It’s not a bad side. I do worry that it will be incredibly inconsistent and I have question marks over Zagar and MJJ’s commitment
But it’s considerably a better effort than 2024. Oxford are nailed on for the wooden spoon.
This team is looking very weak so far 😬. If they don’t pull a rabbit out of a hat with a big hitter (apart from Janowski), then I worry for Oxford and can see a season spent at the bottom and a financial struggle to run all 3 teams as crowd numbers drop.
The more I see it, the more I think Oxford will be bottom of the league in 2025.
My thoughts are changing daily at the moment, currently I’d put it.
Top 4 in any order (with Ipswich top): Ipswich, Kings Lynn, Belle Vue, Sheffield
5. Birmingham
6. Leicester
7. Oxford
With teams starting to take shape; it's time to discuss your predictions for the 2025 season.
Will Ipswich finally lift the trophy? Or will Belle Vue retain their title?
Thoughts below...
The more I look at it, the more I like this team.
Sure, they will struggle in Heats 13 & 15 but they will always have strong riders and 2 and 6 and should comfortably win the majority of their home meetings. I am expecting Jan Kvech to push on towards an 8.00 ave this season.
I can see this team finishing in the play offs behind Ipswich, Sheffield and potentially Oxford.