uk_martin Posted October 16, 2017 Report Share Posted October 16, 2017 Is a period of enforced inactivity the same as a ban? Whatever. Either way, young Mr. Cook was in hot water again, for being ill on the day of the SCB/BSPA's prized event. The Speedway Control Bureau have imposed Craig Cook a Period of Inactivity of 7 days due to withdrawing through illness from the SGB Riders Championship at Glasgow on Saturday 14th October.Speedway Regulation 16.5.1 f) states that if a Rider is sick or carrying a non-speedway injury the Rider may only return within 7 days with the express permission of the Bspa Management Committee.On this occasion Mr Cook has been given the period of inactivity of the 7 days , in the hope of getting a full recovery from his illness. Unfortunately due to this inactivity Mr Cook will miss Belle Vue Cup Final against Wolverhampton on Monday 16th October, and Workington visit to Glasgow on Friday 20th October. http://www.speedwaygb.co/news.php?extend.33493 What odds are the bookies are offering on Cook attending all the rounds of the SGP series without throwing a sickie when faced with his Polish demons, or pulling out if the travel costs are too high for him, like he did when he was supposed to ride for GB against Australia in Ipswich, a few years ago? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted October 16, 2017 Report Share Posted October 16, 2017 Is a period of enforced inactivity the same as a ban? Whatever. Either way, young Mr. Cook was in hot water again, for being ill on the day of the SCB/BSPA's prized event. http://www.speedwaygb.co/news.php?extend.33493 What odds are the bookies are offering on Cook attending all the rounds of the SGP series without throwing a sickie when faced with his Polish demons, or pulling out if the travel costs are too high for him, like he did when he was supposed to ride for GB against Australia in Ipswich, a few years ago? Short IMO . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Endeavour Posted October 16, 2017 Report Share Posted October 16, 2017 At least Cookie has qualified for GPS, albeit finishing 4th in SGP qualifier. He hasn't relied on a wildcard. Cast your net of criticism higher to our number one who didn't represent Team GB this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuxtonTiger Posted October 16, 2017 Report Share Posted October 16, 2017 What further action do people expect to be taken after Mr Cook was announced as non riding captain at Belle Vue this evening during his weeks enforced absence? Or was his period of absence only to cover riding and not other Speedway related activities? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acef Posted October 17, 2017 Report Share Posted October 17, 2017 What further action do people expect to be taken after Mr Cook was announced as non riding captain at Belle Vue this evening during his weeks enforced absence? Or was his period of absence only to cover riding and not other Speedway related activities? Not sure if serious. If so, then why the hell would it and why is it being dragged up on a forum to add pointless fuel to a fire? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odds On Posted October 17, 2017 Report Share Posted October 17, 2017 uk martin, on 16 Oct 2017 - 9:55 PM, said: Is a period of enforced inactivity the same as a ban? Whatever. Either way, young Mr. Cook was in hot water again, for being ill on the day of the SCB/BSPA's prized event. http://www.speedwaygb.co/news.php?extend.33493 What odds are the bookies are offering on Cook attending all the rounds of the SGP series without throwing a sickie when faced with his Polish demons, or pulling out if the travel costs are too high for him, like he did when he was supposed to ride for GB against Australia in Ipswich, a few years ago? SCB/BSPA need to be careful in situations like this, as if Cook has a doctors note which he has implied he has,then he could be the one in the right and calling the shots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racers and royals Posted October 17, 2017 Report Share Posted October 17, 2017 SCB/BSPA need to be careful in situations like this, as if Cook has a doctors note which he has implied he has,then he could be the one in the right and calling the shots. They don`t need to be careful at all- the rule clearly states that they can`t ride for 7 days without permission- and permission wasn`t granted. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Smith Posted October 17, 2017 Report Share Posted October 17, 2017 Craig's reply: http://cc111.co.uk/craig-makes-a-statement-regarding-his-health/ Seems to have accepted the ban but is making clear he's genuinely suffering from illness Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foamfence Posted October 17, 2017 Report Share Posted October 17, 2017 They don`t need to be careful at all- the rule clearly states that they can`t ride for 7 days without permission- and permission wasn`t granted. Exactly! Craig's reply: http://cc111.co.uk/craig-makes-a-statement-regarding-his-health/ Seems to have accepted the ban but is making clear he's genuinely suffering from illness Which strangely occurs before certain meetings but not others, and prevents him giving notice of absence reasonably early. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racers and royals Posted October 17, 2017 Report Share Posted October 17, 2017 Oddly enough I was thinking on similar lines , these bans for non attendance of championships only seem to affect some riders . Robert Lambert must be related to Houdini to not get one !!! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waytogo28 Posted October 17, 2017 Report Share Posted October 17, 2017 I just hope that neither Craig nor his camp try to Big Up his 2018 GP place. I wish him all the best but hope that he just gets on with it and we can decide for ourselves by his results, as to how well he can do at the very top level of speedway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharpandroid Posted October 17, 2017 Report Share Posted October 17, 2017 I hope he takes no notice of the things written on here. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foamfence Posted October 17, 2017 Report Share Posted October 17, 2017 I hope he takes no notice of the things written on here. Well after people have paid to see him and been denied (several times) you might expect criticism. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigcatdiary Posted October 17, 2017 Report Share Posted October 17, 2017 Robert Lambert must be related to Houdini to not get one !!! Friends in high places, just out of interest has he ever rode in a BSPA shared event. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodgy Posted October 17, 2017 Report Share Posted October 17, 2017 Friends in high places, just out of interest has he ever rode in a BSPA shared event. Friends or photos - in my opinion he is the worst offender. He did ride in the PL Pairs early season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted October 17, 2017 Report Share Posted October 17, 2017 Surely a lot of this is speculation. If a Rider has a condition the renders him unable to ride, from time to time, then he should be covered by a Doctor's Note. If this is so - then there is no argument. Unsure whether the Ban he received is justified or not, especially in view of other culprits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midland Red Posted October 17, 2017 Report Share Posted October 17, 2017 Surely the "ban" is because of his illness, not because of his absence? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted October 17, 2017 Report Share Posted October 17, 2017 Surely the "ban" is because of his illness, not because of his absence? Therefore he must have had a Note. End of story really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foamfence Posted October 17, 2017 Report Share Posted October 17, 2017 Therefore he must have had a Note. End of story really. No it isn't, it's in the rules that they can impose a seven day rest period on any rider claiming sickness, as he seems to do this before certain selected meetings and didn't inform them in time to get a replacement, it's understandable and quite surprising that another GB international hasn't yet copped for the same thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted October 17, 2017 Report Share Posted October 17, 2017 No it isn't, it's in the rules that they can impose a seven day rest period on any rider claiming sickness, as he seems to do this before certain selected meetings and didn't inform them in time to get a replacement, it's understandable and quite surprising that another GB international hasn't yet copped for the same thing. Fair comment ff. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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