Without getting into 'he said, she said' I've heard that Cooper's two clubs for this season were agreed months and months ago. That's not to say that he couldn't have been persuaded by Ipswich at the 11th hour but he's had an affiliation with Lynn for many years and the fact that he's ended up a Star is little surprise.
From what I've heard there seems to be a pretty good chance that Northampton will happen but time will tell. Things can change pretty quickly, both positively and negatively.
I'm not sure anyone any good on a 4 is willing/able to come over to the UK for a whole season unfortunately, if at all.
While Paco has his limitations his experience will be useful with a very young reserve pairing and of course what he brings off track too.
The meeting at Lynn was the second leg of the Play Off final:
https://speedwayupdates.proboards.com/thread/21410/leicester-poole-championship-final-2022
Yep I think thats thr crux of it, Lawson or NKI would have meant a very long tail.
Personally I think an injury free season for Cook and he can improve on 6.whatever he is on but we shall see.
Welcome Coops. An incredibly exciting side being built, I love the idea of a reserve pairing graduating from the Young Stars. Especially if one of them is a Norfolk boy.
McDairmid would be my choice at 2 personally.
The fact that Northampton was talked about a long time ago and is still being mentioned suggests there is something in it.
I suspect all will become clear in the next week or two.