Hamish McRaker

Spot on, i thought the article contained contradictions and looked like it had been hastily edited just prior to publication. Surely, even getting things ready by May would be a major undertaking. The track probably needs widening, and by the sound of things all kinds of infrastructure needs to be put in place. Then there's the need to generate local interest. This needs to be built-up over a period of time via local media and other marketing, all of which requires time and lots of money. They dont want to start the season without anyone locally knowing it's happening and without the right infrastructure! Maybe things are further along now than the article implied, but "edging forward" sounds more like 2027 than 2026!

I'd be surprised if he hasnt already included it within the deal, if only just verbally. It probably also includes the standard of his bikes maintenance.

They had to sacrifice Fricke and Becker because of the points limit reduction and keep the majority of last season's team together. Kemp has got the gig ahead of Sedgmen and has publicly admitted he needs to pull his socks up. If he doesnt, Leicester will have other options

Thr 8% reduction's only applicable for returning from injury (not including one inflicted to someonr else)

Well, as far as i can tell, there was a very brief reference to comparing Kings Lynn and Leicester 2026 reserves (despite Leicester only so far naming one of them) and otherwise the majority of posts seem to be Ipswich and Kings Lynn oriented, such as about Danny King and Robert Lambert. Eff all about Leicester

Ah, so what's all this got to do with Leicester?

Has Leicester signed Rushen Cooper? Or Cooper Rushen? What's happened to Drew Kemp? I'm Confused.com (not difficult these days)

Went to a restaurant once and saw "Oasis Soup" on the menu. Asked the waiter what it was. He said "you get a roll with it" 🤭

Probably not in soccerball, no!

I suppose that riders and team managers having a "full and frank exchange of views" isn't necessarily the termination of the relationship, as with any workplace. Probably just SD's way of trying to get the best out of Kemp, the old "kick up the backside" approach. I think Brian Clough used to have a long-serving player who used to question Clough's match tactics. He would invite the player into his office for a cup of tea and a chat, "at the end of which he would agree with everything i said".

I think you're about to become disappointed, then🤥

Could've featured Tolley with his Top Hat strategically placed. Bound to send sales soaring among a certain demographic

Yes, a topless calender, that's what is needed! 12 promoters as youve never seen them before (when sober). Fire-up the Grok!

So it's Drew Kemp, then?

Could be, but maybe he's now riding mainly for the love of it, doesnt need the additional work except occasional guest bookings, and he is getting on a bit in years now! Someone like Chris Harris is still squeezing the lemon till the pips squeak, and maybe Nicholls would do likewise if he needed to!

Wasn't it Nicholls, who was a key figure in loosening restrictions on doubling-down? I could be wrong and memory isnt clear, but seem to recall he either started legal action or maybe threatened to persue it?

I think the 37 point limit, with 6 teams all confirmed by early November, would have resulted in a competitive league with no lame ducks. As it is, some riders made early decisions to secure contracts elsewhere, which would now make 6 equal strength teams difficult to achieve. Once Belle Vue confirm Kurtz i think we can wave goodbye to there being a 6th team this year

Unless i have missed something, Drew Kemp seems to have no team place at either UK level, so far. Are there any possibilities left, at this stage? I know he isnt exactly everyone's "cup of tea" (especially IainB!) but nonethless a young and improving British rider.

Yes that would make a lot of sense to have a different format and structure for the B fixtures. I think something along those lines is the only way of avoiding the monotony

If he can avoid getting involved with a Premiership team, and if the speedway gods don't send him something thay messes his head up, it might just work out

Could have a league consisting of three "Conferences" with "double-acrossing" allowed eg. UK,Sweden, Denmark. Then concoct some sort of fudged low level playoff to decide on an overall winner whilst still having three Conference champions and Bob's your uncle, you've got one league and "up yours Poland"

Yes, the perfect way for this doomed lesgue to end by disappearing up it's own backside🤣

I have a cunning plan! The "A" and "B" fixtures are run as separate league tables. Each league table has a first v second playoff, with the two winners contesting a grand final

Could Doyle be persuaded to do a U-turn? Is Klindt available?

Jason Crump?