Speedball

Reckon you are right

That's the team I'm hoping for if there is no Niels (which seems likely)

As mentioned earlier on the thread, I don't think there is any point building teams to a 40 point limit. Taken from the Buxton website: "At the moment I'm building a team to around the 35 point limit, as there's a strong rumour that the limit is coming down from 40 and could even be as low as 35! Anything higher than 35 would actually be a bigger bonus to Buxton, because I've left one spot open at number 2 and the final decision on the points limit could yet see Buxton have a very good rider or an average one at number 2! Personally I'm hoping for around 36."

Not when you read the whole press release in context: "The 27 year-old had initially been set to celebrate his decade in the sport last summer, but put the meeting on hold due to issues with dates. Lambert, who has raced for Lynn in six seasons at different levels, said: “We’re all systems go for the upcoming season at King’s Lynn. “I’ve got a lot of ideas and I'm hoping to get a good line-up. We’ve got some strong riders in the pipeline, so hopefully we’ll be in a position to start making some announcements soon." The upcoming season is in reference to his testimonial being postponed last year. I wouldn't be adverse to having Simon in the team. He's always been good value at Lynn. It's his away form that is the issue. Given the choice of him or Huckenbeck on a just over 5, it's Kai every time for me.

Well I'll disagree, think he is the right man for the job. Been in and around the club for years. Ran the Young Stars on a shoestring budget. Helped bring on the likes of Kerr, Rose & Bailey. Seemed to have done well at Peterborough as well. Plus let's face it, Buster and Rob know him better than any of us on here. Both as ex team managers should know whether he's up to the task.

You may well get your wish if Dale takes over as Stars TM as expected.

I've only seen Shanes race in the National League but definitely like what I've seen. A real trier and a great entertainer. Gave the home straight fans at Lynn a Zorro type celebration after his final ride when visiting with Kent. He also comes across as a good lad who is working hard to get somewhere in the sport. Hope it works out for him.

Think that's unfair. Near the end of last season he rode really well (in fact the best I'd seen him ride for a while). 12+1 v Rye (H) and 9+3 v Kent (A) spring to mind. Plus with such a young team, he is excellent in the pits. Not everyone can be a 10 point superstar.

That's what worries me. KK seems nailed on for Poole. The only one I could think of other than Holder is Kylmakorpi. I love watching him ride at Lynn. Fantastic style on the bike. Not sure about him being an out and out number 1 though. Hopefully Niels says yes!!

That's my thinking as well. No way could we fit Iversen, King & Lambert in the same side without being stupidly weak elsewhere. Reckon that means a top three of Iversen/Holder, Lambert & Batchelor.

I'll be very surprised if the limit is still 40 with new teams coming in. Would think it would fall to something like 36-38.

Would have loved Jenkins to come to Lynn but chuffed for Mildenhall that he's chosen to stay there rather than take the likely offers from the richer clubs. I'm sure he wouldn't have been short of offers. He's definitely got something about him. Looking forward to seeing how he progresses.

Team building up and running with the signing of Taylor Hampshire. Really pleased with that. Clearly has great potential and put on a terrific performance at the NSS to finish the season. Hope to see Josh and Ryan back to continue their development. Both have come on leaps and bounds since they first started in the NL. Could see a couple of new faces in the team with Tom & Scott (possibly) retiring, and Shane recovering from a broken leg. Any news on his progress? Would have Nathan Greaves back in a heartbeat as well but sure he will be in demand across the league. Certainly did a lot of guesting for or against Belle Vue. Think Lewis Whitmore found it tough going at times. Probably a little bit to early for him in hindsight but should have learnt loads to carry into 2017. If we are without Tom, Scott & Nathan we'll need some firepower from somewhere. Guessing the team building average will be quite low considering the league will now need to accommodate Lakeside and Plymouth. Personally would love to see Connor Mountain back at Lynn and Jordan Jenkins is surely the hottest property in the league at the moment. I'm sure Mildenhall would have plenty to say about that (especially after Taylor) 1. Josh Bailey? 2. ? 3. Ryan Kinsley? 4. ? 5. Nathan Greaves/Connor Mountain? 6. Taylor Hampshire (confirmed) 7. Lewis Whitmore? Any thoughts YS fans?

Taylor Hampshire signs for the Young Stars. Starts the season on a 3.00 avarage. Delighted with the news.

Jon Armstrong confirmed as returning to Mildenhall for 2017 according to their Twitter account. Great start to team building for the Tigers.

Hope he does enjoy being at Lynn. I know if he wasn't, my visits would have been much less over the past two seasons. Just love watching him ride and hope he's a Star for many more seasons yet.

I said those three as they are our assets (well two are for sure, one TBC). Batch isn't so guess his parent club will have first choice though we all know riders can force there way out if they really want to. Kerr & Rose obviously come into the mix as well.

Not had chance to look at averages etc but the way things have panned out, Huckenbeck would be my first name on the team sheet. Now had a year's experience on most of the tracks and at just over 5 could prove a real trump card. I would think King & Porsing would be nailed on as well. Really hope Robert stays.

If you mean Danny King, then no the BSPA don't own his contract. I believe King's Lynn do now.

No worries. If I can help with any King's Lynn related queries just let me know.

No. If it's not Rob then it will be Dale Alitt.

Checked the programmes from D/H 02/10, Wembley 09/10 and Leicester 15/10 and sorry to say no mention of the meeting in any of them. It doesn't even feature in the Stars fixture list on the back page of the programme.

Yes, have the programme from the Oxford & Coventry D/H so will check it out tonight to see if it carries any information.

I have the programme from the meeting but with no heat details. The meeting itself was the Eastern Grass Track Speedway Championship. It was a traditional 16 rider field and the main meeting staged over 16 heats. The programmed lineup was: 1. Denny Barber 2. Alan Witt 3. Terry Owen 4. Tony Ryall 5. Tony Steggles 6. Mervyn Price 7. Harry Godding 8. Bill Sandford 9. Colin Sweby 10. Ton Owen 11. Julian Wigg 12. Jim Rohn 13. Brian Gladwell 14. Tig Perry 15. Robert Stanford 16. Colin Flexman Hope that helps.

I'm told the Young Stars pairing will be Scott Campos and Ryan Kinsley