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Dick Barrie was at the Marriot on Saturday night, deep in conversation with promotion. I'm told he has made a radical suggestion re meeting presentation which would, if successful, certainly freshen things up.

Planning a quiet summer, then?

Meanwhile, back at Owlerton..............

Will there be Glasgow riders at the Marriott on Saturday?

Tragic news this morning. Slovenian Matija Duh seems to be in an awfully bad way after last night's accident.

Looks like the Argentinian Tiger is doing OK at home. Current scoring in their International Championship after eight rounds: 1-Nicolas Covatti 167pts 2-Facundo Albin 106 pts 3-Lisandro Husman 106pts 4-Mariusz Fierlej (Poland) 102pts 5-Matija Duh (Slovenia) 97pts 6-Jonathan Iturre 97pts 7-Gino Franchetti (Italy) 92pts 8-Matej Kus (Czech Republic) 84pts 9-Alejandro Ruiz 63pts 10-Fernando Garcia 43pts 11-Norbert Magosi (Hungary) 41pts 12-Julio Romano 37pts Given that the leader, Covatti, has two years' experience in Europe (GP Wildcard even!) and scored well enough in the Elite League, it seems that Facundo -- who has beaten him a few times this winter -- might just be a decent scorer for Sheffield.

Which confirms that you're a twit (check spelling) and know nowt

One thing's for sure. Ricky Wells will come a lot cheaper than the oft-mentioned Claes Nedermark, who seems to think he's worth the kind of money Nikki Pedersen could command!

That's quite correct. Not sure how, but many of the Argentinian soccer players come here on EC passports too. Albin has a Spanish passport, and Covatti of Birmingham uses an Italian passport -- although both are as Argentinian as, er, the Falklands.

Sheffield are safe enough, Hoggy's on the Management Comittee! Which means Edinburgh will get Fricke. No luck, Glasgow or Scunny them?

Do we know yet if there are only three, or something like ten on more places going? If the O'Malley decision is followed, there should be no Fricke, Douglas, Horwood, Ringwood or Koppe (have I missed anyone?) allowed to ride PL this year. Unless the Management Committee, of who two have vested interests, differ.

I love these "I was told" messages....... For a rider to become a club asset, he is required to ride in at least twelve official matches. So therefore it is prudent to give him at least the dozen outings. After that, options can be considered. No club is going to provide a contract "like what you heard" for any number of reasons. Recommend Ear, Nose and Throat clinic.

and this is thread is on "Individual meetings and testimonials" why?

I would guess that with John Campbell's long experience and Alex Harkess' influence, Max will become an Edinburgh asset. Also, with the same influence coming to bear, he will be granted his visa. Which means the other first-year Aussies at other tracks should get theirs as well -- too much of an outcry if not.

Is there any danger of the current bushfire horrors affecting the Undera area tomorrow?

How do you reckon he's a "far better rider"? Have you seen Horwood and Ringwood riding in a British team? Last spring Campton arrived under very much the same conditions as the new guys will. All three (Mason C after a British season) contested the qualifier for the Australian Title last weekend, and all three missed out. Back to the House Party, Blob!

I suspect the success or failure of the Tigers in 2013 lies more on whether Joe Screen and James Grieves can hold their starting averages.......... Good shout, Lulu!

He'd miss a good few meetings....... Better to use a Brit or Aussue who will remain a resident. IMO.

March 9th

On the "big meeting" thread, I see Richie Worrall will ride in Berwick's BenFund meeting in March. Up against the big boys!

Last week's Star had an interview with Sedgman in which he said he might not be back, as the offers he had "weren't great" and he's only going to come back if he can double-up. Delusions of grandeur? Much better to go for an new asset than persevere with Wright or any other long-term four-pointer who belongs to someone else. Glasgow promotion (the newco) have constantly stated that they want to have a team of assets.

No argument there, let's get back to big city matters: Joey Ringwood -- is he #7?

Might the fact that Max Fricke is named by Edinburgh, where the promoter might be thought by some (not me of course) to have a weeny bit of influence over BSPA rulings, help his case? And if Max gets the nod of BSPA approval, then surely so will Koppe, Horwood, Douglas and, er, Ringwood.

Jason Crump?

Whoever she is going to be!