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11 hours ago, SteelShoe said:

I was at Redcar that night along with many other Comets fans. We were only given a facility to use Rider Replacement because of the goodwill of the referee. It seemed that the club only found out Craig wasn't coming about an hour before tapes up having reportedly been informed by Dayle Wood. The travelling fans were not happy. It just seemed very unprofessional.

Totally agree with your views,he was out of order that night and the fans and promotion deserved better, He also pulled out of the Ben Fund meeting and never even bothered to even show up. Craig says in his statement without injuries we could have made the final, we were never going to beat that Poole team so the team managed without him at the end of the season just fine with decent guests. 

Great rider when his head is in it but every season at some point he goes missing which is fustrating for the fans and promotion. 

Berwick the latest club to give him a go next.

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Cook confirmed at berwick. 

still can't get my head around why we would release him an keep batchelor. Absolute ludicrous decision. 

If the team im hearing is correct it's got disaster written all over it for the future of workington speedway  

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42 minutes ago, Midget said:

Cook confirmed at berwick. 

still can't get my head around why we would release him an keep batchelor. Absolute ludicrous decision. 

If the team im hearing is correct it's got disaster written all over it for the future of workington speedway  

Would like to know what team you are hearing Midget. Disaster is a strong word.

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17 minutes ago, SteelShoe said:

Would like to know what team you are hearing Midget. Disaster is a strong word.

I’ve liked Cook since he first started with the Comets and hoped/expected him to be still here. Bachelor is a good rider though and had some great wins, yeh be  good to hear who is coming. Expect there’ll be announcements next week. Hope so!!

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There seems to be this strong core of older fans in Workington who love to spout negative Chinese whispers about the club. We’ve had all sorts in the past few weeks, even the referee’s box had burned down the other week.

I just don’t get it? Where were these moans directed when we didn’t have a club, football or rugby?

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22 minutes ago, 2ndbend123 said:

Big pressure on Tate Zischke this season as it looks like he will be starting at 5 

Pretty sure he's up to it, as long as his injury is fully healed. By far the most exciting new rider to British speedway this year.

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37 minutes ago, 2ndbend123 said:

Big pressure on Tate Zischke this season as it looks like he will be starting at 5 

Yes and no for me he rode at 2 most of last season but scored well especially at home but you’ve got to remember this league has lost another few heat leaders so it’s slightly weaker again.

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1 hour ago, Marksman said:

There seems to be this strong core of older fans in Workington who love to spout negative Chinese whispers about the club. We’ve had all sorts in the past few weeks, even the referee’s box had burned down the other week.

I just don’t get it? Where were these moans directed when we didn’t have a club, football or rugby?

What makes a whisper Chinese? No need for that this is 2024 not 1974

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9 hours ago, Racin Jason 72 said:

Add Belle vue kings Lynn Ipswich Leicester Oxford to that list

Belle Vue certainly, thought he was part of the furniture there... until he wasn't

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4 hours ago, Marksman said:

There seems to be this strong core of older fans in Workington who love to spout negative Chinese whispers about the club. We’ve had all sorts in the past few weeks, even the referee’s box had burned down the other week.

I just don’t get it? Where were these moans directed when we didn’t have a club, football or rugby?

i was the one to ask on here if it was true 

i have a text on my phone from someone with a official  position with the club saying refs box supposed to be on fire going down to take a look 

 

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37 minutes ago, KIRKYLANE said:

Craig Cook is very inconsistent nowadays… especially in the Premier league.

Dependant on signings,there can still be a good side in 2025 at Workington.

Most Teams would like an inconsistent 9pt man  in Championship 👍

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Why do people find the need to say the club has made a mistake in moving a rider on?

If you follow a team in another sport you support the club and the players that play for your club badge each year. Speedway is no different.

Craig has had a great career over 3 spells in a Comets bib both domestically and on the international stage with a variety of success over the rest of his club career so now he isnt a part of the plans its deemed a bad decision? I will envisage there are multitude of pros/cons to sign any rider and the club has deemed that he doesnt fit the mould for the upcoming season.

This is a chapter that has closed for now (at least) but rest assured the club will be putting together a side with all intention of winning silverwear and like the sides in 2018 & 2024 write the 2025 side in your peril!

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