kevin bass Posted July 1, 2023 Report Share Posted July 1, 2023 It could be him Steve, i seem to remember he had some issues or got into a bit of bother, returned to Oz and was never seen or heard of again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevePark Posted July 1, 2023 Report Share Posted July 1, 2023 22 minutes ago, kevin bass said: It could be him Steve, i seem to remember he had some issues or got into a bit of bother, returned to Oz and was never seen or heard of again He allegedly was involved with another Aussie, who, sadly, ended up in a wheelchair.... (no more clues on that one!!!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin bass Posted July 1, 2023 Report Share Posted July 1, 2023 27 minutes ago, StevePark said: He allegedly was involved with another Aussie, who, sadly, ended up in a wheelchair.... (no more clues on that one!!!). Oh ok, i thought the other Aussie rider involved was someone else who still rides over here now, unless it wasn't the incident i was thinking of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloom89 Posted July 2, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2023 On 7/1/2023 at 8:28 AM, StevePark said: Micky Dyer? Didn’t he have a bit of trouble with Derek Sneddon when they were both at Edinburgh? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronScorpion Posted July 2, 2023 Report Share Posted July 2, 2023 15 minutes ago, bloom89 said: Didn’t he have a bit of trouble with Derek Sneddon when they were both at Edinburgh? So did Jason Garrity, hence him missing meetings & breaking down en route to Edinburgh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloom89 Posted July 2, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2023 8 minutes ago, IronScorpion said: So did Jason Garrity, hence him missing meetings & breaking down en route to Edinburgh. Ah was that why he never showed at Edinburgh haha, what happened between them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sings4Speedway Posted July 5, 2023 Report Share Posted July 5, 2023 Drops from 9.49 to 7.97 after an enforced time out.......what a joke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PotteringAround Posted July 5, 2023 Report Share Posted July 5, 2023 20 minutes ago, Sings4Speedway said: Drops from 9.49 to 7.97 after an enforced time out.......what a joke. Unbelievable from the SCB. Which rule says you get 8% off your average for every year out after a drugs ban? If you need your average reducing, then you know what to do now kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnieg Posted July 5, 2023 Report Share Posted July 5, 2023 It's 4 years 11 months out. 2 year no drug test ban - no reduction 2 years voluntarily [2021 & 2022]- 2 x 8% reduction. 11 months part year ignored. Mind you I'm hardly sympathetic to even the 16% reduction. (his drug ban covered most of the 2020 covid season, so he was hardly being penalised that year.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sings4Speedway Posted July 5, 2023 Report Share Posted July 5, 2023 Given that one of the ban years was served during the 2020 season that never happened. Surely those years can't count towards the 3 year absence? The ban was imposed August 2018 so surely the 3 years away hasn't been reached yet? 010.2.3 Amended MA’s With the approval of the BSP LTD GC or Directors for: - a) riders who have been absent from British Speedway racing for more than 3 seasons (The MA may be increased or decreased) b) riders who have been absent for more than 1 full season due to a speedway injury Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinny Posted July 5, 2023 Report Share Posted July 5, 2023 Boxall was a superb talent and a shame he never took things seriously and went on to bigger things. Always enjoyed watching him at Newport and various away meetings. Although to be fair, I can't ever see him riding full time for a Premier or Championship side again. Would be good to see it happen though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJC Posted July 5, 2023 Report Share Posted July 5, 2023 (edited) 3 hours ago, Pinny said: Boxall was a superb talent and a shame he never took things seriously and went on to bigger things. Always enjoyed watching him at Newport and various away meetings. Although to be fair, I can't ever see him riding full time for a Premier or Championship side again. Would be good to see it happen though. Was it him that turned up to a New Year Classic with just 1 bike, an upright and blew it in his 1st/2nd ride. Actually think that was Bridger? Edited July 5, 2023 by DJC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szkocjasid Posted July 5, 2023 Report Share Posted July 5, 2023 6 hours ago, Sings4Speedway said: Drops from 9.49 to 7.97 after an enforced time out.......what a joke. Average shouldn't drop at all imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szkocjasid Posted July 5, 2023 Report Share Posted July 5, 2023 5 hours ago, Sings4Speedway said: Given that one of the ban years was served during the 2020 season that never happened. Surely those years can't count towards the 3 year absence? The ban was imposed August 2018 so surely the 3 years away hasn't been reached yet? 010.2.3 Amended MA’s With the approval of the BSP LTD GC or Directors for: - a) riders who have been absent from British Speedway racing for more than 3 seasons (The MA may be increased or decreased) b) riders who have been absent for more than 1 full season due to a speedway injury So they could have chosen to increase his average? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoundTheBoards Posted July 5, 2023 Report Share Posted July 5, 2023 (edited) 7 minutes ago, szkocjasid said: So they could have chosen to increase his average? They should have done. If he could average 9.49 while off his t1ts, how much more could he have averaged under normal circumstances? They should only be reducing averages for seasons missed through long term injury, and certainly not when the break was caused by unsavoury reasons. Also don't think someone who has had a drug-related ban should be riding in a league where 15-year-olds are racing. Edited July 5, 2023 by RoundTheBoards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old bob at herne bay Posted July 5, 2023 Report Share Posted July 5, 2023 IMO Boxhall should be given an assessed 3.00 average and be named at reserve in the Kent Royals team. Would help keep Kent get the crowds and keep them in business after the BSPA tried to suspend their track license. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szkocjasid Posted July 5, 2023 Report Share Posted July 5, 2023 4 hours ago, RoundTheBoards said: They should have done. If he could average 9.49 while off his t1ts, how much more could he have averaged under normal circumstances? They should only be reducing averages for seasons missed through long term injury, and certainly not when the break was caused by unsavoury reasons. Also don't think someone who has had a drug-related ban should be riding in a league where 15-year-olds are racing. Even ignoring his ban for refusing a drugs test, I don't see why a rider should have his average reduced unless injured! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamonds85 Posted July 5, 2023 Report Share Posted July 5, 2023 A lot of people are quick to judge someone who may have had a drug issues in the past. If he is proven to be clean now, why should be not be allowed to ride? Perhaps some people have a point about his reduced average though, but even still only the two years out of the sport served after his ban had ended were included in the reduction, so it's not too bad. I would say if he's turned his life around and he's off the drugs now, then that's brilliant and very good of him and he should be given a second chance if that's what he wants and if he's truly good enough... Someone has a rough youth, a bad upbringing, made mistakes in their past... They shouldn't be denied a future if they have rehabilitated themselves. I never saw Steve at Newcastle, he was there just before I started going, but really good luck to him and I hope he achieves whatever he wants out of his future endeavors... Even if it's just a bit of fun for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old bob at herne bay Posted July 5, 2023 Report Share Posted July 5, 2023 6 minutes ago, szkocjasid said: Even ignoring his ban for refusing a drugs test, I don't see why a rider should have his average reduced unless injured! What a load of tosh. So Tony Rickardsson is making a comeback and should start with a 10 point average :-) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szkocjasid Posted July 5, 2023 Report Share Posted July 5, 2023 1 hour ago, szkocjasid said: Even ignoring his ban for refusing a drugs test, I don't see why a rider should have his average reduced unless injured! 1 hour ago, old bob at herne bay said: What a load of tosh. So Tony Rickardsson is making a comeback and should start with a 10 point average :-) There's a big difference between Boxall sitting out a couple of seasons & Rickardsson returning after 15 + years though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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