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I do like Alfie Bowtell, but he really has to up his away scores (must have the biggest home vs away split in the league 7.33 / 2.43) as Birmingham looking like they could struggle (especially away) next year.

I don't agree that Mountain isn't strong enough to be a number 6, as he clearly has potential. While he could be the lowest averaged number 6 in the league - that means the team can have a stronger top 5, it's not like anyone is suggesting using a 3 point Mountain if a club has 5 points available!

Despite being well under the points limit, still looks a strong team to me!

Personally think Birmingham look weaker than those 3 teams

He has a low average because he was poor last time over here. I know he had family issues, but it doesn't seem wise flying someone over from Sweden if there would be equally strong riders based in the UK.

Andersen or Cook with Mountain would be my choice

I noticed Belle Vue's team only fits if Brennan gets a 25% reduction. So Mountain must have a 3.38 ave, leaving 5.48 for the last rider!

Team looks good, especially at home. Personally I'd have gone for a stronger "rising star" Connor Bailey?

Rising star "graduates" must have a 25% reduction for the team to fit. I for one am glad they've actually stuck to the rule!

Is that wise, with all the tyre issues, would it not be better for a new track to be slightly smaller or less circular?

Don't think so, Complin's away ave was far better than his home ave for Newcastle. Put him on a home track he likes & his average could rise.

Not "unfair on them" at all 1) With a very strong top 5, scoring lots of points the reserves don't need to score much to win 2) if they don't think it's fair, don't sign for a club with 2 x 2.00 reserves

Any rider can change his mind until contracts are signed. Lawson last year decided against Plymouth & headed to Poole, Redcar suggesting Jenkins was gonna stay before going to Oxford. I don't particularly blame the riders as clubs are quick to drop a rider when it suits them.

I think Mulford is a good signing on a 2.00 ave, think he has the ability to average 4.00, but still think he'd be at reserve all season.

I can't see Mulford moving out of reserve all season tbh. Definitely not after the first set of averages (carrying Kent scores).

I'd say the complete opposite, Oxford have a far stronger top 2/3, Redcar stronger at second string & reserve Berwick weaker top 3 than either Oxford or Redcar, but have the strongest second strings, reserves between Redcar & Oxford.

If you don't like Newcastle on the Championship forum 1) don't look at it 2) if it REALLY annoys you, just comment in the post below it & it will drop down - repeat till it's in page 2. 3) you do realise we've now got 2 x Newcastle posts lol

Wright 5.51 Gilkes 4.55 Bickley 3.00

1) I don't think Proctor is a gamble on a 4.00 ave (minimum for foreigners) - if he's poor just swap for another 4.00 rider 2) can you name someone better on a 4.00 ave?

If Bowtell gets signed, I'd go with Ty Proctor (if fit) for the final spot.

Can't see Birmingham doing too well next year, mainly because I don't see much improvement in the starting figures of the riders signed so far.

Good point, forgot about that. Coles may double up with Bandits & Bullets

Boughen could have decided not to race a 4th meeting & stay on a 3.00 (like Luke Harrison did). Personally I think the 4 meeting rule is a little daft for unattached riders. BSPL are obviously putting having a "fairer" league ahead of rider development. There will always be promising riders on a 3.00 once they hit 15, but under current rules riding less (bad for development) ensures they get a team spot the following year

How about? Leicester Joe Thompson 9.11 Connor Coles 8.80 Ben Trigger 6.00 Max Perry 5.67 Tom Spencer 5.26 Vinnie Foord 3.85 Max James 3.00 Total 41.69

I fully expect Joe T to be the number one, Dan T to leave the NL & Max James in at reserve