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Whilst I agree that Johnson & Ritchings are decent additions to the field as is Chapman although just because he has a team place doesn't make him a PL rider. Adding Berwick & Banks to the Kings bottom 3 makes 5 reserve level riders in the meeting. Whilst im all for extra track time for all the team I am undecided if I want to pay full price for the strong chance of very strung out races.

Think he is a friend of the Baseby's so has eased himself in the door however if he turns in a decent performance he may be in with a shout if changes are to be made? Does he still have an average? and if so anybody know if it would fit?

Pairs line up: Kent SLYDE Kings: Ben Morley & Adam Sheppard Crayford Kestrels: Harvie Banks & Danno Verge Crayford Highwaymen: Danny Ayres & Brendan Johnson Crusaders: Aaron Baseby & Dan Berwick Bombers: Darryl Ritchings & Jamie Couzins Romney Falcons: James Shanes & Sam Chapman Not sure if I can even bring myself to attend this meeting? A few potential close encounters but pretty shocking standard throughout really. Not hugely impressed by this celebration.....

Really surprised nobody has mentioned Kingston taking a break from the sport on here? Huge hole now left in the Mildenhall team given the potential he had to up his average. Who can / could replace him? Don't know Brendan Johnsons average but I guess it would have been higher?

If he can keep out of trouble Ayres is in with a strong shout. If Kelsey makes the starts he did on Friday it could be his. Dawid the pole could mix it up / spoil some peoples day? He kicked Niall's **** on Friday!

Think you may be right although with any luck Moggo will get a few more points riding at two and Luke just needs to be patient and wait for the averages. In this league he will make a good reserve and hopefully get a decent confidence boost.

Which only means Rye have to ask to use him. If they ask and Peterborough say no it either means they have imminent plans to use him or are happy to hold him back. He only has a few weeks at best before being ineligible for the MDL so is he going to keep turning up after that?

Can't help wondering if Luke wouldn't have been better off taking the NL number 1 spot and sticking with that? Great Rye servant but I wonder if lack of enjoyment is something to do with his decision. As for who to fill the spot. James Shanes needs to conquer his gating gremlins before he can step up, Marc Owen isn't a terrible shout. Danny Ayres falls foul of the doubling up age restrictions for a full place but could be an interesting guest? Danny Phillips perhaps?

I didn't attend so don't know the definite reasons for the hold up but suspect that switching the meetings over in the pits may have played its part? Its not really right or fair that the NL riders have to rush in to get set up / work in the car park? Whilst I will be making a few visits (especially for double headers) I very much suspect that the Sat night doubles could end up very late affairs indeed.....

Obviously Brandford already signed for Edinburgh, Halsey too old?, Owen not a bad shout ditto Wilson Dean but feel he might need a little longer to settle? Strong possibility Ollie Greenwood could be available soon or Dan Greenwood could also be worth considering?

Not sure if it was Dave or if he would have been at Rye House as he supplies both however it is a little naughty. Didn't matter either way as Eastbourne handed a lesson in gating even with used rubber. Even with the inevitable re-shuffle due to averages changing Eastbourne still look strong (barring Warwick who seems to be struggling / rusty). Good travelling support from Eastbourne both in numbers, enthusiasm and gracious in victory also. Congratulations to Georgie Wood recording a big win in his home County. The Eagles are doing a very good job of setting the bar.

Redcar are in action though. Is it a definite that Ben will be riding for Kent?

Tough one to call. I think Rye have the marginally better top 4 but I rate Mildenhall's higher. Kingston goes well at Rye and obviously Halsey did the business in the NL Riders Champs. If pushed id say loads of shared heats, heats 13 & 15 deciding the meeting and the Raiders to register their first win.

I fully expect Eastie to be buzzing and cant see anything other than a home win on Friday.

The only thing certain about speedway is that nothing is certain...... He may get a point or two more than Mason but David strengthens the team in more ways than just on the track.

Is there any word on why Sanderson was a no show at P&P for the reserve shoot out?

As I said if its adding to asset base and having the potential of first call on his services next season then it makes perfect sense. If its adding assets for the sake of it then not so much. There is a lot of stringing along in the sport at this level (shown only to well at kent for the 6,7&8 positions) and plenty of who you know not what you know.

Doesn't make the world of sense to me. If its just adding to the asset base just in case he becomes good then fair enough but if he is in as injury cover I would be pretty fed up if I was the Eastbourne number 8. As for stopping other clubs signing him that also makes little sense. Can Eastbourne stop him riding for other teams if they wanted to use him? and would any rider be happy with that deal? There seems to be several riders who think the league will be easy this year, get a bike, do a few laps and get a team place........I think they will be in for a nasty shock!

Perhaps Len is a bit of a dinosaur but he has probably done more for speedway in this country than any other individual over an extremely prolonged period of time. If Connor is still involved in 10 years time I may consider his input meaningful until then it just remains a phase.....

Sorry but the two posts above are on the money. For excitement, passing and over taking you need to look down the leagues. For any spectators that haven't watched the NL recently it is well worth a trip out on a different day......you might just be surprised!

The mascot I suspect.......won't have to travel far for that signature...

No disputing who won battle of P&P but its paying spectators that keeps clubs afloat. I tip my hat to Connor for the social media involvement and advertising he has generated although ultimately that is his job. Kent had good crowds for the most part last year (barring the odd cold night and Scunthorpe's visit) an I expect the numbers to be similar this year. Eastbourne had a good turn out for P&P but how many will pay to watch week in week out? I hope the numbers are good and that Eastbourne survives however its results & figures that matter not hype & hope.

Most peculiar however speedway riders are a funny breed..... All the more ironic as the fall was caused by Matt excessively leaning all over Jamie for no obvious reason whilst Adam had already gated and was past both of them....

I Definitely don't think it will be easy. However the track time may just edge it for Brum. Think Stoke will take a point here at least.

Cruel blow for Matt but its a cruel sport. Definitely a chance for the others to cement their places now although ironically this still leaves Kent without a number 8 following Sanderson's no show.