dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted June 25, 2015 Report Share Posted June 25, 2015 A poor pole in for a young Brit (albeit struggling). But you chose to go heavy up top so cant expect it all at reserve as well!! However Greenwood last night looked as good as I have ever seen Konopka ride. This is whats killing British speedway. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pantherman Posted June 25, 2015 Report Share Posted June 25, 2015 A poor pole in for a young Brit (albeit struggling). But you chose to go heavy up top so cant expect it all at reserve as well!! However Greenwood last night looked as good as I have ever seen Konopka ride. This is whats killing British speedway. Agreed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star Lady Posted June 25, 2015 Report Share Posted June 25, 2015 It's no good Woffy trying to help youngbBrits when clubs sign mediocre or worse foreigners . ALL clubs should have to track British riders at reserve. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterborough daz Posted June 25, 2015 Report Share Posted June 25, 2015 It was Greenwood's choice to move on, he needs to find a NL ride Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noodles Posted June 25, 2015 Report Share Posted June 25, 2015 (edited) It was Greenwood's choice to move on, he needs to find a NL rideIt was his choice to move on.. but he is going to another PL team not NL so not sure what is going to change for him. I certainly would have preferred him to stay over Konopka. Edited June 25, 2015 by Noodles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterborough daz Posted June 25, 2015 Report Share Posted June 25, 2015 It was his choice to move on.. but he is going to another PL team not NL so not sure what is going to change for him. I certainly would have preferred him to stay over Konopka. Somerset? I would expect Konopka to score better on new machinery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben91 Posted June 25, 2015 Report Share Posted June 25, 2015 Joke. There's plenty of English riders who are just as good if not better than Konopka. Perry, Carr, Crang, Williamson, Shanes, Halsey, Hughes and Payne to name some. It's really time to start putting assessed overseas riders back onto their assessed averages for team building until they can surpass them. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maneacat Posted June 25, 2015 Report Share Posted June 25, 2015 Joke. There's plenty of English riders who are just as good if not better than Konopka. Perry, Carr, Crang, Williamson, Shanes, Halsey, Hughes and Payne to name some. It's really time to start putting assessed overseas riders back onto their assessed averages for team building until they can surpass them. It is obvious you have not seen some of those named at the EoEs this season - yes an English rider would be the preferred option but many NL riders are just not up to standard yet - well not at the Eoes anyway - whether Konopka is remains to be seen but most Polish riders enjoy the track. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crump99 Posted June 25, 2015 Report Share Posted June 25, 2015 Somerset? I would expect Konopka to score better on new machinery Who's paying for that then? Has he won the Euro Lottery because we're told as a club we're not in the position to help either? Hope it doesn't go bang first meeting. “Rafal had said recently on Facebook that both his bikes needed attention and he didn’t have the money to fix them. “At this level you need to have two good standard bikes, it’s as simple as that. I know some of the supporters have helped him but unfortunately the club isn’t in a position, financially, to help him (gazettelive.co) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foamfence Posted June 25, 2015 Report Share Posted June 25, 2015 Who's paying for that then? Has he won the Euro Lottery because we're told as a club we're not in the position to help either? Hope it doesn't go bang first meeting. “Rafal had said recently on Facebook that both his bikes needed attention and he didn’t have the money to fix them. “At this level you need to have two good standard bikes, it’s as simple as that. I know some of the supporters have helped him but unfortunately the club isn’t in a position, financially, to help him (gazettelive.co) Peterboro are 'helping' him with machinery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScotsman Posted June 25, 2015 Report Share Posted June 25, 2015 Ollie Allen's bikes being recycled again?!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudflaps Posted June 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2015 (edited) Who's paying for that then? Has he won the Euro Lottery because we're told as a club we're not in the position to help either? Hope it doesn't go bang first meeting. “Rafal had said recently on Facebook that both his bikes needed attention and he didn’t have the money to fix them. “At this level you need to have two good standard bikes, it’s as simple as that. I know some of the supporters have helped him but unfortunately the club isn’t in a position, financially, to help him (gazettelive.co) Maybe Ged is helping him out! The Promotion under Frost always had a spare bike that Ales used to ride, maybe they are using that! Edited June 25, 2015 by Flyin Panther Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sings4Speedway Posted June 25, 2015 Report Share Posted June 25, 2015 Joke. There's plenty of English riders who are just as good if not better than Konopka. Perry, Carr, Crang, Williamson, Shanes, Halsey, Hughes and Payne to name some. It's really time to start putting assessed overseas riders back onto their assessed averages for team building until they can surpass them. Agreed or substantial lowering of averages for Brits. Also ditch the under 25's doubling up rule and make it 2/3 years then choose like they have started with the Pl/EL. As for the listed riders how much would I like to see Shanes round the EOES Peterboro are 'helping' him with machinery. Cheek! The guy buys and sells Polish bikes all the time.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star Lady Posted June 25, 2015 Report Share Posted June 25, 2015 Peterboro are 'helping' him with machinery. Pity they can't "help" out a young British rider As a matter of interest does anyone know if promotions still have to pay board & lodgings/rent for foreigners? That along with air fares/mileage must make foreigners more expensive. Must be cheaper to use a Brit or do they price themselves out of the market? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudflaps Posted June 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2015 Pity they can't "help" out a young British rider As a matter of interest does anyone know if promotions still have to pay board & lodgings/rent for foreigners? That along with air fares/mileage must make foreigners more expensive. Must be cheaper to use a Brit or do they price themselves out of the market? Its a business not a charity Ged does more than enough at grass roots level assisting riders... so don't preach about something of which you know nothing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star Lady Posted June 25, 2015 Report Share Posted June 25, 2015 Its a business not a charity Ged does more than enough at grass roots level assisting riders... so don't preach about something of which you know nothing! Wasn't aware I was preaching merely voicing my opinion and asking questions. My comments are not aimed specifically at Peterboro but at ALL clubs, in both leagues. Too many of them seem to bring in foreigners to replace young Brits and IMHO that is counter productive. I don't see countries that are more successful that Britain employing very low average Brits and giving them the opportunity to progress in their countries and to me it's all wrong that British clubs employ mediocre (at best) foreigners and give them the experience to progress and then as a collective (BSPA) bemoan the fact that Britain doesn't win anything. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudflaps Posted June 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2015 Wasn't aware I was preaching merely voicing my opinion and asking questions. My comments are not aimed specifically at Peterboro but at ALL clubs, in both leagues. Too many of them seem to bring in foreigners to replace young Brits and IMHO that is counter productive. I don't see countries that are more successful that Britain employing very low average Brits and giving them the opportunity to progress in their countries and to me it's all wrong that British clubs employ mediocre (at best) foreigners and give them the experience to progress and then as a collective (BSPA) bemoan the fact that Britain doesn't win anything. It was the look of anger in your eyes that prompted my response ... and the fact that it appeared to be aimed soley at our promotion I agree with what you say above!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crump99 Posted June 25, 2015 Report Share Posted June 25, 2015 Wasn't aware I was preaching merely voicing my opinion and asking questions. My comments are not aimed specifically at Peterboro but at ALL clubs, in both leagues. Too many of them seem to bring in foreigners to replace young Brits and IMHO that is counter productive. I don't see countries that are more successful that Britain employing very low average Brits and giving them the opportunity to progress in their countries and to me it's all wrong that British clubs employ mediocre (at best) foreigners and give them the experience to progress and then as a collective (BSPA) bemoan the fact that Britain doesn't win anything. Unlike our friend, you're not unfortunately in full possession of the facts whereas he's always full of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star Lady Posted June 25, 2015 Report Share Posted June 25, 2015 Unlike our friend, you're not unfortunately in full possession of the facts whereas he's always full of it Is facts Peterborough speak for hot air? I would love to get an answer to my questions tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ndbendbeerhut Posted June 25, 2015 Report Share Posted June 25, 2015 Joke. There's plenty of English riders who are just as good if not better than Konopka. Perry, Carr, Crang, Williamson, Shanes, Halsey, Hughes and Payne to name some. It's really time to start putting assessed overseas riders back onto their assessed averages for team building until they can surpass them. If a rider comes in on an assesed average they should keep that average until they have acheived it. eg Pavalora started on a 7 but started this season on a 3. No doubt Konopka was the same!? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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