Standard statement from the BSPA. The BSPA are entirely to blame. We as the rules state were entitled to an appeal. The club had assurance from the UKVI that he would get a visa if the BSPA committee said yes, yet they denied the appeal and are yet to still give the club an actual reason behind their decision.
The UKVI said they would give Luke a visa on the blessing of BSPA, the committee refused to give permission and have still yet to give the club an actual reason for doing so.
BSPA rules were followed on this one as Luke fitted the criteria for an appeal. On the basis of his injury and that he would enhance British speedway.
Shame that the committee who never gave a reason For rejecting did so.
Even with the backing of the UK visa and immigration that he has a case to be eligible to ride due to missing a round through injury that basically stopped him automatically getting his visa the BSPA committee still rejected it.
Doesn’t come as a surprise with who’s on the committee, Godfrey the worst of the lot.
This is where an independent panel is needed so there is no self interest.
It’s a very young side with Ricky being the eldest at a grand age of 26.
Its a side built with improvement in it fully expect the Riss brothers and Josh to kick on again this year and put points on their averages. Matt as well to keep improving.
Not sure what we will get from Joel yet, but from videos and scores I’ve seen from Sweden he should be able to hold his starting average.
Personally feel like the final rider will determine if this side will be play off contenders or not. Whoever it may be needs to either increase or hold there starting average IMO if we want to be up there once again.