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Looks a reasonable side....not League winning IMO....the only one that I can see improving his average is possibly Jack Thomas....(wish we could've kept him) Batchelor is very hot/cold....Nicholls is great at this level, but not getting any younger and may struggle if he doesn't make starts.... Good luck to Oxford....great to see a 'new' speedway venture, instead of the usual doom and gloom.

as previously stated....for me, it's about the product and not the result....I'd have stopped going a long time ago if it was about results. I agree though....we definitely need a big hitter to join the ranks...someone that can win Heats 1 and 15 home and away. I'm sure LR knows this and is no doubt working on a plan. The website says that talks are in progress with a couple of riders.....hopefully, proven, 'good riders'!

This wages business seems to be about 'opinion' ? I don't think its anyone's business other than the club/rider. Doesn't mean to say it's not of interest to the supporter....hence the word 'supporter' I guess?

This is a fair comment...although, may be its my age, but I'd rather see us lose 46-44, than see us win 75 -15, providing it was close/exciting racing..... No disrespect intended, but I don't think Poole supporters would settle for this mentality, simply because they are used to winning.....and we're not! We've won nothing worth mentioning since 1974 IMO and even then it was only division 2. As I've got older, it's not about the money, it's about time becoming more precious and wasting a Wednesday evening. So far, the team looks steady, but we do need a number 1, even if only to draw the neutral in every now and then.

Wish the Confirmed signings thread was updated!

Our first 4 signings are very reasonable imo....we are having a new track laid and I believe the 4 riders already signed will benefit from home advantage (hopefully) I anticipate Paco will be back....and Smolinski will be No.1 !

It wont be Auty at No.1....LR is a better manager than that!

Season tickets available this Sunday....Good value imo...from.Club website

Well we've signed some steady back up guys, we now need to sign someone that can win Heat 1 and 15, home or away.....

ZW doesn't have the bottle for championship racing!

Perhaps he meant 'drawing' ?

King, Covatti, or Smolinski would be a box office signing!!! P.s if we're pillaging Poole's proposed line- up, there's a couple of others that I wouldn't say no to.... Also, it might be worth putting on a few coaches and ferrying their supporters to our meetings

Good idea from the promotion...the New Advanced '10' ticket....details on B'hams website.

Plymouth still looking the best line-up to me.....lets see what Poole come up with?

Absolutely! Let's hope that the next signing is going to draw the crowds in

Not too fussed about paco not returning....Nice guy, but also too nice when racing... needs to be a bit more ruthless if he wants to progress.

I agree from what I've read/heard about him. Great addition to the team.... At the end of the day, if he was good enough for Poole, then he must be good enough for any team ! Well done to the B'ham management!

Stefan Nielsen next signing!

I think this can be said for a lot of clubs in all divisions.

Totally agree about the longevity etc.... A team of battlers is fine by me....just hoping that we can provide value for money, as 'blind faith' doesn't seem to last that long with speedway these days.

Has Ellis Perks retired?

I can't believe that they would sort a consortium to carry the club forward without having a product to sell.... I'm certain that they know/knew what riders would fit the bill.... The first 3 signings are all reasonable Championship riders.....so far, so good. Biggest surprise/disappointment is to lose Thomas.

He could sort the track in between rides.....

When will the next signing be announced?

Laurence Rogers (Team Manager) is a regular poster on here. I've never been called a 'Geek' before....I prefer 'anorak' if that's ok !