greyhoundp Posted April 25, 2013 Report Share Posted April 25, 2013 As i said as far as i am aware Jake does have Scottish Ancestry, and he has a great average for the NL, Im pretty sure he has the necesary qualifications, but does he want to do both, is the question, a good team man, i remember when we were up against it at Buxton during there all conquering season, not only did he score well on Track, but he was going round helping and encouraging the younger riders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
builderbob Posted April 25, 2013 Report Share Posted April 25, 2013 If you have 8.29 cant understand why you signed Becker in the first place. Branford should have been signed from the offset and you could have had a higher averaged rider instead of Ritchings or Freemantle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhoundp Posted April 25, 2013 Report Share Posted April 25, 2013 (edited) As i understand it Robert Branford made a very late decision to return to the Uk for the start of the season, possibly due to his recovery from the injuries he sustained in 2012, hence why Buxton did not re sign him for 2013. Byrons case is the opposite I think, in that he expected to be fully recovered for 2013, but has obviously not done so. I really would like to see IOW sign a high calibre NL replacement, but they are few and far between, hence why I mentioned Jake, another possible could Allott be persuaded to return to the Track ?. As for Mickey <flyer> Dyer i dont think he is eligible for NL racing, his average is to high ie over 4 PL, and he has a PL birth, it used to be that anyone who had an average over 4 could not race NL, unless he did not have a PL Team place, however Im not sure of the relevant ruling these days, ie no info from the NL agm, however Im sure Malcolm or Jayne will clarify what the current ruling is on this. Edited April 25, 2013 by greyhoundp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryn Posted April 25, 2013 Report Share Posted April 25, 2013 Can I state that, at this stage, the IOW club itself has made NO official announcement although they have been made well aware of the situation by Byron himself. Irrespective of rumours the situation is, as I personally understand it, is that Byron is very down at what the specialist he saw has said and has stated that he is seeking further opinions at this stage. IF he is subsequently ruled out for a lengthy period then the club will obviously have to secure a replacement for him as no facility (i.e. using r/r to cover) would be available. I feel sure the IOW management would, and most certainly already have, make moves towards exploring just who would be a suitable replacement for him if he were to be ruled out of action. Meanwhile best wishes to Tom Perry who has been called up at the last minute to ride in tonight's British title semi-final at Sheffield to replace the injured Lewis Bridger. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayne Posted April 25, 2013 Report Share Posted April 25, 2013 As i said as far as i am aware Jake does have Scottish Ancestry, and he has a great average for the NL, Im pretty sure he has the necesary qualifications, but does he want to do both, is the question, a good team man, i remember when we were up against it at Buxton during there all conquering season, not only did he score well on Track, but he was going round helping and encouraging the younger riders. Don't think that Ando is eligible anymore. I know we were told that he couldn't do NL something to do with riding in the Aussie championhsips but not sure if it is/was totally correct but didnt pursue it as Ando was having diffiulties getting to the UK at the time anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montie Posted April 26, 2013 Report Share Posted April 26, 2013 . IF he is subsequently ruled out for a lengthy period then the club will obviously have to secure a replacement for him as no facility (i.e. using r/r to cover) would be available. Why i there no facility for Byron??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryn Posted April 26, 2013 Report Share Posted April 26, 2013 As I understand it because he has not yet ridden for the team 'montie.' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montie Posted April 26, 2013 Report Share Posted April 26, 2013 As I understand it because he has not yet ridden for the team 'montie.' Neither has Tully for the Diamonds but they seem to have RR---oh aye,sorry i forgot big George is on the MC so it is ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vog Posted April 26, 2013 Report Share Posted April 26, 2013 Neither has Tully for the Diamonds but they seem to have RR---oh aye,sorry i forgot big George is on the MC so it is ok I'm sure the rule in the PL is different, whereby once you have had your initial team ratified, then you can have a facility for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swift Saint Posted April 26, 2013 Report Share Posted April 26, 2013 This situation is most unfortunate and I sympathise with the Island management. Last season we had to have Adam McKinna as cover when we were given a fixture that a new rider was unavailable for releasing him after it was rained off. Under normal circumstances a rider must have ridden for a team before any facility is allowed. We made an enquiry about Jake Anderson and were told he had ridden in the Aussie Championship system and was not eligible. Robert Branford was a last minute arrival Malcolm Vasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elesmere Gunner Posted April 26, 2013 Report Share Posted April 26, 2013 This situation is most unfortunate and I sympathise with the Island management. Last season we had to have Adam McKinna as cover when we were given a fixture that a new rider was unavailable for releasing him after it was rained off. Under normal circumstances a rider must have ridden for a team before any facility is allowed. We made an enquiry about Jake Anderson and were told he had ridden in the Aussie Championship system and was not eligible. Robert Branford was a last minute arrival Malcolm Vasey Can someone in NL circles tell me why Liam Carr the Berwick lad is not at Stoke or anywhere in 2013? He seemed to do well last year but Stoke not brought him back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vog Posted April 26, 2013 Report Share Posted April 26, 2013 Can someone in NL circles tell me why Liam Carr the Berwick lad is not at Stoke or anywhere in 2013? He seemed to do well last year but Stoke not brought him back! I would guess for Stoke his average didn't fit. He is on a 3.61, so it would have had to have been in place of Chessell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catch Me If You Can Posted April 26, 2013 Report Share Posted April 26, 2013 I would guess for Stoke his average didn't fit. He is on a 3.61, so it would have had to have been in place of Chessell. More likely they did not want to pay excess mileage? Has Chessell not been around a bit or am I mistaken? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vog Posted April 26, 2013 Report Share Posted April 26, 2013 More likely they did not want to pay excess mileage? Has Chessell not been around a bit or am I mistaken? I think Chessell fired himself onto the scene in 2011? So hardly around a bit, this being his second full season. Averaged 4.5 last season, and from watching him, he would average higher if he could stay on consistently. It's a shame for Liam, but his average is a pain for some teams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander15 Posted July 5, 2013 Report Share Posted July 5, 2013 Brendan's back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fozzie4388 Posted July 6, 2013 Report Share Posted July 6, 2013 (edited) According to the Greensheets on BSPA site, Chris Widman has joined in of Freemantle? http://www.speedwayg...13_issue_15.pdf Edit: Didnt realise Freemantle had broke his wrist. Edited July 6, 2013 by Superstar1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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