wealdstone Posted February 9, 2018 Report Share Posted February 9, 2018 Never have so few got it so wrong so often to the detriment of so many 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno Posted February 10, 2018 Report Share Posted February 10, 2018 That could turn out to be a famous quote Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattK Posted February 10, 2018 Report Share Posted February 10, 2018 I think the BSPA have actually made two very bold and correct decisions recently (Nicholls/Kennett and Byron Becker). Their problem is not properly explaining their decision-making process and logic to the public. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigcatdiary Posted February 10, 2018 Report Share Posted February 10, 2018 Personally any decision that effectively stops British riders from riding in a British league is fundamentally wrong, especially when these riders don’t ride abroad. it will be interesting this year to see how many Championship riders doubling up miss meetings in the UK because of riding commitments abroad. As has been said before if they don’t want riders over 6 in the Premiership riding in the Championship then they should make the rule across the board and stop everyone over that average, the fact that they haven’t just highlights the complete inconsistencies of the BSPA. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLyric2 Posted February 10, 2018 Report Share Posted February 10, 2018 52 minutes ago, MattK said: I think the BSPA have actually made two very bold and correct decisions recently (Nicholls/Kennett and Byron Becker). Their problem is not properly explaining their decision-making process and logic to the public. Their problem is making 'knee-jerk' decisions and not communicating them to the people it directly affects - as well as the fans. Nothing wrong with the decisions - just wrong in the timing and implementation. Anything affecting a rider's livelyhood should give suitable notice. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnieg Posted February 10, 2018 Report Share Posted February 10, 2018 3 minutes ago, Skidder1 said: Their problem is making 'knee-jerk' decisions and not communicating them to the people it directly affects - as well as the fans. Nothing wrong with the decisions - just wrong in the timing and implementation. Anything affecting a rider's livelyhood should give suitable notice. Agreed A further problem is that the SCB/ACU seem to be taking more of an interest (probably a good thing in itself) meaning that BSPA 'decisions' are being relegated to 'proposals' and subject to ratification - thus creating even more uncertainty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILIPRISING Posted February 10, 2018 Report Share Posted February 10, 2018 27 minutes ago, bigcatdiary said: Personally any decision that effectively stops British riders from riding in a British league is fundamentally wrong, especially when these riders don’t ride abroad. it will be interesting this year to see how many Championship riders doubling up miss meetings in the UK because of riding commitments abroad. As has been said before if they don’t want riders over 6 in the Premiership riding in the Championship then they should make the rule across the board and stop everyone over that average, the fact that they haven’t just highlights the complete inconsistencies of the BSPA. 8 minutes ago, arnieg said: Agreed A further problem is that the SCB/ACU seem to be taking more of an interest (probably a good thing in itself) meaning that BSPA 'decisions' are being relegated to 'proposals' and subject to ratification - thus creating even more uncertainty. NICHOLLS will be riding for Peterborough. As I understand it, SCB over-ruled the BSPA. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan_Jones Posted February 10, 2018 Report Share Posted February 10, 2018 6 minutes ago, PHILIPRISING said: NICHOLLS will be riding for Peterborough. As I understand it, SCB over-ruled the BSPA. If that's the case then it's a bad decision which is at least consistent with the awful decisions that caused the situation. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevePark Posted February 10, 2018 Report Share Posted February 10, 2018 1 hour ago, MattK said: I think the BSPA have actually made two very bold and correct decisions recently (Nicholls/Kennett and Byron Becker). Their problem is not properly explaining their decision-making process and logic to the public. Byron Becker on the comeback trail? Shock..... I think you meant Luke!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigcatdiary Posted February 10, 2018 Report Share Posted February 10, 2018 1 hour ago, PHILIPRISING said: NICHOLLS will be riding for Peterborough. As I understand it, SCB over-ruled the BSPA. Interesting, no doubt a full press release will be forthcoming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wealdstone Posted February 10, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2018 3 hours ago, arnieg said: Agreed A further problem is that the SCB/ACU seem to be taking more of an interest (probably a good thing in itself) meaning that BSPA 'decisions' are being relegated to 'proposals' and subject to ratification - thus creating even more uncertainty. Possibly after recent events those organisations further up the chain of command may be wondering if BSPA are fit for purpose!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattK Posted February 10, 2018 Report Share Posted February 10, 2018 3 hours ago, StevePark said: Byron Becker on the comeback trail? Shock..... I think you meant Luke!! Who's Byron Becker? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronScorpion Posted February 10, 2018 Report Share Posted February 10, 2018 37 minutes ago, MattK said: Who's Byron Becker? check your previous post! Byron is an ex Scorpion & is from South Africa. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted February 10, 2018 Report Share Posted February 10, 2018 (edited) 2 hours ago, MattK said: Who's Byron Becker? Ex Junior rider that Newcastle Speedway brought over from South Africa in the early 00's. Rode for Berwick, Buxton, Scunny, Belle Vue Colts as well before returning home and winning the state championship a number of times. Hasn't been retired that long. Has a cousin who also rode in SA. Edited February 10, 2018 by Tsunami 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnieg Posted February 10, 2018 Report Share Posted February 10, 2018 1 hour ago, wealdstone said: Possibly after recent events those organisations further up the chain of command may be wondering if BSPA are fit for purpose!!! I think they have been wondering that for a long time, but it is only in the last year they've chosen to do something about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalterPlinge Posted February 10, 2018 Report Share Posted February 10, 2018 1 hour ago, MattK said: Who's Byron Becker? A friend and near namesake of Byron Bekker maybe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proud panther Posted February 10, 2018 Report Share Posted February 10, 2018 If Ged wins this appeal, the forum will go into meltdown. Get your blood pressure tablets ready Jenga !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevePark Posted February 10, 2018 Report Share Posted February 10, 2018 (edited) 8 hours ago, MattK said: I think the BSPA have actually made two very bold and correct decisions recently (Nicholls/Kennett and Byron Becker). Their problem is not properly explaining their decision-making process and logic to the public. 6 hours ago, StevePark said: Byron Becker on the comeback trail? Shock..... I think you meant Luke!! 3 hours ago, MattK said: Who's Byron Becker? Only quoting your good self. Edited February 10, 2018 by StevePark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagpuss Posted February 11, 2018 Report Share Posted February 11, 2018 21 hours ago, proud panther said: If Ged wins this appeal, the forum will go into meltdown. Get your blood pressure tablets ready Jenga !! Hopefully he'll spontaneously combust. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenga Posted February 11, 2018 Report Share Posted February 11, 2018 has spontaneous combustion been proven to happen in humans . or is that another fantasy wish to go with your Pamela Anderson one ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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