ruffdiamond Posted April 1, 2021 Report Share Posted April 1, 2021 9 minutes ago, Ryan555 said: Yeah looking likely that we will have Ben Barker which I don’t really mind he did boost our away form last season. For the people that are now very confused Newcastle council have said that can’t host meetings until towards the end of June though they do still say they will run however I think it will be tough ! Not sure if the council has said they can't host meetings, a think it's more than likely that they've said that the expected crowd capacity is reduced further than was expected. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronScorpion Posted April 1, 2021 Report Share Posted April 1, 2021 Rob Godfrey has had to use his high status figure head to finally find a rider to replace Jake Allen although, it has restrictions in place. The said rider is J Garrity which will not go down with some on here, but it is with the proviso that he travels from his "home", tagged & with a guard in a standard vehicle. All his operational gear will be maintained at the club & will travel from the EWR , when required. His attendance is based on him being able to travel "home" before midnight. On the proviso where this is not possible, IIR can & may be used. Another option which was looked in to was the possibility of signing Maksym Drabik, as he is still unable to ride to ride in Poland due to the use of a banned substance. This, however, is still under review as it was an IV drip given & authorised by his club doctor. As far as we are aware, under ACU rules, he can still ride in another country but under their Governing Body. Note; IIR translates to irate inmate replacement 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevePark Posted April 1, 2021 Report Share Posted April 1, 2021 2 hours ago, Ryan555 said: Yeah looking likely that we will have Ben Barker which I don’t really mind he did boost our away form last season. For the people that are now very confused Newcastle council have said that can’t host meetings until towards the end of June though they do still say they will run however I think it will be tough ! Newcastle are still planning to race their away fixtures, so don't know how you are expecting Ben to suddenly "jump ship" and sign for Scunthorpe (unless you know something I don't?). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted April 1, 2021 Report Share Posted April 1, 2021 30 minutes ago, StevePark said: Newcastle are still planning to race their away fixtures, so don't know how you are expecting Ben to suddenly "jump ship" and sign for Scunthorpe (unless you know something I don't?). You never know with Ben 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiveusaB Posted April 1, 2021 Report Share Posted April 1, 2021 1 hour ago, IronScorpion said: Rob Godfrey has had to use his high status figure head to finally find a rider to replace Jake Allen although, it has restrictions in place. The said rider is J Garrity which will not go down with some on here, but it is with the proviso that he travels from his "home", tagged & with a guard in a standard vehicle. All his operational gear will be maintained at the club & will travel from the EWR , when required. His attendance is based on him being able to travel "home" before midnight. On the proviso where this is not possible, IIR can & may be used. Another option which was looked in to was the possibility of signing Maksym Drabik, as he is still unable to ride to ride in Poland due to the use of a banned substance. This, however, is still under review as it was an IV drip given & authorised by his club doctor. As far as we are aware, under ACU rules, he can still ride in another country but under their Governing Body. Note; IIR translates to irate inmate replacement Well it is April 1st 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sings4Speedway Posted April 1, 2021 Report Share Posted April 1, 2021 1 hour ago, IronScorpion said: The said rider is J Garrity which will not go down with some on here, but it is with the proviso that he travels from his "home", tagged & with a guard in a standard vehicle. Would be the only way to ensure he actually arrives for a match at Edinburgh ....... 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronScorpion Posted April 1, 2021 Report Share Posted April 1, 2021 18 minutes ago, Sings4Speedway said: Would be the only way to ensure he actually arrives for a match at Edinburgh ....... I am not sure he would get "home" in time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted April 1, 2021 Report Share Posted April 1, 2021 5 hours ago, IronScorpion said: Rob Godfrey has had to use his high status figure head to finally find a rider to replace Jake Allen although, it has restrictions in place. The said rider is J Garrity which will not go down with some on here, but it is with the proviso that he travels from his "home", tagged & with a guard in a standard vehicle. All his operational gear will be maintained at the club & will travel from the EWR , when required. His attendance is based on him being able to travel "home" before midnight. On the proviso where this is not possible, IIR can & may be used. Another option which was looked in to was the possibility of signing Maksym Drabik, as he is still unable to ride to ride in Poland due to the use of a banned substance. This, however, is still under review as it was an IV drip given & authorised by his club doctor. As far as we are aware, under ACU rules, he can still ride in another country but under their Governing Body. Note; IIR translates to irate inmate replacement The sad thing is that this is more sensible than some suggestions already put forward on 'normal' days 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyretrax Posted April 1, 2021 Report Share Posted April 1, 2021 4 hours ago, IronScorpion said: I am not sure he would get "home" in time. Ashfield is not far from H.M.P. Barlinnie, maybe they could arrange a guest booking. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander15 Posted April 1, 2021 Report Share Posted April 1, 2021 With no viable direct replacement for Allen, isn’t it time to admit that a double change is necessary? Sign someone like Mountain, Kennedy or MacDonald to replace Pijper (which arguably strengthens the team anyway) and then get BWD at number 1 for a full season whilst he’s still got time to plan to come over here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan555 Posted April 1, 2021 Report Share Posted April 1, 2021 1 hour ago, Islander15 said: With no viable direct replacement for Allen, isn’t it time to admit that a double change is necessary? Sign someone like Mountain, Kennedy or MacDonald to replace Pijper (which arguably strengthens the team anyway) and then get BWD at number 1 for a full season whilst he’s still got time to plan to come over here! Couldn’t agree more 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flagrag Posted April 1, 2021 Report Share Posted April 1, 2021 21 hours ago, TotallyHonestJohn said: The way things are panning out at Newcastle Ben Barker fits... Regards THJ Maybe Ben like other Diamonds riders was given the option to join another club if they chose as Newcastle will not be able to make any payments for meetings and expenses until 1st July 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewy Posted April 4, 2021 Report Share Posted April 4, 2021 Not alot of riders left to choose from, has Godfrey missed the boat with not signing mountain or does he have an aussie up his sleeve? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike0310 Posted April 4, 2021 Report Share Posted April 4, 2021 I’m sure there is an obscure rule or he’ll make one up that says he can run r/r for the first month which would be a joke and when the new averages come out he will have more scope to sign a rider he wants. . 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szkocjasid Posted April 4, 2021 Report Share Posted April 4, 2021 7 hours ago, lewy said: Not alot of riders left to choose from, has Godfrey missed the boat with not signing mountain or does he have an aussie up his sleeve? I think Scunthorpe held out making a signing in the hope of finding someone stronger than Mountain! If there's no one out there, can see them going with a 4.00 Aussie not as strong as Mountain! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenga Posted April 4, 2021 Report Share Posted April 4, 2021 whoever rides in the 2021 newky team they will need support from you guys . good luck in the survival race , but that team is a worry . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillwhitewasmad Posted April 4, 2021 Report Share Posted April 4, 2021 53 minutes ago, jenga said: whoever rides in the 2021 newky team they will need support from you guys . good luck in the survival race , but that team is a worry . This is a scunny thread 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScunnyDan Posted April 4, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2021 whilst i am aware of who said rider is, i dont think the team will be that bad at home.. yeah we're gonna take some absolute thrashings away (just not at plymouth, the oap's will be begging for their retirement home by then) but we should be ok at home 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewy Posted April 4, 2021 Report Share Posted April 4, 2021 9 minutes ago, ScunnyDan said: whilst i am aware of who said rider is, i dont think the team will be that bad at home.. yeah we're gonna take some absolute thrashings away (just not at plymouth, the oap's will be begging for their retirement home by then) but we should be ok at home We will see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan555 Posted April 5, 2021 Report Share Posted April 5, 2021 15 hours ago, ScunnyDan said: whilst i am aware of who said rider is, i dont think the team will be that bad at home.. yeah we're gonna take some absolute thrashings away (just not at plymouth, the oap's will be begging for their retirement home by then) but we should be ok at home Any clue when an announcement will come then ?!?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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