Given the choice I suspect the majority of fans would rather see a strong team capable of reaching the play offs, than a weak team who would regularly get thrashed. Even if this meant abandoning the Saturday race night.
It is little wonder that speedway is in the state it is when so many just bang on about fractions of points. Averages are for team managers and promoters to worry about.
I can't believe how unlucky Plymouth are. Covetti is a huge lost. I don't fancy Vissing as a replacement. Erik Riss is another matter. He would be my choice.