NeilWatson Posted September 25, 2018 Report Share Posted September 25, 2018 11 minutes ago, dontforgetthefueltapsbruv said: Speculation now over and all seems perfectly reasonable to me Wonder if anyone will look to argue that a planned operation doesnt count as being injured...... A facility is available under Art 16.1.5.h - sickness or non-speedway injury. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maneacat Posted September 25, 2018 Report Share Posted September 25, 2018 10 minutes ago, dontforgetthefueltapsbruv said: Speculation now over and all seems perfectly reasonable to me Wonder if anyone will look to argue that a planned operation doesnt count as being injured...... Reading the announcement it sounds as though he is at the mercy of the NHS and although a planned and not emergency operation I doubt he has any control or choice in the matter. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted September 25, 2018 Report Share Posted September 25, 2018 11 minutes ago, maneacat said: Reading the announcement it sounds as though he is at the mercy of the NHS and although a planned and not emergency operation I doubt he has any control or choice in the matter. Absolutely - and nothing is more important than your health and wellbeing so cant blame him at all for going with it 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
startline sid Posted September 25, 2018 Report Share Posted September 25, 2018 12 minutes ago, dontforgetthefueltapsbruv said: Absolutely - and nothing is more important than your health and wellbeing so cant blame him at all for going with it fully agree well said Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flappy Posted September 26, 2018 Report Share Posted September 26, 2018 Fans lose out yet again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodger Blue Posted September 26, 2018 Report Share Posted September 26, 2018 4 hours ago, Flappy said: Fans lose out yet again As does the rider (points money) the promotion and his team mates. Pretty sure if it could have been changed it would have been 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crump99 Posted September 26, 2018 Report Share Posted September 26, 2018 12 hours ago, maneacat said: Reading the announcement it sounds as though he is at the mercy of the NHS and although a planned and not emergency operation I doubt he has any control or choice in the matter. I wouldn't fully agree with that. If you're prepared to pay for a minor op, as the news item says was considered, I'd say that you can pick your date going private. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobydoo Posted September 26, 2018 Report Share Posted September 26, 2018 No doubt getting it done before Brexit as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crump99 Posted September 26, 2018 Report Share Posted September 26, 2018 1 minute ago, scoobydoo said: No doubt getting it done before Brexit as well Wouldn't know anything about that. What's Brexit? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New era Panthers Posted September 26, 2018 Report Share Posted September 26, 2018 59 minutes ago, Crump99 said: Wouldn't know anything about that. What's Brexit? British Rail European Cross, International Terminal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maneacat Posted September 26, 2018 Report Share Posted September 26, 2018 1 hour ago, Crump99 said: I wouldn't fully agree with that. If you're prepared to pay for a minor op, as the news item says was considered, I'd say that you can pick your date going private. Yes of course but who would pay if BWD couldn’t afford it - Peterborough or Somerset or both? Even if it’s classed as “minor” if a General anaesthetic is required and maybe 1 or 2 overnight stay in a Private hospital that does not come cheap. He is obviously going down the NHS route and along with that are many rules and conditions I’m sure - maybe someone who is familiar with them can enlighten us but I doubt it’s simple to just cancel the date given and say sorry but I can’t make that date please re-arrange - maybe he has already and this is final date offered to him. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crump99 Posted September 26, 2018 Report Share Posted September 26, 2018 27 minutes ago, maneacat said: Yes of course but who would pay if BWD couldn’t afford it - Peterborough or Somerset or both? Even if it’s classed as “minor” if a General anaesthetic is required and maybe 1 or 2 overnight stay in a Private hospital that does not come cheap. He is obviously going down the NHS route and along with that are many rules and conditions I’m sure - maybe someone who is familiar with them can enlighten us but I doubt it’s simple to just cancel the date given and say sorry but I can’t make that date please re-arrange - maybe he has already and this is final date offered to him. Cost or responsibility isn't mentioned so who knows. It just says timescale and I'm not sure what that means in this situation, I wouldn't imagine that the rules around non urgent surgery would be too strict and the NHS seems to cancel such things at very short notice themselves. If you had a similar problem known about in June but you were going abroad for a month in September then wouldn't you say that you can't attend at that time. I'm sure that it would be noted and agreed that you'd be fitted in before or after. Likewise if you're a UK sportsman from March to October then wouldn't you mention that and fit it in during the close season as I recall happening on other occasions in the past. If it's causing pain then asap is very important but there's no mention of that and BWD rode very well on Sunday on a track that would certainly pull hard on a damaged shoulder, although removal of plate and screws suggests that it has healed but will need rest afterwards for the rest of our season would be my guess. Anyway, it is what it is and that's not going to change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tocha Posted September 26, 2018 Report Share Posted September 26, 2018 1 hour ago, Crump99 said: Cost or responsibility isn't mentioned so who knows. It just says timescale and I'm not sure what that means in this situation, I wouldn't imagine that the rules around non urgent surgery would be too strict and the NHS seems to cancel such things at very short notice themselves. If you had a similar problem known about in June but you were going abroad for a month in September then wouldn't you say that you can't attend at that time. I'm sure that it would be noted and agreed that you'd be fitted in before or after. Likewise if you're a UK sportsman from March to October then wouldn't you mention that and fit it in during the close season as I recall happening on other occasions in the past. If it's causing pain then asap is very important but there's no mention of that and BWD rode very well on Sunday on a track that would certainly pull hard on a damaged shoulder, although removal of plate and screws suggests that it has healed but will need rest afterwards for the rest of our season would be my guess. Anyway, it is what it is and that's not going to change. Saturday's fixture is now a double-header. No start time yet announced but let's hope they have the sense to start at 6pm this time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehone Posted September 26, 2018 Report Share Posted September 26, 2018 12 minutes ago, tocha said: Saturday's fixture is now a double-header. No start time yet announced but let's hope they have the sense to start at 6pm this time. or earlier! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluTiger Posted September 26, 2018 Report Share Posted September 26, 2018 One would assume the timing of BWD's surgery is on the advice of surgeons, so i would just wish him all the best and hope his recovery is a swift one... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marko Posted September 26, 2018 Report Share Posted September 26, 2018 57 minutes ago, tocha said: Saturday's fixture is now a double-header. No start time yet announced but let's hope they have the sense to start at 6pm this time. This is worse than last time because unless you pay to have a selection of riders on standby if someone gets injured in the first match that team will be buggered for the second, and with both set to run rider replacement? it will mean the matches are bound to take an eternity to run, easily another 11pm finish. I wont be attending, that's for sure. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wealdstone Posted September 26, 2018 Report Share Posted September 26, 2018 (edited) 9 minutes ago, marko said: This is worse than last time because unless you pay to have a selection of riders on standby if someone gets injured in the first match that team will be buggered for the second, and with both set to run rider replacement? it will mean the matches are bound to take an eternity to run, easily another 11pm finish. I wont be attending, that's for sure. I understand the start time is 7pm , cost for couple to see two understrength teams with r/r and or guests will be £50 plus !!! Edited September 26, 2018 by wealdstone 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobydoo Posted September 26, 2018 Report Share Posted September 26, 2018 5 hours ago, Crump99 said: Wouldn't know anything about that. What's Brexit? I think its a new kelloggs breakfast cereal a cross between weetbix and ready brek 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobydoo Posted September 26, 2018 Report Share Posted September 26, 2018 4 hours ago, maneacat said: Yes of course but who would pay if BWD couldn’t afford it - Peterborough or Somerset or both? All the everyday tax payers pays for it dont they!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old bob at herne bay Posted September 26, 2018 Report Share Posted September 26, 2018 The "business end" of the season degenerating into pure farce. Two teams both operating the "rider Replacement" , (and Leaside's Zach W presumably still doubtful? ) Ulrich O still not fully fit , and Peterboro using a gust for Scotty Nicholls. Both sides heading into a "less than ideal"** double header racing the same side twice with 6 riders on parade. Seems almost acceptable that same side double headers take place. From the fans entertainment viewpoint a 7pm start is a poor decision - given Leaside's proven inability to run a meeting in under 2 hours - will be at least an 11pm finish after the delays with R/R and the selfish track curator who indulges in obsessive tractor grading. I thought my enthusiasm to watch the Hammers would be rekindled by the p. offs, just to make the trip to see a meeting at Hoddesdon - once again I am left disillusioned. ** quote from our illustrious promoter Jon Cook. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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