Hodgy Posted June 18, 2018 Report Share Posted June 18, 2018 http://www.speedwaygb.co/news.php?extend.34783 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Najjer Posted June 18, 2018 Report Share Posted June 18, 2018 28 minutes ago, jeffster said: Making a stand against Wright etc ? Why ? None of those you mentioned have ever had a reputation as troublesome, difficult riders.... It's been said before by others they were the ones who wanted stupid money to attend the presentation night last season. Somerset wanted Chris Holder in the winter so it's also pretty obvious to work out that Charles Wright and Jepperson were always the Plan B, if not Plan C to that. One can only assume after Charles Wright's antics that was commented on in the Somerset-Wolves thread last week that that was the final straw for him, regardless of his heroics on track! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosty Posted June 18, 2018 Report Share Posted June 18, 2018 1 hour ago, dontforgetthefueltapsbruv said: Wright and Jeppesen out Vissing and Covatti in Interesting action by Gary May - sack your most popular & exciting rider! this is a move obviously to "attempt to" improve results on track, BUT could have serious implications on attendance figures. Promoters have to learn fans do not like unnecessary chopping of teams from season to season & certainly not during the season. Loyalty & commitment must be rediscovered in Speedway. The only problem I've seen with the Rebels this year is that Jason Doyle is not performing as we all know can... 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray c Posted June 18, 2018 Report Share Posted June 18, 2018 Never thought we would get much out of this meeting i think now poole can win this poor signings on your part certainly not making you stronger thats for sure ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigcatdiary Posted June 18, 2018 Report Share Posted June 18, 2018 3 hours ago, Najjer said: It's been said before by others they were the ones who wanted stupid money to attend the presentation night last season. Somerset wanted Chris Holder in the winter so it's also pretty obvious to work out that Charles Wright and Jepperson were always the Plan B, if not Plan C to that. One can only assume after Charles Wright's antics that was commented on in the Somerset-Wolves thread last week that that was the final straw for him, regardless of his heroics on track! If they sacked riders for moaning about the state of tracks a lot of the riders would get sacked every week, I rather suspect it was a little more than that, to be fair I have always found Garry May to be very easy to get on with. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Najjer Posted June 18, 2018 Report Share Posted June 18, 2018 2 minutes ago, bigcatdiary said: If they sacked riders for moaning about the state of tracks a lot of the riders would get sacked every week, I rather suspect it was a little more than that, to be fair I have always found Garry May to be very easy to get on with. I'd assume it wasn't what was said... It was probably more how it was said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliffeboy Posted June 18, 2018 Report Share Posted June 18, 2018 This is a shame , Wrighty always gives 100 % and is useful at our place. All I can think is that there must of been a pretty big difference of opinion for this to happen. Be interesting to see how this goes down with the OTA faithful. With Holder switching to 5 , I had high hopes for the Wright/Lawson partnership. Puts a lot of pressure on Lawson who himself needs to up his game at home. Vissing a strange choice for me, he did ok for us back in the day, hopefully he can recreate that form. As for Joonas, only seen him once, and he looked ok. I guessing Gary is hoping to see the Covatti of a few seasons back who enjoyed some good form at our place. Good luck to both departing riders , Joonas could do with a Championship berth to help bring him along, wouldn’t mind betting Charles will soon be snapped up as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starman2006 Posted June 18, 2018 Report Share Posted June 18, 2018 3 hours ago, bigcatdiary said: If they sacked riders for moaning about the state of tracks a lot of the riders would get sacked every week, I rather suspect it was a little more than that, to be fair I have always found Garry May to be very easy to get on with. As i said on another thread. If Garys got shot there is a reason for it.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluTiger Posted June 18, 2018 Report Share Posted June 18, 2018 4 minutes ago, Starman2006 said: As i said on another thread. If Garys got shot there is a reason for it.. Well i'm glad you have cleared that up for us all Starry 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bignite Posted June 18, 2018 Report Share Posted June 18, 2018 neither of the new guys are for me vissing has never pulled up trumps for me and what sticks in my mind is that he was asked to take heat 15 in the premier league final against Scunny and bottled it, so we had to rely on a guest in the deciding heat and it seems Mr Wright gets the sack for being passionate, well I know which rider id rather have in my 7 as for covatti well it seems he spends more time in the treatment room than an A+E nurse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve0 Posted June 18, 2018 Report Share Posted June 18, 2018 Feel sad that this has happened and the way it happened. There are two sides to everything and I have read both on Facebook. If Somerset wanted to keep Wright, they would have tried to resolve the issues but after 6 seasons at Somerset, perhaps this has been building for a while. Always liked Charles and his brother and I hope he gets another team in the Premiership soon to help continue his progress - although he is part of a good Sheffield team in the Championship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewy Posted June 18, 2018 Report Share Posted June 18, 2018 Just read Wright's version of events I think he's been poorly treated but delighted Somerset are now a poorer team imo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pirate Nick Posted June 18, 2018 Report Share Posted June 18, 2018 21 minutes ago, lewy said: Just read Wright's version of events I think he's been poorly treated but delighted Somerset are now a poorer team imo 2 sides to every story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pirate Nick Posted June 18, 2018 Report Share Posted June 18, 2018 22 minutes ago, lewy said: Just read Wright's version of events I think he's been poorly treated but delighted Somerset are now a poorer team imo 2 sides to every story. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebelDan Posted June 18, 2018 Report Share Posted June 18, 2018 Gutted about this, Charles is terrific value around the OTA and Always gives 110%. I’m disappointed any differences couldn’t be resolved. The two changes significantly weaken us. I feel sorry for Jonas he was on the pace and I felt some decent scores were not far away, maybe we will use again in the future. Thank you Charles for 6 great seasons, fantastic entertainment and unquestionable commitment on the track. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebelDan Posted June 18, 2018 Report Share Posted June 18, 2018 If it’s true that Charles was sacked via text that is disgraceful behaviour to an employee who has given the club 6 years loyal service. 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catalan Posted June 18, 2018 Report Share Posted June 18, 2018 1 hour ago, Always a RACER said: If it’s true that Charles was sacked via text that is disgraceful behaviour to an employee who has given the club 6 years loyal service. As Pirate Nick says there's 2 sides to every story. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skidder1 Posted June 19, 2018 Report Share Posted June 19, 2018 (edited) 15 hours ago, sugarray said: As Pirate Nick says there's 2 sides to every story. Although totally different circumstances I recall - with a slightly wry smile - when Poole dropped the 'loyal Kyle Newman' last year there was an outcry in favour of the rider, but when Somerset drop the 'loyal Charles Wright', some are totally supportive of the management! Strange bedfellows some of speedway's folk!!! Edited June 19, 2018 by Skidder1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagpuss Posted June 19, 2018 Report Share Posted June 19, 2018 One presumes that Newman wasn't the pain in the arse that Wright has been claimed to have been? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skidder1 Posted June 19, 2018 Report Share Posted June 19, 2018 10 minutes ago, Bagpuss said: One presumes that Newman wasn't the pain in the arse that Wright has been claimed to have been? The word 'entourage' springs to mind!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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