Super Blue Posted March 6, 2015 Report Share Posted March 6, 2015 Perhaps their 3 year visa's they had have just been revalidated as they meet the current criteria? To be perfectly honest I have no idea on such matters but you're right it does seem a tad on the quick side to get new visa's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CardinalSin Posted March 6, 2015 Report Share Posted March 6, 2015 Great news! Press and practice a week on Monday, nearly there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ndbendbeerhut Posted March 6, 2015 Report Share Posted March 6, 2015 (edited) Tbh very surprised they got them...... so soon! Edited March 6, 2015 by 2ndbendbeerhut 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluPanther Posted March 6, 2015 Report Share Posted March 6, 2015 Tbh very surprised they got them...... so soon! Visa applications for sportsmen are normally fast tracked... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CardinalSin Posted March 6, 2015 Report Share Posted March 6, 2015 Has anybody else who has been affected been confirmed yet? I read a few weeks ago that Matt Ford said they were ahead of the field in getting their sponsors licence and applications for new Visas, and I haven't seen that Even Chris Holder has got his yet. Does seem very quick, especially reading yesterday's Speedway Star where Chris Louis openly admits this Visa stuff is all knew to him and he wasn't exactly sure what the next step was!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ndbendbeerhut Posted March 6, 2015 Report Share Posted March 6, 2015 Does seem very quick, especially reading yesterday's Speedway Star where Chris Louis openly admits this Visa stuff is all knew to him and he wasn't exactly sure what the next step was!! Hmmm something seems not right, unless CL interview was last weekend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badge Posted March 6, 2015 Report Share Posted March 6, 2015 Has anybody else who has been affected been confirmed yet? I read a few weeks ago that Matt Ford said they were ahead of the field in getting their sponsors licence and applications for new Visas, and I haven't seen that Even Chris Holder has got his yet. Does seem very quick, especially reading yesterday's Speedway Star where Chris Louis openly admits this Visa stuff is all knew to him and he wasn't exactly sure what the next step was!! Jason Doyle tweeted yesterday that his visa granted and was on his way to UK!! Lol Gino and Rohan both been here at least a week!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCB Posted March 6, 2015 Report Share Posted March 6, 2015 Tbh very surprised they got them...... so soon! Maybe the bugger at the UKV&I that speedway fans were slagging off recently have worked fast to make sure the sport is not made to suffer despite incompetencies from those running it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScotsman Posted March 6, 2015 Report Share Posted March 6, 2015 Has anybody else who has been affected been confirmed yet? I read a few weeks ago that Matt Ford said they were ahead of the field in getting their sponsors licence and applications for new Visas, and I haven't seen that Even Chris Holder has got his yet. Does seem very quick, especially reading yesterday's Speedway Star where Chris Louis openly admits this Visa stuff is all knew to him and he wasn't exactly sure what the next step was!! Smiling Sam and Sedgy have got theirs apparently. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CardinalSin Posted March 6, 2015 Report Share Posted March 6, 2015 (edited) Having just read the article, it's simply a case that the UKV&I have informed Louis that Tungate and Manzares are free to ride on their current visas, and it's not a case of them having to apply for new ones.. Bottom line is its all sorted and both riders will take their place in the Billy Sanders memorial on the 19th. Really looking forward to it. Edited March 6, 2015 by CardinalSin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ndbendbeerhut Posted March 6, 2015 Report Share Posted March 6, 2015 Still no mention of visas from either rider or the club on twitter. Thought they would be shouting it from the rooftops! Witches website has nothing either. .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CardinalSin Posted March 6, 2015 Report Share Posted March 6, 2015 (edited) Still no mention of visas from either rider or the club on twitter. Thought they would be shouting it from the rooftops! Witches website has nothing either. ....Possibly because there is still "a bit more paperwork to do" according to Chris Louis. From the Ipswich Star "there are still things to be put in to place to ensure more efficiency in the future," Louis said. "But the UK Visa and Immigration Department have told me that Gino and Rohan are free to ride on their current visas and while there is a bit more paperwork to do, it's coming to a satisfactory conclusion for everyone. "It's been a bit stressful but I'm glad in some ways it has happened, so we all know where we stand." Tungate: "it's a relief we now know what's going on, I just want to get going and get riding." Both riders will line up in the Billy Sanders memorial on the 19th. Again, courtesy of the Ipswich Star. Edited March 6, 2015 by CardinalSin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ndbendbeerhut Posted March 6, 2015 Report Share Posted March 6, 2015 Thanks for that. So neither rider have been granted a new visa... Seems like like someone is a bit premature.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Irving Posted March 6, 2015 Report Share Posted March 6, 2015 Thanks for that. So neither rider have been granted a new visa... Reading the post above they don't need one. The theory that all Visas were ripped up and new ones had to be applied for doesn't seem to be the case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Blue Posted March 6, 2015 Report Share Posted March 6, 2015 It all just goes to show that the speculation on here was unwarranted and a little bit more communication from the powers that be earlier would have stopped all the fretting and arguments about qualifying criteria in there tracks. But hey, since when has "keeping the fans informed" happened anywhere in speedway let alone at individual teams? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted March 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2015 That's because no one gives a toss about the fans, never have and never will do 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenga Posted March 6, 2015 Report Share Posted March 6, 2015 so mason campton can ride on his 2 year visa if thats the case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZODIAK Posted March 6, 2015 Report Share Posted March 6, 2015 Please clarify why you think that Manzares should be any different to the likes of Wethers, Poole !!!! As Sheffield fans have found out today never to assume everything is okay because nothing has been said so far. If they don't have the correct criteria they shouldn't get the visa simple as. His average is less than 7 and no top 4 finish , so what miracle is Mr Louis gonna do So as it goes, Manzares was different to the riders you mentioned, as he qualified and they didn't. No "Miracle" needed by "Mr Louis" either. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLyric2 Posted March 6, 2015 Report Share Posted March 6, 2015 Reading the post above they don't need one. The theory that all Visas were ripped up and new ones had to be applied for doesn't seem to be the case. When has the local paper ever been known to be wrong?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted March 6, 2015 Report Share Posted March 6, 2015 When has the local paper ever been known to be wrong?! dont judge the star by the standards of the echo! wink 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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