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It’s all very well claiming at Peterborough we’re behind this that and the other but lakeside tried to sign nicholls and kennett months ago, were told sorry they’re not eligible for championship racing this (something I think is unjust and ridiculous I might add) but rather than sulk and get to nearly February without an alternative they said right what are we going to do then that’s messed our plans up.....put their heads together and signed Lawson/morris, similarly Lawson was going to Sheffield until this happened - Sheffield aren’t still sitting here saying we should be allowed so sign scotty or lakeside should have been so we can have Lawson - plans changed they were proactive got on the phone to lasse and brought him back i genuinely think it’s ridiculous that kennett and scotty and maybe Hans (although don’t know if he really would’ve dropped down) have been blocked, seems a pointless rule harshly affecting very few riders and achieving nothing, but it’s not like they’re not allowed to sign for just one club....it was the same for everyone, it’s equally unfair to move the goalposts 3 months later to benefit a couple of teams when everyone else has built their teams within the parameters set out.

Perhaps to be clearer I should have said interesting guess at what the riding order might be - thought it was obvious this being a forum that it was a fans opinion and not an official riding order I was responding to.....thanks for clearing that up in case anyone else was confused hard to suggest where klindt might end up in the team - think reserve is unlikely but doubt he’ll be at no.1 all year - I just thought it was interesting that different people saw quite different orders for the same lineup - some team lineups the pairings kind of pick themselves - never a bad thing to have options and versatility in pairings.

Very true! Like many others injuries take there toll on the body and mind and stall the upward trajectory! Fortunately for Morten he retires in good health having said he’s had great fun over the last 15 years! Becoming a father changes perspective and wish him all the luck in the future! I’m sure we’ll see him around Foxhall from time to time over the years, he is part of the family now after all!! with a couple less fixtures this season a farewell meeting at the end of the year may be nice...? No mentions of it though

Interesting riding order - I’m not a worky fan so haven’t seen them all around your track but looking at the lineup not at all how I’d put them together! I’d go with proctor at 5 think he’d win more races than klindt there - some good no.5’s in the league that know beating klindt at the tapes is likely all they need to do proctor a bit more of a racer and also a decent starter! therefore I’d put klindt+rasser at 3/4 so you’ve got the Danes together and a gater + a racer in the engine room, putting Bewley at 2 which would also mean in campton increases he’s can slide straight into no.2!! If Rene can get back to how he was a few years back when he and kenni Larsen tore the league apart at Newcastle then could be dark horses! I see improvement in rasser bewley and bickley - but if he can’t I don’t see improvement in klindt or much in proctor so could leave you short in hts 13/15 - all that said and entertaining looking side and great to see young brits in local teams

Shouldn’t think you’ll have any trouble going unbeaten at home next year! Great to see Doyle riding in this country next year!

So mountain not back at mildenhall next year. Hope he gets a teamplace elsewhere as think he needs to be on the bike more than just the championship throughout the season

Had pretty good track craft and team rode well around Foxhall in a few good scoring guest appearances towards the end of this season, while riding at 3 and 4. Happily would’ve seen him in our team next year off the back of that.

Agree with that baldy, my only reasoning was to have rory with haertel, riding at 2 with king will mean he’s left to his own devices, king don’t look for a partner very often, he’s head down and go as fast I can. Maybe rory will be at no. 1 after the first averages anyways ya never know!!

Agree with this being most likely, another thought tho could be to place rory at 3 with haertel at 4, rory is the best team ride in the team and then have Cameron/nico at 2/5 either way round...

As has Hansen I believe

Last season joe had 3 new bikes ready to go from start of season, the best equipment and most investment hes ever been able to make, off the back of 2016 season his best in the sport so far and the only chance he was given all year by any British Club was a month injury deal at Berwick....yes he needs a team from the start but someones gotta be willing to give him a go!

When?

Drabik is current U21 world champion...

Not many people mentioning Cameron Heeps in potential 1-7s for next year....thought from looking at scores on updates he did well joining you last year?? Surely on 5.25 would be one of the best no.2/no.6 over the season?

Frankly reassessing just the gp riders is ridiculous, it should be all or none, and imo should be none. If Jason Doyle doesnt ride in the uk next year if he then wants to return in 2019 will his 2017 9.69 average be reassessed down to 9....very much doubt it.....

don't know what buck have average is but if you sub perks for him it would leave 2.79 for your last rider and mean nicol would start at reserve assuming new americans start on a 5.00 average.....if its a 7.00 you've had it with that team I'm afraid! an alternative if he was a 7.00 greaves 4.51 or jacobs 4.67

Just put this on lakeside thread also, from what I understand Jenkins is focusing on just national league this year so he can also focus on finishing well at school so not doing championship full time.

Jenkins not doing championship full time this year. Sticking to national league so he can focus on finishing school well.

Thats all fair enough, didnt realise it included prog and parking, hadnt taken that into consideration when I saw the price and voiced my initial shock at it being £50 more than our for same amount of meetings! Dont have to pay parking at ippo and ours doesnt include programme which to me is right as not everyone necessarily wants one! Still like you with those included not overly different in price

Thats a lot!! How much is ordinary admission on the gate at Peterborough!? With only 14 guaranteed meetings thats just over £17 a meeting... hardly a marvellous discount

Kk at nss is surely a game changer.....

To be honest from what I saw at Ipswich last year Nathan isnt really that far off Newmans level just less experienced! Ive not seen him ride at Somerset but hes well and truly on an upward trajectory career wise, dont think theres a better rider on his average

Swap Brennan and sedgmen for Ellis and Bowtell that fits! Having watched sedgemen this year at Ipswich Id go for Ellis over him every time

So youre in agreement that you didnt even beat us we beat ourselves, what memorable victory in the clubs history 😂😂 Can only beat whats in front of you of course! Away from that banter, do hope panthers can pull out some decent top end riders from somewhere, need two competitive teams for a good derby! And also the racetrack is one of my favourites around and should be graced with top boys every week! Irrespective of the sour end to last year no one can argue Jack was pretty special round the Showground! Personally dont think you should have him back tho, wont get the respect from him or Torun.

**Inherit by default and still only claim by the skin of ya teeth due to injuries 😏😉