DutchGrasstrack Posted June 11, 2015 Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 Little piece from the BSI press release:"Russia race with just three riders in tonight’s meeting – captain Renat Gafurov, Vitaly Belousov and Andrei Kudriashov. The FIM has been informed that Grigorii Laguta has broken down en route to Vojens in Lithuania and cannot make it to the event in time. Medical certificates have been received for four members of the Russian squad, including Artem Laguta and Emil Sayfutdinov. The FIM is taking this matter very seriously and are investigating the events that have led to this disappointing situation." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RPNY Posted June 11, 2015 Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 Seem like such decent people (Emil and the Laguta's) when interviewed but they really are a let down. Also, they could easily get a medal if those 3 are riding, don't they care about that?!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customhouseregular Posted June 11, 2015 Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 Reports from Poland suggest that Russia will ride with only 3 riders.... Artem is ill and Grigory his van broke down. You couldn't make it up. This competition has degenerated in to a comedy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheReturn Posted June 11, 2015 Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 they could easily get a medal if those 3 are riding, don't they care about that?!! Is it financial? Is that why the Russians keep opting to miss the SWC? Shame pride is not enough to make them want to race. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawkins20 Posted June 11, 2015 Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 Is it financial? Is that why the Russians keep opting to miss the SWC? Shame pride is not enough to make them want to race. I would like to see you go out and break your neck for pride. Or just do whatever job you do for pride... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pirateandi Posted June 11, 2015 Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 Surely this was known before today. Bloody shame that the Czechs couldn't get a call up as Russia unable to field a full team should be kicked out anyway ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreverblue Posted June 11, 2015 Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 So if i backed Russia and with the Laguta brothers it was not impossible for them to have a chance then would i get my money back from the bookies? I haven't of course because my patriotism doesn't allow but i bet some have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RPNY Posted June 11, 2015 Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 Well I cant believe there isnt a single Russian rider that could make up a team of 4! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostwalker Posted June 11, 2015 Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 Russia should ban them both. Unsportsmanlike behaviour. Or the Federation could get its act together and actually pay their riders travelling costs. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DutchGrasstrack Posted June 11, 2015 Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 No offense but the Lagutas make enough money to ride these few meetings on their own cost.... Surely riding for your country and possibly winning it is worth it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pandorum Posted June 11, 2015 Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 (edited) Little piece from the BSI press release: "Russia race with just three riders in tonight’s meeting – captain Renat Gafurov, Vitaly Belousov and Andrei Kudriashov. The FIM has been informed that Grigorii Laguta has broken down en route to Vojens in Lithuania and cannot make it to the event in time. Medical certificates have been received for four members of the Russian squad, including Artem Laguta and Emil Sayfutdinov. The FIM is taking this matter very seriously and are investigating the events that have led to this disappointing situation." Well Emil has an excuse after cartwheeling along the Pila track and Tarsenko got his in before the event. Who the other one is apart from Artem who knows. The Laguta's are a disgrace why bother making a half arced effort when you know you are not remotely interested in following it through. Apart from GB, Russia are my fave team in SWC but they should be banned from ever taking part again unless they get the wheels in motion for them to do so properly. Yes the Russian Federation is a joke of BSPA proportions but they are not the ones giving the Lagutas imaginary illnesses and clapped out transport. I believe Emil would have been there if not for Pila. Its a damn shame as Russia should already have one win in this by now Edited June 11, 2015 by pandorum 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star Lady Posted June 11, 2015 Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 The irony is if reserves were allowed the Russians would probably have four riders present. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pandorum Posted June 11, 2015 Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 The irony is if reserves were allowed the Russians would probably have four riders present. knowing their antics he would be the 4th one with the sick note Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foamfence Posted June 11, 2015 Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 The irony is if reserves were allowed the Russians would probably have four riders present. The other countries each took five riders and didn't have to declare their team before practice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreverblue Posted June 11, 2015 Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 No offense but the Lagutas make enough money to ride these few meetings on their own cost.... Surely riding for your country and possibly winning it is worth it. The same sentiment could be levelled at Nicholls, why doesn't Scotty ride in the SWC. You shouldn't need paying to ride for your country. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueherb777 Posted June 11, 2015 Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 (edited) Well I cant believe there isnt a single Russian rider that could make up a team of 4! That is what I thought. So there is only 6 Russian Riders in the World ? Edited June 11, 2015 by AJ is King Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pandorum Posted June 11, 2015 Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 So there is only 6 Russian Riders in the World ? All the rest have either sick notes from their mum or a 'doctor' and the rest drive really poor cars. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreverblue Posted June 11, 2015 Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 Russia turning up with 3 riders is like England turning up with 10 players for a football match. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spencebel Posted June 11, 2015 Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 All the best to team GB tonight. Come on guys............ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreverblue Posted June 11, 2015 Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 All the best to team GB tonight. Come on guys............ We had a slight chance with Russia in the mix but not now, its like a straight match between us and Poland and they have better riders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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