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  On 2/24/2023 at 1:30 PM, Sully said:

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The deal remains subject to confirmation from British Speedway Promoters Ltd, and he will need a UK visa. But Sayfutdinov is hopeful these obstacles will be overcome as Witches boss Chris Louis works hard to conclude a deal that has been months in the making.

Sayfutdinov said: “I think there is a long process to go. I remember Chris calling in November asking about the possibility. We didn’t answer straight away and thought about it for a few days, but then we called Chris to ask how the situation looked and all the problems he could face

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So nothing certain about this signing yet then.

On paper a great addition. The timing tho… 

 

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  On 2/24/2023 at 3:23 PM, TINYS said:

Why should it be seen as wrong by the British public are they not intelligent enough to realise the war is Putin's fault not Emil's or any other sports person unless they have said they agree with it.

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It might aid his case if he said publicly that he didn't agree with the invasion. 

Also, while having him racing in Britain would be superb, making the public announcement of the proposed signing today of all days was not at all clever.

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  On 2/24/2023 at 7:05 PM, crescent girl said:

It might aid his case if he said publicly that he didn't agree with the invasion. 

Also, while having him racing in Britain would be superb, making the public announcement of the proposed signing today of all days was not at all clever.

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It was probably only made today thanks to the Polish media making it known and no malice was intended in announcing it on the anniversary of the incursion but that said it all started some time before with Crimea.  It is a good signing for U.K. speedway but we are an island with an awful lot of small minded individuals who look for a cause to rise up against whatever, irrespective of the facts. Most clubs will see some benefit and hopefully add to punters to the throughput on the gate. Woe betide the authorities if they veto the signing.  It will certainly be an interesting season and Chris deserves some support for having the vision to go beyond the run of mill signings and shake up the sport with an out and out rider whose has an appetite to chase the glory. Hopefully speedway U.K. will benefit from this move.

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  On 2/24/2023 at 4:52 PM, Ryehouseforever said:

I think they are dipping their toes in the water to see what reaction they get. From the government, BSPL, sponsors and supporters . I tell you mine I will cancel the 3 season tickets I was going to buy and my sponsorship. I will be finished with speedway.

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Cheerio - don't let the door slap you on the arse on the way.....:P

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  On 2/24/2023 at 5:57 PM, Technik said:

As much as I would love to see Emil again racing on British tracks there are still many fences to be cleared.

I understand he is now a Polish Citizen & will race on a Polish licence

However he has to submit application forms where he will need to supply his place of birth & that he has held a Russian passport until the need to become Polish was his preferred option.

will UKBA be happy to supply the required permit to someone that has less than one year as a Polish Citizen & not worked within Poland in that time.

Then there's the ACU who still have a blanket ban on Russian competitors or officials operating within their borders.

The BSPL are not an issue they will do as they are told by the senior authorities.

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He has been a Polish citizen since 2009 not just in the last year

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  On 2/24/2023 at 7:51 PM, dontforgetthefueltapsbruv said:

Cheerio - don't let the door slap you on the arse on the way.....:P

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Mind you don't drown in Ukrainian blood!  Don't come crying to me when the Russians have destroyed your house and your  door slams into your arse. Believe me I want to conquer the world. Put the TV on and open your eyes!

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  On 2/24/2023 at 8:06 PM, Arch Stanton said:
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Good news. You’d think Laguta would have a few more issues if he has any thoughts of coming over. 

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  On 2/24/2023 at 1:37 PM, Phil The Ace said:

Hate to piss on the parade but getting a visa could take upto 6-8 weeks. It did for Zagar so imagine what it’s going to be like for Emil 

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Does Emil own a small inflatable boat?

  On 2/24/2023 at 5:17 PM, Aries said:

Danyon Hume has been hanging on for his team place for months. Why wasn’t he announced today as well as Emil? Makes you wonder actually. 

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Probably didn't want the announcement of Danyon to overshadow the signing of Emil?

  On 2/24/2023 at 7:05 PM, crescent girl said:

It might aid his case if he said publicly that he didn't agree with the invasion. 

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Don't want him falling to his death out of a bungalow window!

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  On 2/24/2023 at 5:34 PM, Rayleigh said:

Just looking in from the outside it seems Ipswich want Emil but surely Artum Laguta is a better rider.

From a Rye House opinion

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Well from an Arena Essex perspective - it’s all good - now shall we ask for a Hackney Wimbledon perspective 

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  On 2/24/2023 at 8:14 PM, Siggytastic said:

And do people really think that Louis has waited virtually all the close season and announced it now without having all the required visa/permit/approvals in place? 

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Yes one would think all the delays are due to that

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  On 2/24/2023 at 8:06 PM, Arch Stanton said:
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Russian-born ? He is Russian through and through. The Polish passport he was granted has been used for travelling around European Union with no visas, etc., He never wanted to compete as a Pole, but now uses the Polish passport as a tool for signing for British club. He never renounced his Russian passport and citizenship. So it's not fair to call him Russian-born.

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  On 2/24/2023 at 8:01 PM, Ryehouseforever said:

Mind you don't drown in Ukrainian blood!  Don't come crying to me when the Russians have destroyed your house and your  door slams into your arse. Believe me I want to conquer the world. Put the TV on and open your eyes!

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There are two types of people in this world. Those who believe all the propaganda they hear on television, and those who don't...

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  On 2/24/2023 at 8:01 PM, Ryehouseforever said:

Mind you don't drown in Ukrainian blood!  Don't come crying to me when the Russians have destroyed your house and your  door slams into your arse. Believe me I want to conquer the world. Put the TV on and open your eyes!

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Frig off you trolling freak :icon_smile_clown:

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