stevebrum Posted February 24, 2023 Report Share Posted February 24, 2023 5 hours ago, Sully said: Taken from SGP website 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 So nothing certain about this signing yet then. On paper a great addition. The timing tho… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crescent girl Posted February 24, 2023 Report Share Posted February 24, 2023 3 hours ago, 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. 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. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawk127 Posted February 24, 2023 Report Share Posted February 24, 2023 9 minutes ago, 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. 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. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted February 24, 2023 Report Share Posted February 24, 2023 2 hours ago, 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. Cheerio - don't let the door slap you on the arse on the way..... 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted February 24, 2023 Report Share Posted February 24, 2023 1 hour ago, 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. He has been a Polish citizen since 2009 not just in the last year 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aries Posted February 24, 2023 Report Share Posted February 24, 2023 5 minutes ago, dontforgetthefueltapsbruv said: Cheerio - don't let the door slap you on the arse on the way..... Don’t think anyone believes he/she was buying 3 season tickets either! Another sh!t stirrer stirring the pot. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryehouseforever Posted February 24, 2023 Report Share Posted February 24, 2023 5 minutes ago, dontforgetthefueltapsbruv said: Cheerio - don't let the door slap you on the arse on the way..... 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! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arch Stanton Posted February 24, 2023 Report Share Posted February 24, 2023 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/motorsport/64765661?xtor=AL-73-[partner]-[BBC+England]-[headline]-[news]-[bizdev]-[isapi]&at_format=link&at_campaign=Social_Flow&at_bbc_team=editorial&at_link_origin=BBCSuffolk&at_campaign_type=owned&at_link_id=82E81D3A-B47B-11ED-91B4-CD924744363C&at_medium=social&at_ptr_name=twitter&at_link_type=web_link First comments from Louis which explains things a little further. Doesn’t seem to be any issues going by those comments. 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aries Posted February 24, 2023 Report Share Posted February 24, 2023 3 minutes ago, Arch Stanton said: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/motorsport/64765661?xtor=AL-73-[partner]-[BBC+England]-[headline]-[news]-[bizdev]-[isapi]&at_format=link&at_campaign=Social_Flow&at_bbc_team=editorial&at_link_origin=BBCSuffolk&at_campaign_type=owned&at_link_id=82E81D3A-B47B-11ED-91B4-CD924744363C&at_medium=social&at_ptr_name=twitter&at_link_type=web_link First comments from Louis which explains things a little further. Doesn’t seem to be any issues going by those comments. Good news. You’d think Laguta would have a few more issues if he has any thoughts of coming over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siggytastic Posted February 24, 2023 Report Share Posted February 24, 2023 Speedway on the BBC website, whatever next! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89buttons Posted February 24, 2023 Report Share Posted February 24, 2023 Just now, Siggytastic said: Speedway on the BBC website, whatever next! The most surprising element of the Emil deal haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siggytastic Posted February 24, 2023 Report Share Posted February 24, 2023 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? 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainB Posted February 24, 2023 Report Share Posted February 24, 2023 6 hours ago, 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 Does Emil own a small inflatable boat? 3 hours ago, 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. Probably didn't want the announcement of Danyon to overshadow the signing of Emil? 1 hour ago, crescent girl said: It might aid his case if he said publicly that he didn't agree with the invasion. Don't want him falling to his death out of a bungalow window! 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralMelchett Posted February 24, 2023 Report Share Posted February 24, 2023 3 hours ago, 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 Well from an Arena Essex perspective - it’s all good - now shall we ask for a Hackney Wimbledon perspective Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralMelchett Posted February 24, 2023 Report Share Posted February 24, 2023 32 minutes ago, 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? Yes one would think all the delays are due to that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PolskiZuzel Posted February 24, 2023 Report Share Posted February 24, 2023 49 minutes ago, Arch Stanton said: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/motorsport/64765661?xtor=AL-73-[partner]-[BBC+England]-[headline]-[news]-[bizdev]-[isapi]&at_format=link&at_campaign=Social_Flow&at_bbc_team=editorial&at_link_origin=BBCSuffolk&at_campaign_type=owned&at_link_id=82E81D3A-B47B-11ED-91B4-CD924744363C&at_medium=social&at_ptr_name=twitter&at_link_type=web_link First comments from Louis which explains things a little further. Doesn’t seem to be any issues going by those comments. 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. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluPanther Posted February 24, 2023 Report Share Posted February 24, 2023 1 hour ago, 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! There are two types of people in this world. Those who believe all the propaganda they hear on television, and those who don't... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neils Posted February 24, 2023 Report Share Posted February 24, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, 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? Edited February 24, 2023 by neils Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neils Posted February 24, 2023 Report Share Posted February 24, 2023 He he has a Visa then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted February 24, 2023 Report Share Posted February 24, 2023 1 hour ago, 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! Frig off you trolling freak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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