Mr Blobby Posted November 3, 2015 Report Share Posted November 3, 2015 Thought RW was heading west. Big fan of the Fish but perhaps his best days are behind him. Edinburgh normally bring in new blood. Would be nice to have at least one name confirmed for 2016. Don't panic just cause nothing has been announced doesn't mean nothing is happening. I'm sure John and Alex are currently well on their way to building another league winning side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Endeavour Posted November 3, 2015 Report Share Posted November 3, 2015 Don't panic just cause nothing has been announced doesn't mean nothing is happening. I'm sure John and Alex are currently well on their way to building another league winning side. Take on board what you say Mr B but we are losing an iconic rider, perhaps the best ever to don a blue and gold race jacket. Cookie put bums on seats and you had confidence that he could produce the goods away from home. Our financial situation is well documented so don't think we are in a position to splash the cash for 2016. Saying that we are in capable hands with John and Alex. Proven track record in assembling ver y competitive teams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MANSE Posted November 3, 2015 Report Share Posted November 3, 2015 And then pleading poverty at end of season not the way to run a business Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Blobby Posted November 3, 2015 Report Share Posted November 3, 2015 Take on board what you say Mr B but we are losing an iconic rider, perhaps the best ever to don a blue and gold race jacket. Cookie put bums on seats and you had confidence that he could produce the goods away from home. Our financial situation is well documented so don't think we are in a position to splash the cash for 2016. Saying that we are in capable hands with John and Alex. Proven track record in assembling ver y competitive teams. Our financial situation is actually better this year that it has been in recent year. Cookie might be gone but that shouldn't change the way we go about our business, yes it's a huge loss but now it's time for others to step up to the plate and score them crucial points. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george.m Posted November 3, 2015 Report Share Posted November 3, 2015 And then pleading poverty at end of season not the way to run a business Or the start of the season! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharpenRake Posted November 3, 2015 Report Share Posted November 3, 2015 I believe Ritchie staying with Justin in Aus I've heard that to - presume there mates so perhaps Justin has put a word in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drosser Posted November 4, 2015 Report Share Posted November 4, 2015 Take on board what you say Mr B but we are losing an iconic rider, perhaps the best ever to don a blue and gold race jacket. Cookie put bums on seats and you had confidence that he could produce the goods away from home. Our financial situation is well documented so don't think we are in a position to splash the cash for 2016. Saying that we are in capable hands with John and Alex. Proven track record in assembling ver y competitive teams. "perhaps the best ever to don a blue and gold race jacket" - not even close! Consider Jack Young, Bengt Jannson, Bernie Persson, Reidar Eide George Hunter, Sure, he might have kept Bill Landels out of the team, but he has a bit to go to catch the others. That is not to say that he will not achieve those standards - he just has a bit to go. I know how good the others were - as a 'Weegie', I felt the pain they inflicted (JY apart - he was before my time) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Angus Posted November 4, 2015 Report Share Posted November 4, 2015 We need to try and keep Masters. Big miss if you lose your 2 top riders at once. Try doing it halfway through a season! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenway Bleachers Posted November 4, 2015 Report Share Posted November 4, 2015 In terms of impact winning trophies and championships and cups Cookie is the greatest Monarch ever to don the blue and gold. He is and was a great team man Uber reliable when we needed him most. Last heat deciders....he's THE MAN. Forget big hitter Cookie was a sledgehammer to the opposition......and boy did we love it especially on away tracks for the locals feared him in every heat expecting to get beat. I'll take my blue and gold specs off now. Thanks for the memories Craig....and all the best marra for the future. Your name will always be associated with Edinburgh Speedway and our time in the sun. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted November 4, 2015 Report Share Posted November 4, 2015 In terms of impact winning trophies and championships and cups Cookie is the greatest Monarch ever to don the blue and gold. He is and was a great team man Uber reliable when we needed him most. Last heat deciders....he's THE MAN. Forget big hitter Cookie was a sledgehammer to the opposition......and boy did we love it especially on away tracks for the locals feared him in every heat expecting to get beat. I'll take my blue and gold specs off now. Thanks for the memories Craig....and all the best marra for the future. Your name will always be associated with Edinburgh Speedway and our time in the sun. He certainly won't be missed at most "away tracks" because like you say he was THE MAN for last heat decider so,you could fill in your programme as they were heading to the 1st bend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Endeavour Posted November 4, 2015 Report Share Posted November 4, 2015 In terms of impact winning trophies and championships and cups Cookie is the greatest Monarch ever to don the blue and gold. He is and was a great team man Uber reliable when we needed him most. Last heat deciders....he's THE MAN. Forget big hitter Cookie was a sledgehammer to the opposition......and boy did we love it especially on away tracks for the locals feared him in every heat expecting to get beat. I'll take my blue and gold specs off now. Thanks for the memories Craig....and all the best marra for the future. Your name will always be associated with Edinburgh Speedway and our time in the sun. That's what I meant to say. Nobody to match his contribution to Monarchs. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadders Posted November 4, 2015 Report Share Posted November 4, 2015 Like him or loathe him, but Craig Cook has shown some bottle giving up relatively easy points money in the PL to further his career 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screm Posted November 5, 2015 Report Share Posted November 5, 2015 http://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/speedway/monarchs-to-rake-it-in-from-sale-of-craig-cook-1-3935356?utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=twitter&utm_source=twitter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainAudi Posted November 5, 2015 Report Share Posted November 5, 2015 http://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/speedway/monarchs-to-rake-it-in-from-sale-of-craig-cook-1-3935356?utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaigjn=twitter&utm_source=twitter On the subject of transfers, did BV actually buy Max Fricke in the end last year? Can't say I remember it happening after it was reported, might have missed it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MANSE Posted November 5, 2015 Report Share Posted November 5, 2015 Who in their right mind would fork out 30K-40K for a rider who is also going to ride abroad and risk being injured[hope not] when you can sign him on a loan agreement same as Fricke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spin king junior Posted November 5, 2015 Report Share Posted November 5, 2015 £40,000 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screm Posted November 5, 2015 Report Share Posted November 5, 2015 This is one of those occasions where the asset system actually works, Edinburgh clearly have a valuable asset that they are now going to sell, if they can find a buyer. Not quite sure they will find a buyer to fork out £30000-£40000 for him, at the end of the day Cook worth is the amount Belle Vue are willing to pay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScotsman Posted November 5, 2015 Report Share Posted November 5, 2015 Not convinced the asset system does actually work. I can't see anyone paying a transfer fee for anyone in the current financial climate, unless it's a few hundred pounds. But Cookie and Max Fricke as a pair should have had a decent value!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Blobby Posted November 5, 2015 Report Share Posted November 5, 2015 Standard kinvig story right there just make it up as you go along. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharpenRake Posted November 5, 2015 Report Share Posted November 5, 2015 Standard kinvig story right there just make it up as you go along. So can you confirm monarchs aren't going to cash in on cook. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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