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Do you think by cutting back on some of the top riders would of been a start?to be honest at this moment in time the sport cannot afford them.Yet they have brought this rule in for cost cutting measures only, is the supporter expected to pay the same money for a inferior product?Would say bringing in a rule for say PL clubs to have two Brits at reserve make more sense? that could of worked with maybe the most talented eventually moving up into the EL in the future.

Those days are gone,i am not nieve anough to believe that local riders will be produced again anytime soon.My point really is most people no this change is a sham not a well thought idea slashing costs no more no real thought about the riders in a way S... or bust for most of them.

On figures last year maybe not alot in it really, both should have jobs in the EL this year but that is not the case instead the EL will have riders riding who are not good anough end of.

But you did point out Lawson was a gater, so he should get his chance but if what you say is true are you happy that inferior riders are coming into the EL.?

Lawson i like alot but are you in reality Auty ok is an awful starter but in my mind is still in front of him Lawson i think he beat Lawson quite a few times last year and from the back.OK Auty has to regroup now but no way Lawson is miles in front of him ok he can gate but lets get things right Lawson is not a young rider either.

I am pleased Brum that the English lads are getting a chance, but for me this is the wrong way to go about it.I will support them and if a few make progress all good and well.But are some going to really make progress? by twice riding against they're own level they can do that in the NL.I have a feeling certain 1/5 second strings are going to have a field day against these lesser riders be interesting to see how it pans out are the admission prices dropping? they should be.

Bridger has he not had longer at it than Auty? he certainly has reached his level.Apart from Tai obviously we all hope Lambert can really gatecrash the scene i am also really hopefull about Ellis i believe he has a fine future to.

I think what you have suggested Hodgy is what 99 per cent of us believe to be the right thing to do why is it so difficult to implement.?

My opinion is yours that much better than mine? are we not entitled to that or is it the norm that you always no best.?

The draft is poor,are you telling me the EL is now a better product? i paid 17 pound a week last year so why are we expected to pay the same for a inferior product.We are expected to watch 2 poorer reserve races nothing against those riders but by trying to keep the few stars we have Ward,Iversen (ect) has for me totally destroyed this league.

I like both riders Brum,both entertainers both worth watching, Barker has his critics but he is worth watching and is excellent value.But to state that Ben is in a different league to Auty is a little strange maybe the Scunny fans would no more than us.From what i have heard at times Auty has shown glimpses of class certainly at Scunny his from the back wins.HIs main weakness is his gating and consistency apart from Tai and Cook for me alot of the Brits are all a muchness all good on a given day.

On his day he for me is a better rider than Barker,has beat him regular anough at PL ievel.Last year at the BF what did Barker do ? also was Auty competetive at Cardiff?.Dont make me laugh Addio did you ever see him ride apart from the Micky Mouse Arena you watch at week in week out. One blink and the racing is over are you telling me Kennett and Barker are that much better.?

Absolute joke if Josh does not ride in the EL, what's the point are you telling me he is not good anough.? Our league is such a joke, riders who have done nothing wrong get punished.

And he won't get much better either.

Generally was what i meant the actual standard at reserve whatever nation they came from which you have to admit looks pretty poor. The PL supporters and i am one of them must be laughing there socks off.

He actually did ok in the top five,and he is better than his average suggests.Orion is right the likes of Auty, Howarth,Birks,Summers,Fricke,Ellis,Kerr,(ect) should be reserves striving to be regular top 5 riders.This watered down product now looks a sham to me a 12 pound a week sport at best.

It will be a strange decision if Kennett comes in as one of the DU riders? will Auty now be out in limbo his EL career looks dim at the moment. I hope not on that average he would be a good signing for a top 5 the Nico scenario that does not make sense you do all the groundwork yet another club might reap the benefit.?

So right no season ticket for me this year, i don't think i will be going everyweek was keeping a handful of gp riders really worth it.?

Great one Oldace you could not resist, now make sure you don't get to excited and end up p.....g yourself that would be unfortunate.

What a miserable old git you are, happy new year to you.!!

You are always right, and how patronising are you! in the week you treated Catseyes with disdain no opology and i can't see him/her coming back on here anytime soon.Why do you have to belittle people? with me i could not care less when you debate it is not always about being right you can never quite grasp that.

I actually believe you are box office, i don't believe i have ever spoke to anyone else that is so cock sure and self righteous as yourself a massive weakness on your part.

What is the point again as i have told Witcher it is all to do with a opinion, this total tosh of being fact makes me laugh the old rule was far from perfect but the rule now in place for me makes the sport look like a circus.

Nothing really but you don't seem to add anything in my book no substance, certainly Sarcasm and even on other sport topics very little really such a shame.!Also did you say or did i imagine it that Worrall and Bates were no hopers? Have a think before you comment that would be a wise option.

Yes but you have not got the knowledge my friend, out of all the Robins fans i know Hagonsshocker (ect) the fans i know they know they're stuff I am afraid you do not fit in that category you talk well though.! Harsh but true?!