Hamish McRaker

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?

It had previously crossed my mind that Kurtz could be on the move from BV and that "team 6" could be the place. Intriguing that BV announced Bewley when the other No.1's were being unveiled, and not Kurtz despite having a higher average. Didnt think that BV could fit both within the 37 limit but apparently it's possible. But yes, it could be that the kind and generous Mr Lemon, acting out of genuine broader interest (and im not being sarcastic) could be taking charge of things

This seems to confirm that, even if a 6th venue were to materialise, it would struggle to track a competitive team and be even worse than Birmingham 2024-25 both performance and financially.

But apart from that, everything's just Hunky Dorey? 🤗

Possibly there'll be a drip-feed of further information during the upcoming weeks, beginning with Ipswich directly putting out a definitive statement. Ideally, the BSPL should hold a press conference next week, with the new line-up of directors fielding questions relevant to their basic statement of yesterday, and on other subjects raised. This should be available for anyone to view via social media channels

I expect it'll be later than 6pm. All announcements have to be pre-approved by Phil Morris, and the pigeon carrying them from Rugby to South Wales is likely to be delayed due to strong westerly headwinds. BSPL did get a quote from Zmarzlik International Couriers, a reputable Polish-based company, but they wanted far more than BSPL could afford

Thank you, Sir Humphrey 😄

Maybe it's having to go into a second day? Not unprecedented, i think

Yes, they'll have to do the usual AGM legal requirements, maybe announce "club 5", then say Ipswich are being given an additional (?) days/weeks to confirm their position, hopefully to allow legal completion of a sale and meeting of SCB reqiurements?

I forsee the can being kicked down the road for another week or so. And start of season in May

See the majority of posts on this thread since around early November!

Let's not be told to shut up.

Ive got a better idea. Let's not