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To right, for me this is a big announcement regarding the future of young riders in this country. This will give them to experience differing tracks, and if successful might encourage other tracks share a National League teams, giving more riders opportunties, and who knows we might be able offer some places to Commonwealth riders if the idea takes off.

Reading the Speedway Star, they will be known as Scunthorpe Saints when riding at Scunthorpe and possibly Sheffield Prowlers when racing at Sheffield, and sharing the name on the away matches. But whats in a name, this for me a step in the right direction, for both clubs and young British riders.

So you would abandon Sheffield then.

Exactly right, have June or Albert realised that there is a recession on at the moment. Rob Godfrey has done an excellent job at Scunthorpe since reviving speedway, but it must have cost a lot of time and energy, and maybe its time in his mind that someone came in and gave him some assistance, and the Sheffield and Scunthorpe promotions have always had a very good working relationship. This can only be good for riders, two different tracks to ride at home to give them a greater erperience and two tracks to give them the opportunity to move up to when they are ready for Premier League racing, not forgetting 2nd half opportunities. For me this is the way to go with the National League, which is the share the costs between clubs and gives clubs the chance develop young British riders which we seem to be sadly lacking. I don't think that we will ever see full time National League at Sheffield as obtaining dates and the cost of rent would make it impossible, and think on while Rob Godfrey is not spending the money on running two teams he can spend the money on something else, stadium facilities or better riders for the senior team. And finally why would be a good idea to re name the team, having either Hull or Vikings in the name would keep the name of a club that has disappeared from speedway, and keeping the name in the name alive could show the powers that be in that city, what speedway is about and hopefully attract the supporters from Hull who have not had a club to support.

So what is it gonna be.

Well both Scunthorpe and Sheffield have very strong connections with Steel.

Been discussing with Junior about what they will call the team, and he has come with the Hull keeping another well known speedway name alive.

Sounds like excellent news, can only be good for both clubs and riders, with riders getting to ride two differing tracks. Wonder if Squall will be supporting for the National League next season.

Been 9 days older than Buzz, I would certainly not say I was knocking on 50.

Could they use Chris Mills.

That sad news to hear that Buzz could be hanging up his kevlars, you kind of get the feeling that he would be around forever,and totally agree a testamonial is way over due.

Looks like they will have an excellent tie up with Witches, which has to be good for both parties.

Very interesting, I wonder how many or if any clubs are feeling pinch moneywise. Seems to be the way with the speedway world that when trying to save money they dumb down the league.

I think will be safe to say that Jason Garritty will ride for the Belle Vue Colts.

Thanks for the latest updates R and R, fingers crossed.

Thanks Mateusz, not really bothered what division, just very keen to see some Polish League speedway, and that is what I had been looking forward to rather than the GP.

Are the any regions of Poland that do not have a Catholic tradition, any clubs that might possibly still race. Or is the strong Catholic following in Poland.

I think that you will find that Damien Koppe does not have patriality, it was discussed on the Darren and Sharon Boocock thread, but I think that both would be a good call. Andre Compton riding for the Potters now that would be fun.

I believe that after finishing his career Clive Featherby emigrated to Australia, I also that Col Smith was indeed the same Col Smith who rode for Coventry. Afraid I could not tell you anything about Tony Robinson other than he went into the haulage business after finished his career and yes he will be now 75.

Vog is Squall's bitch, I always wondered what the relationship was between the both of you.

Why not call yourselves Team USA with a nickname of The Bald Eagles.

Interesting that the words new look team are mentioned, would this mean that they are going Elite next season.

Its a dilema mate, nice dilema though. I feel like a kid in a sweet shop.

Belated congratulations to everyone connected with the Hitman, a fine victory and a fine season for the little club, nice to see the likes of the Moss family getting some success after all their hard work over the years.