phillwhitewasmad Posted January 16, 2021 Report Share Posted January 16, 2021 13 minutes ago, Racin Jason 72 said: Ryan kinsley possibly ??? Good shout that but is he to old Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enotian Posted January 16, 2021 Report Share Posted January 16, 2021 54 minutes ago, phillwhitewasmad said: So with the agm over and the rumours of 2 British under 21 reserves being quite strong question is .who do we want as Jordan's partner and who is going to be dropped to fit the new rider in. Also will we make another change as if he points limit has remained the same potentially we are well under the limit Isn't it just one for 2021? Then two thereafter? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcon1983 Posted January 21, 2021 Report Share Posted January 21, 2021 What is the scunthorpe team and average pre lockdown? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronScorpion Posted January 22, 2021 Report Share Posted January 22, 2021 See post/topic just created by THJ as news filters through from other teams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted January 22, 2021 Report Share Posted January 22, 2021 Really good team who will be strong opposition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewy Posted January 24, 2021 Report Share Posted January 24, 2021 Surprise Surprise! Scunthorpe team remains unchanged and fits below the 39pt limit,!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topsoil Posted January 24, 2021 Report Share Posted January 24, 2021 5 minutes ago, lewy said: Surprise Surprise! Scunthorpe team remains unchanged and fits below the 39pt limit,!! So do several other teams, but don't let paranoia stop you :-) 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillwhitewasmad Posted January 24, 2021 Report Share Posted January 24, 2021 7 minutes ago, lewy said: Surprise Surprise! Scunthorpe team remains unchanged and fits below the 39pt limit,!! you can't beat a positive press release to mislead the masses 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScunnyDan Posted January 26, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2021 To all involved in British Speedway. As you may have read by now through club statements it is with deep regret that I have had to pull out of competing in British Speedway in 2021, due to the current situation with regards to Covid19, there can be no guarantees regarding the number of meetings that will take place and unfortunately this has cost me my place in British Speedway for 2021 It is a simple case of not being in a position to afford to race professionally after the financial losses of 2020, as an Aussie I am unable to support myself financially in the UK as Visa restrictions do not allow me to work other than race Speedway, and therefor if the season of 2021 is cancelled then I can not guarantee that I would be in a position to return home, plus even if I managed to get home there is a compulsory quarantine at a cost of around $3500. It is extremely disappointing that I will miss the 2021 season, I believe I have improved as a rider over the past few seasons and still believe that I have the ability to play a key role in British Speedway, I genuinely enjoy all aspects of being able to compete in British Speedway and I will be spending all my time throughout the remainder of this year to come back in 2022, please understand that having to take a year out of racing is not what any rider wants to do but I want everyone involved in British Speedway to understand that I am 100% committed to British racing when circumstances allow. I still have a long journey ahead in this sport and racing in the UK is a key aspect of this journey. I want to wish everyone a safe and enjoyable season in 2021, and I will see everyone soon. All the best, Jake Allen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScunnyDan Posted January 26, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2021 Taken from Jake's facebook page.... Schlein in perhaps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillwhitewasmad Posted January 26, 2021 Report Share Posted January 26, 2021 So who's replacing Jake Allen then will we make two changes to use the points up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillwhitewasmad Posted January 26, 2021 Report Share Posted January 26, 2021 Just now, ScunnyDan said: Taken from Jake's facebook page.... Schlein in perhaps No he's nailed on for poole plus Nige Franklin hates him 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewy Posted January 26, 2021 Report Share Posted January 26, 2021 Was jake going to double up? Did he have a Premier league spot aswell? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillwhitewasmad Posted January 26, 2021 Report Share Posted January 26, 2021 4 minutes ago, lewy said: Was jake going to double up? Did he have a Premier league spot aswell? Ipswich I believe 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric i Posted January 26, 2021 Report Share Posted January 26, 2021 Shame Ipswich and Scunny can't lend him a few grand so he could prove he could get back to Australia. After all none of Australian riders will fly in until they are sure the season is on. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnieg Posted January 26, 2021 Report Share Posted January 26, 2021 38 minutes ago, eric i said: Shame Ipswich and Scunny can't lend him a few grand so he could prove he could get back to Australia. After all none of Australian riders will fly in until they are sure the season is on. In covid world we can never be certain. What if it is announced that the season is starting, and there is then a further problem with covid and crowd restrictions are reintroduced? It happened to professional football and it happened to the British Final at Ipswich. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric i Posted January 27, 2021 Report Share Posted January 27, 2021 2 hours ago, arnieg said: In covid world we can never be certain. What if it is announced that the season is starting, and there is then a further problem with covid and crowd restrictions are reintroduced? It happened to professional football and it happened to the British Final at Ipswich. That was going from summer to winter, this will be the opposite way round. I agree its not 100% but I think its a risk Scunny and Ipswich could take. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sings4Speedway Posted January 27, 2021 Report Share Posted January 27, 2021 7 hours ago, eric i said: That was going from summer to winter, this will be the opposite way round. I agree its not 100% but I think its a risk Scunny and Ipswich could take. But how many grand would they have to lend / give him? Jake stated that he made a loss in 2020 so he would be looking for a guaranteed of a full season and/or a guaranteed amount plus the $3500 for the quarantine on the way home. That would set a precedent for every Aussie coming over that clubs and British speedway just can't sustain. I feel for Jake and others in the same boat but just giving away money like you suggested would close British clubs for good. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiderman1 Posted January 27, 2021 Report Share Posted January 27, 2021 10 hours ago, eric i said: Shame Ipswich and Scunny can't lend him a few grand so he could prove he could get back to Australia. After all none of Australian riders will fly in until they are sure the season is on. Yep agree, should of come up with a deal to cover it,not lend,sponser it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiderman1 Posted January 27, 2021 Report Share Posted January 27, 2021 7 minutes ago, Sings4Speedway said: But how many grand would they have to lend / give him? Jake stated that he made a loss in 2020 so he would be looking for a guaranteed of a full season and/or a guaranteed amount plus the $3500 for the quarantine on the way home. That would set a precedent for every Aussie coming over that clubs and British speedway just can't sustain. I feel for Jake and others in the same boat but just giving away money like you suggested would close British clubs for good. Plenty of sportsman receive it,just not in uk speedway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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