spin king Posted November 4, 2012 Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 Unfortunately there is always gullible fans to believe it, and folks that want to start rumours. BTW What would your definition be for 'paying on time'. I would say anything up to a week after the meeting. So there could be an element of truth in what Dave Massey Harris might be saying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Massey Harris Posted November 4, 2012 Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 Next home meeting including all the away fixtures, this fellow knows that Sheffield and Rye House pay their riders before they've been paid themselves. He did say that Scunthorpe were very good but hadn't had too much to do with them as he and RG had a disagreement. Is that convincing enough? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted November 4, 2012 Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 I would say anything up to a week after the meeting. So there could be an element of truth in what Dave Massey Harris might be saying. Next home meeting including all the away fixtures, this fellow knows that Sheffield and Rye House pay their riders before they've been paid themselves. He did say that Scunthorpe were very good but hadn't had too much to do with them as he and RG had a disagreement. Is that convincing enough? No, actually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kester Posted November 4, 2012 Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 When did 8.18 ever make a 3rd heat leader in March? Never, except for Workington when they used to have 3 big hitters and fill the rest of the team with Charles Wright, John Branney and the like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spin king Posted November 4, 2012 Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 No, actually. What about a Sheffield team of. (1) Kauko Nieminen (2) Joe Haines (3) Cory Gathercole (4) Ricky Wells (5) Stuart Robson (6) Simon Lambert (7) 3 point rider. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moorwell Posted November 4, 2012 Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 Next home meeting including all the away fixtures, this fellow knows that Sheffield and Rye House pay their riders before they've been paid themselves. He did say that Scunthorpe were very good but hadn't had too much to do with them as he and RG had a disagreement. Is that convincing enough? Ben barker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cue Ball Posted November 4, 2012 Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 When did 8.18 ever make a 3rd heat leader in March? Fair enough, I will bow to your superior memory. Still maintain that an out and out number 1 should have an average of over 9. My opinion, end of. An 8 plus average may entitle many riders to ride at number 1, but to my mind doesn't make them an old fashioned no.1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenga Posted November 4, 2012 Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 old fashioned number 1s were not subject to averages and as to how a team should be made up.. one more reason why speedway is failing as a spectator sport in todays modern era. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinny Posted November 4, 2012 Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 Theres been quite a few teams over the last decade or so that have started with three riders with averages higher than 8.18 . Newport in 2003 started with Iversen as third heatleader on 9.00 with Smart and Watson both starting with averages over 9.00 . Workington have done it a few times, and I am sure one year Arena Essex lined up with Lanham, Kylmakorpi and Tatum all on averages over 8.00 Granted it rarely happens and 8.18 isnt the norm for a third heatleader, it has still happened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squall Posted November 4, 2012 Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 Berwick - Rymel, Makovsky, and Franc all made their debuts together, all on 9.00 averages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionking Posted November 5, 2012 Report Share Posted November 5, 2012 A statement was read out on behalf of Kauko Nieminen at the Leicester dinner dance on saturday stateing that IF Leicester remain in the premier league (which seems likely with no elite teams droping down) then Kauko will return to captain the lions in 2013. So it appears the rumours last week are untrue. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukrossifan Posted November 5, 2012 Report Share Posted November 5, 2012 A current PL number one told me yesterday he has asked his parent club if he can talk to Sheffield or Rye House reason being in his words they are the only clubs who appear to pay their riders on time. Watch this space. Well, they are NOT the only PL Clubs who 'pay on time' 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyke Posted November 5, 2012 Report Share Posted November 5, 2012 Well, they are NOT the only PL Clubs who 'pay on time' They might not be but they are very much in the minority that do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukrossifan Posted November 5, 2012 Report Share Posted November 5, 2012 They might not be but they are very much in the minority that do I was just stating in the spirit of accuracy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS50 Posted November 5, 2012 Report Share Posted November 5, 2012 Seems the overwheming opinion is the fans want speedway on Thursday. Any change would be a massive risk as it would be much easier to lose the old supporters than gain the new. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graz gp Posted November 5, 2012 Report Share Posted November 5, 2012 I have read in the past that club's that change there race day dont report it to be succsesfull very often. So i think it will be a big risk to change. I agree with what a previous fan posted. If you lose the regular fan's that have been going for year's on a Thursday you will have a real problem getting them back. We all want Speedway to carry on a Sheffield so i hope the power's that be think long and hard about this massive decision. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenga Posted November 5, 2012 Report Share Posted November 5, 2012 heres some more speculation and gossip for you... SPECULATION AND GOSSIP.. SPECULATION AND GOSSIP 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spin king Posted November 5, 2012 Report Share Posted November 5, 2012 heres some more speculation and gossip for you... SPECULATION AND GOSSIP.. SPECULATION AND GOSSIP Very good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hel'n'Back Posted November 6, 2012 Report Share Posted November 6, 2012 In the Sheffield Star today:- SHEFFIELD hope to name the second member of their squad for 2013 soon. The Tigers have all but tied up a deal for the unnamed foreign rider. Team manager David Hoggart said: “He’s a rider who has not ridden in Britain and someone who will be a brand new face at Owlerton for 2013. “We have worked hard over the last two months to do this deal and we’re delighted with it. There are just a few things left to complete, crossing the Is and dotting the Ts. “We don’t want to release the name until everything is 100% and that point should come within a day or two now. Sheffield fans will be pleased.” Hoggart also moved to quash internet rumours that the Tigers have struck a deal with Leicester’s Finnish international Kauko Nieminen. Interesting... who could it be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkshiretyke Posted November 6, 2012 Report Share Posted November 6, 2012 In the Sheffield Star today:- SHEFFIELD hope to name the second member of their squad for 2013 soon. The Tigers have all but tied up a deal for the unnamed foreign rider. Team manager David Hoggart said: “He’s a rider who has not ridden in Britain and someone who will be a brand new face at Owlerton for 2013. “We have worked hard over the last two months to do this deal and we’re delighted with it. There are just a few things left to complete, crossing the Is and dotting the Ts. “We don’t want to release the name until everything is 100% and that point should come within a day or two now. Sheffield fans will be pleased.” Hoggart also moved to quash internet rumours that the Tigers have struck a deal with Leicester’s Finnish international Kauko Nieminen. Interesting... who could it be? Damien Koppe??? Cant see it being a Pole, would like to see one of the young talented Danes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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