Bagpuss

He doesn't come across as the most professional or polished administrator does he? As you say forgetting names of key people for something which has been going on a fair while is pretty poor. However I'm an optimist (a cautious one seeing as its British Speedway we are talking about) so my glass is half full regarding what could happen in the near future. We shall see.

I think all of that was covered in various detail. He spoke mostly about Speedway Futures and the high hopes he has for it. Worth a listen.

Mildenhall or Cradley?

A little surprised Jody is doing NL again but not a bad thing IMO.

And presumably the plan would be the Coventry amd Peterborough areas too.

I'd suggest a rider new to the UK would be a poor choice as a short term signing, better going with somebody who has experience here.

Morris has been heavily involved in trying to get Northampton off the ground for many months I believe. Hopefully it comes to fruition.

Has Luke got anything in the pipeline on the continent for 2026 at all?

I don't think last year had anything to do with Boughen/Scott/Harrison and everything to do with Cook and the key meetings Kvech missed, particularly BV away. As for this year, I get your Paco fears but I think you and many others are/will be underestimating what Scott & Rushen are capable of.

They are the kind of riders who should never have been allowed to sign based on other commitments.

Never mind the riders, its not nice for punters to park and walk on! Unfortunately its the one part of the stadium not owned by Buster but instead the council, and neither party is willing to resurface it.

1996. Was because of the purchase of the stadium by Buster rather than a change of promotion.

I don't think folk are against guests if they are absolutely necessary (ie number one or a reserve) but R/R should be compulsory for numbers 2-5 unless more than one is missing and then it really should be a rider who doesnt already race in that league. Riders helping/hindering direct rivals is absolutely bonkers and needs to be kept to a minimum. And we certainly need to clamp down on absences, particularly in the Championship. Far too many last season.

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.

Won't be Sweden if we have a mare as they are in the other semi. Germany won't be easy to beat in their own backyard though.

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.

First title of the season, well done Poole

Northampton.

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.

First SWC event at Lynn 2010, last one in 2015. I think the Hamill comeback one was 2012 but he didn't ride at Lynn.

Didn't think so.

The meeting at Lynn was the second leg of the Play Off final: https://speedwayupdates.proboards.com/thread/21410/leicester-poole-championship-final-2022

Could you provide a list of who 'slagged him off' and those who are happy he's in the team so that we can cross reference please?

I completely agree, I think the 2nd v 3rd to face 1st system would work better.

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.