Steve Shovlar Posted October 28, 2023 Report Share Posted October 28, 2023 17 hours ago, bloom89 said: Craig Cook been practicing at Workington today it’s on his social media with the caption “ I'm not done yet “ could there be an emotional return to Cumbria as there number 1 next season? Craig Cook would make an ideal number one for Workington. He is local, a solid rider, certainly at Championship level, and would certainly prefer the Workington track to the tight turns of Edinburgh. Good luck to him if he chooses to continue his career in the sport. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.N.Other Posted October 28, 2023 Report Share Posted October 28, 2023 12 hours ago, Neila said: Quite a lot of riders have good sponsors large and small all add up, these are used to cover machinery costs, travel money is paid by the promotion home and away, so points money is the riders pay, if you are the better rider scoring 8 - 10 points they could have a pay packet well of over £1000 a meeting, twice a week 25 meetings is 25k or more in just over 6 months, I have to work 40 hours a week 52 weeks a year for that figure. Yes the young riders have to start at the bottom on less money, but how many are full time speedway riders ?? Not having a go at the riders, it's a dangerous sport but they have to be reasonable when talking to clubs, just because this is in the comets section it applies to all speedway clubs. Thoughts anyone ? YOU......WORK ??? You have more holidays than Thomson TUI !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragdoll64 Posted October 28, 2023 Report Share Posted October 28, 2023 30 minutes ago, Steve Shovlar said: Craig Cook would make an ideal number one for Workington. He is local, a solid rider, certainly at Championship level, and would certainly prefer the Workington track to the tight turns of Edinburgh. Good luck to him if he chooses to continue his career in the sport. There you go again…..how in God’s name do you know he’d prefer the Workington track? He’s been a master at Armadale for years. You just open your mouth and let it flow, don’t you? 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neila Posted October 28, 2023 Report Share Posted October 28, 2023 40 minutes ago, Steve Shovlar said: Craig Cook would make an ideal number one for Workington. He is local, a solid rider, certainly at Championship level, and would certainly prefer the Workington track to the tight turns of Edinburgh. Good luck to him if he chooses to continue his career in the sport. Looking forward to meeting you at worky next year mr shovler when the mighty Poole come to town, but you will need a road map to find a place this far north if you come up, but as your quote you must av been up a few times if you know the track and which riders can ride the place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neila Posted October 28, 2023 Report Share Posted October 28, 2023 37 minutes ago, A.N.Other said: YOU......WORK ??? You have more holidays than Thomson TUI !! Got to work to get cash for me holidays 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazc Posted October 28, 2023 Report Share Posted October 28, 2023 15 minutes ago, ragdoll64 said: There you go again…..how in God’s name do you know he’d prefer the Workington track? He’s been a master at Armadale for years. You just open your mouth and let it flow, don’t you? As i say parody of a know it all. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur54 Posted October 28, 2023 Report Share Posted October 28, 2023 4 hours ago, Neila said: Looking forward to meeting you at worky next year mr shovler when the mighty Poole come to town, but you will need a road map to find a place this far north if you come up, but as your quote you must av been up a few times if you know the track and which riders can ride the place Going by the latest rumours, we won't be up there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littleze Posted October 28, 2023 Report Share Posted October 28, 2023 19 hours ago, Neila said: Quite a lot of riders have good sponsors large and small all add up, these are used to cover machinery costs, travel money is paid by the promotion home and away, so points money is the riders pay, if you are the better rider scoring 8 - 10 points they could have a pay packet well of over £1000 a meeting, twice a week 25 meetings is 25k or more in just over 6 months, I have to work 40 hours a week 52 weeks a year for that figure. Yes the young riders have to start at the bottom on less money, but how many are full time speedway riders ?? Not having a go at the riders, it's a dangerous sport but they have to be reasonable when talking to clubs, just because this is in the comets section it applies to all speedway clubs. Thoughts anyone ? You’re not putting your life on the line, £1000 a week isn’t that much money, especially once taxed etc.. until anyone tells me what a generic Speedway riders contract looks like.. then it’s all conjecture, riders can also get dropped at a moments notice.. unlike most other jobs. I know what a footballer’s contract is largely consisted of, because it’s an open sport, helping it to appeal to a broader audience. A footballer could well be/and is on a basic salary over a period of time, appearance bonuses, win bonuses, image rights, cup/league bonuses, goal bonuses, loyalty bonuses, likely to get a bonus if represents their country (if they haven’t already) individual targets set by the club.. clauses to allow personal appearances on radio/tv etc.. and clauses inserted to do work in the local community and so forth…. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelShoe Posted October 28, 2023 Report Share Posted October 28, 2023 7 hours ago, A.N.Other said: YOU......WORK ??? You have more holidays than Thomson TUI !! he even has them during the speedway season, that's bordering on sacrilege . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted October 28, 2023 Report Share Posted October 28, 2023 1 hour ago, Littleze said: You’re not putting your life on the line, £1000 a week isn’t that much money, especially once taxed etc.. until anyone tells me what a generic Speedway riders contract looks like.. then it’s all conjecture, riders can also get dropped at a moments notice.. unlike most other jobs. I know what a footballer’s contract is largely consisted of, because it’s an open sport, helping it to appeal to a broader audience. A footballer could well be/and is on a basic salary over a period of time, appearance bonuses, win bonuses, image rights, cup/league bonuses, goal bonuses, loyalty bonuses, likely to get a bonus if represents their country (if they haven’t already) individual targets set by the club.. clauses to allow personal appearances on radio/tv etc.. and clauses inserted to do work in the local community and so forth…. You don’t have to be speedway rider though, it is a sport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neila Posted October 28, 2023 Report Share Posted October 28, 2023 Sam mcgurk just announced as 1st comet for 2024 happy with that 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comet49 Posted October 28, 2023 Report Share Posted October 28, 2023 (edited) Good signing! Edited October 28, 2023 by comet49 Spelling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTD26 Posted October 28, 2023 Report Share Posted October 28, 2023 4 minutes ago, Neila said: Sam mcgurk just announced as 1st comet for 2024 happy with that Very happy with that, think he’ll come on leaps and bounds next season. He’s done very well this year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woke23 Posted October 28, 2023 Report Share Posted October 28, 2023 (edited) Sam has been quite easily my favourite rider this season. He came in with a low average and excelled with every passing ride. What I love about him is his confidence. He experienced a few horrific crashes this season but bounced back as if it didnt affect him at all. Also love how he loves taking that outside line. Edited October 28, 2023 by WokJoWe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woke23 Posted October 28, 2023 Report Share Posted October 28, 2023 14 minutes ago, Neila said: Sam mcgurk just announced as 1st comet for 2024 happy with that Any idea what is happening with young Harry next season? Seems a real shame for him. He was a fantastic rider in the previous season but that crash knocked his confidence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neila Posted October 29, 2023 Report Share Posted October 29, 2023 16 hours ago, WokJoWe said: Any idea what is happening with young Harry next season? Seems a real shame for him. He was a fantastic rider in the previous season but that crash knocked his confidence Harry said he was going to ride again as he knows how good he was in 2022, said he has got himself sorted out, so onwards and upwards for the kid. But with no NDL where is Harry and others gonna get racing time on bikes, the powers that be should have a plan to bring the young riders through the system !!! And it seems like the northern junior league has imploded as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woke23 Posted October 30, 2023 Report Share Posted October 30, 2023 19 hours ago, Neila said: Harry said he was going to ride again as he knows how good he was in 2022, said he has got himself sorted out, so onwards and upwards for the kid. But with no NDL where is Harry and others gonna get racing time on bikes, the powers that be should have a plan to bring the young riders through the system !!! And it seems like the northern junior league has imploded as well Hopefully we see the best of him. I heard a lot of rumblings around the ground when he rode but he's a young rider who's having some troubles. This season wasn't a true reflection of his ability so hopefully he returns and rides like he knows he can. It's just a shame that the development leagues are going to be no more. How are they planning to provide pathways for younger riders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noelinho Posted October 30, 2023 Report Share Posted October 30, 2023 22 hours ago, Neila said: Harry said he was going to ride again as he knows how good he was in 2022, said he has got himself sorted out, so onwards and upwards for the kid. But with no NDL where is Harry and others gonna get racing time on bikes, the powers that be should have a plan to bring the young riders through the system !!! And it seems like the northern junior league has imploded as well All matches should have second halves either with NJL action, or equivalent of NDL action. Must be possible to make something like that work. Gives a chance for people who previously wouldn't have gone to an NDL match the chance to see some potential up and coming youngsters. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szkocjasid Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 I am please Sam has got a Champ spot, has certainly improved in the NL for Workington, plus it's good for Comets fans to keep some of last year's team. However I do believe he will be one of the weakest reserves in the league, so wouldn't call him a "good signing". Even with a lower limit, it's a massive step up from the NL to the Champ, but they've all gotta try it at some stage, but if there's no NL, feel that will hinder him. Most first time Champ riders, get to double up between NL & Champ for a season or two. But I'm not sure if he's even had a guest Champ appearance yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillwhitewasmad Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 2 hours ago, szkocjasid said: I am please Sam has got a Champ spot, has certainly improved in the NL for Workington, plus it's good for Comets fans to keep some of last year's team. However I do believe he will be one of the weakest reserves in the league, so wouldn't call him a "good signing". Even with a lower limit, it's a massive step up from the NL to the Champ, but they've all gotta try it at some stage, but if there's no NL, feel that will hinder him. Most first time Champ riders, get to double up between NL & Champ for a season or two. But I'm not sure if he's even had a guest Champ appearance yet? Sam is a great signing and don't see him being one of the weaker reserves with Freddie Hodder, Ben Trigger, Luke Harrison, Luke Killeen , Max Perry, Ashton boughen , Ace pijper he will be amongst his peer group all who beat each other on a regular basis . 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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