INCOGNITO Posted January 30, 2015 Report Share Posted January 30, 2015 Nicki doesn't get on well with certain people and there is quite a few in this country that would not want him around and if he returned to Wolverhampton then there is every liklihood they would lose some well loved riders. Plus Nicki does not win league titles and apart from in Denmark I don't think he has any to his name even after a long and successful career as an individual Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BWitcher Posted January 30, 2015 Report Share Posted January 30, 2015 Plus Nicki does not win league titles and apart from in Denmark I don't think he has any to his name even after a long and successful career as an individual Neither did Greg Hancock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INCOGNITO Posted January 30, 2015 Report Share Posted January 30, 2015 Ok. Without looking can someone please list league titles Greg has won ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beowulf Posted January 30, 2015 Report Share Posted January 30, 2015 Ok. Without looking can someone please list league titles Greg has won ? Does the one with Poole count? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T.N.T. Posted January 30, 2015 Report Share Posted January 30, 2015 (edited) Think his only league title in Britain was with Poole when he helped them out but he has won the Swedish Elite League four times with Rospigarna and with Piraterna. In the Polish league with Tarnow at least, not sure about his time with Zielona Gora. Interesting to see the guidlines towards riders getting visa's and some of the rules that have not been followed by the clubs. One is something that Ihave claimed for years should be enforced on all foreign riders which is returning on an average below their original assessed average. For example, Ricky Wells should not have had a 3.00 British average after first coming to the country on a 4.00 assessed average. I know in recent times there has been an agreement that American riders like Tyson Burmeister have come over on 3.00 averages but guidlines that should be met would mean non EU riders would have to come in on an assessed average (possibly 5-6 points in the EL and 7-8 in the PL) and they can only return the following season on at least that figure. This would be a kick in the nether regions for Australian riders who in recent times have sent young riders over to fill reserve berths in Premier League teams and return year after year even if they have not reached that level. It will be interesting to see if the Australian riders that have already signed up but awaiting new visas with low averages like Cameron Heeps, Ryan Douglas, Taylor Poole, Arthur Sissis etc that have averages below 7.00 are still allowed to start on the lower figures. I would like to see that apply to ALL foreign riders meaning ALL PL reserves are British and also most second strings Edited January 30, 2015 by T.N.T. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish keeper Posted January 31, 2015 Report Share Posted January 31, 2015 I agree that all foreign riders should come in higher averages and maintain them might stop some of them coming here using us as a training and then not bothering again and the PL should only use British lads to fill the reserves spots if the EL can then they can I do feel sorry for the Aussies they have been quite loyal to British Speedway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehone Posted January 31, 2015 Report Share Posted January 31, 2015 will Thorssell be having kevlars that don't fade in the wash this year? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R87 Posted January 31, 2015 Report Share Posted January 31, 2015 (edited) I didn't realise until looking at the official site on Friday that PK will become the clubs all time appearances record holder, which is currently held by Sam Ermolenko at 542 (PK has 539, so should break the record against Belle Vue on Easter Tuesday. I really hope the club do something to recognize the achievement. Maybe a commemorative programme for that meeting or present him with a memento to congratulate him. Either way, a hugely momentous achievement. Interesting that it will be against Belle Vue as I'm sure it was against them that he made his debut in 1990? Edited January 31, 2015 by mb1990 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T.N.T. Posted February 1, 2015 Report Share Posted February 1, 2015 will Thorssell be having kevlars that don't fade in the wash this year? Jacob's kevlars are made under FIM policy and these have problems getting certain colours. His faded pink is what it comes out like trying to get Orange. Maybe if he ordered red he may get Orange ? Certainly not great to look at as team kevlars are well made these days and much smarter than the older versions and race jackets. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish keeper Posted February 1, 2015 Report Share Posted February 1, 2015 Think its about time we knew who our last rider is going to be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtommo Posted February 1, 2015 Report Share Posted February 1, 2015 I don't think we will know till most of the other teams are sorted plus the visa thing has probably not helped as some teams will have to change if they carnt get them sorted cvs knows who he wants but I don't think its up to him at the minute Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fourentee Posted February 1, 2015 Report Share Posted February 1, 2015 will Thorssell be having kevlars that don't fade in the wash this year? Precious snapper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted February 1, 2015 Report Share Posted February 1, 2015 Interesting to see the guidlines towards riders getting visa's and some of the rules that have not been followed by the clubs. One is something that Ihave claimed for years should be enforced on all foreign riders which is returning on an average below their original assessed average. For example, Ricky Wells should not have had a 3.00 British average after first coming to the country on a 4.00 assessed average. I know in recent times there has been an agreement that American riders like Tyson Burmeister have come over on 3.00 averages but guidlines that should be met would mean non EU riders would have to come in on an assessed average (possibly 5-6 points in the EL and 7-8 in the PL) and they can only return the following season on at least that figure. This would be a kick in the nether regions for Australian riders who in recent times have sent young riders over to fill reserve berths in Premier League teams and return year after year even if they have not reached that level. It will be interesting to see if the Australian riders that have already signed up but awaiting new visas with low averages like Cameron Heeps, Ryan Douglas, Taylor Poole, Arthur Sissis etc that have averages below 7.00 are still allowed to start on the lower figures. I would like to see that apply to ALL foreign riders meaning ALL PL reserves are British and also most second strings I agree with the principle of your last line - it is something I have advocated myself. With regard to the riders you mention above though Sissis is on a Greek passport and doesnt need a visa and Heeps has a British residency agreement and so also is not requiring a visa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZODIAK Posted February 1, 2015 Report Share Posted February 1, 2015 I agree with the principle of your last line - it is something I have advocated myself. I also agree with the British reserves idea, but "most second strings" as well might be pushing it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T.N.T. Posted February 2, 2015 Report Share Posted February 2, 2015 I also agree with the British reserves idea, but "most second strings" as well might be pushing it. That would be in the Premier League as most foreign riders in the PL would be on at least 7.00 Yes it may mean the Premier League gets weaker, but I firmly believe riders like Barker, Cook, Gracjzoneck etc should be full time Elite League and that goes for any rider that has an Elite League average over six ...... possibly in the last two seasons to stop riders dropping to 5.95 on purpose. Riders like James Sarjeant, Lewis Rose etc are capable of being second strings in the PL and this would give more reserve places to the less experienced ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foamfence Posted February 2, 2015 Report Share Posted February 2, 2015 I agree that all foreign riders should come in higher averages and maintain them might stop some of them coming here using us as a training and then not bothering again and the PL should only use British lads to fill the reserves spots if the EL can then they can I do feel sorry for the Aussies they have been quite loyal to British Speedway. Only because they had little other option. It's unlikely that anyone could make a living just riding in Australia and it's also unlikely that any other countries would allow them in when in many cases they have a lot to learn and they haven't got the historical ties. The big stars are the exception of course. The Premier league as the intermediate level, should have a better plan for the development and promotion of British riders, the Elite league has shown the way and it will pay-off in coming seasons as some draft riders are already showing signs of being future stars. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T.N.T. Posted February 2, 2015 Report Share Posted February 2, 2015 Only because they had little other option. It's unlikely that anyone could make a living just riding in Australia and it's also unlikely that any other countries would allow them in when in many cases they have a lot to learn and they haven't got the historical ties. The big stars are the exception of course. The Premier league as the intermediate level, should have a better plan for the development and promotion of British riders, the Elite league has shown the way and it will pay-off in coming seasons as some draft riders are already showing signs of being future stars. Riders that have visa problems riding here do not have the same issues riding elsewhere so deals in Poland, Sweden etc probably wont be affected but they would have to base themselves out there rather than in Britain. Some sort of agreement that Britain are out of and the other countries are in ..... or the other way around ? ? ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordPercy Posted February 6, 2015 Report Share Posted February 6, 2015 Is Jason Garrity an asset of Rye House.......if yes would he be a good asset signing for the Wolves as he has been made available I know he is at Coventry this season so we couldnt use him 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INCOGNITO Posted February 6, 2015 Report Share Posted February 6, 2015 Garrity is a Rye House asset and now won't miss a meeting for Coventry but I doubt Wolverhampton will be in for him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian45 Posted February 6, 2015 Report Share Posted February 6, 2015 perhaps Coventry will swap Jason for Eddie Kennett, could be good business Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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