Not if you listen to Gavin Parr interview. He said something about Ashley was going to ride for Redcar in Champ and Leicester in Prem. But they felt his heart isn't really into speedway anymore and they feel they would be forcing him to ride and they didn't want to do that.
Ben Cook rode like a No1 in the playoffs. Pearson struggles to beat a 2 pointer at Poole. (Can only base my opinion on what I have seen!) Think you are overselling him but we will see!
Back to Poole, if Roynon is off to Plymouth and taking Skidder's suggestion into account we could have Max Clegg? (haven't seen him announced anywhere!), Connor Bailey and Josh MacDonald.
Or....
You could have Nathan Ablitt at reserve. I mean he beat Morley there, so can ride it and then have Batch as the last rider in top 5!! Would come to 39.97 if other averages in confirmed signings thread are correct!