Ryan555 Posted April 14, 2021 Report Share Posted April 14, 2021 Just now, Diamondboy said: An announcement that Henderson insurance is a sponsor again in the current climate would be a massive positive. Without sponsorship then maybe no speedway. Well yeah obviously their sponsorship would be very important given the current circumstances but I’m personally very keen to know our No1 as well !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruffdiamond Posted April 15, 2021 Report Share Posted April 15, 2021 3 hours ago, Ryan555 said: Well yeah obviously their sponsorship would be very important given the current circumstances but I’m personally very keen to know our No1 as well !!! That's easy,,,, Josh Auty!!! 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tosh1218 Posted April 15, 2021 Report Share Posted April 15, 2021 Can anyone explain why Kasper Anderson has been refused a work permit ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spin king junior Posted April 15, 2021 Report Share Posted April 15, 2021 Josh MacDonald signs as the last rider then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander15 Posted April 15, 2021 Report Share Posted April 15, 2021 I can see some home losses unfortunately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebaron Posted April 15, 2021 Report Share Posted April 15, 2021 34 minutes ago, spin king junior said: Josh MacDonald signs as the last rider then. Well as I have said all along it makes sense. Based exclusively in the UK for the shortened season. Has the knowledge of the tracks and the workings of the UK scene. Should be ahead of the UK riders having had reasonable track time down under during the pandemic. Ability to add a couple of points to his 4pt start average. A good solid signing for the times we are in. Welcome "the Chunk" ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShyTalk Posted April 15, 2021 Report Share Posted April 15, 2021 12 minutes ago, Islander15 said: I can see some home losses unfortunately. Better than no speedway. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillwhitewasmad Posted April 15, 2021 Report Share Posted April 15, 2021 45 minutes ago, the outsider said: Well as I have said all along it makes sense. Based exclusively in the UK for the shortened season. Has the knowledge of the tracks and the workings of the UK scene. Should be ahead of the UK riders having had reasonable track time down under during the pandemic. Ability to add a couple of points to his 4pt start average. A good solid signing for the times we are in. Welcome "the Chunk" ! are you sure hes ridden during the winter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TotallyHonestJohn Posted April 15, 2021 Report Share Posted April 15, 2021 2 hours ago, Tosh1218 said: Can anyone explain why Kasper Anderson has been refused a work permit ? Yes but it will read like war and peace and some of it will be guess work so check this out and look at Sportsperson Visa (T2) and Frontier Worker Permit and you will get a feel for the issues faced by Promoters and Riders... oh and the answer you are looking for will be on there... Brexit has made it really tough for these promoters that's for sure... https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas Regards THJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan555 Posted April 15, 2021 Report Share Posted April 15, 2021 Well Josh Macdonald it is seems to have done well over winter in Aussie and hopefully can bring some form over here. I’m sure Rob will let him practice as much as he wants so should at least get a few practice sessions in and get a solid base to work off in the Eddie Wright Raceway ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander15 Posted April 15, 2021 Report Share Posted April 15, 2021 3 hours ago, ShyTalk said: Better than no speedway. Of course it is. But some fans only support a winning team and then complain when there is no speedway. So I hope the home fans do continue to support the team. I’ll be there regardless as it’s an exciting race track. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spin king Posted April 15, 2021 Report Share Posted April 15, 2021 3 hours ago, phillwhitewasmad said: are you sure hes ridden during the winter Rode the Darcy Ward Classic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mac101 Posted April 15, 2021 Report Share Posted April 15, 2021 (edited) 3 hours ago, TotallyHonestJohn said: Yes but it will read like war and peace and some of it will be guess work so check this out and look at Sportsperson Visa (T2) and Frontier Worker Permit and you will get a feel for the issues faced by Promoters and Riders... oh and the answer you are looking for will be on there... Brexit has made it really tough for these promoters that's for sure... https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas Regards THJ i think these applications to work have no fee attached but pretty sure if you pay for a visa you are allowed to come ride from what i have heard from a rider Edited April 15, 2021 by mac101 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric i Posted April 15, 2021 Report Share Posted April 15, 2021 33 minutes ago, Islander15 said: Of course it is. But some fans only support a winning team and then complain when there is no speedway. So I hope the home fans do continue to support the team. I’ll be there regardless as it’s an exciting race track. I agree, if a team keeps losing at home it will be down to the hardcore of supporters. The only way Scunny could do anything this year is if they made a quick ruthless change after a couple of meetings, theo or Lambet for vissing or BWD. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted April 15, 2021 Report Share Posted April 15, 2021 I'm struggling to find any enthusiasm for speedway this year....hopefully as the season draws nearer i'll feel different. Obviously the covid situation is effecting everyone and everything, especially speedway....rider shortage particularly being my main beef...Scunny (and others) having to go extremely weak due to inability to fill the gaps makes me wonder if its worth it. Perhaps the speedway bosses have caused their own problem. If my math is correct (that would be a first lol), there's currently a 94 strong pool of riders in the top two leagues, 32 of which double up. Had they evened the leagues out (in terms of teams) to 9 premier and 9 championship, allowing the premier teams 5 double uppers, that would equate to a rider pool of 81.....the point i'm making is by increasing the number of clubs in the premier league would've eased the current rider shortage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS50 Posted April 15, 2021 Report Share Posted April 15, 2021 1 hour ago, Islander15 said: Of course it is. But some fans only support a winning team and then complain when there is no speedway. So I hope the home fans do continue to support the team. I’ll be there regardless as it’s an exciting race track. I intend to go to many of Scunthorpe's home matches. They are not my home track so would not be too upset if they lose. Just hope to see some good racing. Hoping to see Crump and Pedersen, in Scunthorpe's first match. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS50 Posted April 15, 2021 Report Share Posted April 15, 2021 6 hours ago, spin king junior said: Josh MacDonald signs as the last rider then. Is this definite? I can not see anything on Scunthorpe's website to confirm this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spin king junior Posted April 15, 2021 Report Share Posted April 15, 2021 13 minutes ago, RS50 said: Is this definite? I can not see anything on Scunthorpe's website to confirm this. Was in todays Speedway Star 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan555 Posted April 15, 2021 Report Share Posted April 15, 2021 1 hour ago, spin king junior said: Was in todays Speedway Star Yeah I read it in speedway star you would have thought they’d have something up by now anyway ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TotallyHonestJohn Posted April 15, 2021 Report Share Posted April 15, 2021 4 hours ago, mac101 said: i think these applications to work have no fee attached but pretty sure if you pay for a visa you are allowed to come ride from what i have heard from a rider The T2 sports visa costs the frontier visa is free then depending on various other criteria there may be healthcare costs to pay... it's a minefield really and the promotions will need a sponsors licence and there are various other conditions to meet... Brexit certainly done Speedway no favours that's for sure... Regards THJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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