SCB Posted February 23, 2015 Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 Please feel free to correct me if I'm wrong, but didn't Gino Manzares represent Team USA in the Speedway World Cup in 2014. If so doesn't that make him one of the best four riders in the USA? I liked watching him ride last year so perhaps that makes me biased! That argument falls down when 1. Russia didn't send their best 4 (probably not even there second best 4!) so teams could sent any old (young!) rider along to get them permits. And what does riding in a SWC matter? Not riding for Australia could still make you a better rider than if you did ride for Latvia - I believe only 6 riders in Latvia have a licence - so only one of them would not get a work permit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnieg Posted February 23, 2015 Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 That argument falls down when 1. Russia didn't send their best 4 (probably not even there second best 4!) so teams could sent any old (young!) rider along to get them permits. And what does riding in a SWC matter? Not riding for Australia could still make you a better rider than if you did ride for Latvia - I believe only 6 riders in Latvia have a licence - so only one of them would not get a work permit! Your argument is correct, but as Latvia is in the EU your example confuses the point - suggest you replace it with Ukraine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve55 Posted February 23, 2015 Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 That argument falls down when 1. Russia didn't send their best 4 (probably not even there second best 4!) so teams could sent any old (young!) rider along to get them permits. And what does riding in a SWC matter? Not riding for Australia could still make you a better rider than if you did ride for Latvia - I believe only 6 riders in Latvia have a licence - so only one of them would not get a work permit!Who's arguing? It's something positive his sponsor could put on his visa application. Like I said I like the kid and think he's exiting to watch. I also think his inclusion in the premier league gives something for our riders of a similar age to measure themselves against. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Countershaftcounter Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 Like Ellis ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Blue Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 Like Ellis ?? I know it's all about opinions but for me Ellis has much potential but yet to deliver, personally I think riding for Lakeside is having a negative effect on his development. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CardinalSin Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 (edited) @Mike_Bacon: @ipswichspeedway fans Latest on visa issues. Just spoke to CL, no worries with @Gino_Manzares or @rohantungate visas. Both meet criteria. Tweet from Mike Bacon this morning. We can breathe easy(er)! Edited February 24, 2015 by CardinalSin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Blue Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 @Mike_Bacon: @ipswichspeedway fans Latest on visa issues. Just spoke to CL, no worries with @Gino_Manzares or @rohantungate visas. Both meet criteria. Tweet from Mike Bacon this morning. We can breathe easy(er)! Would be nice to know how Gino meets the criteria though, Rohan is obvious on his average. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 Would be nice to know how Gino meets the criteria though, Rohan is obvious on his average.well I hope its right!Would be a spectacular own goal to make that statement only for it to go pear shaped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CardinalSin Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 well I hope its right! Would be a spectacular own goal to make that statement only for it to go pear shaped. Yes it would be rather embarrassing! You have to think he surely knows though and must have been given assurances that the qualifying criteria is met. Just gotta hope they don't take too long in arriving and they're here for the start of the season. Gonna be tight by the looks of things. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ndbendbeerhut Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 (edited) Hmmm so they meet the criteria. But without ipswich having their sponsorship licence back, they cannot apply for a visa No visa no entry No entry no racing....... I meet the criteria for a working visa for Australia. But can only apply once I have a certain amount of money in the bank and a return ticket that had been paid for. Then i might get the visa once passport is sent off and takes 6-8 weeks to get.....If accepted Long way to go..... Edited February 24, 2015 by 2ndbendbeerhut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Blue Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 (edited) Has somebody stated somewhere that we haven't got the sponsorship licence back yet? Edited February 24, 2015 by Super Blue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted February 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 They may both meet the criteria, but that doesn't mean that their visa application has as of yet been accepted and they are on their way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 Has somebody stated somewhere that we haven't got the sponsorship licence back yet?there has been no confirmation that they have. Other clubs have made a big thing of the announcement as soon as it happened. Could be 2+2=5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smod Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 Edinburgh's favourite inside source has announced that Sedgmen and Masters are in Scotland, and I think Rohan T is already over here too. Obviously, these guys are cleared in OK (ie, they didn't arrive under a container-lorry at Felixstowe) so what exactly is the story about riders getting, or not getting, entry visas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 Edinburgh's favourite inside source has announced that Sedgmen and Masters are in Scotland, and I think Rohan T is already over here too. Obviously, these guys are cleared in OK (ie, they didn't arrive under a container-lorry at Felixstowe) so what exactly is the story about riders getting, or not getting, entry visas?I wouldnt assume anything just yet. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ndbendbeerhut Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 Sheffield have announced they got their licence back...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CardinalSin Posted February 26, 2015 Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 @batchattack1: Me and @rohantungate just finished a morning sesh at @CrossFit_ISC in Ipswich good bunch of people down there 👍 Tweet from Troy Batchelor, so now we know for certain Rohan is in the UK. Holiday Visa presumably? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigcatdiary Posted February 26, 2015 Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 @batchattack1: Me and @rohantungate just finished a morning sesh at @CrossFit_ISC in Ipswich good bunch of people down there Tweet from Troy Batchelor, so now we know for certain Rohan is in the UK. Holiday Visa presumably? Either that or batch brought him in his hand luggage 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CardinalSin Posted February 26, 2015 Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 Either that or batch brought him in his hand luggagelol entirely possible! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ndbendbeerhut Posted February 26, 2015 Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 (edited) Still no licence back though....... From Mike Bacon: @ipswichspeedway fans visa latest. Just spoke to CL. Witches have been told b getting licence any day now. Tapes up soon boys & girls @ipswichspeedway Once licence in place @rohantungate & @Gino_Manzares can apply for their visas. Hell Yes they can!! #speedway Edited February 26, 2015 by 2ndbendbeerhut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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