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Post by Genghis on Nov 26, 2009 23:04:23 GMT
Seems like Swindle have done the dirty on Lee Richardson, after recalling him although he alledgedly had agreed terms with the Peskies, this appeared on Rico's twitter: I have now NO team place at Swindon and now have no where to go! SO looks like I will be not racing in the Elite League in uk in 2010!!!
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Last year British speedway stuck the knife in Nicholls this year it's Richardsons turn ! and people wonder why Team England are so shit. Where's Bob the Lyon in all this ? shouldn't he be voicing his concerns ? Hatcham - how do you know that "Sicknote" is the victim in this? |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 26, 2009 23:04:48 GMT
Where's Bob the Lyon in all this ? shouldn't he be voicing his concerns ? Why...........what's it got to do with him? There are three parties in this.....Lee Richardson, Lakeside Speedway and Swindon Speedway......it's none of Rob Lyon's business!!! I disagree Kevster, Bob the Lyon should be concerned with the future of Team England and campaigning vigourously for British riders to be given an advantage in British speedway. You know my thoughts on the subject of averages for British riders in Britain, they should be set at a level(50%) that makes them a proposition too good to turn down. The fact that last season Nicholls(Britains then number 1) could not find a place, and now Richardson is in a similar position, is a shocking indictment. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 26, 2009 23:08:57 GMT
Why...........what's it got to do with him? There are three parties in this.....Lee Richardson, Lakeside Speedway and Swindon Speedway......it's none of Rob Lyon's business!!! I disagree Kevster, Bob the Lyon should be concerned with the future of Team England and campaigning vigourously for British riders to be given an advantage in British speedway. You know my thoughts on the subject of averages for British riders in Britain, they should be set at a level(50%) that makes them a proposition too good to turn down. The fact that last season Nicholls(Britains then number 1) could not find a place, and now Richardson is in a similar position, is a shocking indictment. Actually Hatch me old mate, Scott decided himself that he didn't want to ride in GB....at the start of the last season,.... this season, he is much in demand  |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 26, 2009 23:10:18 GMT
Last year British speedway stuck the knife in Nicholls this year it's Richardsons turn ! and people wonder why Team England are so shit. Where's Bob the Lyon in all this ? shouldn't he be voicing his concerns ? Hatcham - how do you know that "Sicknote" is the victim in this? Because he should have nine teams clamouring for his signature. I'm now back from a short break to Cornwall, fit, well and ready to expose any bollocks that are spouted..................so be warned. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 26, 2009 23:10:31 GMT
The fact that last season Nicholls(Britains then number 1) could not find a place, and now Richardson is in a similar position, is a shocking indictment. Is that a fact though Hatcham? ........my recollection of events is Scott Nicholls choosing to turn his back on the British Leagues and Lee Richardson also contemplating doing the very same until Lakeside came in with an offer which suited him.  I do however, echo your sentiments about Rob Lyon showing an interest in the future of Team GB..........but sadly, I don't think either of the afore mentioned riders fall into that category!! |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 26, 2009 23:15:03 GMT
I disagree Kevster, Bob the Lyon should be concerned with the future of Team England and campaigning vigourously for British riders to be given an advantage in British speedway. You know my thoughts on the subject of averages for British riders in Britain, they should be set at a level(50%) that makes them a proposition too good to turn down. The fact that last season Nicholls(Britains then number 1) could not find a place, and now Richardson is in a similar position, is a shocking indictment. Actually Hatch me old mate, Scott decided himself that he didn't want to ride in GB....at the start of the last season,.... this season, he is much in demand A popular myth Badgester, the TRUTH was Nicholls had one option only at the start of last season, and that was a cut price deal with the Hawks, it was only Scott's massive ego that stopped him giving us the skinny. |
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Post by Genghis on Nov 27, 2009 0:21:24 GMT
I do however, echo your sentiments about Rob Lyon showing an interest in the future of Team GB..........but sadly, I don't think either of the afore mentioned riders fall into that category!! Kev, for once you're talking sense. The future of GB lies with the following riders: 1. Tai Woffinden 2. Ben Barker 3. Lewis Bridger (if he gets his head in orderO 4. Joe Haines Plus hopefully a few more. But not with either Sicknote or Scott Nicholls. |
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Post by Genghis on Nov 27, 2009 0:27:08 GMT
Thought he had a month's ban at start of season  Bizarre first signing, would have thought Mr Clean would be first. It does seem strange to sign the rider replacement facility before you sign any riders.  |
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Post by schumi on Nov 27, 2009 6:50:16 GMT
Because he should have nine teams clamouring for his signature. He should, and had we still been in a position where the top riders had either priced themselves out of a ride, or didn't want to come here he would have been at, or near the top of the list. However, with Hans, Zagar, Leigh, Freddie, Krzysztof, etc all available, and Lee's high average with a relatively low points limit, his options are restricted. You could argue it's the teams fault though - we're supposed to be cutting costs, but it doesn't look like the riders believe that. Darcy Ward's transfer, and the news one team put in a higher bid for him, seems to back that up. Most other countries have a rule whereby they have to have a certain number of their own riders (or riders who hold a license for that country) in the team. However, most countries have plenty of juniors coming through the system they can include. At a low average, and being able to mix and match teams, it makes it a far more attractive prospect than having to fit in a rider of Lee's average. Lee's been penalised in his own country for his success - that's the cold, hard truth, I'm afraid. |
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Post by schumi on Nov 27, 2009 6:57:04 GMT
Thought he had a month's ban at start of season Bizarre first signing, would have thought Mr Clean would be first. It does seem strange to sign the rider replacement facility before you sign any riders. Well they can't have a facility until he's ridden a meeting, can they? |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 27, 2009 9:51:04 GMT
I do however, echo your sentiments about Rob Lyon showing an interest in the future of Team GB..........but sadly, I don't think either of the afore mentioned riders fall into that category!! Kev, for once you're talking sense. The future of GB lies with the following riders: 1. Tai Woffinden 2. Ben Barker 3. Lewis Bridger (if he gets his head in orderO 4. Joe Haines Plus hopefully a few more. But not with either Sicknote or Scott Nicholls. So what your saying Genghis, is because you don't see Nicholls and Richardson as the future, we should turn a blind eye to the problem, same goes for the likes of Lanham and Howe, both capable Elite riders forced into Div 2 i presume, and that the problem should only be addressed when someone you deem an International prospect is forced out. |
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Post by Genghis on Nov 27, 2009 12:48:26 GMT
It does seem strange to sign the rider replacement facility before you sign any riders. Well they can't have a facility until he's ridden a meeting, can they? Schumi, they can since that particular rule was changed a couple of years ago. |
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Post by schumi on Nov 27, 2009 13:11:38 GMT
Seriously? Crikey, that one's open to exploitation then.  |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 27, 2009 13:29:59 GMT
Well they can't have a facility until he's ridden a meeting, can they? Schumi, they can since that particular rule was changed a couple of years ago. No......I believe the rule is still in place, but under exceptional circumstances (such as Workington 2009), it can be overruled. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 27, 2009 15:05:08 GMT
Well they can't have a facility until he's ridden a meeting, can they? The season will have started and THJ ridden for Swindon before his ban comes in to force. But what they will do to cover him, use the number 8? |
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Bizarre first signing, would have thought Mr Clean would be first. 
