greyhoundp Posted August 22, 2017 Report Share Posted August 22, 2017 What should have been the Warriors best attended meeting has been somewhat reduced in value by the withdrawal of Jack Smith & Dan Bewley from the meeting due to supposedly resting them due to a heavy raceload. I really feel sorry for the IOW promotion who work so hard to promote the Sport on the Island, and the supporters who were looking forward to seeing two of the UKs brightest prospects ride on the Island, it can only be regarded as a kick in the teeth for the promoters Barry Bishop, Martin Widman, and there hard band of workers, Its totally wrong and should not be allowed, There are some that maybe think no facility should be allowed, there are others who think a points loss should be given, then others who might think BV should compensate IOW financially, none of these things will recompense the Warrior promotion nor its supporters for not being able to see to good young british riders out on track. Yes the Warriors will be up against it tonight, i really hope they can win this meeting, and i hope its a sell out crowd.. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moleman27 Posted August 22, 2017 Report Share Posted August 22, 2017 Yeah belle Vue should have too forfeit the meeting or they have to have no facility for both riders and use reserve and a no8 for rides instead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner85 Posted August 22, 2017 Report Share Posted August 22, 2017 The rules re non availability are very fluid in the NL.... many reasons can be used... unable to get time of work plus others JACK Smith has just completed 6 meetings in 6 days Then Birmingham wed Belle Vue Friday Glasgow sat Newcastle sunday Poole wolves and Cradley on Monday Same for Dan Hence the decision to find guests for Jack and Dan at the IOW saving a long journey and meeting.AND GIVING SOME RESPITE Matt Williamson and Danny Ayres are equivalent replacements and there is no real depletion in strength or expectation of a good meeting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moleman27 Posted August 22, 2017 Report Share Posted August 22, 2017 I shouldn't be though, that's as result of their decision too ride three leagues and as a result means they have no excuse to not be riding as they dont have other work commitments 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhoundp Posted August 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2017 The rules re non availability are very fluid in the NL.... many reasons can be used... unable to get time of work plus others JACK Smith has just completed 6 meetings in 6 days Then Birmingham wed Belle Vue Friday Glasgow sat Newcastle sunday Poole wolves and Cradley on Monday Same for Dan Hence the decision to find guests for Jack and Dan at the IOW saving a long journey and meeting.AND GIVING SOME RESPITE Matt Williamson and Danny Ayres are equivalent replacements and there is no real depletion in strength or expectation of a good meeting. Lets be realistic about this, Last week i was going to Brum to see Daniel Bewley not to see Brum, not to see BV but to see the most exciting prospect British speedway has had for years, when i knew he would not be riding i decided not to go. Tonight would have been an opportunity for supporters on the South coast, and on the Island to have gone to see this same rider, now they have been denied this chance, there is no way this will not affect the Warriors business it will. No rules have been broken as they are written, but surely theres an unwritten rule "that this is not in the spirit of the competition" basically BV are withholding two riders services, no matter how you dress it up... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OveFundinFan Posted August 22, 2017 Report Share Posted August 22, 2017 I understand what IOW are saying and feel for them not being able to see these two riders. However, Gunner 85 outlined the schedule Jack Smith has had/still to come, and Dan Bewley schedule will be similar. Maybe if they turned up they would not be in a fit state to ride to the form that you have heard about, or their machines may not have been up to scratch. Trying to say - you could have been disdappointed and said "whats all the fuss about over these two- they just average" (or less). Problem is the meeting schedules, too many large gaps over this season then all packed in at the end - management of the meeting schedule at fault - whoever does that. Needs sorting for next year, but no one hold their breath. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruckerroo Posted August 22, 2017 Report Share Posted August 22, 2017 If they dont ride yet are fit and able they shouldnt be allowed guests, simples Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob B Posted August 22, 2017 Report Share Posted August 22, 2017 You have to remember this is a rearranged meeting in the middle of a crazy schedule for 2 young lads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruckerroo Posted August 22, 2017 Report Share Posted August 22, 2017 Its just setting a prescedent. Nothing against the 2 lads whatsoever. Until somebody drags this sport to safety its just dying a death Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moleman27 Posted August 22, 2017 Report Share Posted August 22, 2017 No, the two of them have been riding regularly week in, week out all season because they are riding for three teams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityrebel Posted August 22, 2017 Report Share Posted August 22, 2017 Too late to save I'm afraid. When all the old codgers die, the sport will die with them. At mildenhall on Sunday, it felt like a derby and Joan club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ouch Posted August 22, 2017 Report Share Posted August 22, 2017 Crazy. Why was it not rescheduled for 28/09/17 or in October? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhoundp Posted August 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2017 (edited) Was not the Brum v BV away meeting only rescheduled last week, so why do the IOW have to suffer this week Edited August 22, 2017 by greyhoundp 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronScorpion Posted August 22, 2017 Report Share Posted August 22, 2017 (edited) The rules re non availability are very fluid in the NL.... many reasons can be used... unable to get time of work plus others JACK Smith has just completed 6 meetings in 6 days Then Birmingham wed Belle Vue Friday Glasgow sat Newcastle sunday Poole wolves and Cradley on Monday Same for Dan Hence the decision to find guests for Jack and Dan at the IOW saving a long journey and meeting.AND GIVING SOME RESPITE Matt Williamson and Danny Ayres are equivalent replacements and there is no real depletion in strength or expectation of a good meeting. Why Newcastle Sunday unless they are guesting but why guest with a busy schedule. Newcastle v Scunthorpe Sunday. edit. they have just ridden at Newcastle on the 20th. Edited August 22, 2017 by IronScorpion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Skid Posted August 22, 2017 Report Share Posted August 22, 2017 Judging by the result, Islanders promotion should be more worried about their own Riders non performances, than the opposition. Judging by the result, Islanders promotion should be more worried about their own Riders non performances, than the opposition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KEITH M Posted August 22, 2017 Report Share Posted August 22, 2017 I can't get all this feeling sorry for Jack Smith and Dan Bewley. It's their job they are two young fit lads who will be riding less than 10 minutes a night ... Yes it's alot of traveling but I bet there are lots of men who work 12 hours a day 7 days a week on building sites etc who would love to swap places with them and sit in a van and travel the length and breadth of the country to do something they love doing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruckerroo Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 The island have the best promotion in speedway, sadly the worst side too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dickie Head Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 In fairness to Dan Bewley he was setting off by road to Latvia for the U21 European final so his absence is understandable. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobC Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 (edited) The island have the best promotion in speedway, sadly the worst side too I quite agree. The Promotion there are superb. From the moment you enter the stadium, you feel part of the show. I had already pencilled this meeting in, before knowing about Bewley and Smith being missing. I agree, its far from ideal. However, the rider I wanted to watch,Kyle Bickley was there so I was happy to travel anyway.. As it turned out, it was all over very early on as the Colts ran riot. If anything, the score would have been a little closer with the missing two, as I dont think Smith would have ridden so well.For me, Kyle is a joy to watch.Such an easy smooth style that totally belies his age. Doesnt stand for any nonsense in the first turn either. I was stood on bend one, with HalifaxTiger. We were talking with Barry Bishop and you could see the pain etched in his face as the meeting unfolded.The work that guy puts in deserves success. Sadly one or two Warriors didnt seem to want to 'bust a gut' to save some respect. Enjoyed the trip all the same, met up with a guy from Belle Vue who had not been before. He seemed to like his vist. Wonder why?! If you get the chance, do try to get there.A Promoter who deserves your support. Cant say that about many current custodians, thats for sure. Edited August 23, 2017 by BobC 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityrebel Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 I was there last night, and the guests Definetely strengthened belle vue. With Eastbourne, mildenhall and Cradley to come, it's going to be hard for the warriors to get another home win this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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