Wee Eck

I’m not sure that follows - Morris is signed as number one and he has a higher average than Harris so still room for him?

Now that would be class. But the last I heard was that he was all settled down back home - new job, new girl and, erm, new hair! But then his Instagram hints at a return

If Schlein can make a comeback, how about Shane Parker? I know he’s over 50 and has had serious heart problems but why let logic get in the way of a BSF post

Where does Tom say he’s leaving BV? All he’s said is he’s no longer a Rising Star. Maybe this is just a pre-announcement (by BV) tease?

This is a competitive sport which means that it’s rare for good riders to be struggling for a team place. The others often seem to have an expectation of payment level which exceeds their worth so have to wait until reality hits them or desperation hits a promoter. In 2022, we had several teams struggling for riders which meant that we had the farce of Birmingham and Plymouth signing riders in short term deals - but omitting to tell the paying public that’s what they’d done. With two less tracks in 2023, here’s hoping that doesn’t happen again. As far as the four riders mentioned are concerned, neither Bailey nor Nicol have made much progress for a couple of years now so do they deserve a place anywhere? They’ll probably get one though. Ruml has been steady if unspectacular so is worth a risk by someone, and Kemp put nearly 2 points on his average, much of it riding at number 4, so don’t write him off. But boy does he need to improve his attitude!

With the sweeping changes at Glasgow - is there anyone other than Basso and (maybe) Brennan left? - it would be a strange move to bring Chris Harris back. He had a very good 2022 and was undoubtedly the king of guests but, at 40 years of age now, was this his last great year? Looking through this forum, it seems very few people want him which has to tell you something. Is it his age? His stated desire to concentrate on the European Grasstrack and, especially Longtrack events? His lacklustre performance for Glasgow last time? And it’s not just Glasgow. Few supporters seem to be clamouring for him. Why?

Top King Jamie post! Have you been saving that one for a while?

Off to Specsavers!!

This was your list - no sign of Richie

Not on your list he’s not

What about Richie Worrall?

Let the usual BSF moaning begin!

Bonus points don’t count in official CMAs and, as someone said, haven’t for over 15 years. For some bizarre reason, the Speedway Star still includes them in averages which seems pointless (no pun intended) to me

But only for a month. Out in plenty of time for the 2023 season

Who was the lead whinger in the rain off nonsense this year? Cami?!

Against the odds - great number one and must mean Cook’s heading east for a make or break season

Who are the “rich glory crazed clubs” that “will chuck money at it” in your view? I can only think of one for sure in each league.

If anyone has a direct line to God, could you mention that, if Jesus is looking for some more fishermen, there’s one on the south coast called Lewy!

Put your fishing rod away

On balance, I don’t have a problem with this. It effectively gives Leicester back a degree of the home track advantage that they’ve lost. And it’s a better idea than iainb’s of Poole not sending any riders out in the first two heats. There’s a limit as to how much practice will be possible without it requiring a complete regrade so the track may well be different between practice and racing.

Calling the new stadium in Manchester the “National Speedway Stadium” was one of the sweeteners offered to Manchester City Council to encourage them to fund the project. It was never the official stadium of British speedway but the name has stuck.

Is the Principality the only football/rugby/speedway stadium in UK with a roof?

Does it count as a neutral track with no home advantage as both teams have a rider who also rides for Kings Lynn?

All confirmed now. 7pm at Kings Lynn on Friday 4th

Rude