szkocjasid Posted July 23, 2023 Report Share Posted July 23, 2023 (edited) I'm honestly not sure why people are so bothered about this, we've had guests used for years for a miraiad of reasons, you'd think fans would be used to it by now? The match needs to be raced & Sheffield are struggling for dates, so I'm glad it's being run - last year's jubilee league still isn't finished, partly because clubs couldn't agree to dates in August. Wolves probably shouldn't have agreed to the holidays, even during world cup week as you never know with the British weather! I'm also confused by Worrall & Douglas holidaying, did they not expect to make their world cup teams? In this instance don't feel for the riders, if you want to race in both UK leagues & Poland, you can't expect to get a holiday mid-season. Also the result isn't really important, both clubs will be in the play-offs anyway! Edited July 23, 2023 by szkocjasid 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tellboy Posted July 23, 2023 Report Share Posted July 23, 2023 7 minutes ago, FromBendThree said: ‘Holiday’ riders should get a 14 day ban and Wolves a hefty points deduction. Expect to see then hanging around at the SWC somewhere. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaColette Posted July 23, 2023 Report Share Posted July 23, 2023 1 minute ago, szkocjasid said: I'm honestly not sure why people are so bothered about this, we've had guests used for years for a miraiad of reasons, you'd think fans would be used to it by now? The match needs to be raced & Sheffield are struggling for dates, so I'm glad it's being run - last year's jubilee league still isn't finished, partly because clubs couldn't agree to dates in August. Wolves probably shouldn't have agreed to the holidays, even during works cup week as you never know with the British weather! I'm also confused by Worrall & Douglas holidaying, did they not expect to make their world cup teams? Also the result isn't really important, both clubs will be in the play-offs anyway! If they can't be bothered to race, why should fans be bothered to attend? Will affect Sheffield the most, can only see the die hard Sheffield fans attending now. So they will lose money for sure imo. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szkocjasid Posted July 23, 2023 Report Share Posted July 23, 2023 11 minutes ago, FromBendThree said: ‘Holiday’ riders should get a 14 day ban and Wolves a hefty points deduction. I wonder if the riders could challenge the legality of that, is there wasn't a fixture listed when they booked holidays? Unless their contract says they have to be available every Monday & Thursday during the season? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szkocjasid Posted July 23, 2023 Report Share Posted July 23, 2023 (edited) 3 minutes ago, lisa-colette said: If they can't be bothered to race, why should fans be bothered to attend? Will affect Sheffield the most, can only see the die hard Sheffield fans attending now. So they will lose money for sure imo. There's a difference between not being bothered to race & not wanting to give up a holiday you've already paid for! There's not an easy answer for this situation imo Edited July 23, 2023 by szkocjasid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaColette Posted July 23, 2023 Report Share Posted July 23, 2023 Just now, szkocjasid said: There's a difference between not being bothered to race & not wanting to give up a holiday you've already paid for! Okay, let's take Steve for example. He rode for his Polish team today and apparently he is riding for Poole on Weds as that was always down in the fixture list. So a 2 day holiday, which unless it is at home both days would be travelling. Dougy more understandable as he not riding again til Friday. Or maybe not, he could still have a 3 day holiday after riding for Wolves on Mon! I'm prob bring mean but they do have Nov, Dec,Jan, Feb to have any holidays!! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainB Posted July 23, 2023 Report Share Posted July 23, 2023 37 minutes ago, noaksey said: Perhaps he's gone to see Uncle Matt for the weekend... Shateau La Briance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
therefused Posted July 23, 2023 Report Share Posted July 23, 2023 (edited) Will wolves have a points deduction for their understrength team? Edited July 23, 2023 by therefused Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagpuss Posted July 23, 2023 Report Share Posted July 23, 2023 (edited) Why is Worrall on holiday if he's in the SWC squad Talk about amateur hour. Edited July 23, 2023 by Bagpuss 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLyric2 Posted July 23, 2023 Report Share Posted July 23, 2023 39 minutes ago, lisa-colette said: Okay, let's take Steve for example. He rode for his Polish team today and apparently he is riding for Poole on Weds as that was always down in the fixture list. So a 2 day holiday, which unless it is at home both days would be travelling. Dougy more understandable as he not riding again til Friday. Or maybe not, he could still have a 3 day holiday after riding for Wolves on Mon! I'm prob bring mean but they do have Nov, Dec,Jan, Feb to have any holidays!! Nothing wrong with a 3 night mini break in Poland!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur54 Posted July 23, 2023 Report Share Posted July 23, 2023 2 hours ago, lisa-colette said: Hang on a min! How can Steve have a holiday when Poole have a meeting on Weds! He might be at the chateau Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur54 Posted July 23, 2023 Report Share Posted July 23, 2023 42 minutes ago, iainb said: Shateau La Briance? Chateau 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebv Posted July 23, 2023 Report Share Posted July 23, 2023 1 hour ago, szkocjasid said: There's a difference between not being bothered to race & not wanting to give up a holiday you've already paid for! There's not an easy answer for this situation imo Oh but there is... Run the sport professionally, and with credibility and integrity.... Simples. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainB Posted July 23, 2023 Report Share Posted July 23, 2023 1 minute ago, mikebv said: Oh but there is... Run the sport professionally, and with credibility and integrity.... Simples. Haven’t Rob Lyon & Ritchie Hawkins been absent recently because of being on holiday... when that's the example riders are being set it's no wonder they follow suit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainB Posted July 23, 2023 Report Share Posted July 23, 2023 6 minutes ago, Arthur54 said: Chateau Potato potato You say Chateau I say Shateau Tomato tomato Let's call this match off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lefty Posted July 23, 2023 Report Share Posted July 23, 2023 A WOLF "SUMMER HOLIDAY": (Please hum the tune!) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We are riders' goin' on a... 'Summer Holiday', No more Monmore for a week or two, We are goin' where the tracks are wider We are goin' where the lines aren't blue. Everybody has Summer Holiday, And us Roo Boys; sure need a Polska trip too.. No more gate hinge worries; that's what we want 'blue' ! We will truly say G'Day mate, As Bomber, Danny, & Stefan ride for you! 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Third Man Posted July 23, 2023 Report Share Posted July 23, 2023 1 hour ago, szkocjasid said: There's a difference between not being bothered to race & not wanting to give up a holiday you've already paid for! There's not an easy answer for this situation imo Why would you book a holiday in the middle of the season when you know you could be racing, don't understand this at all 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ndbendbeerhut Posted July 23, 2023 Report Share Posted July 23, 2023 There’s no facility available for Ryan Douglas or Steve Worrall though who are simply on holiday. Surely "no facility " should mean just that. blanks on team sheet.... As for simply on holiday.... how many fans will do the same... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray c Posted July 23, 2023 Report Share Posted July 23, 2023 It just proves what Mickey mouse sport we watch 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arch Stanton Posted July 23, 2023 Report Share Posted July 23, 2023 1 hour ago, iainb said: Haven’t Rob Lyon & Ritchie Hawkins been absent recently because of being on holiday... when that's the example riders are being set it's no wonder they follow suit Hawkins had work commitments for his proper job that he actually gets paid for. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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