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We know, hence he is not expected to be retained. Turned up at Workingtons' end of season dinner allegedly which might hint at his next Championship destination.

Still nothing about whether the July signing deadline continues and what mechanisms have been brought in to stop riders piss taking in September & October with dubious sick tickets when they dont fancy it.

Thats not a surprise, im sure not even for Aaron himself. I think we helped move him up a level in 2015 and likewise him for us but this year that progress reversed itself. He moves on with our sincerest thanks and best wishes. He wont have trouble finding a new team though hopefully not the dark side. A decent signing as long as he actually scores points and doesnt get excluded. Richie needs to have a word.

Glasgow were Bewleys' third priority in 2017. He knows where his bread is buttered and its not in our league.

So much for Berge. Cracking line up so far. This will probably bring the best out in Auty who won't have the pressure to ride at 1 or 5.

Aye, in all 3 leagues.

Everyone was signing for Glasgow in October!! The one that got away was Steve Worrall, what a signing for Scunthorpe.

That Berwick match was in the middle of July. Thats half a season he was pretty woeful for. We got the full repertoire of clutch, setups, tuner etc but nothing changed. A change of scene would be refreshing for all. The points limit of 42.5 may have increased his choice of clubs.

We will have to find an alternate raceday when we visit the already established Friday teams. Most likely this would be a Saturday or Sunday. Lakeside rejoining may also be a Friday club.

If being the word. Think we are all beyond the belief that the offspring of former riders will all be like their Dads. Proof will be in the pudding along with the small matter of a work permit.

True but keeps the next averaged rider struggling in the main body when they could do with a spell at reserve. Whoever is the higher averaged reserve must have an impact in ht8, something we were frequently exposed with this year. Winning ht2 is a prerequisite.

Probably both tbh.

No chance Perry, big let down. Was talking of retiring last month. It also rains a lot in Glasgow so thats Schlien ruled out. The rest could be a goer.

He is only 21, plenty of time to improve. I thought he would end up at Edinburgh as their 3 pointer next season. A full year there would have got his confidence back.

Bickley, Sarjeant, Garcia, Lunna, Harris, Worrall R and AN Other depending on the points limit. @wontbefaraway

Could quite believe it, a phenomenal sum of money. Its not just financial support Cook needs its also trustworthy mechanics on the continent to prep and move his bikes around to each venue. Im sure he could also benefit from a sports psychologist!

The two riders falling out wasnt the sole reason however that Berwick meeting was the starting point of our decline. Summers seized his main engine that night and wasnt the same thereafter. Up to that point it was abundantly clear Perry had outperformed in the opening weeks of the season and became the 3 pointer he actually is. With Jack Smith largely not at the races we were getting little from reserve, and we also couldnt seem to get a run of home fixtures with three weeks sometimes between meetings. Add in that Bewley forgot to come to the party with the odd exception of Redcar away and the heat leaders were under serious pressure to score and it showed. Whilst that was happening other teams strengthened up, Graversen replaced Branford at Sheffield, Greaves joined Ipswich, Harris to Peterborough then it was our turn to have r/r for Lunna. We became fragile even at home as the ht 13-15 collapse on the road became common at Ashfield. Im sure it'll come out in the wash if we tried to make a change but the end of July signing deadline certainly wouldnt have helped us or anyone else.

Cook? Rumour yesterday was Worky cant afford his £1400 guarantee per meeting and CC refuses to budge.

And that rounds off a rather flat season. Bewley and Summers were woeful, not sure if by design. You could speculate some of our riders had one eye on their 2018 averages. Barker was awesome, Morris and Campton were decent, even Proctor looked somewhat competent in the slick. So its goodbye to most of the class of 2017, best of luck with your new teams. Good to hear the track will be widened over the winter with the infield being taken in to provide more racing lines. Three years in the owners are still striving for improvement in the product. Bring on 2018.

With Cook not riding, Worky will have 3 guests anyway.

Glasgow v Workington showing on BSPA site as this Friday 7.30pm. Time to put this season to bed!

Some good points there. Robson has added a point to his average in half a season with NCL whereas Aaron has lost a bit less than that over a full season. I suppose the gamble is if Aaron goes to another team he puts those points back on. Or we keep him for 2018 and his average doesnt bottom out, early season anyway. Or he may just get his average back up. The same could be said for Robson who may have peaked at 7.20 and head backwards in 2018. I dont see age being an issue, he uses his experience well. He does have a liking for our track and its refreshing to see, though i agree not capable of being at the top of the order. Much will depend on how we structure the team. Three heat leaders and a weak bottom end hasnt worked this year IMO. We have gone through the pain barrier with Jack Smith, do we keep him and hope 2018 is his breakthrough year or farm him out and hope he continues his education as a slow burner.

Beware taking a rider on the way down, Joe Screen was immense in his first season but the next two were painful.

Did you read the bit that said several months? Quoting a single meeting over that period of time is neither here nor there but perhaps suits your agenda. Ive been to the majority of home meetings and the summer away trips to witness it for myself. You?

A bad few weeks? A bad few months is the reality. All riders go through difficult spells but this one has been never ending and has been debated several times on here over the summer. Its not personal and hopefully doesnt come across that way, but purely based on performances. Im sure we all thank Aaron for the last few years but a parting of the ways seems highly likely.