PHILIPRISING Posted October 4, 2017 Report Share Posted October 4, 2017 SHOULD Wolverhampton been allowed to bring in Tai Woffinden to replace the injured Freddie Lindgren in the race-offs against Swindon? There is an argument that Woffinden, a Wolverhampton asset, would have been a more credible replacement than a guest. That old speedway cliche "special dispensation" springs to mind. The front cover of Speedway Star this week features a photo of Sheffield's title winning team but, of course, there is an unfamiliar Tigers' face in the shape of guest Scott Nicholls. Chris Harris has probably ridden in more play-off finals than any rider, frequently not for his own team. Just one more reason why so many fail to take British speedway seriously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midland Red Posted October 4, 2017 Report Share Posted October 4, 2017 Not if it's against the rules YOU should know better Are you Shovlar in disguise, dangling some bait? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star Lady Posted October 4, 2017 Report Share Posted October 4, 2017 Harris - no contest. What's credible about bringing a rider in to guest who has turned his back on British speedway? 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post racers and royals Posted October 4, 2017 Popular Post Report Share Posted October 4, 2017 One could say why should Woffinden get 2 meetings here when he wasn`t bothered about the other 30 !!!!! 18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluPanther Posted October 4, 2017 Report Share Posted October 4, 2017 Good try Philip .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILIPRISING Posted October 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2017 Not if it's against the rules YOU should know better Are you Shovlar in disguise, dangling some bait? I KNOW its against the rules as they stand. I am just throwing the argument into the arena. But we have heard from many who think that Wolves being able to use one of their own assets, perhaps Peter Karlsson, would have been a better option for the sport as a whole. But, then again, who cares about that anyway. Harris - no contest. What's credible about bringing a rider in to guest who has turned his back on British speedway? PLAYING devil's advocate, if he is a Wolves asset is he actually a guest? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midland Red Posted October 4, 2017 Report Share Posted October 4, 2017 Ever heard of team declaration? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trees Posted October 4, 2017 Report Share Posted October 4, 2017 I wouldn't want to see him racing in the final, he doesn't want to race here any other time..... 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILIPRISING Posted October 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2017 Ever heard of team declaration? WHY bring cricket into it? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted October 4, 2017 Report Share Posted October 4, 2017 If it's in the rules - YES Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midland Red Posted October 4, 2017 Report Share Posted October 4, 2017 Maybe if Wolves win, he'll come out and do a lap of honour, as is his wont WHY bring cricket into it? Eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star Lady Posted October 4, 2017 Report Share Posted October 4, 2017 I KNOW its against the rules as they stand. I am just throwing the argument into the arena. But we have heard from many who think that Wolves being able to use one of their own assets, perhaps Peter Karlsson, would have been a better option for the sport as a whole. But, then again, who cares about that anyway. PLAYING devil's advocate, if he is a Wolves asset is he actually a guest? No rider who hasn't ridden in Britain this season should be allowed, don't care if it's Karlsson, Woffinden or Uncle Tom Cobley. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILIPRISING Posted October 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2017 I wouldn't want to see him racing in the final, he doesn't want to race here any other time..... SO you are in favour of guests even if there could be an alternative? And it wouldn't be to pander to Woffinden but to provide a credible replacement for an injured rider. And before too many over-heat, just filling time between heats with a healthy (so far) discussion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted October 4, 2017 Report Share Posted October 4, 2017 Woffy is an Wolves asset. Does that make him a guest. Seems strange having a Rye rider in the final in a Wolves jacket. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILIPRISING Posted October 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2017 Maybe if Wolves win, he'll come out and do a lap of honour, as is his wont Eh? THINK about it No rider who hasn't ridden in Britain this season should be allowed, don't care if it's Karlsson, Woffinden or Uncle Tom Cobley. SAME question ... you prefer guests? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted October 4, 2017 Report Share Posted October 4, 2017 (edited) SO you are in favour of guests even if there could be an alternative? And it wouldn't be to pander to Woffinden but to provide a credible replacement for an injured rider. And before too many over-heat, just filling time between heats with a healthy (so far) discussion. The idea has merit. Fans don't want guests, plenty wants squads, so why not. It's only getting shot down because some people don't like Woffy. Edited October 4, 2017 by marky 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star Lady Posted October 4, 2017 Report Share Posted October 4, 2017 THINK about it SAME question ... you prefer guests? As those are the rules yes BUT I would prefer a squad system and have posted here several times about it. Having said that any squad member who has not ridden throughout the season should not IMHO ride in any final 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted October 4, 2017 Report Share Posted October 4, 2017 As those are the rules yes BUT I would prefer a squad system and have posted here several times about it. Having said that any squad member who has not ridden throughout the season should not IMHO ride in any final Woffy is a Wolves asset so he is in the squad, kind of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star Lady Posted October 4, 2017 Report Share Posted October 4, 2017 Woffy is a Wolves asset so he is in the squad, kind of. No he isn't as .British speedway doesn't use a squad system. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldenGauntlet Posted October 4, 2017 Report Share Posted October 4, 2017 SHOULD Wolverhampton been allowed to bring in Tai Woffinden to replace the injured Freddie Lindgren in the race-offs against Swindon? There is an argument that Woffinden, a Wolverhampton asset, would have been a more credible replacement than a guest. That old speedway cliche "special dispensation" springs to mind. The front cover of Speedway Star this week features a photo of Sheffield's title winning team but, of course, there is an unfamiliar Tigers' face in the shape of guest Scott Nicholls. Chris Harris has probably ridden in more play-off finals than any rider, frequently not for his own team. Just one more reason why so many fail to take British speedway seriously. Neither - if a rider is missing they should use a Championship guest who doesn't ride for a Premiership team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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