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Certainly don't disagree with that an most riders averages are likely to increase this year purely due to the starting points limit rather than improvement. But how many promotions are going to use 3 points on a rider who may creep up to 4 when they can gamble on a 2 pointer and hope they hit 6 or 7.

Nice problem to have. Bowtell is the only question mark as at reserve looks a bargain, at 2 not so much? That said im sure he will get good help at Arlington. Feel a few trips down to the coast may be happening this season.

1 ULRICH OSTERGAARD 7.13 2 TOM BACON 4.55 3 KYLE NEWMAN 5.98 4 ASH MORRIS 5.44 5 BEN BARKER 6.87 6 DANYON HUME 3.69 7JAMES SARGENT 4.05 37.71 Bit light towards the end of the meeting but solid engine room and constant strong reserves.

Very much depends on the individual riders. There are 2.00ers who are very much on the up and 4.00ers who have stagnated at that level for years.

Thought that was more due to recovery from injuries for Dan and expecting a child for Rene, think Worky would like them both Bach but not always an option. Mentioned elsewhere the THJ is still looking for a team spot in the UK....could be a bargain in the Champ?

Bit like Bomber, seems to spend the early part of the season struggling with setups and engines, eventually will get going but always playing catch up for form.

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I suspect the team may be coming together. Kemp not available to re-join due to Sheffield's race day but Kinsley has been made aware he doesn't feature in team building plans so things are in motion

Clever signing by Leicester. Thomas @ 7 gives creates one of the strongest reserve pairings in the league.

Congratulations & Commiserations in equal measure. Best of Luck to the Brummies (but early showings says you will need it)

Yup and Oyster Card has signed for newly promoted Brum. Delight & sadness in equal measure for their fans.

I think the problem is that most years the opinion is Sarj will do well and year on year he fails to deliver. In reality he is now blocking up team places that someone else could benefit from. Brennan is certainly a prospect and couldn't be more nailed on at Eastbourne if Jon Cook was a carpenter.

I have no doubt that Tom's knowledge and experience would be invaluable but i fear for Brum that the decision dithering may have let the Bacon boat sail. I suggest he is one of the most in demand riders in the upper two tiers and is most likely fixed up already. Why would he wait to see IF Brum would stick or twist if he has had perfectly good offers placed in front of him already?

Have to agree that Coles looks to be one of the better 2.00ers that is slightly under the radar, he has certainly upped his preparation and approach over the past couple of years. He should land a NL place somewhere too which is not a certainty with some of the others listed and those extra rides could be vital for confidence.

Tom is clever and loyal but has largely mastered the Brum circuit and whilst he would no doubt bang in big scores at Champ level i wonder if he will move on to a new track type/style to further develop himself as a rider?

Exactly the type of team that Eastbourne fans would want as well. Either Ellis or Kerr would be good additions, strong top 4 and a tail that can all improve plus would get the supporters backing which is huge for confidence and should serve up some good racing at Arlington.

Perhaps we won't find out until Easter?

Lawlor has ability but seems to lack application? Whilst his average is down due to engine failures etc it also up due to a strong home advantage at Belle Vue. Think he will be a very frustrating rider who scores well one week and then is dire the next 3.

Of those listed above: mature JPB didn't happen and he retired. (Last heard he was injured in car accident so get well soon). Cockle also retired. Embleton, Hitchen, O'Keefe cannot yet hold down a NL reserve berth so far too soon. Wallinger very unreliable so would advise to keep away. Think Coles & Ruddick could do a job, likewise Edwards & Jenkins but they will be in high demand, Luke Harris could prove to be a handy choice but otherwise its Phillips unless Newcastle are bold and ignore the 2.00 option.

Always tricky and always going to be some who don't like the name whatever is chosen. Personally i wonder if a better tactic might have been to track the side as Long Eaton? (If the current name holders don't object/would like to come on board?) Would have tapped into that crowd base plus the Coventry/Leicester/Speedway supporters who would go and watch anyway will not really care what the name happens to be.

I couldn't even bring myself to vote on any of those as i wouldn't want to be responsible for the disappointment of the Leicester riders/supporters. Sliders & Broncos are just cringey embarrassing.

Clever tactics ensuring Edwards & Brooks etc are tied up as assets before loaning them out for another season with a view to them featuring in 2020. Another club logo / re-brand possibly on the cards so maybe a step back towards the more traditional colour scheme?

Not going to disagree with the majority of the above. Ive always been a believer that when you are good enough thats when you deserve a place, not when you are X age or your average saves points for others. I have to admit the 2.00 seems a mistake as it will just encourage the signature of more riders at this level and whilst there are some who are ready, some who are close and would have been over looked there are always going to be several that never will be (although in fairness to the named riders they all got chances on 3.00's). My personal hope is that the non movers from the league are the ones who fail to get places, those who have not really moved on in the past 5 years but still hold down places that would be better value for others.

Poor choice of wording BUT fingers crossed they track a competitive and exciting side who all enjoy themselves.

Ouch Embleton on 2.88 seems like a hard signature. Harris would be a big capture this year as think he has 2+ points to go on that average.