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9 minutes ago, Steve Irving said:

Moneybags Belle Vue cherrypicking another rider? Perhaps they ought to swap the Ace and use a Cherry as their emblem this year. 

If true, how is it any different than Brennan leaving Birmingham to go to Ipswich?

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On 10/15/2024 at 6:21 PM, Arch Stanton said:

There’s still weeks to go until the AGM so anything can still happen. If the worst happens and Birmingham don’t come to tapes, they may decide to drop the points limit to help another club come up and be competitive. 

I would be very surprised if pretty much everything hasn’t already been decided, the AGM just rubber stamps it, and then they trot out this is the best AGM for years and everyone is pulling together.

Same old

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1 minute ago, Arch Stanton said:

No, it’ll be because of the money. He’s currently asking more than Louis is prepared to pay. 
 

Hate to disagree with @Aroundtheboards here, but there categorically WAS interest from Belle Vue before this season even ended. Let’s just wait and see where he ends up, or if he even rides here at all because that’s not even certain either. 

2021 to be exact. 

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7 minutes ago, Arch Stanton said:

No, it’ll be because of the money. He’s currently asking more than Louis is prepared to pay. 
 

Hate to disagree with @Aroundtheboards here, but there categorically WAS interest from Belle Vue before this season even ended. Let’s just wait and see where he ends up, or if he even rides here at all because that’s not even certain either. 

fair enough 👍

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12 minutes ago, Arch Stanton said:

 

Hate to disagree with @Aroundtheboards here, but there categorically WAS interest from Belle Vue before this season even ended. Let’s just wait and see where he ends up, or if he even rides here at all because that’s not even certain either. 

Wondered why Louis publicly got a bit defensive on Rew towards the end of the season with his “he’s our rider” quip. Thought it was a strange comment to come out with at the time but it now makes sense. Obviously things going on behind the scenes. 

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Just now, Aries said:

Wondered why Louis publicly got a bit defensive on Rew towards the end of the season with his “he’s our rider” quip. Thought it was a strange comment to come out with at the time but it now makes sense. Obviously things going on behind the scenes. 

Louis is too shrewd to release Rew

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Just now, Youhave2minutes said:

Louis is too shrewd to release Rew

Might not have any choice. Disappointed if he’s off though because he’s on an average that’s only going north. Would strengthen a rival unfortunately. 

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Just now, Youhave2minutes said:

Gutted if he is forced out by the numbers game☹️

Has to be more than the numbers because he’s on an average that fits in nicely. Would make no sense to keep Ellis and not retain Rew

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8 minutes ago, Aries said:

Wondered why Louis publicly got a bit defensive on Rew towards the end of the season with his “he’s our rider” quip. Thought it was a strange comment to come out with at the time but it now makes sense. Obviously things going on behind the scenes. 

Louis getting it very wrong there as Every rider is out of contract on October 31st. copywrite Arch Stanton 2024. 

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30 minutes ago, Steve Irving said:

You need to read the comments above from ouch as my post has clearly gone over your head. 
 

It isn’t any different, and I’ve no problem with riders going to where the best deal is. It’s @ouch who seems to have an ongoing issue with it where Ipswich are concerned. He won’t have any issue whatsoever with his beloved Belle Vue “cherrypicking” Rew though. Strange that. 

Belle Vue recent “cherrypicking”

Brady 7.50

Jaimon 4.00 

Norick 4.00

Dan 3.00. 

Tom RS

and a bit further back Max 4.80. 

I’m sure a Ipswich recent historian can fill us in with much the same. 🤣

Maybe look up what cherry-pick actually means. 

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On 10/28/2024 at 10:14 AM, SaddlebowRoad said:

taking into account the completely fair enough dig at our friend ouch, id imagine IF rew ends up at bv it would be because of the track and lemon 

Lemon might SQUEEZE him in😂
 

Could be a juicy signing, and very APPEALING.

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2 hours ago, Aries said:

Upwardly mobile. Need to do everything possible to keep him where he is. 

Worth noting that Rew did spend almost the entire season at reserve taking 6/7 rides regularly though.

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Would Ipswich get into a bidding war for Rew if BV flashed the ££££?

Ipswich wouldn't lose out imo because they'd end up with Ellis who's statistically very strong around Foxhall anyway and he's a little bit better than Rew away from home.

It's win win either way.

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54 minutes ago, TTT said:

Would Ipswich get into a bidding war for Rew if BV flashed the ££££?

Other way around.   Ipswich are one of the higher payers.  Rew is on a good deal, and he's happy to stay.

This time last year people thought Adam Ellis was off to Belle Vue, (so many people saying he wanted to join his mate Bewley) but BV were never interested in bidding against Ipswich. 

I expected Ellis to be moved on this year, but I keep being told Danny King is the one to go from Ippo.

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