Paulco Posted July 30, 2014 Report Share Posted July 30, 2014 Because he's British and god forbid some fans of his country may wanna see one of the current best in Britain push himself that wee bit harder to make himself a regular in the WC squad! But he's reached his peak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagpuss Posted July 30, 2014 Report Share Posted July 30, 2014 I'm not convinced he had to be honest. We'll never know I guess until he starts riding on the continent regularly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandits4eva Posted July 30, 2014 Report Share Posted July 30, 2014 But he's reached his peak I actually believe he could push himself a wee but higher than his current level! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulco Posted July 30, 2014 Report Share Posted July 30, 2014 I'm not convinced he had to be honest. We'll never know I guess until he starts riding on the continent regularly. He's in that group just below Harris and Nicholls . Stead , Barker and Cook . All perfectly decent riders at a British level , but i cant see any Polish club falling over themself to sign any of them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScotsman Posted July 30, 2014 Report Share Posted July 30, 2014 Just needs some of these fans of his country to come up with some decent sponsorship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulco Posted July 30, 2014 Report Share Posted July 30, 2014 Just needs some of these fans of his country to come up with some decent sponsorship. I've asked the question many times . Where does all the BSPA money go that they collect from all the big meetings like the Pairs , Fours , riders championships etc . Surely that should be filtered down through the ranks of the British riders 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScotsman Posted July 30, 2014 Report Share Posted July 30, 2014 Should be indeed, but I doubt there's a snowball's chance of a penny getting there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulco Posted July 30, 2014 Report Share Posted July 30, 2014 Should be indeed, but I doubt there's a snowball's chance of a penny getting there. No , that's for sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crescent girl Posted July 30, 2014 Report Share Posted July 30, 2014 (edited) I've asked the question many times . Where does all the BSPA money go that they collect from all the big meetings like the Pairs , Fours , riders championships etc . Surely that should be filtered down through the ranks of the British riders Since you've asked: The clue is in the phrase "shared events". The profit -- if any -- is pooled, and divided among the member-clubs at the end of term. Probably not equally, as I'd imagine the EL clubs get bigger cheques than PL, and NL even less. But in theory, each year's profit -- if any -- is divided amoung the clubs, and they start again next year with nothing in the kitty. Edited July 30, 2014 by crescent girl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulco Posted July 30, 2014 Report Share Posted July 30, 2014 Since you've asked: The clue is in the phrase "shared events". The profit -- if any -- is pooled, and divided among the member-clubs at the end of term. Probably not equally, as I'd imagine the EL clubs get bigger cheques than PL, and NL even less. But in theory, each year's profit -- if any -- is divided amoung the clubs, and they start again next year with nothing in the kitty. Thanks for that , i just often wondered where it all went Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YAMYAMBANDIT Posted July 31, 2014 Report Share Posted July 31, 2014 Thanks for that , i just often wondered where it all went Back into the pockets of the promoters then, not designated to help British riders. A good accountant will soon stop any profits being shown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Stewart Posted July 31, 2014 Report Share Posted July 31, 2014 (edited) Back into the pockets of the promoters then, not designated to help British riders. A good accountant will soon stop any profits being shown Unfortunately not, it goes towards reducing each club's losses. It doesn't amount to much anyway by the time it is divided by the number of teams. If you split it again amongst the riders they might get a few tyres each. You don't need an accountant to stop speedway clubs showing a profit! Edited July 31, 2014 by Al Stewart 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted July 31, 2014 Report Share Posted July 31, 2014 I have said on several occasions now that Craig wants to ride abroad he has also had offers but has rejected them due to not having enough finances to make that jump just yet. As usual though the every one else on her knows what best for him. He will have to win the Lottery to improve his finances,his speedway earnings are certainly not going to get any better than what he has earned in the last 2 seasons.At 27 just yet maybe leaving it too late.Cant see Continental clubs rushing for his signature.Good Luck to him though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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