New era Panthers Posted January 27, 2016 Report Share Posted January 27, 2016 I like Mitchell and wish him every success, though I think with his injury record maybe he should have stayed retired. But all this crap about it not being in the best interests of British speedway. Give it a break. We did that last season and brought in 2 3-pointers in Rob and Max. And we stuck with them the whole season. And then what? Well the best interests were to be served by bringing in such a stupid ill-thought out rule that young Rob is now out of a team spot. I am so fed up with these best interests. I get it , it's ok until it hits your team, the rule is meant to embrace the whole of the premier league teams, so why do you think your team should be made a special case when the other 12 have adhered to it . No disrespects to the lad and I wish every success but this just not the way and Edinburgh promoters know this that's why it's been kept under wraps until now to avoid the bad press as much as possible IT' JUST NOT ON. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScotsman Posted January 27, 2016 Report Share Posted January 27, 2016 Think it's been common knowledge for months. The fact is we embraced the concept last season in duplicate and Rob has been shafted as a result. And yes I would rather have seen Rob get the team place ahead of Mitchell this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spin king Posted January 27, 2016 Report Share Posted January 27, 2016 Think it's been common knowledge for months. The fact is we embraced the concept last season in duplicate and Rob has been shafted as a result. And yes I would rather have seen Rob get the team place ahead of Mitchell this season. Concept is not a rule. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenway Bleachers Posted January 27, 2016 Report Share Posted January 27, 2016 That's a long list SK. Good research. I wonder how many would come to the Dale each Friday. They would certainly enhance crowd levels and help us snuggle up warmer in the shed. Maybe if all the CVs were sent we are still sifting through the avalanche of paper. You never know.... Guess the other PL teams are just smarter than us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icicle Posted January 27, 2016 Report Share Posted January 27, 2016 (edited) "Dud" Davey..I suppose he is just as "British" as the "Brit" tennis player Conta..what a fraud this country is! Edited January 28, 2016 by icicle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekker Posted January 27, 2016 Report Share Posted January 27, 2016 (edited) Davey isnt any better than most on that list, the majority of whom are professional NL's who wouldnt travel on a Friday. However i get the feeling this is the result of 1 of the promotion grandstanding with Kinvig earlier in the year which backed everyone into a corner. Ryan McDonald from Glasgow. Obvious choice but petty in the extreme to not sign him. His "team" burned that bridge a long time ago. Plus he's a Tigers asset and with the current Cold War going on from the West it's a non runner on that front too, but you know that already Tsunami. Edited January 27, 2016 by Dekker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Endeavour Posted January 27, 2016 Report Share Posted January 27, 2016 Not in the best interests of British speedway which the rule was brought in for. Should be a young British rider not an aussie who will never ride for GB if he was ever good enough. Take your point and the promotion are trying to expose a loop hole but "young" GB rider. Many of them are in their twenties, some nearer 30. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bash Posted January 27, 2016 Report Share Posted January 27, 2016 Think it's been common knowledge for months. The fact is we embraced the concept last season in duplicate and Rob has been shafted as a result. And yes I would rather have seen Rob get the team place ahead of Mitchell this season. You embraced the concept last season, yes you had a Brit and an Aussie on a British Passport that's true, but it doesn't make it right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george.m Posted January 27, 2016 Report Share Posted January 27, 2016 There's a theme running through the thread now suggesting Embra's decision isn't within the spirit of the rules and/or some form of exploiting a loophole. Now as you know I love a bit of banter with the Embra fans on here, but this time I'd make two points: 1. Show me one team that hasn't, in it's history, made a decision that exploits a loophole. And don't we all love it when our own promotion/management shows it's maverick, system beater side to pull a rabbit out the hat. 2. The more important point for me. This rule has just been agreed on by the promoters. Did they miss the loophole(s)? I doubt it. And yes I know the Edinburgh connection. But for me we should be pointing fingers at the promoters who signed off such a rule .... not Edinburgh for doing what's best for their team/supporters. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damosuzuki Posted January 27, 2016 Report Share Posted January 27, 2016 Must say I agree. Any team has to sign who they think is the best option for themselves, within the rules. End of. Not that we will have to worry about Edinburgh this season anyway. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bash Posted January 27, 2016 Report Share Posted January 27, 2016 The more important point for me is the rule was brought in to help British riders make the jump from National League to Premier League, not Aussies. The season hasn't even started and a team is already manipulating the rules. They should close this loophole now before the season starts as Edinburgh still have time to find a British rider to fill this position. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Blobby Posted January 27, 2016 Report Share Posted January 27, 2016 all good in well writing a big list of riders that are apparently being done out of a place. 1. Some simply aren't good enough 2. Some priced themselves out big style 3. Some won't be able to travel all the way up here on a Friday 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper Posted January 27, 2016 Report Share Posted January 27, 2016 all good in well writing a big list of riders that are apparently being done out of a place. 1. Some simply aren't good enough 2. Some priced themselves out big style 3. Some won't be able to travel all the way up here on a Friday Point 3 is understandable i would not like to travel to Armadale on a Friday night it would freeze your bits off when you get there 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damosuzuki Posted January 28, 2016 Report Share Posted January 28, 2016 The more important point for me is the rule was brought in to help British riders make the jump from National League to Premier League, not Aussies. The season hasn't even started and a team is already manipulating the rules. They should close this loophole now before the season starts as Edinburgh still have time to find a British rider to fill this position. That wouldn't be fair either. Changing the rules just to punish one team. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bash Posted January 28, 2016 Report Share Posted January 28, 2016 The one team that is manipulating the rules, how is that fair on the other teams. It's not like other seasons when teams have manipulated the rules during the season so the rule can't be changed until the following season. This season hasn't even started so the rule can be changed surely before the season starts. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScotsman Posted January 28, 2016 Report Share Posted January 28, 2016 Seem to be a lot of posters quaking in their boots at the thought of their team having to face mighty mitch. Good stuff. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben91 Posted January 28, 2016 Report Share Posted January 28, 2016 Ridiculous, he's not British and he's been around for longer than electricity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Endeavour Posted January 28, 2016 Report Share Posted January 28, 2016 Mitchell Davey is not British BUT if he gains a UK passport is entitled to ride. Exposing a loophole? Yes. Am I doing cartwheels at the thought of this very likeable young man being the answer to our number 7 problem? No. How many other teams have signed a GB rider who they think could go all the way in the sport. Folks look at the age of your team's number 7. There should have been an age cap put on it if you want to encourage Y O U N G GB talent. If he does ride I hope he has an injury free season. Was a great asset in the pits last year. Duly acknowledged by promotion at end of season dance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadders Posted January 28, 2016 Report Share Posted January 28, 2016 That wouldn't be fair either. Changing the rules just to punish one team. It's been done before, when the BSPA changed the rules mid way through 2006 to punish Rye House & Mildenhall. Ok, that's two teams, but the argument stays the same Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Najjer Posted January 28, 2016 Report Share Posted January 28, 2016 Mitchell Davey gets a lot of stick on this forum and elsewhere, which is a shame, because he's probably a really nice bloke, but he should be embarrassed if he took a PL place away from a young Brit. Poor show from the Monarchs promotion Ah I wondered how long it would be before until somebody mentioned someone being a nice bloke! It's been done before, when the BSPA changed the rules mid way through 2006 to punish Rye House & Mildenhall. Ok, that's two teams, but the argument stays the same 10 years ago? Time to move on from that I think. all good in well writing a big list of riders that are apparently being done out of a place. 1. Some simply aren't good enough 2. Some priced themselves out big style 3. Some won't be able to travel all the way up here on a Friday Point 1.... And Davey is?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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