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2 hours ago, Najjer said:

So narrow minded. Surely any help for British riders is better than promoting more foreigners, wherher they are 15 or 45?

Its riders like Harris that are taking the money out of the sport that they can’t afford,although it’s not his fault if the Promotions pay up to his demands.

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Your regulation granting a reduction for Third Division-trained riders is fine, and as the old guard like Harris, and the colonials such as Morris, Schlein and Wethers retire, the intended result of the rule will kick in to promote Brits-only ...

Look at it in the long term, don't scream and shout about Chris Harris, etc. 

 

 

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5 hours ago, Uluru said:

Your regulation granting a reduction for Third Division-trained riders is fine, and as the old guard like Harris, and the colonials such as Morris, Schlein and Wethers retire, the intended result of the rule will kick in to promote Brits-only ...

Look at it in the long term, don't scream and shout about Chris Harris, etc. 

 

 

Unfortunately speedway fans, promoters and most people within the sport rarely see the long term. If it isn't working straight away, ideas are binned.

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On 11/28/2018 at 7:29 PM, Ghosty said:

I still don't think the penny has dropped with most promotions (including Somerset) the fans & sponsors you do have support the team & riders you had, they bond with the riders & that bond/ support grows. When you have wholesale changes from one season to the next that bond has been lost! If you favorite, second, third & forth favorite riders has gone from the previous season then you may seriously consider continuing your support for YOUR team. 

I am surprised that I haven't had much response to my previous post, please what do others think? 

It does seem the vast majority of Somerset faithful where looking forward to seeing the "promised" Charles Wright teamed with Jake Allen & Bradley Wilson Dean wearing the Rebels colours in 2019 even with the announcement that we were in the Championship, none are on the way...

It now look's like the only OAPs concessions on offer for 2019 are the signing of 2 OAPs (in speedway terms) of Bomber & Roo Boy!

The thing with the Oak Tree Arena is with the right riders you get brilliant speedway, does the current 2019 lineup contain those "wright" riders?

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18 minutes ago, sidewinder said:

Charles Wright. Newcastle. Really.

Yes, class rider. I nearly signed him in about 2003 for my Gems team, so have watched his progress ever since. Why not ?

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4 minutes ago, Tsunami said:

Yes, class rider. I nearly signed him in about 2003 for my Gems team, so have watched his progress ever since. Why not ?

He likes riding at Newcastle that much, that two years ago, he gave up his British semi final spot, so that Jason Garritty (might have been Ben Barker) could ride in his place. That's how much he wants to be at Newcastle.

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1 minute ago, sidewinder said:

He likes riding at Newcastle that much, that two years ago, he gave up his British semi final spot, so that Jason Garritty (might have been Ben Barker) could ride in his place. That's how much he wants to be at Newcastle.

His loss then. I'll look out for a breakdown on the motorway when his team is due to ride at our place. :D

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36 minutes ago, sidewinder said:

Charles Wright. Newcastle. Really.

Think he'l be a Somerset.

 

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19 hours ago, Ghosty said:

I am surprised that I haven't had much response to my previous post, please what do others think? 

It does seem the vast majority of Somerset faithful where looking forward to seeing the "promised" Charles Wright teamed with Jake Allen & Bradley Wilson Dean wearing the Rebels colours in 2019 even with the announcement that we were in the Championship, none are on the way...

It now look's like the only OAPs concessions on offer for 2019 are the signing of 2 OAPs (in speedway terms) of Bomber & Roo Boy!

The thing with the Oak Tree Arena is with the right riders you get brilliant speedway, does the current 2019 lineup contain those "wright" riders?

Think I replied at the time, but you are so right. This team has a very un-Somerset feel to it.

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1 hour ago, Willowman said:

Oh come on Naj; four who have ridden for Somerset (guests included) and an ex-mascot.  That's not too bad! :rofl:

"The thing with the Oak Tree Arena is with the right riders you get brilliant speedway, does the current 2019 lineup contain those "wright" riders?"  Take out Covatti & may-be one ride a meeting from Bomber I think 2019 may be like most other tracks @ the OTA (uninspiring).

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44 minutes ago, Ghosty said:

"The thing with the Oak Tree Arena is with the right riders you get brilliant speedway, does the current 2019 lineup contain those "wright" riders?"  Take out Covatti & may-be one ride a meeting from Bomber I think 2019 may be like most other tracks @ the OTA (uninspiring).

But if the "Wright " riders decide to go elsewhere there's not much promoters can do, is there.

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