teaboy279 Posted March 9, 2020 Report Share Posted March 9, 2020 Top averages at #1 Bottom 2 averages at #6 & #7 The rest of the positions are free. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col Posted March 9, 2020 Report Share Posted March 9, 2020 I guess the theory that Becker work permit doesn't allow him to ride the Championship was total *%$£ then! I think he'll be a great signing for the Rebels, might be a little hit & miss away from home as he will not have seen most of the tracks before but give him a little time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Eck Posted March 9, 2020 Report Share Posted March 9, 2020 7 minutes ago, Col said: I guess the theory that Becker work permit doesn't allow him to ride the Championship was total *%$£ then! I think he'll be a great signing for the Rebels, might be a little hit & miss away from home as he will not have seen most of the tracks before but give him a little time. He had to apply for a second visa. The one he had (like Jack Holder’s) only allowed him to race in one league 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiveusaB Posted March 9, 2020 Report Share Posted March 9, 2020 On 3/6/2020 at 8:35 PM, kopite92 said: Luke Becker replaces BWD Brilliant signing! I bet there'll be a few alterations on the 'prediction thread' ? : ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidewinder Posted March 9, 2020 Report Share Posted March 9, 2020 2 hours ago, Col said: I guess the theory that Becker work permit doesn't allow him to ride the Championship was total *%$£ then! I think he'll be a great signing for the Rebels, might be a little hit & miss away from home as he will not have seen most of the tracks before but give him a little time. Seemingly, you don't know how this works. Somerset (who are holders of a sponsors licence) must have agreed terms, with Luke Becker and now applied for and received a work permit for him to ride in the championship. He needs a separate work permit, for each league (Premier and Championship), which well done Somerset, they have secured. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HGould Posted March 9, 2020 Report Share Posted March 9, 2020 28 minutes ago, sidewinder said: Seemingly, you don't know how this works. Somerset (who are holders of a sponsors licence) must have agreed terms, with Luke Becker and now applied for and received a work permit for him to ride in the championship. He needs a separate work permit, for each league (Premier and Championship), which well done Somerset, they have secured. That would explain why he couldn't sign for Brummies then as I believe Brummies current Promoters don't have a Work Permit in place to offer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidewinder Posted March 9, 2020 Report Share Posted March 9, 2020 2 hours ago, HGould said: That would explain why he couldn't sign for Brummies then as I believe Brummies current Promoters don't have a Work Permit in place to offer Yes I believe that is correct. I don't think Birmingham, have a sponsors licence, to enable them to obtain visa's and work permits. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drew2 Posted March 9, 2020 Report Share Posted March 9, 2020 Starting to sound a bit like a firm of Solicitors with the newcomers though! Barker, Becker, Bates and Cook 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyO Posted March 9, 2020 Report Share Posted March 9, 2020 I was anticipating that we'd make 2 changes because I couldn't see who we could sign to make the most of the points available. I get some of the comments about Luke Becker not having experience of the Championship tracks and the possibility that he may struggle to maintain his average through the season, but overall I think this is an excellent signing and congratulations to the Somerset promoters for pulling it off. Perhaps the firm of solicitors had to work overtime to get the work permit and visa sorted out. Once again I'm looking forward to what should be an exciting season ahead and I can't wait for it to start. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proud panther Posted March 9, 2020 Report Share Posted March 9, 2020 BWD would have struggled to maintain his starting average if he had been fit in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col Posted March 10, 2020 Report Share Posted March 10, 2020 13 hours ago, sidewinder said: Seemingly, you don't know how this works. Somerset (who are holders of a sponsors licence) must have agreed terms, with Luke Becker and now applied for and received a work permit for him to ride in the championship. He needs a separate work permit, for each league (Premier and Championship), which well done Somerset, they have secured. Actually I don't know anything about work permits, nor do I care to. I just remember when Becker was suggested as a Brummies rider in 2020 people piped up that his work permit means he can't ride in the 2nd tier. If Rebels have something that means they can sign riders Birmingham can't, I suggest Birmingham get that something if they ever want to win anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiveusaB Posted March 10, 2020 Report Share Posted March 10, 2020 7 hours ago, Col said: Actually I don't know anything about work permits, nor do I care to. I just remember when Becker was suggested as a Brummies rider in 2020 people piped up that his work permit means he can't ride in the 2nd tier. If Rebels have something that means they can sign riders Birmingham can't, I suggest Birmingham get that something if they ever want to win anything. Quite right Col..... having said that....it seems that 'speedway' in itself is all about surviving and winning anything is a bonus!? (just my opinion) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliffeboy Posted March 10, 2020 Report Share Posted March 10, 2020 On 3/8/2020 at 8:29 PM, drew2 said: To start with what about Luke at 2 at the OTA with Rory in heat 1? Anders at 3 with Bates at 4. Agree with Ben at 5. Might move that around away from home though. I don’t think Anders is ready for 3, heat 12 would be a tough ask for him with the reserves. Better to have a regular number 2, and maybe rotate on form Josh, Ben and Luke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnieg Posted March 10, 2020 Report Share Posted March 10, 2020 Becker should be a great signing, but is there a potential issue of clashes with Czestochowa fixtures? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiveusaB Posted March 10, 2020 Report Share Posted March 10, 2020 1 hour ago, arnieg said: Becker should be a great signing, but is there a potential issue of clashes with Czestochowa fixtures? If there is, I hope its when you ride us ! : )))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnieg Posted March 10, 2020 Report Share Posted March 10, 2020 1 hour ago, GiveusaB said: If there is, I hope its when you ride us ! : )))) Que? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliffeboy Posted April 6, 2020 Report Share Posted April 6, 2020 Request to the Somerset promotion, any chance of putting the video of a previous match on here we can enjoy, as other teams have done. I would like to suggest maybe one a week from previous years to give us a bit of Somerset speedway during these difficult times. Thanks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OveFundinFan Posted April 6, 2020 Report Share Posted April 6, 2020 I would love to see a speedway meeting fro Somerset, but what if no one from Somerset management reads this forum? your request will not be seen, therefor no match. Why not contact Somerset direct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronScorpion Posted April 6, 2020 Report Share Posted April 6, 2020 https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=somerset+speedway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobMcCaffery Posted April 6, 2020 Report Share Posted April 6, 2020 One problem is that the YouTube clips from Speedway Portal are largely behind the scenes coverage rather than mracing, except for their coverage of the Isle of Wight. They are putting a lot of effort but rights can be such an obstacle. A regular supply of past racing from the Oaktree Arena would give quite a 'lift' in these troubled times. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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