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As long as they don't have a missing reserve r/r should work well for June.

Cairns is on a rolling average already, had one last year, got a new average in May & June. July average is very likely to put him into the top 5.

Surely it benefitted Plymouth, Workington & Edinburgh most as they signed 8 pointers dropped by other clubs?

Dayle Wood had a similar situation racing again Armadale, wearing the wrong helmet colour & I thought how did the team manager not notice that? Didn't return to the pits though. My understanding of the rule is riders can't return to the pits after a false start, but can if there's a crash. Obviously a time saving plan, but agree with others who have said, just use the 2 minutes allowance to keep meetings flowing.

My understanding of the rules are Riss could soon only be replaced by a 75% guest, so is Kennett better than a guest of 5.68 or below?

As he would come in at reserve, maybe this would be a move that re-ignites Jenkins season? Can't see Sunny looking to bring in a new overseas rider, so Jenkins could be the most likely signing to replace the injured Gilkes. Get well soon Dan

If he's been signed off by the doctor for a mental health issue, as that's a non-speedway injury / illness, he gets a 7 day suspension & Workington are allowed a guest, for up to 28 days I believe. If he doesn't have a doctor's note & is considered "withholding his services" Workington will get a 14 day facility, while Cook is suspended for 14 days. That's how I understand the rules. While I think the BSPL should do more to support riders suffering from mental health, for example banning Max James from the NDL because he wanted to take a break from the Champ, was just awful, I think it would take a doctor's note for something to be done?

I'm sure Redcar would've preferred to keep King, but that would've meant a weaker reserve pairing, which has been their strength this season. Seems an inconsistent team, so home defeats are possible, but away wins also possible. 2nd home defeat means play-offs almost gone already, but still have the KOC & BSN to compete for. I actually thought Redcar were one of the weaker teams pre-season (but stronger than Scunthorpe) but their early season form, made me change my mind & rate them higher.

Zischke on the mind lol!

Poole strengthened without Bowes, Harris is a decent guest for Edinburgh, but I'd prefer Dan T. Fancy Poole to win.

King looks a good guest, probably strengthens Redcar.

Has to be initial declarations only. Imagine signing a 7 pointer who upped his average to 11, but you could only replace him with someone under 8 because you have another 8 pointer, now that would be ludicrous. But when it's Speedway, you never know!

It's not so much wether Kyle impeded a Sheffield rider, more that if every rider KNEW every race was awarded on the 4th lap, then it would encourage riders to lay the bike down or after a genuine fall, stay down too long, till the red lights came on. I'm not saying Howarth did this, but when it's a case of to re-run or award, I would always give the benefit of the doubt to the team that didn't cause the stoppage.

I agree with the suggestion some clubs postpone matches far too early, but Ipswich themselves postponed a match when fans were in the stadium. The ideal situation, is somewhere in the middle of these scenarios.

As it was a Leicester rider who caused the stoppage I think it's fair to have a re-run. If it was a Sheffield rider who fell when Kemp was winning, then yes Leicester could feel hard done by.

The rising star has to ride at 7 unless he's in the top 5, Scott can't race at 6. Ideally you'd want Rushen & Scott to remain at reserve, but the way Rushen is scoring, he'd always end up in the top 5 even if Castagna was doing his job. With such improvement at reserve, it's a surprise the team isn't doing better.

Because he's been very disappointing this season, albeit better tonight.

I do think that is one of the worst roles out there (not being able to guest of not in a team). You'd think it would be encouraged rather than against the rules?

I don't understand the Kennett signing but Jenkins would've made even less sense given his form for Redcar. Other options from the Champ would've been Jake Allen, Michael Palm Toft, Mitchell McDiarmid, Jonatan Grahn, Kevin Juul Pedersen or Connor Mountain?

Really they only got one reserve who was gonna add 4 points to his average, as Cairns started near 4.00 not 2.00 like Rushen, unless you thought Cairns was an 8 pointer pre-season? Can't believe anyone thinks Zach Cook is "too good for the Champ" not even got an 8 point average. But yes, there is lots to admire about his they have built this team, hard to see anyone challenging them over 2 legs for trophies.

I don't think the fans wanted to lose either rider. I always thought Dan T was a great signing for Edinburgh, but Harris was too popular for Glasgow to drop.

Seems a sensible decision by Kemp. Dropped the Champ to try & make it abroad, I'll give credit to any rider brave enough to do that. But if his calendar is quiet, he can pick up guest bookings.

Lambert's average at reserve 4.71 (5.18) vs Jenkins average as a second string 3.27 (4.36). Even if Lambert drops a point from moving up to second string, still strengthens the team. If Lambert was replacing Wright, I'd agree "awful signing" but he's replacing a struggling second string.

No surprise as Jenkins has been struggling, would be a risk waiting to see if he picks up form, if he doesn't then he's on a far lower average to find a replacement. If Jenkins was dropping to reserve for June, maybe I'd have waited to see if he improves. If they replaced him before the average changes & have a 5+ point new signing, keeps the reserve pairing looking strong.

Cluff has improved as the season has gone on, think Cowley would suit him more than Armadale? Though he did far better last time at home. Of course it's harder to score points at number 6 than number 7 (unless there's reserve changes) so Cluff could ride better, but Loftus score more.