AndyPresley Posted December 3, 2021 Report Share Posted December 3, 2021 4 hours ago, stu219 said: And another potential problem with riders flying in and out of the country is bloody Covid restrictions. As things stand atm no rider will be able to fly in on the day of the meeting due to having to self isolate until they get a pcr test result. Going to cause huge problems unless it changes again. Having riders based in the UK has to be safe way to go I would have thought? As those in charge of the country make the rules up day by day no-one knows what it will be like come April There are exemptions in place for professional sportspeople, so the same rules will not apply to travel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecoombdog Posted December 3, 2021 Report Share Posted December 3, 2021 8 hours ago, cowboy cookie returns? said: I can't believe people are asking why not Musielek, how many times in the past have we had problems with poles missing meetings or not putting the effort in Tobi turned up every week at Swindon and was 100% committed at all times. Sheffield got themselves a diamond. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stu219 Posted December 3, 2021 Report Share Posted December 3, 2021 4 hours ago, AndyPresley said: There are exemptions in place for professional sportspeople, so the same rules will not apply to travel. Ah OK had not realised that. makes you wonder though why one rule for some and another for us plebs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted December 3, 2021 Report Share Posted December 3, 2021 2 hours ago, thecoombdog said: Tobi turned up every week at Swindon and was 100% committed at all times. Sheffield got themselves a diamond. Don't say that,,, it goes against the agenda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badge Posted December 3, 2021 Report Share Posted December 3, 2021 Or just perhaps Tobi wanted to ride at Sheffield Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stu219 Posted December 3, 2021 Report Share Posted December 3, 2021 8 hours ago, TheOpinion said: Not sure it'll be as much of a problem in April/May as it is now though. (He says in hope...) yes hopefully but then who would have thought we would still be in this crap now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted December 3, 2021 Report Share Posted December 3, 2021 (edited) 26 minutes ago, Badge said: Or just perhaps Tobi wanted to ride at Sheffield He probably did,,, all I was questioning is,,, I wonder if we contacted him,, or someone like that,,, if we hadn't,,, then he was never a possible. Or was it more a case of those few will do, Edited December 3, 2021 by Baldyman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Thumb Posted December 3, 2021 Report Share Posted December 3, 2021 (edited) https://fb.me/e/4wvdKOpUO?ti=icl Details This full evening at the Kesgrave Social Club will include: * Supporters' Club AGM * Q&A with the Ipswich Witches promotion * Mini quiz (time permitting). There will also be a Christmas raffle too. Everyone - members and non-members are welcome and this is your opportunity to quiz the club management about 2022 team building etc. In addition to the quiz you can purchase your copy of the 2022 Ipswich Speedway Supporters' Club calendar (subject to availability). Start time is 7.30pm and the venue is Kesgrave Social Club, Edmonton Road, Kesgrave. Hope to see you there! Edited December 3, 2021 by Tom Thumb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted December 3, 2021 Report Share Posted December 3, 2021 4 hours ago, Baldyman said: He probably did,,, all I was questioning is,,, I wonder if we contacted him,, or someone like that,,, if we hadn't,,, then he was never a possible. Or was it more a case of those few will do, I wonder if everyone assuming the deal with Batch was made to replace the expected signing of Buckowski is actually wrong Perhaps he was always going to be here and when the Buzz deal fell through it was Starke drafted back in - rather like Jake for Klindt last season... Would make more sense given how far we are under the limit 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arch Stanton Posted December 5, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2021 On 12/3/2021 at 6:47 AM, Fozzie4388 said: Danyon Hume Number 8 Gone under the radar a bit this. Don’t think you’ll see many better number 8’s if any. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPEEDY69 Posted December 5, 2021 Report Share Posted December 5, 2021 I think Ipswich have a good team for next season - Batchelor excepted. I've never like riders who give up if they haven't gated in front, this is why I also dislike Cook as well. I've always liked Heeps, a trier and able to pass people and Doyle & King make a solid top two. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arch Stanton Posted December 5, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2021 Anyone know the rules regarding the number 8’s? Are they simply drafted in to cover absent riders, or do they travel to every meeting as part of the squad and can be used to replace misfiring riders at will? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted December 5, 2021 Report Share Posted December 5, 2021 1 hour ago, Arch Stanton said: Anyone know the rules regarding the number 8’s? Are they simply drafted in to cover absent riders, or do they travel to every meeting as part of the squad and can be used to replace misfiring riders at will? Clear as mud at the moment... 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted December 5, 2021 Report Share Posted December 5, 2021 (edited) I think they can replace any rider at any time, just like in Poland. So if you know your number 8 goes well at certain tracks,,, you are on to a winner,, and I think we may have pulled a masterstroke with Hume. Not sure if it's replacing the IRR though. Edited December 5, 2021 by Baldyman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted December 5, 2021 Report Share Posted December 5, 2021 2 hours ago, Baldyman said: I think they can replace any rider at any time, just like in Poland. So if you know your number 8 goes well at certain tracks,,, you are on to a winner,, and I think we may have pulled a masterstroke with Hume. Not sure if it's replacing the IRR though. Whereas I read it as they could be named in the team in place of any rider in the same way as being a squad member but not replace someone during the meeting on an ad hoc basis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arch Stanton Posted December 5, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2021 2 minutes ago, dontforgetthefueltapsbruv said: Whereas I read it as they could be named in the team in place of any rider in the same way as being a squad member but not replace someone during the meeting on an ad hoc basis Even in place of the rising star? Hume is arguably a stronger rider currently than Rowe, not even sure if Hume was on the rising star list? Surely clubs can’t replace their RS for meetings with their number 8’s.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted December 5, 2021 Report Share Posted December 5, 2021 3 minutes ago, Arch Stanton said: Even in place of the rising star? Hume is arguably a stronger rider currently than Rowe, not even sure if Hume was on the rising star list? Surely clubs can’t replace their RS for meetings with their number 8’s.. I thought that was actually the main reason! Therefore avoiding the farcical guest position ala Bates last year 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bash Posted December 6, 2021 Report Share Posted December 6, 2021 On 12/5/2021 at 9:39 AM, SPEEDY69 said: I think Ipswich have a good team for next season - Batchelor excepted. I've never like riders who give up if they haven't gated in front, this is why I also dislike Cook as well. I've always liked Heeps, a trier and able to pass people and Doyle & King make a solid top two. I agree with you regarding Cook & Batchelor, Cook did that too many times for us last season, don't like riders who pull off the track whilst at the back & their engines are still running. Not sure about Heeps, he has been given too many chances already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bash Posted December 6, 2021 Report Share Posted December 6, 2021 Won't the number 8 be part of the junior team after the main meeting, so will be at the meetings anyway. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted December 6, 2021 Report Share Posted December 6, 2021 1 hour ago, Bash said: Won't the number 8 be part of the junior team after the main meeting, so will be at the meetings anyway. I admire your faith and optimism..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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