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What’s Humes average? I think he might not fit given the posting from Presenter on the team building thread

It could explain why we have been talking and speculating for so long without an announcement until now

To be honest agree - I would have been reluctant to release any news until it’s 100% - maybe the permit is either in process / been told it’s going to happen - who knows

100% certain it will cock up rather than conspiracy but at least it gives the offended brigade something to get exercised about - I am sure many including on here could not actually tell you the date the invasion started unless the press helpfully reminded them - besides as far as I am concerned this all started in 2014 anyway

It was very prescient of Emil to take out a Polish Licence in 2010 and citizenship - clearly he knew all this was going to happen 13 years later!

whilst him being Russian born etc is a bit of an elephant in the room why bring it up - shrugs!

It makes sense to just leave / have bikes here then all he has to do is fly in and ride them - some riders I have read cart engines around etc with them. It was interesting to read Tai's autobiography and his experiences of engines with his then tuner!

have to admit the idea of what i call a proper heat 15 is tantalising! Bit like the good old days of the 80s with say Gundersen/Pedersen, Knudsen and Tatum - I will certainly make the effort to get to those meetings.

I have decided this year to bin sky - I am contenplating either a Europsoport pass or maybe a BSN one, or maybe both. BSN looks pretty slick can any users confirm confirm its a decent racenight experience / coverage? They seem to have some decent levels of meetings lined up as well wit coverage starting potentially long before the Eurosport coverage starts which is usually in May time.

Its certainly good to see some top level riders back in the UK - lets hope the racing is good as well

sadly over the years I have seen and heard a fair few speedway fans who do lack brains cells! In the past there have been a fair few on this forum also!

well given the above we dont need to set our alarms now! note it says other Russians can return to foreign leagues!!

Of course his best days are behind him - I only work in old money for averages which means I cut out all the moving averges and removal of bonus points rubbish and go by the CMA as it used to be called. Andersen is remarkably consistent last year 5.73 overall - 5.78 at home and 5.68 away - he will be a decent no 2 or reserve if he ends up there for sure. There will probably be a lot of packing in behind the leader - he seems to get a fair few 2nd and 3rd places nowadays!

Used to love the Good Friday meetings - recall before Arena moved to the Elite league - we have 3 or 4TT meetings with Hackney Eastbourne and Rye House and also bank holiday Mondays with a morning and evening tapes up.

I estimated that crowds in the summer were maybe 2-2,500 ? Always tricky as so many sit in the big back straight grandstand but on more than one occasion it seemed to be maybe 30-40% full. I know 3000+ for Good Friday meeting in the early 00s was usually guaranteed.

It will be interesting to see if the a big star puts extra bums on seats theory is bourne out - Ipswich already have Doyle of course and crowds to my mind were fairly decent last year (particularly when either the Panthers or Stars were in town) - so can more be added?

I’d take him over Heeps anyday and I am amazed that some think the other way round - I did post last season early on that he didn’t always appear to be in full control on the bends but by the later stages he seemed more confident / comfortable on the bike. Like King he always tries hard and never gives up and you can’t really ask for too much more than that! I hope he is in for 2023.

he did and was very popular there! I think he swiched after coming back from injury and Ipswich couldnt fit him in or something like that

a sizeable pay packet!

well Doyle is on 1600 per point remember

....and happy christmas to you also! you really are a glass half empty sort of chap aren't you!

Maybe, sometimes its betteer the devil you know!! There will be some who would say (had they tried it and it failed) - oh you should have gone with Worrall and Batch - you can only please some people some of the time!! anyway we are all still assuming and as the old saying goes!

don't do this to yourself!!

Saw both ride a few times last year and feel for them both, they did really well - Mountain had an exceptional end of season run of form! I hope they do have places somewhere, maybe come first set of averages changes or injuries they will be the first to get a place!

Spot on, if the posting on the Kings Lynn thread is true about a 5 figure sum starting with a 2 to get KK then imagine what it would be for Emil!