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SGP & SGP2?

Personally I don't think Dan would struggle at all in the top 5, but would have more scope to improve his average at Leicester where he always seems to do well.

plenty of sensible points. I'll disagree on the Hook comment though, rather than say he'll naturally struggle in the top 5, I'd say he may struggle in the top 5.

I would rate Dan T to be a far better number one than Kildemand in 2026, could be the leagues top rider imo.

As a second string on a track that suits gaters far more than Scunthorpe, I think Worrall would be a good signing (if he hasn't retired).

If it's true that Leicester offered more & Ipswich stuck to their price, then I commend Chris Louis.

Maybe I should've said "carried on his reserve form", (rather than scoring) as getting harder rides in the top 5 could explain his average dropping a point after being at reserve. But averaging 3.5 less at number 1 is far more extreme, so would make me think riding in the top 5 means he's far nearer a 6 point rider, than a 7.35 rider (his final average).

Kinda feel like if Dan was the new number one, Joe would come too? Dan Thompson - 8.50 Paco Castagna - 7.05 Kye Thomson - 5.93 Joe Thompson - 5.72 Francis Gusts - 5.49 Luke Harrison - 4.97 Jordy Loftus - 2.14 Total - 39.80

Doesn't make sense to me, if he carried on his reserve scoring, I'd not think twice about signing an 8 point rider on an 8.5 average, after such a great season. But a 6 point rider on a 7.5 average I'd steer clear of. As a fan I'd feel insulted if a rider didn't always try their best, but it's a shame if a rider doing well costs them a team spot. Don't really know the answer to that?

I feel the complete opposite, Kye's form improved when he moved to the tougher number 5 position, I feel there's more improvement in him. Agree with Gusts, poor at Oxford but decent away.

He's one rider who could've certainly put a point on his average (if fully fit)

I wouldn't go for that long a tail, while Hodder & Perry have improved on last year, they still aren't a strong reserve pairing. I agree Paul Smith would be out of his depth 25 years after last riding 😆 and wouldn't expect Jack to score much at all in the top 5. Any 2 of the bottom 3 would be an acceptable reserve pairing, but I wouldn't want all 3 pushing one into the top 5.

Going along with rumors of Harrison signing Justin Sedgmen - 7.34 Eric Riss - 7.12 Paco Castagna - 7.05 Kye Thomson - 5.93 Jonatan Grahn - 5.30 Luke Harrison - 4.97 Jordy Loftus - 2.14 Total - 39.85 Or Dan Thompson - 8.50 Justin Sedgmen - 7.34 Paco Castagna - 7.05 Kye Thomson - 5.93 Luke Harrison - 4.97 Pijper / Starke - 4.04 / 4.03 Jordy Loftus - 2.14 Total 39.97 / 39.96 This would be a preferred team, but doesn't feel realistic Dan Thompson - 8.50 Eric Riss - 7.12 Paco Castagna - 7.05 Kye Thomson - 5.93 Jonatan Grahn - 5.30 Jody Scott - 3.82 Jordy Loftus - 2.14 Total - 39.86

It's a shame for Palovaara after a great season, but I wouldn't pick him on his current average. Obviously his scores were expected to go down when he moved up from reserve, but it was so drastic that he doesn't feel good value on a 7.35 average now.

While I totally get this logic, what would happen if every team decided not to sign riders who had finished the previous season injured? Would all these riders retire? Have to get a day job that doesn't fit in with Speedway? Sign for multiple foreign teams & leave GB speedway behind? Where would then all the replacements come from? I guess it all depends on how badly a rider was injured & how likely they are to return fully fit? Can clubs just trust a riders opinion, for example Borke felt he was fully fit & just needed time, but Berwick felt he clearly wasn't right. How can a club judge a rider in the off season, waiting for some early season individuals isn't really an option to test fitness as clubs will want to be organised long before then.

that would depend on the points limit obviously

How about? Danny King - 8.59 Scott Nicholls - 7.88 Ben Barker - 6.12 Joe Thompson - 5.87 Alfie Bowtell - 4.65 Dan Gilkes - 4.59 Darryl Ritchings - 2.29 Total - 39.99

Three of those teams could run development league racing, but choose not to. Redcar had big gaps in the fixtures despite being in all the competitions, seems they either couldn't or wouldn't get opposition teams to come on their blank Fridays. Poole actually ride 17 home fixtures, 2h & 2a is only 16 home fixtures, adding KOC and/or play-offs potentially gives a few extra fixtures, but not much more than Poole currently get. 2h & 2a is feasible if clubs work together, are willing to race of off-rave nights (i.e 4 Friday tracks) and have riders who don't miss matches to race abroad (which can cause blank race dates).

Can only imagine that'd make it much harder to find enough riders, riders may seek more foreign opportunities if they don't know they'll get a UK team spot? Or get a "normal" job (that doesn't allow time off for Speedway) in case they aren't willing to wait for a team spot to be confirmed?

I've only seen Ingram once (NDL match) but was very impressed. His scores certainly improved as the season went on in the development competitions. Think he should do ok as a 2 pointer.

I'd say the bottom 6 could be compared to Workington's side this season, with a far stronger number one. The league will be weaker (anything below 42 is weaker statistically) so I can't see this team struggling. Of course it's hard to judge till more teams get completed / rules are announced.

It's tough to build a strong looking team when the limit is weaker. It's also tough when you don't know the limit lol!

Brennan could be at no 5, even if they signed Bewley & Doyle, happened this year.

People are talking about Premiership Speedway possibly at Oxford (even under a different name) that doesn't belong in the Championship section.

Best "realistic" team I can come up with if it's a 36 limit with Fricke Max Fricke - 9.89 Jan Kvech - 6.91 Chris Harris - 6.53 Adam Bedna - 5.00 Jonas Jeppesen - 4.34 Francis Gusts - 3.00 Luke Harrison - RS Total - 35.67