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You can get some good 5 pointers as long as the rule book allows.

I had to read that twice.

Don't give up on Peterborough yet. It's been a big week locally https://www.peterboroughtoday.co.uk/sport/other-sport/the-potential-saviours-of-peterborough-speedway-will-fight-to-the-bitter-end-4376067 https://www.peterboroughtoday.co.uk/news/politics/council/cambridgeshire-mp-shailesh-vara-says-no-stone-should-be-left-unturned-to-save-peterborough-speedway-track-4378647 And AEPG got a right kicking this week from the planning and environmental committee that they've got to sell their 10 year building site to https://www.peterboroughtoday.co.uk/news/politics/council/peterborough-council-refuses-application-for-car-storage-depot-at-east-of-england-showground-4375697

Think they are both giving up Championship so they can commit more to Poland. Josh said on a podcast he was riding at Armadale on a Friday night then driving to London to catch a flight to Poland to race on Saturday. Polish teams have practice sessions and they were missing those. On a plus side for us Championship fans if these top riders are giving up our league for Poland maybe we can get back to regular weekly home meetings instead of working round riders schedules.

What a team that Edinburgh 2008 side was. They absolutely dominated that year.

It doesn't always work like that. I well remember the 2007 season. We had a number of injuries and finished near the bottom. That year, the likes of Andrew Tully, Matthew Wethers and Derek Sneddon were 'stalwarts'. William Lawson had also featured for a while and, albeit not part of the declared 1-7, Aaron Summers was used as the equivalent of what's now an NL guest on a number of occasions. Roll on to 2008. Kaj Laukkanen and George Stancl were replaced by Ryan Fisher and THJ, joining the 5 named above. The result? A brilliant season. Strolled the league title and added the Premier Trophy for good measure. I should probably collect stats as to how many winter changes teams make on an annual basis. Sadly, I can't be bothered, so I can't actually say whether the above is the exception to any potential rule!

Cheers

This year's top 6 for the Witches is 39.16. Take off King and Hume 2.5% reduces that to 38.88. As Cinderella would say... "it fits"

Think Tate would be a 5 not a 4?

Brafield is actually a long way from the middle of nowhere!

I guess you mean the Pennines to Belle Vue then

If team building rules remain the same: Sheffield Jack Holder 8.91 Tai Woffinden 8.26 Josh Pickering 6.78 Kyle Howarth 5.41 Lewis Kerr 5.31 Jye Etheridge 4.00 Dan Gilkes RS Total 38.67

Peter Oakes running a piece in the Star saying that the 'new' track might be Brafield.

Decent looking team but I wouldn’t have cook. When’s he’s on, he’s on but he’s a liability these days.

That's nearly as many riders as you had this season.

Think would be a big risk if they had 2 x 2 pointers even though both have long term potential. We saw that having at least one strong/er reserve pays dividends. Also on Kyle Newman. Will he retire after this season as he said prior to season start he would review situation depending on how this season went. Would he be a better option going forward compared to Anders Rowe who although slightly higher may have better scope to improve being still only 21. A 38 point limit sure makes it interesting even if quality reduced a bit. Would the Ford's look at one H/L compared to the 2/3 of before. With a 7.55 point drop on the current team av, we know that probably one of the current 2 may have to go. Especially if both the Cooks (who I believe still lodge together at Middlo's) are still on an upward curve. I also think Ben's GSA would have been even higher had it not been for EF's or mishaps. Also to finish. The Thompson Twins mentioned in earlier post would perhaps be interesting, as sure they would enjoy riding in same team in Champ with I assume Dan doubling up with his parent team Leicester in Prem. I also think Joe would have been singing the praises of Poole who improved him after signing towards season end. Lots of food for thought in coming months. I am sure both Danny & Matt probably know already who their ideal team will be as they sure won't want to miss out on that lower order which will be so important to get the right mix. Assuming the well rumoured 38 points is the new limit in 24.

Fair point. I just think the four riders (Hook and not Borke) had last season as well as this season, with the club going backwards, so going for a third would be a mistake, in my view. Would love to be proven wrong, obviously!

Harris will prob guest for someone that once rode for Wolves

Must admit that’s something I never noticed with him when he was at Ipswich a couple of seasons ago either.

There’s two points between them. Rew on a 4.00 would be a far superior signing than Cook on a 6.00. Cook has done very well this year don’t get me wrong, but in the long run Rew is a far bigger talent and will go on to be a much better rider IMO. Why would Ipswich not use Rew though? Sign him on a 5.00, give him a bedding in year to learn the tracks, and then not retain him on a point less? Makes no sense from an Ipswich perspective. Rew has struggled at times hence his average, but has also shown flashes of his undoubted ability. He’ll kick on next year.

would be a good season opener

With you on that one, I'd not be surprised to see Pickering back at a similar level in due course. Then again, good on him for giving it a go. I can't say I understand those crabbing Tom Brennan choosing to move up either - it's his career and his cross to bear if it goes south.

https://britishspeedway.co.uk/podcast/

Peter Facenna has already stated that the plan is for Glasgow to remain in the Championship (Facebook/Podcast).

I don't think any rider should be criticised for not riding in our second division if that's what they feel is best for their development, shows a bit of ambition and a willingness to get out of their comfort zone.

For those of you who didn't know the names of those trying to save our great club. The PT reveals the six potential speedway saviours of speedway in Peterborough (peterboroughtoday.co.uk) Once again a massive thank you to all six of you involved.

Risky but they are 2 riders on the up but can’t see Brennan coming to us not with his “friendship” with Charles

Put us down for last with that side. I know it most definitely won’t be that thankfully.

Wouldn't mind having Coles back but would leave Etheridge well alone. Scored more guesting for Sheffield in a final than he scored every away Berwick match this season apart from Plymouth. Has been the same other seasons doing better for Belle Vue than for Berwick.

Plenty frustrated Teams over the years on that one.

On the little difference in their average I would say Brennan would be a better signing than Flint.Flints average is inflated because of his home form, whereas Brennan’s away average is higher than his home average and IMO a better all round rider at this stage of their career’s.

If he only rode for Berwick I'd agree with you, but he rides in the Prem & Poland without a "safety net". I guess I'm hoping for Berwick's sake he stays, they've not been strong for a while & losing Flint would hurt them badly imo

Would happily take Erik at Edinburgh.

Depends on who is asking.