IronScorpion Posted July 21, 2020 Report Share Posted July 21, 2020 9 hours ago, Pinny said: You have to feel that Pedersen maybe looking at the future now. His league form has dropped off alarmingly after his first couple of meetings and he is hardly getting younger. Combine that with the Corona Virus and potential uncertainty of the sport for the next few seasons and you can hardly blame him. Shame as after seeing him in his first few meetings he looked as keen and sharp as ever. After all the injuries he has had, it would be good to see him walk away as one of this eras best riders, with a huge bank balance and full health. Like him or hate him, he has been absolutely superb during the last 20 years and his one world title (07?) was as dominant a world title winning season as you'll ever see. Eh? He is a triple World Champion (03, 07 & 08) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinny Posted July 21, 2020 Report Share Posted July 21, 2020 Just now, IronScorpion said: Eh? He is a triple World Champion (03, 07 & 08) I meant one of the seasons he won it . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronScorpion Posted July 21, 2020 Report Share Posted July 21, 2020 Thought you might have just not what you typed. Just putting you right, just in case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screm Posted July 21, 2020 Report Share Posted July 21, 2020 http://www.sheffield-speedway.com/_mobile/news.php?extend.2887 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedway fan Posted September 9, 2020 Report Share Posted September 9, 2020 BRUMMIES IN YOUR LIVING ROOM - PART 21 THE next instalment of 'Brummies in Your Living Room' will go live tonight (September 9, 7.30) In association with ReRun Productions , the latest fixture coming your way sees an eventful and thoroughly entertaining Premier League clash between Birmingham and Sheffield from August 2008. Viewing link: https://youtu.be/P85w-dj39SE More details: http://www.birmingham-speedway.com/news.php?extend.2952 Birmingham are still inviting individuals or businesses to sponsor their forthcoming Wednesday Night meeting rewinds online in order to help them continue through until the end of October. Anybody interested should e-mail laurencerogers@blueyonder.co.uk for more details Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Najjer Posted November 2, 2020 Report Share Posted November 2, 2020 On 7/21/2020 at 4:23 PM, screm said: http://www.sheffield-speedway.com/_mobile/news.php?extend.2887 Not looking likely - Riders in the Polish Extraleague can only ride in one other league outside of Poland. I can't see Nicki Pedersen dropping the Swedish league or Danish League. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagpuss Posted November 2, 2020 Report Share Posted November 2, 2020 13 minutes ago, Najjer said: Not looking likely - Riders in the Polish Extraleague can only ride in one other league outside of Poland. I can't see Nicki Pedersen dropping the Swedish league or Danish League. Presumably add Doyle, Lambert and Iversen to that list too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Najjer Posted November 2, 2020 Report Share Posted November 2, 2020 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Bagpuss said: Presumably add Doyle, Lambert and Iversen to that list too. Doyle and Lambert for sure. Iversen is likely to be in Division 1 in Poland where for some reason they are allowed into 3 leagues including the Polish League. Still no guarantees on him riding in Britain though when you add in Sweden and Denmark too. Jack Holder and Jaimon Lidsey are others it could also effect. Could also rule the likes of Dan Bewley out of Sweden or over here too. Edited November 2, 2020 by Najjer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie456 Posted November 2, 2020 Report Share Posted November 2, 2020 1 hour ago, Najjer said: Doyle and Lambert for sure. Iversen is likely to be in Division 1 in Poland where for some reason they are allowed into 3 leagues including the Polish League. Still no guarantees on him riding in Britain though when you add in Sweden and Denmark too. Jack Holder and Jaimon Lidsey are others it could also effect. Could also rule the likes of Dan Bewley out of Sweden or over here too. Were is all this coming from this is old news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Najjer Posted November 2, 2020 Report Share Posted November 2, 2020 13 minutes ago, Wolfie456 said: Were is all this coming from this is old news "The new regulations in the Polish Ekstraliga for the 2021 season allow you to drive only in one league outside Ekstraliga. What is happening in this speedway world?" - asked the three-time world champion, outraged by the new regulations. "Is it really Poland that should influence all laws and rules in speedway? Where are the other countries? And where is cooperation and respect between states?" - commented Nicki Pedersen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie456 Posted November 2, 2020 Report Share Posted November 2, 2020 2 hours ago, Najjer said: "The new regulations in the Polish Ekstraliga for the 2021 season allow you to drive only in one league outside Ekstraliga. What is happening in this speedway world?" - asked the three-time world champion, outraged by the new regulations. "Is it really Poland that should influence all laws and rules in speedway? Where are the other countries? And where is cooperation and respect between states?" - commented Nicki Pedersen The poles tried this before and came unstuck same will happen again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLyric2 Posted November 2, 2020 Report Share Posted November 2, 2020 12 minutes ago, Wolfie456 said: The poles tried this before and came unstuck same will happen again. Maybe the Poles are assuming that COVID-19 will still be a governing factor in 2021? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Najjer Posted November 3, 2020 Report Share Posted November 3, 2020 18 hours ago, Wolfie456 said: The poles tried this before and came unstuck same will happen again. I get the feeling they may dig their heels in abit more this time. Everybody has been based in Poland this year, there has been very few people missing due to getting injured abroad so you can hardly blame them. They've also made the point that riders could always opt out of Poland and ride in as many leagues as they like... What's the bets they don't? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Third Man Posted November 4, 2020 Report Share Posted November 4, 2020 Must be a restriction of trade under EU law surely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Dodds Posted November 4, 2020 Report Share Posted November 4, 2020 1 hour ago, The Third Man said: Must be a restriction of trade under EU law surely why? Speedway riders are unusual in that they are not contracted solely to one club like almost every other sport. No club is obliged to employ someone who doesn't play by the stated rules of any given league. Don't see how that restricts them. Lawyers could argue otherwise but let's face it if you pay a lawyer enough then they would be prepared to argue that Tuesday follows Sunday and Monday doesn't exist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryce Posted November 4, 2020 Report Share Posted November 4, 2020 It's legal to put whatever clauses you like in your contract, the riders are not forced to agree; they can choose not to sign and ride elsewhere. Of course, realistically if they want to make any money they don't have any other viable options. So whilst not illegal, it might be immoral. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cue Ball Posted November 4, 2020 Report Share Posted November 4, 2020 3 hours ago, The Third Man said: Must be a restriction of trade under EU law surely If only we were still in the EU Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Clemens Posted November 4, 2020 Report Share Posted November 4, 2020 3 hours ago, The Third Man said: Must be a restriction of trade under EU law surely Poland doesn't have much use for EU law only when it does something for them As the Polish President said 'if the EU think they are going to tell us what to do they can think again'. That was something to do with an environmental issue I believe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Najjer Posted November 5, 2020 Report Share Posted November 5, 2020 16 hours ago, The Third Man said: Must be a restriction of trade under EU law surely As I’ve said previously, riders could always choose to give Poland a miss and ride in Britain, Sweden, Denmark, Germany and Czech.... with the money on offer in Poland, I bet they don’t though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebv Posted November 5, 2020 Report Share Posted November 5, 2020 3 hours ago, Najjer said: As I’ve said previously, riders could always choose to give Poland a miss and ride in Britain, Sweden, Denmark, Germany and Czech.... with the money on offer in Poland, I bet they don’t though! And you've also got the added complication with Covid that, like the current season just gone, the top league may decide to go with 'guests' again from the 2nd tier.. MJJ for example may be in high demand to be added to a top league team part way in to replace another rider, so then what would he do? Presume the only 'second league' he would be allowed to race in would be the 2nd tier in Poland.? If a few other top (ish) names (who are top level heat leaders in the UK, Sweden Denmark etc), drop down in Poland, then they too may be faced with a dilemma whether to double up part way through the year or not if asked.. Risky for teams in these other countries to take these riders on without some real water tight 100% commitment to ride all season I would say.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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