Dandelion Posted May 19, 2017 Report Share Posted May 19, 2017 I thought British riders got priority for their British clubs..... That's what I've just been told... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arson fire Posted May 19, 2017 Report Share Posted May 19, 2017 I thought British riders got priority for their British clubs..... That's what I've just been told... they do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammer1969 Posted May 19, 2017 Report Share Posted May 19, 2017 what a joke.week in week out this sport shoots itself in the foot with absurd rules and regs.in its basic form its four guys going round a track for christi sake.never in all the years that i have been attending speedway matches have i come across such petty, stupid rulings.i know that riders need to earn money but for the sake of the sport, this stupid doubling up ruling needs to be brought to a stop.this never happened back in the great times of the 70,s and 80,s and the reason for my rant is that i have every sympathy for both newcastle and every other team whose promotion and supporters suffer at the hands of these ridiculous governing bodies.i,like every supporter in the country, love my speedway.it is a drug that gets you hooked from day one but is in danger of drowning itself in its own set of crazy rulings.the monarchs diamonds meeting should have been a classic with two full sides, now ruined by petty beurocracy.sorry for the long rant but i, like thousands of others, love the sport that i follow and just get frustrated by all the insane rules and regs.at the conclusion of the season the powers that be have got to take a step back and seriously consider just what is killing our sport.the crowd at sheffield last night did not look as though it was going to be anything special.ok weather may have played a part but this was two teams sitting nicely in the table with two full sides, that alone should say there is a big problem.anyway rant over and good luck to monarchs and diamonds supporters for a good, safe meeting  Totally agree with your thoughts. I dont know all the in's and out's of how the Rob Branford situation at Rye House came about when he had to ride for Sheffield and not Rye on 8th April but I do know that us fans were told that for the rest of the season we had priority over him so I am of the opinion that he should have been riding for us on the 8th April in the first place and not Sheffield.  The governing body with all these bad decisions will be the end of Speedway within the next few years unless they get their act together as they are driving fans away and without us paying through the gates every week there will be no speedway. Perhaps when a rider signs a contract for a team whether it's at the beginning of the season or part way through it should be stated in the contract who has priority over his services then if he is doubling up and there is a clash of meeting the rider himself will be in a position to say yes or no as "it's in my contract that X team has priority over my services and that is where I will be riding".  It may or may not do any good but the BSPA and the SCB both have email addresses perhaps fans who feel strongly about what is going on should tell them, I don't mean a rant and rave email (but I know we all feel wound up about the situation) but an email with positive suggestions and comments in it - will they listen - I don't know but it may be worth a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moranboys Posted May 19, 2017 Report Share Posted May 19, 2017 Â Totally agree with your thoughts. I dont know all the in's and out's of how the Rob Branford situation at Rye House came about when he had to ride for Sheffield and not Rye on 8th April but I do know that us fans were told that for the rest of the season we had priority over him so I am of the opinion that he should have been riding for us on the 8th April in the first place and not Sheffield. Â The governing body with all these bad decisions will be the end of Speedway within the next few years unless they get their act together as they are driving fans away and without us paying through the gates every week there will be no speedway. Perhaps when a rider signs a contract for a team whether it's at the beginning of the season or part way through it should be stated in the contract who has priority over his services then if he is doubling up and there is a clash of meeting the rider himself will be in a position to say yes or no as "it's in my contract that X team has priority over my services and that is where I will be riding". Â It may or may not do any good but the BSPA and the SCB both have email addresses perhaps fans who feel strongly about what is going on should tell them, I don't mean a rant and rave email (but I know we all feel wound up about the situation) but an email with positive suggestions and comments in it - will they listen - I don't know but it may be worth a try. Â well said.i was told that on the day rob branford was stuck at a halfway house not knowing wether he would be riding at rye or for us at workington.complete farse!!! why aunt the rider doubling up situations sorted out before the season starts.an email might work or might not but knowing the antics of these governing bodies i doubt wether they would listen.good luck with the rest of your season hammer 1969 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammer1969 Posted May 19, 2017 Report Share Posted May 19, 2017 Thanks, with our away form todate we may need some luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanAndersen Posted May 19, 2017 Report Share Posted May 19, 2017 Why not just make sure your team is predominantly/all assets? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiamondGlory Posted May 19, 2017 Report Share Posted May 19, 2017 He's riding in Sweden tomorrow at Eskiltuna.. Whoops. Right championship, wrong country. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandelion Posted May 19, 2017 Report Share Posted May 19, 2017 they do. Yes, I thought Robert was riding in the Swedish league, not in a FIM meeting, I'm all clear with what's going on now... I think... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiamondGlory Posted May 19, 2017 Report Share Posted May 19, 2017 Is this the first time Morris has been in a heat 15?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highside Posted May 19, 2017 Report Share Posted May 19, 2017 Easy to see where this meeting was lost for the Diamonds . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark43 Posted May 19, 2017 Report Share Posted May 19, 2017 one point from our 6 and 7 against paid 20 for them,can see were our seasons heading,and if our guest rode like that for there own team there would be changes there. dissapointed yet again failing to deliver again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandelion Posted May 19, 2017 Report Share Posted May 19, 2017 I'm sorry, but we need to do something with our reserves and dear god, please not Embleton... We're not going to win anything, even with Robert and Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScotsman Posted May 19, 2017 Report Share Posted May 19, 2017 Jeez that was a struggle. Â Glad cleggy kept up his good form. Â Need to do something about our gating at home. Â Need a test on Mr. Morris' engine /fuel /etc!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandelion Posted May 19, 2017 Report Share Posted May 19, 2017 Jeez that was a struggle. Â Glad cleggy kept up his good form. Â Need to do something about our gating at home. Â Need a test on Mr. Morris' engine /fuel /etc!! Wish I could have been there tonight, everyone seems to suggest he rode well 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HenryW Posted May 19, 2017 Report Share Posted May 19, 2017 Wish I could have been there tonight, everyone seems to suggest he rode well It was a very good performance from the lad. It's nice to see him delivering on the potential he has shown for many years. Hopefully it will continue for him. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandelion Posted May 19, 2017 Report Share Posted May 19, 2017 I love Ashley Morris like, great rider and always tries hard, plus he's another British rider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmuncie Posted May 19, 2017 Report Share Posted May 19, 2017 Best I've ever seen Ashley ride. Lightning from the gate and attacked the track. Wasn't far off Wells when he came down in heat 15 as well. Definately Diamond of the match 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terrace Grumbler Posted May 20, 2017 Report Share Posted May 20, 2017 I was going to take a half day off and go to this. I decided not to when the team changes became known, and although I do wish I'd seen Ashley's performance, on balance I'm glad I stayed in the NE and we did something else. Â When the hard core gets cheesed off, the sport has real problems. (I'm not one of them, but you don't need a weatherman to know which way the wind is blowing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Blobby Posted May 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2017 Solid performance from the team even with Erik and Josh struggling a bit. Very impressed with Ashley Morris last night sharp out the gate and no slouch either, deserved his heat 15. Max Clegg with ride of the night in heat 11 take a bow. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudtobeaBrummie Posted May 20, 2017 Report Share Posted May 20, 2017 Before i have a moan why Davey injured which meant he was unable to take 4 rides ? I understand max took hes 4th ride but he could of took maxs in ht14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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