Gazc Posted November 11, 2015 Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 (edited) He must've thought it safe enough now to sign considering he wouldn't be having to face Cookie several times in the season... Scary thought it would be Halloween every day having to face your beloved Cookie Edited November 11, 2015 by Gazc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Blobby Posted November 11, 2015 Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 (edited) Excuse me! It's £££££££££££££££££££££££'s And don't you Minions just hate it! Boot's on the other foot now Minions ... Feel the burn, feel the burn! Easy to build a winning side when you can pay more than anyone else in the league. Barker for example from what I was told would of been a panther in 2016 as he had agreed a deal then you offered him more money. Ben then asked Peterborough if they could match that witch they obviously couldn't the rest is history. Edited November 11, 2015 by Mr Blobby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCookie Posted November 11, 2015 Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 Easy to build a winning side when you can pay more than anyone else in the league. Barker for example from what I was told would of been a panther in 2016 as he had agreed a deal then you offered him more money. Ben then asked Peterborough if they could match that witch they obviously couldn't the rest is history. Blobby can you advise on why Perry is ineligible? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Blobby Posted November 11, 2015 Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 Blobby can you advise on why Perry is ineligible? It's a debatable one as the rules would suggest no but speedway doesn't exactly follow the rule book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy The Rebel Posted November 11, 2015 Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 If glasgow have lawson,summers,barker and r worrall thts almost as good as edinburghs top 4 this year. No matter who the other 2riders are there bound to be top 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigcatdiary Posted November 11, 2015 Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 Barker has seemingly quietened down since his foul-mouthed-drunken--tirade days at Cardiff. 10 - 12 hour drive each way for home meetings, he must be bloody bonkers Best of luck with that one 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazc Posted November 11, 2015 Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 10 - 12 hour drive each way for home meetings, he must be bloody bonkers Best of luck with that one More than likely fly up as Nick done last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damosuzuki Posted November 11, 2015 Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 Why would he drive? There are daily Easyjet flights from Bristol to Glasgow for considerably less than £100 return, and tigers have accommodation. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Johnson Posted November 11, 2015 Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 (edited) he will pick up guest bookings in the week and the clubs will pay his travelling money Edited November 11, 2015 by neck brace tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solidmango Posted November 11, 2015 Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 Easy to build a winning side when you can pay more than anyone else in the league. Barker for example from what I was told would of been a panther in 2016 as he had agreed a deal then you offered him more money. Ben then asked Peterborough if they could match that witch they obviously couldn't the rest is history. Don't worry, when you cash in on Cook you'll be able to offer plenty, it's just a pity all the decent riders will be signed up. That's just the way the cookie crumbles! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigcatdiary Posted November 11, 2015 Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 Easy to build a winning side when you can pay more than anyone else in the league. Barker for example from what I was told would of been a panther in 2016 as he had agreed a deal then you offered him more money. Ben then asked Peterborough if they could match that witch they obviously couldn't the rest is history. It helps of course but having unlimited funds doesn't guarantee anything in speedway as our present owners proved during their tenure. Signing riders on false low assessed averages and good old fashioned luck helps more as does avoiding injuries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazc Posted November 11, 2015 Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 Easy to build a winning side when you can pay more than anyone else in the league. Barker for example from what I was told would of been a panther in 2016 as he had agreed a deal then you offered him more money. Ben then asked Peterborough if they could match that witch they obviously couldn't the rest is history. Is this fact or fiction there are many way's to broker a deal doesn't mean that we are paying more perhaps there are other incentives. Notice i said perhaps so with you insisting we are paying more than anyone else could you in your wealth off knowledge please let us know A. How much more are we paying B. What is the £ per point we are paying Or perhaps i should tweet Ben Barker to see if i can get an accurate answer that isin't based on hear say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damosuzuki Posted November 11, 2015 Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 Good luck to Edinburgh and all that but they've got a cheek. If they were a football team they'd have been punished for signing players they couldn't afford. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barncooseboy Posted November 11, 2015 Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 As a good Cornishman he could follow Chris Julian, buy an old Ford Consul, stick a trailer behnd it, drive up and sleep in Trevor Redmonds cardboard box in the office before the meeting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharpenRake Posted November 11, 2015 Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 That's why I thught Sarj has gone. Lawson is an assett so we'd have to loan him out. Plus, although he has been inconsistent, if he had consistency he is one of the very best heat leaders in the PL. And I believe machinery may have played a part last season - plus Edinburgh's triangular track. I really do wonder sometimes, "Lawson inconsistent" From the official BSPA final averages for the year he is bloody 4th! only cook King and Kennett finished with a higher average. Presumably that means Aaron and every other rider in the league is inconsistent Presumably thats why we all go to watch because if it was totally predictable we wouldnae go. As an aside if his average was any higher we couldn't fit him in, assuming we are Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCB Posted November 11, 2015 Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 I really do wonder sometimes, "Lawson inconsistent" From the official BSPA final averages for the year he is bloody 4th! only cook King and Kennett finished with a higher average. Presumably that means Aaron and every other rider in the league is inconsistent Presumably thats why we all go to watch because if it was totally predictable we wouldnae go. As an aside if his average was any higher we couldn't fit him in, assuming we are I suggest you look up inconsistent. If a rider averages 9 but score 12, 6, 9, 8, 10, 12, 6, 10 then I'd say he is inconsistent. But another rider could average 6 and score 6, 6, 6, 6, 6, 6, 6, 6 and be the model of consistency. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazc Posted November 11, 2015 Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 Richard will be back next season I have no doubts. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenga Posted November 11, 2015 Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 Don't worry, when you cash in on Cook you'll be able to offer plenty, it's just a pity all the decent riders will be signed up. That's just the way the cookie crumbles! when they pay off all their debt to other clubs and see whats left.. may just be able to buy a 3 point rider . 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george.m Posted November 11, 2015 Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 Easy to build a winning side when you can pay more than anyone else in the league.MrB you obviously have a real bee in your bonnet about the finances Glasgow have available. You've made your point many, many times - ad nauseum now. We all get it! FFS my dead granny even gets it. For someone of your standing in here ( yes I do give you credibility, other don't but I do) I seriously can't believe this constant trip you're taking down the road of another club splashing the cash. I don't for a minute think you're looking for sympathy. You might be connected with the Edinburgh promotion and are doing an apologetic pre-emptive strike to your fans. But do you really expect that no one else lives in the real dog eat dog world where some animals are more equal than others? Do you really think Edinburgh have always been the poorest team in the PL every season they've won the league? Come on seriously. No one is buying this. Edinburgh have splashed the cash on wages over the years. All those big home wins and consistent high number of away wins have cost a small fortune. Craig Cook's rate per point and starts would not have been cheap. Come on! So what if we've poached others. So friggin' what. We're not the first, and won't be the last. This is the real world, it happens get over it. Seriously, Glasgow fans have turned up week after week, season after season (except 2011) to watch sub-standard teams/racing. So what if we have a bit of hope now? Are you so mean and petty minded to deny this of true SPEEDWAY fans. Not the 100% glory hunter you come across as post after post after post, from the start of coming on BSF. If you were a TRUE SPEEDWAY fan you'd welcome investment in the sport that guarantees long term speedway. But maybe you're not a true speedway fan? Maybe there's no charity in your blood? 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damosuzuki Posted November 11, 2015 Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 (edited) I suggest you look up inconsistent. If a rider averages 9 but score 12, 6, 9, 8, 10, 12, 6, 10 then I'd say he is inconsistent. But another rider could average 6 and score 6, 6, 6, 6, 6, 6, 6, 6 and be the model of consistency. And this is what I meant. It is why there are 3 riders above him, and he is a number 1. Again, I want him back but I don't see the point in denying he had a few bad meetings (by his standards). If he consistently rode at his best next season he would be the best in the league in 2016. I'm not slagging the guy. Edited November 11, 2015 by damosuzuki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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