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Totally agree, shocked that Glasgow didn't retain Vissing tbh. I know Cami Brown thinks Leon Flint is one of the best prospects in world speedway, but he's clearly not seen any foreign prospects. For sure Flint is one of the most promising Brits, but if Workington can get Vissing - could they go win at Ashfield?

“I have not had a call from anyone in the top league and that has angered me. I thought I showed enough when guesting last year but that will be Edinburgh’s gain as I am channelling all of that emotion into doing the best I can for the Blue and Gold. Can't say I agree with Paco's comment about being overlooked for the Prem, I can't see a single club that would be strengthened by his signing on a 4.00 average. But I think he's a good signing for Edinburgh. Could be a 6.5 rider next year.

Last year Vissing averaged 8.00 at home & 6.19 away, so on a 6.24 rolling average that's fantastic value & I'd certainly expect him to improve that.

Everything you've said could come true, that's the beauty of pre-season predictions, we don't have to agree. Based on NL scores, I'd say you're opinion of Trigger vs Poole reserves is most likely to be wrong.

Would be quite weak at 2nd/3rd heat leader level (depending on the improvement of Vuolas & Zischke) but Gilkes would be the strongest reserve in the league by a mile! Workington Craig Cook 8.52 Claus Vissing 6.24 Anders Rowe 5.80 Annti Vuolas 5.00 Tate Zischke 5.00 Dan Gilkes 4.84 Sam McGurk 2.00 Total 37.40

Obviously a 5 point rider is better than Roynon, no-one could deny that, just means their top end won't be as strong.

His average only ruled him out because Leicester kept Joe T. Shame a rider who really needs NL racing left out, rather than a rider who's riding in the Prem. Could certainly hinder Max's Poole scores, not many riders race Champ only in their first season stepping up.

Well 36 is considered to be a low limit, but Oxford have built their team to 34. On paper looks an incredibly weak team, based on last year, 1 heat leader, 2/3 second strings, 3/4 reserves. But it's obvious they've not built a team to win the league but to develop riders, so can't blame them for that!

Oxford have a stronger top 2, but Poole's 3&4 are far far better than Oxford's, which is why I've rated them higher. Both teams have potential at 6&7. Redcar's top 2 on a par with Poole, but once again Poole's 3/4 is a fair bit stronger than Redcar's. Similar reserves, but think Poole's have more potential for improvement. Redcar's biggest gain is Edwards vs Thomsen. As for Glasgow, you could argue they've got 4 reserves, whereas Poole only have 3 lol!

Who would be a better signing then?

Two thoughts: I think Thomsen is a poor signing. Of the 5 completed teams, I think Poole look the strongest.

I'm not sure I understand the arguments against Roynon i.e "a shadow of his former self" or "past his best" etc - of course these statements are true, you'd be signing him as a reserve! If he wasn't "past his best" he wouldn't fit in under the points limit. I think I made a similar comment about Iversen at Lynn, people saying he's not a top rider any more & I'm thinking "but you're signing him as a 3rd heat leader / second string" I suppose it would carry more weight if people suggested stronger alternatives? It's very easy to say he's no good without suggesting who'd be better.

Who's better out there on Roynon's average?

Would be a good signing imo, my "dream team" of Cook, Palm-Toft, Vissing, Vuolas, Zischke, Kennedy & McGurk comes to 38.04, would fit if Kennedy gets a reduction for missing a season due to injury?

Personally think he'd be a terrible choice, signing a 2.7 rider on a 4.1 average. I'd personally pick: Borke, Proctor, MacDonald, Roynon or Nielsen before Clegg.

For the people who don't want Sedgmen, what about Wolbert? Edinburgh Josh Pickering 8.63 Kevin Wolbert 8.00 Kye Thompson 6.48 Paco Castagna 5.30 Lasse Fredriksen 4.57 Connor Coles 2.63 Max James 2.00 Total 37.61

Reading his interview in the Speedway Star, sounds like Paco is definitely riding in the Champ, so Edinburgh seems the most likely destination by far?

That's true, for the "development" of the riders, surely another season in the NL would be more needed by Max than Joe?

Only Glasgow & Oxford have higher averaged number ones, so Edinburgh shouldn't have any worries there. But I do seem to remember him losing quite a few 5-1s at home.

I'm really pleased these new rules for the NL have encouraged Leicester to drop 32 year old Max Perry, who after 6 seasons in the NL is unlikely to make the grade at Champ level or above & replace him with 16 year old Luke Crang with only 2 years experience in the NL & looking for a doubling up spot in the Champ! *Spot the deliberate mistake

At least give him till April lol!

I think that's what needs to happen to keep Birmingham competitive, hope it happens.

You're entitled to your opinion, but my slightly less negative view is Worrall is better than Tungate, Brennan is better than Ellis & Z.Cook is better than Rew. Could change if the opposing 3 can bring their European form to GB.

He'd only get a proper average if it goes up, then they'd be happy he's exceeded expectations, otherwise it stays at 4.00.

100% past his best, but may still be the best rider available on a 4.00 average.