NeilWatson Posted October 6, 2019 Report Share Posted October 6, 2019 4 hours ago, stevebrum said: I’m surprised. But thanks for sharing that. However his lack of commitment saw Coventry (twice), Poole, Lakeside and Birmingham sack him tho! I don't believe KK was released from Coventry twice, and when I released him in 2013 it was for just the last match of the season to give Linus Sundstrom an opportunity. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaColette Posted October 6, 2019 Report Share Posted October 6, 2019 1 hour ago, mickthemuppet said: Ipswich would win the title as they would be the only team in the final Is this your own rule or an official one? Maybe the three teams would have to share it! Lol. I'm sure Poole had to share a trophy with someone once! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebrum Posted October 6, 2019 Report Share Posted October 6, 2019 3 minutes ago, NeilWatson said: I don't believe KK was released from Coventry twice, and when I released him in 2013 it was for just the last match of the season to give Linus Sundstrom an opportunity. Splitting hairs maybe, either way he was released! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Jones Posted October 6, 2019 Report Share Posted October 6, 2019 5 minutes ago, NeilWatson said: I don't believe KK was released from Coventry twice, and when I released him in 2013 it was for just the last match of the season to give Linus Sundstrom an opportunity. Surely that should read "when the club released him"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilWatson Posted October 6, 2019 Report Share Posted October 6, 2019 (edited) 6 minutes ago, stevebrum said: Splitting hairs maybe, either way he was released! Released, but only once 3 minutes ago, Dave Jones said: Surely that should read "when the club released him"? As I was Club promoter the two are synonymous Edited October 6, 2019 by NeilWatson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Jones Posted October 6, 2019 Report Share Posted October 6, 2019 9 minutes ago, NeilWatson said: As I was Club promoter the two are synonymous Yes, but as a former promoter you must realise that you will be judged on the quality & wording of your statements. Blowing ones own trumpet isn't a recipe for success IMO. Having said that your promotion of Coventry Speedway wasn't much of a success so "par for the course" I suppose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilWatson Posted October 6, 2019 Report Share Posted October 6, 2019 2 minutes ago, Dave Jones said: Yes, but as a former promoter you must realise that you will be judged on the quality & wording of your statements. Blowing ones own trumpet isn't a recipe for success IMO. Having said that your promotion of Coventry Speedway wasn't much of a success so "par for the course" I suppose. I don't see any self-aggrandisement in the post I made, however I believe my promoting career has been more successful than yours....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Jones Posted October 6, 2019 Report Share Posted October 6, 2019 25 minutes ago, NeilWatson said: I don't see any self-aggrandisement in the post I made, however I believe my promoting career has been more successful than yours....... Ha Ha , speedway promotion - never my choice of career. However I have been around the sport long enough to recognise a good promoter when I see one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bald Bloke Posted October 6, 2019 Report Share Posted October 6, 2019 1 hour ago, Dave Jones said: Ha Ha , speedway promotion - never my choice of career. However I have been around the sport long enough to recognise a good promoter when I see one. Unless you know what goes on behind the scenes, it's pretty hard to judge. One that appears good on the surface could be a t**t behind the scenes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini Posted October 6, 2019 Report Share Posted October 6, 2019 (edited) 7 hours ago, stevebrum said: However his lack of commitment saw Coventry (twice), Poole, Lakeside and Birmingham sack him tho! I'm sure he had at least one good season with Coventry and that included the time he put them first rather than attend the reception in Poland? Admittedly though he seemed to lack commitment sometimes and was probably not a rider you would want in the team the following year. Edited October 6, 2019 by Gemini Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Shovlar Posted October 7, 2019 Report Share Posted October 7, 2019 Well the rain is going through very early so fingers crossed there’s enough time to fix the track. Yesterday it looked like a no hoper but Bob Hope has got a cab back to the arena! Track might well be very heavy. Batchelor will enjoy the conditions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil The Ace Posted October 7, 2019 Report Share Posted October 7, 2019 Can wolves not ride tomorrow??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grachan Posted October 7, 2019 Report Share Posted October 7, 2019 28 minutes ago, Steve Shovlar said: Well the rain is going through very early so fingers crossed there’s enough time to fix the track. Yesterday it looked like a no hoper but Bob Hope has got a cab back to the arena! Track might well be very heavy. Batchelor will enjoy the conditions. Weather forecast looks like rain all day until around 7pm, then a dry evening. If ever there was an occasion where track covers would prove invaluable, today is it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dornier Posted October 7, 2019 Report Share Posted October 7, 2019 (edited) 9 hours ago, Gemini said: I'm sure he had at least one good season with Coventry and that included the time he put them first rather than attend the reception in Poland? Admittedly though he seemed to lack commitment sometimes and was probably not a rider you would want in the team the following year. Coventry picked him up after he was sacked at Lakeside after he missed some meetings. Schlein went the other way to Kings Lynn in return for Bridger. That was Kasprzaks best season he didn`t do too well the following season when teamed up with Nicholls. Kasperzak was doing well at Belle Vue up until they sacked two riders to bring Crump in after that he lost all interest don`t think he cared for Crump too much it was said at the time he got changed in his van. Edited October 7, 2019 by Dornier fixer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityrebel Posted October 7, 2019 Report Share Posted October 7, 2019 32 minutes ago, Grachan said: Weather forecast looks like rain all day until around 7pm, then a dry evening. If ever there was an occasion where track covers would prove invaluable, today is it. That horse, has probably bolted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Eck Posted October 7, 2019 Report Share Posted October 7, 2019 I’m not sure if this season will ever end! Wolves looking bad for today and, in the little league, Leicester looking bad for Saturday. All the Aussies still involved in the play offs will be itching to get back home for some sun. Will some slope off early? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col Posted October 7, 2019 Report Share Posted October 7, 2019 It is raining in Wolverhampton this morning and it looks like we've had a fair amount over night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hyabb17 Posted October 7, 2019 Report Share Posted October 7, 2019 It's off.....Now Wednesday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Pairman Posted October 7, 2019 Report Share Posted October 7, 2019 34 minutes ago, Dornier fixer said: Kasperzak was doing well at Belle Vue up until they sacked two riders to bring Crump in after that he lost all interest don`t think he cared for Crump too much it was said at the time he got changed in his van. Once again you malign a rider without worrying about the truth. KK had one bad meeting - the one away to Coventry when Crump returned. JC scored 15, KK, 2. He was “spoken to” after that and his home scores after that - up until JC got injured - were 11+2, 12 and 11. To me, that’s not exactly losing interest. And, if he changed in his van, he must have had a secret door from the changing rooms to the car park as he went in there in his day clothes, and came out in his race suit. I am biased of course because he exceeded my expectations and was one of the most professional riders I had to deal with. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreverblue Posted October 7, 2019 Report Share Posted October 7, 2019 18 minutes ago, Gordon Pairman said: Once again you malign a rider without worrying about the truth. KK had one bad meeting - the one away to Coventry when Crump returned. JC scored 15, KK, 2. He was “spoken to” after that and his home scores after that - up until JC got injured - were 11+2, 12 and 11. To me, that’s not exactly losing interest. And, if he changed in his van, he must have had a secret door from the changing rooms to the car park as he went in there in his day clothes, and came out in his race suit. I am biased of course because he exceeded my expectations and was one of the most professional riders I had to deal with. Shame he wasn't spoken to when he was at Poole! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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