Bigballs Posted November 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2016 I wouldn't want to be a TM in this era as riders have to much control of what they will and won't do.a rider wants to win and get 3 points £ to pay the bills Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert72 Posted November 11, 2016 Report Share Posted November 11, 2016 a rider wants to win and get 3 points £ to pay the bills Some riders are on a set fee per meeting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted November 11, 2016 Report Share Posted November 11, 2016 Some riders are on a set fee per meeting. Very few. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starman2006 Posted November 11, 2016 Report Share Posted November 11, 2016 (edited) Some riders are on a set fee per meeting. There's more thats not than are.. Edited November 11, 2016 by Starman2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigballs Posted November 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2016 Some riders are on a set fee per meeting. I didn't know that I can't see that rider putting 100% in then that's definitely a bad idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve roberts Posted November 12, 2016 Report Share Posted November 12, 2016 (edited) I didn't know that I can't see that rider putting 100% in then that's definitely a bad idea Terry Betts used to get a percentage of the gate money when he rode for King's Lynn. I'm sure there have been all sorts of deals struck with guarantees, signing on fees etc over the years but it's an area clouded in mystery and confidentially between promoters and riders although Malcolm Simmons, in his book, discussed it quite openly. I did read/hear once somewhere that a certain rider was on £500 a point/heat win (can't remember which)...which seemed an extortionate amount of money in my opinion! Edited November 12, 2016 by steve roberts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert72 Posted November 12, 2016 Report Share Posted November 12, 2016 I didn't know that I can't see that rider putting 100% in then that's definitely a bad idea PK got £3000 to guest for Leicester he scored 3pts and looked like he wasn't interested in racing. Riders who guest can often get a set fee. Even when there was a wage cap certain riders were paid more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sommelier Posted November 13, 2016 Report Share Posted November 13, 2016 I know this topic is about what makes a good team managers, but last night at the Garry Stead evening and Halifax reunion, having a long chat with Garry I was horrified to hear of a very successful and current team manager, who I DID have the upmost respect for. I am finding it very hard not to name and shame the person I am referring to. It makes my blood boil, with the person in question who promised to donate items for Garry's auction but never did. and lets be honest Garry is the nicest guy you could wish to meet. I hope the manager in question reads this - shame on you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert72 Posted November 13, 2016 Report Share Posted November 13, 2016 I know this topic is about what makes a good team managers, but last night at the Garry Stead evening and Halifax reunion, having a long chat with Garry I was horrified to hear of a very successful and current team manager, who I DID have the upmost respect for. I am finding it very hard not to name and shame the person I am referring to. It makes my blood boil, with the person in question who promised to donate items for Garry's auction but never did. and lets be honest Garry is the nicest guy you could wish to meet. I hope the manager in question reads this - shame on you! I had some great races with him and he was and still is one of the nicest riders I came across and it was a very sad day when he got badly hurt, maybe it would be right to name and shame the manager as it's a great cause for a top man. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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