Plymouth Gladiators 2024

[Bagpuss]

9 minutes ago, lisa-colette said:

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/3RMk5t4VPHEHKXb6/

Down to ride in this. But also Plymouth are using a guest from the same BSN group lol. Good practice for Zach before we go to Oxford! 

Ridiculous loophole which I can't believe they haven't closed.

[LisaColette]

10 minutes ago, Bagpuss said:

Ridiculous loophole which I can't believe they haven't closed.

I can definitely believe it! 

[DJC]

On 4/13/2024 at 7:22 AM, arnieg said:

Looks like Covatti is planning to ride on Sunday in the Itallian Championship round, so may be back sooner than expected.

Looks like he did but can’t find a result outside of the top 3.

Paco, Vincentin, Smolinski 

[szkocjasid]

5 hours ago, Bagpuss said:

Ridiculous loophole which I can't believe they haven't closed.

Especially when the put so much effort into changing the guest rules for the play-offs.

There's really no reason, for them to allow it, there's 6 clubs to choose from if you're not allowed a guest from your own group.

At least in this case Zach is riding against Poole's main rivals, so not likely to hinder Poole.

[Panther1997]

13 hours ago, DJC said:

Looks like he did but can’t find a result outside of the top 3.

Paco, Vincentin, Smolinski 

Looks like he retired in his first ride and never came back out.

This is his one race : https://www.facebook.com/GPARacingSpeedway/posts/pfbid0MkWSG9gEkuoQiLzGJJmt4MaQgK7xK8AjhCcz5euSbHRKcaEMHAEtaW3zAQbdFD8sl

 

[DJC]

1 hour ago, Panther1997 said:

Looks like he retired in his first ride and never came back out.

This is his one race : https://www.facebook.com/GPARacingSpeedway/posts/pfbid0MkWSG9gEkuoQiLzGJJmt4MaQgK7xK8AjhCcz5euSbHRKcaEMHAEtaW3zAQbdFD8sl

 

Thanks Panther!

Not surprised he didn't carry on, it got a bit tight there!

I don't use FB - was the result posted on there?

[j2ohh]

On 3/21/2024 at 7:52 AM, lewy said:

We all make mistakes in life, some worse than others, he's served his time ,everyone deserves a second chance surely? He ride it like he stole it for sure.

the people he robbed and threatened are  prob STILL having the nightmares of the whole thing . please  if any team is looking at signing  please .DO NOT  sign him  

his actions were not a mistake , they were planned  by soneone with very little respect for fellow human beings ..

[Jonnybegood]

8 hours ago, Panther1997 said:

Looks like he retired in his first ride and never came back out.

This is his one race : https://www.facebook.com/GPARacingSpeedway/posts/pfbid0MkWSG9gEkuoQiLzGJJmt4MaQgK7xK8AjhCcz5euSbHRKcaEMHAEtaW3zAQbdFD8sl

 

Obviously not fit enough yet. Thought is was too early. 

[CTD26]

On 3/21/2024 at 7:52 AM, lewy said:

We all make mistakes in life, some worse than others, he's served his time ,everyone deserves a second chance surely? He ride it like he stole it for sure.

Could have used different words considering what he done. Any promoter with half a brain cell, no matter how talented, shouldn’t touch him with a barge pole. If he was signed for my club, I’d go nowhere near no matter how much I love the sport.

[spin king junior]

I've got my doubts any club would truly consider signing Jason and expect it to be people jumping to conclusions.

 

However, if Plymouth do then I really cannot see them recovering from the decision. I can completely appreciate he's done his time and ultimately Jason does deserve the opportunity at rehabilitation and leading some form of normality. But being a sportsman is a completely different kettle of fish, it's not just a job or a normal 9-5, you're front and centre in the public and an inspiration to younger fans. Would I want my kids cheering on someone who has robbed a vulnerable disabled person at knife point? Absolutely not and I can imagine most would feel the same.

 

Also need to consider the negative media that'll come from it. The press will have an absolute field day with it dragging Plymouth and the sport through the absolute mud.

[Sings4Speedway]

53 minutes ago, spin king junior said:

I've got my doubts any club would truly consider signing Jason and expect it to be people jumping to conclusions.

 

However, if Plymouth do then I really cannot see them recovering from the decision. I can completely appreciate he's done his time and ultimately Jason does deserve the opportunity at rehabilitation and leading some form of normality. But being a sportsman is a completely different kettle of fish, it's not just a job or a normal 9-5, you're front and centre in the public and an inspiration to younger fans. Would I want my kids cheering on someone who has robbed a vulnerable disabled person at knife point? Absolutely not and I can imagine most would feel the same.

 

Also need to consider the negative media that'll come from it. The press will have an absolute field day with it dragging Plymouth and the sport through the absolute mud.

Garrity was on a borrowed bike and in borrowed kit so fairly safe to say he isn't set up for full time racing. That said i wouldn't have leant him a fiver so more fool those who are assisting him.

[Mr Blobby]

Erik Riss back in British speedway at Oxford. Potential to double up maybe? 

[SteveLyric2]

44 minutes ago, Mr Blobby said:

Erik Riss back in British speedway at Oxford. Potential to double up maybe? 

...or double down?!

[Mr Blobby]

3 hours ago, Sings4Speedway said:

Garrity was on a borrowed bike and in borrowed kit so fairly safe to say he isn't set up for full time racing. That said i wouldn't have leant him a fiver so more fool those who are assisting him.

Believe Luke Muff was helping him. As he was on one of his bikes and in a colts suit.

[Diamonds85]

3 hours ago, Mr Blobby said:

Believe Luke Muff was helping him. As he was on one of his bikes and in a colts suit.

Another dosser

[WRDukes]

7 hours ago, spin king junior said:

I've got my doubts any club would truly consider signing Jason and expect it to be people jumping to conclusions.

 

However, if Plymouth do then I really cannot see them recovering from the decision. I can completely appreciate he's done his time and ultimately Jason does deserve the opportunity at rehabilitation and leading some form of normality. But being a sportsman is a completely different kettle of fish, it's not just a job or a normal 9-5, you're front and centre in the public and an inspiration to younger fans. Would I want my kids cheering on someone who has robbed a vulnerable disabled person at knife point? Absolutely not and I can imagine most would feel the same.

 

Also need to consider the negative media that'll come from it. The press will have an absolute field day with it dragging Plymouth and the sport through the absolute mud.

Quite a few in the footballing world came back to clubs

 

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2016/03/02/10-players-who-have-returned-to-football-after-time-in-prison/

 

[Fromafar]

28 minutes ago, WRDukes said:

Quite a few in the footballing world came back to clubs

 

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2016/03/02/10-players-who-have-returned-to-football-after-time-in-prison/

 

What’s that got to do with it. 

[FAST GATER]

There is no doubt that the crimes Jason committed were appaulling to say the least  but what chance has he of putting things right if society won't give him anopportunity to do so .He has served the sentence given him and the stigma will always be there for the rest of his life .I was just as shocked as everyone else when the details of his actions became public knowledge but I do think that he should be given an opportunityto demonstrate his rehabilitation( whether that be in s/way or any other form of employment)  and make some positive contrubutions to society which will allow people to ultimately"  possibly" forgive but not forget his transgressions.  

Edited April 17 by FAST GATER

[torpointfanatic22]

4 hours ago, FAST GATER said:

There is no doubt that the crimes Jason committed were appaulling to say the least  but what chance has he of putting things right if society won't give him anopportunity to do so .He has served the sentence given him and the stigma will always be there for the rest of his life .I was just as shocked as everyone else when the details of his actions became public knowledge but I do think that he should be given an opportunityto demonstrate his rehabilitation( whether that be in s/way or any other form of employment)  and make some positive contrubutions to society which will allow people to ultimately"  possibly" forgive but not forget his transgressions.  

Completely agree but it should be nowhere near a speedway track.

[gazzac]

2 hours ago, torpointfanatic22 said:

Completely agree but it should be nowhere near a speedway track.

Exactly he should be given an opportunity to prove his rehabilitation, but for his and the victims sake should be nowhere near employment in the limelight of a sport or similar, especially speedway where 99.9% of the people involved know his previous.