NeilWatson

Drew Kemp is ruled out by the magnitude of his average, not the fact it is assessed.

No truth in the suggestion whatsoever.

I think the first post clearly answers your question....

Sorry, I ran out of my speedway cards, they had a load of balls on the front...... I was looking for one with a ‘glass quarter full’ for Rodders!

I thought my reply would have met with your approval then, it couldn't have been in plainer english! I would have embellished 'nonsense' with an adjective or two if I'd known - that might have made you feel better :-)

Nonsense Seasons Greetings ‘Wealdstone’! Quite.....

I've just checked - Ben is actually Ged's cousin's son.

Yes, he is Ged’s nephew.

Peterborough Panthers 2019 Chris Harris 7.59* Hans Andersen 7.56 Craig Cook 7.54* Bradley Wilson Dean 5.27 Charles Wright 5.14* Lasse Bjerre 4.72 Ben Barker 4.58* Total 42.40 * After 2.5% reduction All averages subject to ratification

That wouldn’t be the case under the rules as they stand, as a rider would then have current averages for both leagues so the appropriate one would apply. Lasse and Ben didn’t have a PL average for 2018 so will start 2019 on a converted CL average - Craig, Chris and Charles do have 2018 PL averages so will use those to start 2019.

The most recently established MA is used, unless a rider has an average from both leagues in the same season when the appropriate average applies. (Art 16.2.7) Spot on, all averages need to be ratified by the BSPA Office in due course

5.37 left for the final rider 4.72 and 4.58 Both Lasse and Ben come in on converted 2018 CL averages, Ben’s average includes the 2.5% discount.

Two riders being announced tomorrow.

The ‘experts’ comment was a wry reference to last year’s Speedway Star ratings pre-season

British Speedway has priority on Mondays and Thursdays

The NDL AGM isn’t until the end of the month, its structure will be finalised then.

The 'Premiership Supporters Cup' will open the season, two mini-leagues of three and four Clubs.

Guest appearances don’t count towards averages.

This simply prevents a 2.xx rider being used in the Premiership but taking a 3.00 average. Assessed averages will still apply where appropriate.

Peterborough will race in 2019 We are The 2018 AGM brings the 2018 season to a close, then opens the 2019 season

It is possible under the 2018 rules to have a team of seven guests - if both 4 and 5 by average were missing riding for their DU Club!

PETERBOROUGH have been forced into a further change ahead of tonight’s re-arranged play-off semi-final at Rye House. The T.Balfe Construction Panthers have been informed they now cannot track Danish star Ulrich Ostergaard - despite being previously told they could. Ostergaard missed last Sunday’s abandoned clash with Lakeside due to illness, which carries a seven-day suspension according to SCB regulations. Panthers sought confirmation of their view that the meeting would be deemed not to have taken place, thus making Ostergaard eligible for tonight. A previous incident this season has been cited by their opponents, whose captain Richard Lawson served a seven-day suspension after missing a trip to Workington which was abandoned after two races. Panthers have secured Theo Pijper at very short notice to replace Ostergaard. Club owner Ged Rathbone said: “We did this the right way and after speaking to Ulrich to establish his fitness, we asked the question on Monday over whether he could ride tonight, and we had an email from the SCB to say ‘that’s fine.’ “Then at 8.24pm last night we received another email to say he can’t ride, and that the decision is final. “That put us in a terrible situation and after spending until midnight contacting almost every Championship rider, none of whom wanted to do it, it looked like we would have to use a National League rider tonight. “There were literally three riders we were waiting to hear back from, and we are grateful to Theo who took the booking in mid-morning and agreed to drive straight down from Scotland to ride for us. “Needless to say it’s another frustrating and expensive episode, and one which really shouldn’t have happened.”

PETERBOROUGH make what has become a familiar trip to Rye House on Wednesday for another attempt at resolving their Championship play-off semi-final. The T.Balfe Construction Panthers effectively have a second chance as they faced a 22-point aggregate deficit to Lakeside on Sunday before the meeting was prematurely brought to an end by floodlight failure at Hoddesdon. The matter was considered by the BSPA and SCB on Monday, who came to the expected conclusion that the match has to be re-staged as the Hammers were not mathematically sure of progression. The second leg scores are therefore re-set to 0-0 with Lakeside carrying the 46-44 aggregate advantage that they gained at the East of England Arena way back on October 7. Of course, Panthers still have a hefty injury list to contend with, as Scott Nicholls, Michael Palm Toft, Bradley Wilson-Dean and Tom Bacon remain on the sidelines with season-ending issues. However, Ulrich Ostergaard is set to return meaning Panthers are able to at least track three of their own riders. Panthers’ guest strategy is severely limited by rider availability at this stage of the season, so a change of plan from Sunday sees the rider-replacement facility in operation for Nicholls at No.1. Thomas Jorgensen and Carl Wilkinson line up again having competed for Panthers in the abandoned fixture, and they are joined by Newcastle’s Ashley Morris who comes into the middle-order. Co-promoter Ged Rathbone said: “I understand it’s late in the season but it does surprise me that more riders don’t want to make themselves available to guest. “Potentially they could have three additional meetings with us with a good chance to make a fair bit of money, but many of them have dismantled bikes for the winter and have equipment up for sale. “If it was me, I’d be looking at my average, looking at the teams involved and thinking I could well get some more meetings – I’d actually be ‘phoning clubs to say I was available! “We did ask about using Scunthorpe riders and that was a no-go because they have a Cup Final on Thursday which I do totally understand. “Having said that, we’ve never stopped our own riders from guesting and we’ve ended up with a run of injuries from riders getting hurt when racing for other clubs, so maybe if I was to continue in future I’d take the same view, that I need to protect my own team. “Certainly we know with the team we had for most of the season we’d be able to give Lakeside a massive battle. “However, we’re grateful to the boys who are coming in, and in Ashley we have a rider who we know well, he can gate and he can ride this sort of circuit well. “We also know that it’s very much a second opportunity and whatever happens we can’t be any worse than we were on Sunday. “We have three of our own team racing, which is an improvement, and whilst we were virtually down and out last time, it’s a new meeting and as we’ve seen several times before anything can happen.” Admission prices at Rye House on Wednesday are £10, with a free race-card for those who have re-admissions tickets from Sunday. In all other cases normal admission prices apply. The meeting starts at 7.30pm. LAKESIDE: Richard Lawson, Zach Wajtknecht, Adam Ellis, Kyle Newman, Nick Morris, Ben Morley, Alfie Bowtell. PETERBOROUGH: Scott Nicholls r/r, Emil Grondal, Ashley Morris, Thomas Jorgensen, Ulrich Ostergaard, Carl Wilkinson, Simon Lambert. ENDS

No, as he's not in a declared 1-7

Agreed, and typical of the cooperation we get from our Landlords.