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Good memory! Just checked the updates site and he did indeed ride against Stoke 2 points from four rides.

Is that all he rode for us? Could’ve swore it was more! Either way signing a number 1 to score 1 point is shocking whatever way you look at it.

Janowski has been reassessed though hasn’t he? Not saying it’s right but one rule for one.

Take what riders say with a pinch of salt… apparently Richie Worrall didn’t take any drugs but failed a drugs test haha.

I thought he done an interview in the speedway star recently stating his average was still the one he had with Newcastle and he was stuck with that? He was awful for us mind. Haven’t got the figures at hand but I’d be surprised if he’s even averaged above 6.50 in all his time in the championship.

Can rule Hans Andersen out of the equation as he’s announced his retirement… not even sure if he was in the frame at all for a short term stint.

Playing devils advocate here but all Redcar need to do is find a rider with a higher average than the points they currently have left and ask the bspa to up the limit slightly… precedent has been set by Edinburgh so happy days haha.

In fairness Tolley may have pumped hundreds and thousands into Birmingham speedway but all he has achieved so far is putting two seasons of poor sides out in the championship while admitting crowds were poor during those two seasons. So yes applaud him by all means but to move up to a higher league higher rider wages and better riders with no guarantee of increased crowds is a major gamble. There is only so much money one person can continue to lose until they get sick and that’s a fact unless you’re a billionaire who has money to throw away which I don’t think Tolley is. You can understand fans being frustrated, Oxford have brought magic back, Sheffield have woffy and the holders, Ipswich have doyle and Emil but realistically who are brum going to get? I hope it works out but I’m fearful for them if I’m honest.

Do you know this for definite though? Is it any different to say bringing an Aussie over giving them digs for the season, a van and whatever else though? Add in the cost of this and it could be what another rider is wanting. Not saying it’s right or wrong but it happens.

If so then announce it surely? It’s not as if they are signing Zmarzlik which you’d want all the publicity possible. Supporters are your main source of income but as usual the promoters keep them in the dark but expect them to buy season tickets etc. Why?

I know various people have said certain riders like Gilkes, Rowe and Jack Thomas have been offered deals and turned them down but it’s mightily disappointing when these riders don’t have spots in the league.

Well I personally don’t see what they gain by withholding the last rider if they do indeed have all 7 signed up. Maybe someone unexpected has became available and there working on getting him or maybe like Birmingham they are struggling to get the last piece of the jigsaw.

If workington have got all 7 riders signed up what’s the delay in announcing the last rider then?

Yes exactly this, the world we live in prices continue to rise and I’m sure most clubs will be hiking there prices up again this coming season. Lowering the product but increasing the price same old British speedway.

But if there’s a handful for example then it will make absolutely no difference whatsoever. Clubs are closing every time you blink and because one team signs a woman rider that’s not going to change things, really the only people who this appeals to will be mainly people who follow speedway anyway imo.

I’m sure once the novelty has worn off the crowds will too, personally can’t see hundreds and hundreds of fans going just to see her.

Not really, I’m sure her signing will have hundreds and thousand of old fans flocking back to every track to drag this sport out of the mess it finds itself in.

Will it really make that much of a difference on the numbers coming through the gate?

So just 3 spots remaining to be filled at Berwick (although borke is highly rumoured to be heading there) Edinburgh and Workington.

True suppose if you don’t ask you won’t know.

Will he get an average reduction? Others in the past haven’t…

Just like the liebmann signing the batchelor one has got fans talking. You have to remember with batchelor it was only a couple of seasons ago he was banging in the points for Kent in a much weaker league, although the same could be said of cook. One thing for certain with this team though it’ll be entertaining.

I think this signing puts the Workington team in a new perspective personally it could be a long season if anything happens with cook and if batch has his poor days and with questions marks over liebmann and zisckhe seeing the tracks for first time… I fear they could get some pastings away but hope I’m wrong.

Low 7 I think maybe 7.10 or something…. Very frustrating rider he can beat the best in the league but also get beat by the reserves hope he does well personally though.

Yep seen it earlier on Facebook.