Workington 2027

[szkocjasid]

23 minutes ago, 2ndbend123 said:

Workington might struggle with riders once word of mouth gets around that they are bad payers 

If they are aiming to pay out what comes in without going into debt, that doesn't make them "bad payers" imo.

I'd argue clubs paying out more than they can afford is bad for the sport. If not enough fans come in to afford riders having multiple bikes tuned to greatness, then so be it. Riders can't demand what's not there.

I remember hearing Jordan Jenkins left Redcar for Oxford because Oxford paid a lot more, what did that gain then?

Besides once the other clubs are filled the rest will know it's Workington or bust (if it came to that).

Edited yesterday at 10:37 AM by szkocjasid

[Woke23]

1 hour ago, 2ndbend123 said:

Workington might struggle with riders once word of mouth gets around that they are bad payers 

Can't help yourself, can you? Clearly not true

[Smints]

52 minutes ago, szkocjasid said:

If they are aiming to pay out what comes in without going into debt, that doesn't make them "bad payers" imo.

I'd argue clubs paying out more than they can afford is bad for the sport. If not enough fans come in to afford riders having multiple bikes tuned to greatness, then so be it. Riders can't demand what's not there.

I remember hearing Jordan Jenkins left Redcar for Oxford because Oxford paid a lot more, what did that gain then?

Besides once the other clubs are filled the rest will know it's Workington or bust (if it came to that).

You do have a point, however, I don't necessarily think it's always about being paid more money, but about being paid what they are owed?

[CTD26]

1 hour ago, 2ndbend123 said:

Workington might struggle with riders once word of mouth gets around that they are bad payers 

Rider doesn’t turn up for a meeting, withholds his services without informing the promotion what’s going on, and it’s the promotions fault?

If I was in that position I wouldn’t be paying them a penny either!

[DJC]

16 hours ago, Mgas said:

Viv muddle came over with Tate last year. He has been getting at least a few pointers from Darcy Ward this year. Does he qualify for a visa? Could he be the comets next up and coming Aussie?

It seemed nailed on they'd both be at Worky next year. Can't see them not being in the same side 

[Woke23]

3 hours ago, DJC said:

It seemed nailed on they'd both be at Worky next year. Can't see them not being in the same side 

Disagree. Viv will do what's best for himself and no team will be pressured into signing an unknown rider so they can obtain his friend.

Viv looks a real talent. Kept an eye on him since he first came over here and his progress has been unreal. Would love to see him at northside next season and I'll certainly be keeping an eye on him in the Aussie meetings in the coming months.

[2ndbend123]

5 hours ago, Woke23 said:

Can't help yourself, can you? Clearly not true

A young team member might disagree on this 

[2ndbend123]

5 hours ago, Woke23 said:

Can't help yourself, can you? Clearly not true

A young team member might disagree on this 

[H20]

Glasgow were into Viv when he was over here so don't expect to see him at the Comets next season.

It's disappointing Tait leaving after all the help he got at Workington since he has been over here, if he was moving on to better himself fair enough but he going for more money that all.

Drew I'm not bothered he not coming back far to inconsistent and not one mention from him about Workington in his words after joining Berwick mind after the rubbish show of riders not turning up for the presentation evening I'd not invite most of them back on that alone, absolutely disgusting and that includes Tait because without that rain off he would not have been there either.

Hope Andrew brings in some new fresh riders 

[SteveLyric2]

7 hours ago, Smints said:

You do have a point, however, I don't necessarily think it's always about being paid more money, but about being paid what they are owed?

....and paid regularly and on time.

 

[Bandit59]

58 minutes ago, H20 said:

Glasgow were into Viv when he was over here so don't expect to see him at the Comets next season.

It's disappointing Tait leaving after all the help he got at Workington since he has been over here, if he was moving on to better himself fair enough but he going for more money that all.

Drew I'm not bothered he not coming back far to inconsistent and not one mention from him about Workington in his words after joining Berwick mind after the rubbish show of riders not turning up for the presentation evening I'd not invite most of them back on that alone, absolutely disgusting and that includes Tait because without that rain off he would not have been there either.

Hope Andrew brings in some new fresh riders 

Think Tait will be Glasgow bound

[Neila]

Regarding the end of season doo, other promotions both past worky and other clubs have / had it in the riders contact that pre and end of season events must be attended. Don't know what is in riders contact today 

[AndiCapp]

3 hours ago, 2ndbend123 said:

A young team member might disagree on this 

Is that the same rider who turns up with his bike unprepared with zero interest & got caught out telling lies . Good riddance

[Neila]

Don't think some of these past posts do the comets any good, if you have dirty laundry do it in private not over the forum 🤔

[Bomber75]

I hope this winter we hear signings sooner than previous years all we are picking up at the moment is bad vibes who isnt coming back.

 

[Woke23]

4 hours ago, Bomber75 said:

I hope this winter we hear signings sooner than previous years all we are picking up at the moment is bad vibes who isnt coming back.

 

I've heard cookie is coming back. That's a positive, right?

[LisaColette]

15 minutes ago, Woke23 said:

I've heard cookie is coming back. That's a positive, right?

Unless it is Ben or Zach, then no it isn't positive! 😉

More likely Worky are worried about not getting a no1. Especially if Oxford and Glasgow manage to have a couple of them in their sides. 

[Marksman]

4 hours ago, Bomber75 said:

I hope this winter we hear signings sooner than previous years all we are picking up at the moment is bad vibes who isnt coming back.

 

I don’t see the rush personally, keeps the club relevant during the off season and deals to sign new riders from abroad logistically are more complex than re-signings or British riders

[geoff100]

The biggest problem for us if we get lights and 7pm starts will riders want to come and miss flights to the holy land(poland),i would like to think that was in tates mind and not jumping ship for mega bucks,glasgow airport handy though

[Neila]

1 hour ago, geoff100 said:

The biggest problem for us if we get lights and 7pm starts will riders want to come and miss flights to the holy land(poland),i would like to think that was in tates mind and not jumping ship for mega bucks,glasgow airport handy though

Unfortunately now riders are classed as self employed not contracted to a club, they go where the ££s are either north or to the south coast.

As for flights to the holy land (Poland) most leave early Sunday morning, but with it potentially being a later start at Workington in 2027, the riders would get to an airport after midnight or later, where this season it was possible to be at a local ish airport by 8 o clock

Edited 9 hours ago by Neila