cyclone Posted November 13, 2014 Report Share Posted November 13, 2014 Troy not being re-signed in Poland is more down to him having had a crap season than any bad goings on in Poland. There are many far better examples to give. But still, if you think riding PL will make Craig a better rider than Troy Batchelor staying at the same club two years running, by all means think that. It's barmy logic that I doubt anyone else will agree with though. If you had taken time to read my comment in the context of the complete post, that was not what I inferred. I cited the situation that if an SGP calibre rider, based in the UK (Batchelor) was now currently without a Polish contract for 2015, was it likely the Poles would be offering a contract to Craig ? Where did I say "riding PL will make Craig a better rider than Troy Batchelor" ? If there are no opportunities to earn abroad, and the probable contraction of the EL, are you seriously suggesting he should forego doubling up in 2015 ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baba Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 I'd quite happily say it to his face yeah. Hope you forget to duck. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nutz Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 I don't see what the arguments are here to be honest... Craig himself has tried and failed to get places abroad to further his career which (from the GP qualifier last year), he desperately needs. However, his average from 2013 in the EL practically ruled him out of any team building plans from foreign clubs who won't take an untried rider on European tracks on the average he was carrying. His average has now dropped in the EL yet as much as we know, he's not signed for anywhere... Whether this is down to the right offer not being forthcoming or no offer forthcoming, only Craig knows the answer. He's a British rider and his bread and butter is in the UK - probably because of his late start in the sport, it always will be. The EL is practically dying on it's proverbials so the guys still got a living to make. That leaves him with the PL and is an attractive proposition on the average he's carrying (which if you include his BP's from this year, isn't too far shy of 2013's level)! The best thing I think could happen would be if he could somehow get a team place in Sweden racing on Tuesday's and a squad place in a Polish 1st division team (where Doyle is thriving and there's no reason after a few meetings, Cookie wouldn't also) whilst earning his bread and butter in the PL - unless of course pigs can fly and the EL finally sorts out it's own mess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenga Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 I'd quite happily say it to his face yeah. craig doesnt visit the local boxing club for nothing. welcome to the world of pain. lol . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ekimba Posted November 21, 2014 Report Share Posted November 21, 2014 (edited) I'd quite happily say it to his face yeah. Why do you hate Craig Cook so much, every time he is mentioned on a thread you are right in there spouting bile, get a grip, yes it is about opinions, but you just come over as obsessed with bringing him down, its a sport for god sake, try to relax Plus I noticed we had slipped to page 2, cant have that can we Edited November 21, 2014 by ekimba 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.V 72 Posted November 21, 2014 Report Share Posted November 21, 2014 (edited) post deleted given false info. Edited November 21, 2014 by B.V 72 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MD Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 Interesting to read on the Monarchs website that they ran at a loss last season and the Directors had to 'inject a substantial amount of money'. Be interesting to know if their crowds were down in line with the general decline in speedway attendances or it was more the wage bill from thrashing the opposition at home, and high scoring on the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szkocjasid Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 How about? 1 Sam Masters 8.23 2 Max Fricke 8.073 Theo Pijper 7.094 Jozsef Tabaka 6.005 Matthew Wethers 5.506 Joe Jacobs 4.077 Aaron Fox 3.50Total 42.46 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc1874 Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 How about? 1 Sam Masters 8.23 2 Max Fricke 8.07 3 Theo Pijper 7.09 4 Jozsef Tabaka 6.00 5 Matthew Wethers 5.50 6 Joe Jacobs 4.07 7 Aaron Fox 3.50 Total 42.46 Not for me...Wethers and Pijper have had their day in the blue and gold and quite frankly that team looks weak. No sedgey? No Cook? I think it looks like no Max Fricke. That team would struggle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 Interesting to read on the Monarchs website that they ran at a loss last season and the Directors had to 'inject a substantial amount of money'. Be interesting to know if their crowds were down in line with the general decline in speedway attendances or it was more the wage bill from thrashing the opposition at home, and high scoring on the road. Bit of everything I would suggest,The crowd for the Play off Final was decent IMO but a few years ago I think that it would not been far of a normal crowd at Armadale .Plenty of gaps in the Home straight terrace in recent seasons like most tracks I would suggests crowds are down overall.They do well with Sponsors and fund raising IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 Interesting to read on the Monarchs website that they ran at a loss last season and the Directors had to 'inject a substantial amount of money'. Be interesting to know if their crowds were down in line with the general decline in speedway attendances or it was more the wage bill from thrashing the opposition at home, and high scoring on the road. Highly likely to be the more points scored and paid at their contract rates. Winning teams cost a lot more to run. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainAudi Posted November 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 (edited) 1. Sam Masters 8.23 2. Justin Sedgmen 6.99 3. Kevin Wolbert 6.19 4 a.n. other 5. Max Fricke 8.07 6. Aaron Fox 3.50 7. A.n. other 9.52 for last 2 riders! Edited November 26, 2014 by MonarchsMitchy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monarchlad Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 No Max next year it seems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdmc82 Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 No Max next year it seems Where did you read this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainAudi Posted November 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 No Max next year it seems Maybe, but until something is confirmed I will choose to ignore it 😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ash Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 Where did you read this? Probably here! http://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/speedway/max-fricke-s-future-in-doubt-at-edinburgh-monarchs-1-3613041 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoda Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 1. Sam Masters 8.23 2. Justin Sedgmen 6.99 3. Kevin Wolbert 6.19 4 a.n. other 5. Max Fricke 8.07 6. Aaron Fox 3.50 7. A.n. other 9.52 for last 2 riders! Aaron fox is not coming back his choice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenga Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 Probably here! http://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/speedway/max-fricke-s-future-in-doubt-at-edinburgh-monarchs-1-3613041 [/quote didnt know there was a poland in cumbria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arson fire Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 Aaron fox is not coming back his choicenailed on for the Diamonds then if true Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainAudi Posted November 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 Aaron fox is not coming back his choice Where was this said? He was hoping for a return when I spoke to him after the play-off final, I was hoping he would be nailed on! 😟 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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