believe this will be for Cooper. 

Is there a possibility that by looking back over his left shoulder, Rushen caused his bike to veer to the left afterwards? Thereby not a deliberate move, but one caused by lack of experience but neverthleless something which should be addressed with him?

[Hamish McRaker]

1 hour ago, Hamish McRaker said:

Is there a possibility that by looking back over his left shoulder, Rushen caused his bike to veer to the left afterwards? Thereby not a deliberate move, but one caused by lack of experience but neverthleless something which should be addressed with him?

PS have just seen Gavan's post which has previously said this. 

[SuperStarsFan91]

22 hours ago, Daniel Smith said:

Watching the incident over & over & for me (unpopular opinion clearly) the referee made the right call.

Rushen overshooting the corner a little & just tries to get his wheels in line quicker to regain speed to hold position. At no point through the whole move is he moving left down the straight. The view from behind is very very clear on that.

For me, Harrison had enough time & room to see what was happening in front of him but failed to adjust to the situation.

 

Agree 100%

[SuperStarsFan91]

21 hours ago, Daniel Smith said:

But he is going to look, he made an error off the bend so checked everyone else's position, it's normal with every rider who makes an error. Absolutely normal to do.

At the point of Rushen looking back, Harrison was far enough behind to see Rushen's corrective manoeuvres. For me, the incident only arises because Harrison isn’t aware of his surroundings.

Rushen doesn't & never did turn left down the straight.

The only decision the referee had on offer was excluding Harrison. 

 Couldn’t agree more again 👍🏻 Rushen was on that line quite a way before Harrison hit him, the referee’s only option was to exclude Luke

[TB1]

On 5/8/2026 at 7:40 PM, Gavan said:

Take your kings Lynn hat off mate 

I for one am not castigating Cooper … I believe he meant to go a bit left and when he did coupled with the looking behind him he went further over than he thought 

My youngest daughter now 17 did roller speed skating and was a multi british champion …. One of her very first outdoor races at the age of 6 she was coming down the final straight and looked behind to see her fast finishing rival … the looking made her veer to the left … her skill set at that stage meant she drifted …. She was pulled in front of the officials and given a warning and rightly so although her mum thought the officials harsh I believed they were correct … age is not a factor and should not be taken into account 

Cooper got this wrong and I don’t believe maliciously …. The fact he is the best youngster we have and is showing outstanding form doesn’t come into it … I’m sure those around him will have had a word and I expect cooper himself will see the reaction (some of which is way over the top) and learn from it

Many many ex riders have all said Cooper was at fault ranging from Steachmann, Silver , Stonehewer .. down to the likes of James Brundle…… I’m inclined to go with ex riders opinion rather than a fan who can be biased to his or her club

Cooper clearly at fault … not malicious or dirty and hopefully he has took it all on board 

Maybe a controversial point but for that very reason I have believed for a long time that only ex riders should be in the referees box. Purely and simply as how can a lay person replicate a racing situation if they have not been in it.

[HGould]

On 5/8/2026 at 9:15 AM, IainB said:

How very 2026 a rider education programme 😂. I prefer old school, as I said earlier a punch on the nose wouldn't have been out of order! But more seriously, when was the last time a referee excluded somebody for dangerous or dirty riding? It is still a rule but just no used:

012.1.14 Foul, Unfair or Dangerous Riding
The Referee shall immediately disqualify any rider who they consider indulges in foul, unfair or dangerous riding.
If, in the opinion of the Referee, such conduct produces an advantage to the rider involved or affects the chances of one or more riders, the Referee may stop the heat and order a re-run.

In certain circumstances the Referee may disqualify a rider for foul, unfair or dangerous riding from the remainder of the meeting. In this case no replacement facilities are allowed for the remainder of a team meeting.
A Referees decision to declare a heat completed, or disqualify a rider from a meeting for foul, unfair or dangerous riding shall be deemed a statement of fact and no protest or appeal is permitted.

Leicester 2 minutes on at 19:28, tapes up 19:30 👍

 

Leicester 8pm, we'll now have a 47 minute break while we watch the Sun set....

[LisaColette]

On 5/8/2026 at 11:06 PM, IainB said:

I'd have thrown him from the meeting and that's it. 

Not like you to be ott Iain! 

2 points. I don't remember Nicki P excluded from a meeting from his questionable moves in the UK. Secondly, is it in the rules you can exclude someone from the meeting?

Age and experience has to be taken into account. 

If anyone should be excluded from meetings it should be Ace Pjiper for threatening to take 'revenge' out on track on camera as well! Not for the first time either. 

[Whitelinehugger]

Just now, LisaColette said:

Not like you to be ott Iain! 

2 points. I don't remember Nicki P excluded from a meeting from his questionable moves in the UK. Secondly, is it in the rules you can exclude someone from the meeting?

Age and experience has to be taken into account. 

If anyone should be excluded from meetings it should be Ace Pjiper for threatening to take 'revenge' out on track on camera as well! Not for the first time either. 

Yobbo