Steve Irving

You could argue that a fair few of those are already good at their jobs, but just fall short of the "criteria" to now suddenly get a visa. You're good enough to have a visa and ride over here if you averaged 7.00, come on over, but if you averaged 6.99 you're not good enough and stay away? Or is it that if you require a visa and don't have dual nationality/British passport, you won't get one no matter how good you are?

That's a bit harsh isn't it? There may not be any on that list who could currently be labelled "world class", but there's one or two youngsters on there that certainly have the potential to be. I'm not sure the majority on that list "add very little" either. They offer a darn sight more than some of the crap Brits that will have to be shoehorned in to make up the numbers if these guys get refused Visa's! I do agree however that over the years, far too many overseas riders who were clearly not good enough were given Visa's and team places over here at the expense of Brits of a similar standard, that shouldn't have done.

But going to two on the same day is a very expensive day out, especially if you're taking the kids. Going to one, one week, then another the following week when you've received another pay cheque is easier to manage. Your other point doesn't make much sense either. If you can only afford to do one meeting on the day, then you're going to choose one or the other. There are I'm sure, Peterborough supporters who were planning to go to Rory's big day, who'll now not go and watch their team instead. There'll be others who planned to watch Rory's testimonial, who still will and give the showground a miss. It wasn't a case of "Those that only wanted to go to Peterborough still will, those that only wanted to go to Lynn still will. Those that wanted to do both still can" because until today there wasn't a choice to make.

Must admit long lease or not, it does seem a little strange. How long is the lease for?

Lewis Blackbird and Oliver Rayson swapped clubs. Lewis was on the books of Kings Lynn, Oliver was on the books of Ipswich. I'm sure Chris Louis had every intention of building up Mildenhall whilst he was there, but he's since severed ties with them.

I don't think it's money out as far as Ipswich are concerned with Covatti, more like money IN.

The Ipswich fans will see a lot more of Covatti than Ellis though, and that's the problem Ellis has especially now he's signed on at Lakeside again on Fridays. I'd be very surprised if anyone turned their nose up at Nico Covatti at reserve on a 4 point average..

That's a shame as a little birdie told me we were very interested in TJ. Next.

Tungate is a very good rider, isn't he? I'd absolutely love him at Redcar! Only 7 riders in the whole league have a higher average than Tungate. They are, Cook, L Bjerre, King, Barker, Allen, Stead and Kennett (only just by 0.02). Most of those have ridden speedway for far longer than Rohan Tungate to boot. There is more to come from this lad, he's your asset, has improved each season and finished a full point clear of anyone else in the Ipswich averages. Have faith in the lad and stick by him!

I find the apathy from a few of the Ipswich fans on here towards potentially having King as your number 1, baffling to say the least. King is every bit as good a rider as Simon Stead, Ben Barker, Edward Kennett and I'd even say Craig Cook at Elite league level (bar this season). If you don't want him, we'll gladly take him at Redcar!!

I'd imagine King will be on most fans' shopping list to lead their team, but I've a feeling he is Ipswich bound.

Then you'll absolutely love Ricky Wells. I hope you sign him.

Well he has simple as that, and after only his third season in the sport. "Lost his way" as said above? Do me a favour. God you Ipswich fans are damn hard to please at times!

Is that the same Tungate who has increased his average this year, and after only his third season in professional speedway has climbed up to number 1 in the team with an average above 8? I wish more of the Redcar riders would "lose their way" as badly as that... As for King, I think you'll be in a tiny minority there too. I can't see him being anything other than a cracking signing for anyone as a Premier League number 1, especially now he's on a more attractive average than the inflated one he joined Newcastle on. All about opinions obviously.

That's a pretty natural reaction when such disappointment sets in though isn't it? It happens in all sports. How often do you see football supporters leaving after 80 minutes when their team is being stuffed at home?

You hinting at King at Rye next year Shads?

I'm sure he would Halifax, and I think that's exactly what Baldyman was saying above..

That's pretty standard just about everywhere these days, mostly processional racing with a scattering of good meetings here and there. Interestingly, even well respected race tracks like Kings Lynn have come under fire in recent times, mostly by their own supporters, for producing mainly poor racing.

Aye, and will spend the winter tuning up his old broomstick..

I think a little more credit to Ipswich is in order here! deary me. To pick up 4 away points anywhere in the PL is no easy task, and especially impressive when your number 1 fails to register a single point. Well done Ipswich.

That would be Tungate then.

Personally I prefer posts like that, than the posts from the likes of the Edinburgh lot on here who will predict gloom and doom stuffings at places like Glasgow and Sheffield, despite must knowing they damn well won't! Ipswich are a better side than Plymouth and should go through over two legs, luck and injuries permitting.

TBF you have read the website article wrong and your snide pop at Louis in your first post seems misguided. As Catch22 say's (which for some reason you're still not grasping), Louis hasn't been quoted as mentioning gates 1,2,3,4, inside gates, outside gates or Heeps improving. The change is obviously an attempt to get the lad firing, but the comments on the website do seem to be those from the webmaster and nothing to suggest they came from Louis.

I agree, but you'd think or hope, that he did or has pulled him aside. Not really on is it to admit that you've been turning up for meetings without motivation. He's 24, but in speedway terms he's still a baby. Only his 3rd year in speedway so if he's already struggling for motivation, then maybe best to pack up, go home and do something else.

They're typing on a fans forum not writing for a bloody tabloid!