jbell1995 Posted June 3 Report Share Posted June 3 Interesting one this, no fewer than 3 former Gladiators coming to town for the Bears (Edwards, Gilkes and Trigger). Interesting to see what they do without King? Gladiators will be anxiously waiting to find out news on Covatti. Should be a good one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbell1995 Posted June 3 Author Report Share Posted June 3 (edited) It would appear from a scoresheet on AMD Krško on Facebook that Covatti scored 8pts from 5 riders (3,2,2,0,1) yesterday and just missed out on a spot in the semi-finals. Positive news towards him riding for Plymouth tomorrow Edited June 3 by jbell1995 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbell1995 Posted June 3 Author Report Share Posted June 3 (edited) Of course let’s not forget also there’s the question mark of Dan Thompson’s health after withdrawing from the Under 21’s final yesterday through illness Edited at 12:21 - No longer a question mark, he has Covid Edited June 3 by jbell1995 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yearbyred Posted June 3 Report Share Posted June 3 Not sure if the Bears have a guest lined up or not for this one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skidder1 Posted June 3 Report Share Posted June 3 40 minutes ago, Yearbyred said: Not sure if the Bears have a guest lined up or not for this one? Sedgy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yearbyred Posted June 3 Report Share Posted June 3 2 minutes ago, Skidder1 said: Sedgy? He’s guesting at Poole, not sure about Plymouth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbell1995 Posted June 3 Author Report Share Posted June 3 (edited) Dan Thompson suspended for 7 days for failing to attend tonight’s Premiership fixture between Ipswich and Birmingham… despite withdrawing from yesterday’s U21’s final on medical grounds, testing positive this morning for COVID and being able to give evidence of that positive test with a sick note from his doctor… wow Edited June 3 by jbell1995 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnieg Posted June 3 Report Share Posted June 3 6 minutes ago, jbell1995 said: Dan Thompson banned for 7 days for failing to attend tonight’s Premiership fixture between Ipswich and Birmingham… despite withdrawing from yesterday’s U21’s final on medical grounds, testing positive this morning for COVID and being able to give evidence of that positive test with a sick note from his doctor… wow 'Banned' 'failing' 'despite' 'evidence' - all a little over dramatic me thinks. How about: The standard 7 day sickness protocol, as per SCB regulations, will apply to Dan Thompson who has covid. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allthegearbutnaeidea Posted June 3 Report Share Posted June 3 2 hours ago, jbell1995 said: Dan Thompson banned for 7 days for failing to attend tonight’s Premiership fixture between Ipswich and Birmingham… despite withdrawing from yesterday’s U21’s final on medical grounds, testing positive this morning for COVID and being able to give evidence of that positive test with a sick note from his doctor… wow That’s a reach. Anyone who misses a meeting on medical grounds has to sit 7 days out and has for quite some time. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbell1995 Posted June 3 Author Report Share Posted June 3 4 minutes ago, allthegearbutnaeidea said: That’s a reach. Anyone who misses a meeting on medical grounds has to sit 7 days out and has for quite some time. I’m merely paraphrasing from Dan’s social media post earlier today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skidder1 Posted June 3 Report Share Posted June 3 Batch in for Covatti. R/r for Dan Thompson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Blobby Posted June 3 Report Share Posted June 3 Plymouth taking the absolute p!ss with this now. SCB/BSPA just as bad for allowing it. Should be having to use a NL 2 pointer at number 1 till he turns up if he ever does that is. Same situation as before with them. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szkocjasid Posted June 4 Report Share Posted June 4 5 hours ago, Mr Blobby said: Plymouth taking the absolute p!ss with this now. SCB/BSPA just as bad for allowing it. Should be having to use a NL 2 pointer at number 1 till he turns up if he ever does that is. Same situation as before with them. BSPA / SCB can't do that, all they can do is give Covatti a 28 day ban for withholding his services, which allows Plymouth to use a guest. Once 28 days is up, they'd only be allowed a 75% guest if Covatti doesn't return. This is not a similar situation to Kennett, he got injured in the first match & they used a guest all year (as allowed by the regulations - can't blame Plymouth for that) this is different as Covatti is riding elsewhere but not for Plymouth, so more like the Laguta situation imo 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torpointfanatic22 Posted June 4 Report Share Posted June 4 6 hours ago, szkocjasid said: BSPA / SCB can't do that, all they can do is give Covatti a 28 day ban for withholding his services, which allows Plymouth to use a guest. Once 28 days is up, they'd only be allowed a 75% guest if Covatti doesn't return. This is not a similar situation to Kennett, he got injured in the first match & they used a guest all year (as allowed by the regulations - can't blame Plymouth for that) this is different as Covatti is riding elsewhere but not for Plymouth, so more like the Laguta situation imo Makes sense, a shame the Plymouth fans still haven’t seen our number one around our own track. The biggest shocker is Batch taking the guest appearance, he despises the Plymouth track and is very open about that. We must be paying him a fair few quid!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonnybegood Posted June 4 Report Share Posted June 4 12 hours ago, Mr Blobby said: Plymouth taking the absolute p!ss with this now. SCB/BSPA just as bad for allowing it. Should be having to use a NL 2 pointer at number 1 till he turns up if he ever does that is. Same situation as before with them. Wouldn’t have thought you would want a NL guest as the last time they did it they WON at edinburgh LOL 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yearbyred Posted June 4 Report Share Posted June 4 (edited) Bears couldn’t find a guest so are running R/R. I assume the Bears would have used Batch but he is riding “elsewhere”. Makes the task more difficult now. Edited June 4 by Yearbyred Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biffa Posted June 4 Report Share Posted June 4 The only part that doesn’t sit right with me( struggling to get my head around it) is how you can have a guest for something that hasn’t happened yet. Covatti hasn’t failed to turn up tonight, yet, but a guest is allowed. I know he’s probably said he’s not coming, doesn’t intend to ride etc but how can a facility be allowed for something that hasn’t happened. That’s speedway I suppose, for the good of the sport etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redtruck Posted June 4 Report Share Posted June 4 1 hour ago, Yearbyred said: Bears couldn’t find a guest so are running R/R. I assume the Bears would have used Batch but he is riding “elsewhere”. Makes the task more difficult now. Batch average higher than Danny’s 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yearbyred Posted June 4 Report Share Posted June 4 15 minutes ago, Redtruck said: Batch average higher than Danny’s Was looking at an old declaration, I stand corrected (said the man with the built up shoe) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szkocjasid Posted June 4 Report Share Posted June 4 From the British Speedway website The home side have two absences with Troy Batchelor stepping in at No.1 to guest for Nico Covatti, who has been suspended by the SCB for his non-appearance, whilst r/r covers for the unwell Dan Thompson. Covatti correctly getting a ban for withholding his services, but Plymouth can be happy with that, as guests should strengthen them. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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