Max James back at Edinburgh 

Had some good banter with THJ a few years ago on here, think had a similar level of sarcasm, was he not in the best health either a few years ago? Lost friends always sad, especially as a lot of us are long term fans and we're all getting old/older.  First time I went was  55 years ago, so if I disappear off here, you probably know what's happened. On that joyous note..... Happy Christmas to you all 😅.

Darryl Ritchings is coming in on a 5.00 average, so we will be under the 38 point limit.  really excited about the team lots of experience abc youth development, be good to follow their journey at the meetings throughout the season. 

The Stadium was not put 'on the market as a Sports facility' when the Bank forced the sale. I'm led to believe that there was also a bit of 'insider trading/dodgy dealing' shall we say before Brandon Estates got the Stadium.

Looking at the bandits team this year I personally think it will be a good season with target been play offs. They are always going to have a strong No.6 and a strong top 2. If Drew can push on it will be a strong side, can’t see the bandits getting beat at home.

I do have to wonder why the need to change his average? Normally you want riders average to be realistic to be fair to all teams, but as it's a development league, does it matter? Let's say Birmingham feels his average was too high & makes it harder for them to win, so what? Obviously you should try & win the league / trophy but should clubs have riders averages reassessed on order to do this?