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With those credentials would he have got the team place as a Brit? Nothing against Josh but sounds a bit like aussie reputation over actual ability?

Love Roynon but it just feels so inevitable, fingers crossed he had got off lightly. Delighted to see Mountain putting in a big showing and proving why he should have been snapped up sooner....though for the diamonds pointbof view thankfully not.

No problem. Im sure there are several others that you would happily turn your nose at also and they may quite likely do the same in return to the prospect of signing for Wolves. Mid season cannon fodder for set points and limited to 3 rides a night for a team that is unclear how much longer it can viably run isn't the most tempting of carrots for all but those who don't mind taking a chance and hoping for the best.

Will be both. No sense in running away meetings an incurring more costs with no home revenue coming in.

Flint and several others would have to give up another team spot (likely NDL) to take a rising star spot. For that they would receive the 'standard' points money which won't be too dissimilar to the NDL money's and be scoring far fewer points so financially its not a good move. With Wolves already making noises about pulling out the top league is far from secure and dropping a lower league that has lower overheads also makes little sense. I do think there will be sneaky changes just prior to the cut off but they won't be happening yet

The fortunate element is that Tom was a 4* rider so you can basically take your pick of who's available, the down side is that many available already have two leagues on the go so would have to drop a NDL spot which if all honesty looks a little more certain at present especially with CVS's announcement. From the 4*s Bickley & Greaves would have to drop NDL and both double up for the same club. Shanes is available but isn't in shining form. 3* Flint is the form man but again would have to drop a league so realistically Hume, Bowtell or maybe Knight if he fancies a step up. Hume is probably the best bet but as much as i like him i don't think he offers what Bacon did.

Pig sick that Cricket draws such a crowd and creates such an atmosphere with such a basic fundamental game. Restrictions lifted or not crowds will remain lower this season due to unease of some, out of habit for others and what is actually being served up. I dont want to see Brum or any club close but anyone who thought things would pick up where they left off are painfully naive

Whilst it seems ever unlikely that the easing on the 21st will happen im not entirely sure what the BSPL can do on this occasion? Scrap all non league competitions and allow the season to be pushed back a bit? The riders won't take kindly to that for a start. There are plenty of restrictions in place and many are still wary of heading out at all and certainly not for a night at the speedway where they are marshalled to the hilt rather than standing in their normal spot etc. Its going to be a tough year for all clubs and sadly i don't see them all getting out the other side. That said the thread title is a little misleading. Wolves possible Closure is more true but sadly that header could now be written against most teams.

All the very best for the future Tom. Been a pleasure knowing and watching your progress. Achieving competitive rides across all 3 leagues is something many dream of. Sadly injuries have taken their toll and potentially even higher heights. Enjoy your retirement and thanks for the memories. I shall miss Bacon rolls from the updates.

All the very best for the future Tom. Been a pleasure knowing and watching your progress. Achieving competitive rides across all 3 leagues is something many dream of. Sadly injuries have taken thier toll and potentially even higher heights. Enjoy your retirement and thanks for the memories. I shall miss Bacon rolls from the updates.

For those leagues that supply tyres don't forget that the National League is an amateur league (or is it professional ) and doesn't supply tyres for free home and away (well some and some but....) even then they cannot fund double the amount of tyres, then of course there is the true amateur who is paying out a whole lot more for a tyre that offers less and less. No different to youth riders running a 19in rear wheel. The added expense over a season has gone up a fair wedge all because the BSPL put pen to paper on a deal that wasn't properly considered.......sound familiar

Luke Bowen would be my guess and as arnieg pointed out Josh Auty's is due. I don't disagree that loyalty from both sides is a rare thing these days but i just feel that Leicester have two riders on their books who could go on to 'Scott Nicholls levels' and would be barmy to let them slip away chasing a season that isn't even lost yet. Sadly promising doesn't cut it, whilst you are right there are a huge number lost to the sport the best way to ensure that you keep a team place is to be too good to not be signed up.

I believe you can have a 28 day injury replacement, sign another rider full time (but means McGurk couldn't be reintroduced) or use unattached 3 pointers as much as they like. Dont know the ins and outs but think unattached riders get an average assessed afterevery 4 meetings regardless of team? And there may be a limit on the number of times a single rider can guest for a single team per season.

Only time i can see the Thompsons moving away from Leicester is because of thier choice to better themselves on other tracks. The club and local sponsors have invested a lot into the two over the years and i do believe they acknowledge that and have a good degree of loyalty. Averages whatever they may be the team will be built around these two for years to come

Can't guest twice within 8 days but as Redcar is his own team im assuming it doesn't count.

Sad to hear the track was tricky (soaking) at the beginning, unfortunately NL antics just won't wash with higher calibre riders. Tape breaks were probably as much down to the clutch burner in the box as it was riders although most know gating is key at Kent so were keen to get away. There is certainly promise in the Kent team although they could do with a flyer at 2 rather than Hurry who was difficult enough to watch at NL level.

Not saying that it won't be the first or last time Berwick get done away from home, given the team assembled i thought they did well to keep it close for as long as they did. I do get that Plymouth are certainly not the side to be feared and the engine room must be a real concern with 3 passengers. That said Berwick have been calling a lot of shots over two leagues and if they are still struggling then yes the decision making has to be questioned.

I think Berwick should be proud of their efforts. Until the interval they were well in the match, yes heats 13 & 15 will always be a weakness but Summers had been going well until that point. heats 12 & 14 did the damage where the lower end really stepped up for Plymouth, take a bow Bowtell and turned the match around for the home side. Sadly lots of effort for Berwick with no reward but nothing to be embarrassed about.

Has the planning changed then? Previously Plymouth could run quite often and had several training schools. The weather had been fair the past couple of weeks so plenty of opportunities. Also if curfew hasn't been hit riders can still take to the track after the meeting

Yep and both of them are guests

Tigers 1-5 looks very strong and kid Jensen is in mega form. Strong showing throughout at Kent and would expect Glasgow to hit 50 again at Perry Barr

Sad times especially as he was going so well. Fingers crossed for a speedy and uncomplicated recovery. Im thinking he wont have done enough meetings to get saddled with a real average.

Its enough of a Joke now with Buster owning two teams in the same league. Make it "one big league" and Bates will have two teams as well. Buster didn't buy Peterborough just to allow one big league to happen a year or two later, there is a top flight elitism agenda at play. Of course several clubs could tire of all the nonsense gather together and form a breakaway league....how to best incentivise that i don't know? maybe allowing clubs to make their own decisions and use race nights that best suits their client base would be a good starting point.

Great news and richly deserved given his current boost in form. I did worry that he was going a bit stale with his development but Leon has clearly upped something and its paying off big time.

in the what!!....oh circumstances.....