Grachan Posted January 22, 2015 Report Share Posted January 22, 2015 Chris will have to pay her as a secretary. That only works if you're an MP! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCB Posted January 22, 2015 Report Share Posted January 22, 2015 Won't it help that holder has a british son? And once again. The issue is not the riders, it's that none of the clubs are allowed to employ the riders even if they meet the criteria. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skidder1 Posted January 22, 2015 Report Share Posted January 22, 2015 And once again. The issue is not the riders, it's that none of the clubs are allowed to employ the riders even if they meet the criteria. BSPA statement is now on their website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve0 Posted January 22, 2015 Report Share Posted January 22, 2015 The visa issue may now put Darcy out now along with Chris! Given that Poole are building Team Australia - doesn't the problem extend further ie. Dakota North and Davey Watt?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pirate Nick Posted January 22, 2015 Report Share Posted January 22, 2015 Given that Poole are building Team Australia - doesn't the problem extend further ie. Dakota North and Davey Watt?? I'm led to believe that North has a British passport and Watt has some sort of extended residency which isn't affected. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTC38L Posted January 22, 2015 Report Share Posted January 22, 2015 Watt has residency and north is a dual passport Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Smith Posted January 22, 2015 Report Share Posted January 22, 2015 http://www.poolepirates.co/news/0122_visastatement.html loving the Poole statement refusing to run with guests because of the visa issues. Here we go again, Poole have to have a full team in best interests of speedway but the opposition can have rider's missing and Poole want the meeting on in the beat interest of Poole speedway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagpuss Posted January 22, 2015 Report Share Posted January 22, 2015 So in other words if Holder can't ride Lord Ford wants the points limit lowered as he won't be able to source a replacement number one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCB Posted January 22, 2015 Report Share Posted January 22, 2015 (edited) http://www.poolepirates.co/news/0122_visastatement.html loving the Poole statement refusing to run with guests because of the visa issues. Here we go again, Poole have to have a full team in best interests of speedway but the opposition can have rider's missing and Poole want the meeting on in the beat interest of Poole speedway Yeah, "we look like being totally screwed here more than anyone else (we lose Holder and Ward) - with that in mind, we want everyone to work with us" Tough $hit. If Aussies can't get in, sign a non-aussie. Edited January 22, 2015 by SCB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyE Posted January 22, 2015 Report Share Posted January 22, 2015 I seem to recall that a 'sub standard product' wasn't an issue when the Pirates needed maximum points at Belle Vue some 16 months ago! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pirate Nick Posted January 22, 2015 Report Share Posted January 22, 2015 Yeah, "we look like being totally screwed here more than anyone else (we lose Holder and Ward) - with that in mind, we want everyone to work with us" Tough $hit. If Aussies can't get in, sign a non-aussie.Not a problem for us, KK & Janowski. But that's not the point. If the Aussies don't get in then the points limit must be lowered to try as far as possible for a level playing field. I don't think the likes of Holder, Ward, Batch and Doyle will have a problem as they are clearly at the Elite end of their sport and internationally established. It's the PL riders that will have problems. The way I read Tier 2 is that anyone not in their national team or the GP's could struggle. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyE Posted January 22, 2015 Report Share Posted January 22, 2015 Be serious, the points limit cannot be 'lowered' now - a few teams are complete. 'Employers' need to be aware of the issues surrounding those they wish to employ and act accordingly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A ORLOV Posted January 22, 2015 Report Share Posted January 22, 2015 So Matt wants C Holders visa sorted well before the start of the season. Is he aware that is only 5 or 6 weeks to the start of the season and he has to deal with a government agency, not the most efficient of organisations. We have the same issue at Swindon with Batch, but I think getting this all sorted well before the season start is going to be difficult. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salty Posted January 22, 2015 Report Share Posted January 22, 2015 Strange statement from Poole to be honest. Suggests that there have been words behind the scenes and - as usual - self interest is getting in the way of sensible decisions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Leslie Posted January 22, 2015 Report Share Posted January 22, 2015 So if Darcy Ward weasels his way out of his drinking charge he might still not be able to get a work permit? And now that Matt Ford fears his poor paperwork might cost him some star riders he wants to re-jig and "equalise" things because it's not fair? I can see Alanis Morrisette getting a song out of this. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LagutaRacingFan Posted January 22, 2015 Report Share Posted January 22, 2015 Ford has Janowski and Pawlickk as back up. Hardly a disaster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Posted January 22, 2015 Report Share Posted January 22, 2015 Not a problem for us, KK & Janowski. But that's not the point. If the Aussies don't get in then the points limit must be lowered to try as far as possible for a level playing field. I don't think the likes of Holder, Ward, Batch and Doyle will have a problem as they are clearly at the Elite end of their sport and internationally established. It's the PL riders that will have problems. The way I read Tier 2 is that anyone not in their national team or the GP's could struggle. Oh the irony!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starman2006 Posted January 22, 2015 Report Share Posted January 22, 2015 So Matt wants C Holders visa sorted well before the start of the season. Is he aware that is only 5 or 6 weeks to the start of the season and he has to deal with a government agency, not the most efficient of organisations. You can say that again... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavan Posted January 22, 2015 Report Share Posted January 22, 2015 So because Poole will be affected by this Matt Ford wants the points limit lowered! Or they refuse to run with guests! There is nothing this man won't do to try and manipulate the rule book to his way. Tell you what don't run with guests and forfeit your matches then. I'm sure if there was an issue with the Danish riders and Lynn were in difficulties with Iversen and Bjerre then Ford would be fine with that wouldn't he. Well unlucky. Play by the rules for a change 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfsbane Posted January 22, 2015 Report Share Posted January 22, 2015 (edited) I know it's Poole and we love to take the mickey but this is getting ridiculous. With the election looming this wretched government are desperate to prove they've got their Doc Martens on where immigration is concerned because UKIP are about to ram it up their chuff sideways. Their answer, make life as difficult as possible for non EU folks wanting to ply their trade in this country. Unfortunately the perceived problem they wish they could address is coming from the EU which they can do diddly squat about whilst we are a member. Their answer, give the innocent a kicking. Reknaws. Edited January 22, 2015 by Wolfsbane 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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