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Depends on whether Sheffield are riding that night

You are right as Troy is not an EU citizen

It's irrelevant! If they are being prevented from earning a living in this country, it is against the law.

It is - as I've been saying for some time now!

It is very convenient to quote rules and regulations when it suits. How about answering my question in post #1299 (on the previous page). Just as a reminder it's "Talking about rules - the rules say that if you don't want to use a rider then the club that he was out on loan to has first refusal. So why were Coventry given permission to speak to Hans and not Swindon? " Not so much the bastions of virtue that you have been painting eh? Rules and regulations exist for a reason

In this country, it is for the accuser to prove (innocent until proven guilty)

Can you prove that Swindon have done that? Talking about rules - the rules say that if you don't want to use a rider then the club that he was out on loan to has first refusal. So why were Coventry given permission to speak to Hans and not Swindon?

Yes - and when they all say no and that they want to ride elsewhere - you can always "keep the ball" so to speak!

So that they can say he was in their plans (when he clearly wasn't) and try and force a sale elsewhere

Well they didn't try and end EL speedway 2 years ago - like certain promoters!!

Liking your own post - now that's a new one on me! I would be quite happy for Swindon to look elsewhere rather than line the pockets of a club that is more concerned about themselves than their riders and British Speedway!

Show me! That's twice you've said that today - I think it's you who is blinkered - stalemate !

Can you prove Swindon have done anything against the rules in this situation with Hans and Troy? Thought not!

What facts are these? A story in the local paper from Peterborough is from one side - I'll wait for the claims to be corroborated or disputed by the other parties!

The BSPA shoot themselves in the foot again - it seems its ok to take a rider for a third season on loan when a rider doesn't want to return to his parent club (NKI) but not for a second season because a rider doesn't want to return to his parent club (Batch) - what a crock! Total lack of consistency! Looks like a police line-up from the Peterborough newspaper article

No they didn't - that was Ben Barker (apparently) as he wanted to ride for a third season and an undiscovered "rule" was unearthed

:rofl: Just because Rick Frost wants to offload some riders doesn't mean anyone has to buy them!

Yes he can - he has only ridden one season with us. Where does it say that you have to purchase a rider for a second season. The fact that he won't be the Panthers #1 also suggests that Peterborough won't use him - so why should Swindon (or any other team) buy him??

Why would they! When he can ride on loan!

Don't hold your breath - there's lots more mileage in keeping everyone hanging

Fisher didn't transfer anywhere - he was always a Bees "asset" on loan

I think I hear violins playing That's made my Christmas

Would that be envy for not even making the playoffs this year?

According to the rules (?!?!?!?!) the team who had a rider on loan has first "dibs" after the parent club - so Peterborough clearly breaking the rules by allowing another club to speak to their "asset" before Swindon!

A very Merry Christmas to all speedway fans - I hope you all have a truly wonderful time and that Santa is good to you (no sneaking Piotr Pawlicki in your Pirates stockings ) Special thoughts to the Richardson family on their first Christmas without #Rico