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Going to go for a very slender 46-44 home win for the Witches, looking at the potential line ups and presuming its Kemp not Rowe at no.7 for Ipswich, i can see the Purple Panthers leading by around 2-4 points by Heat 10 but Witches will turn it around in the last 5 races. Doyle unbeaten, Emil to score around 8/9 from 5 rides

Have you heard the same thing?

Personally i would go for Anders Rowe to start the season, if you take away last season, the year before, before he got injured he was flying at reserve and got into the main body of the side. The last couple of meetings he seemed to be heading back to that kind of level, and a season with Doyle etc. Would do him wonders Kemp for me would be 2nd choice, again has good ability but i think as others have said its mentality and doesn't fancy mixing it often which will obviously not see him progress, but again maybe with doyle etc with him for a season that would be good for him

1. Sheffield 2. Ipswich 3. Kings Lynn 4. Belle Vue 5. Leicester 6. Peterborough 7. Wolves As for the overall winner Sheffield v Ipswich final maybe

King did ride at no.3 often last season when Batch was at no.5 and King didn't perform well throughout most of the season at either This season i don't think it will be any easier at 3 with the likes of Bewley, Lidsey, Jakobsen, Pedersen, KK in the lesgue full time Based on the past he is capable of going better, he does in the championship, but is last seasons prem form his level now for the top flight, will be interesting if he gets his form back then certainly ipswich should pick up alot of bonus points Riss is the same really, never liked him riding at 2 with Doyle as again on his day he can win races at Foxhall, but he wont win races in the same heat as Doyle or against one of the strongest opposition heat leaders Think King and Riss at 3 & 4 will define the season for ipswich, lets hope they both do well

I have seen on Twitter this morning a few posts from different polish fans, all saying that Emil, when Russia invaded Ukraine, posted on social media a controversial image of him in his Russian fedefation race suit which shows support to his homeland Now as a forum member i know not to believe everything, but if that photo surfaces anywhere (if true) that can be quite damning for the club and its sponsors etc. At least we know this deal has been put together via some good sponsors of the club such as Guy and its not being funded by the Kremlin comrades

If it was Hawkins idea to get the Emil signing "out there" then you will understand the timing issue if you ever get the opportunity to meet him or see him interviewed on television

I believe propaganda is something cockneys do when they have a long hard look at something I'll get me coat

Wouldn't surprise me to see Jakobsen become your no.1 throughout the season, such a class act

This aged well

Might have to slip Emil a few quid to bring some bottles of premium standard over to drink on the terraces

If this deal falls apart for Emil maybe they can convince Heeps to change his name to Emil Sayfutdinov and then sign him up, technically they would be signing the name they have been after all winter

I think every rider is allowed a bad season, will be interesting to see some comments if Hans has a good start to the season Only Lindback left to announce now

Never said he was said i see a story saying he's in the UK signing a deal and then a member of this forum sent me the story from his account So he's probably got a sponsor in the UK or a polish sponsor who has an office or distribution to the UK I think the Swede is likely more Lindback than Lindgren

Whoever said Pedersen might not be the Holder replacement could well be right, spoke with someone last night who spanners for a rider currently in the team for next season so not saying they are in the know as such but would hear maybe more rumours than most Sounds like it is most likely another Dane who might come into the side rather than Pedersen and the back up option is a Swede not unknown to the UK From what he told me it didn't sound like Nicki was anywhere near that advanced at any stage

Do you think Danyon could be replaced during the season for a stronger rider if averages allow Maybe the plan is for a few averages to drop early doors then they replace Danyon with Batch who rides at 2 Doesnt sound the ipswich way....

Just a short story to take minds off the current situation, i read someone called buster a dinosaur So my only real experience of buster is as follows... Few years ago when he was BSPA chairman and running british speedway i tried to contact him without success to pitch.... a league streaming idea After non responses i emailed him saying i was interested in sponsoring the league I got a call back that day and i managed to pitch the streaming idea He apologised for not getting in touch He said he doesnt really do email He struggles to use his phone And doesn't think streaming will help as fans pay in person to watch speedway Definitely a dinosaur but one who has to his credit done alot of good for the sport

Emil will be able to race in the UK it will be announced next week alongside Hume. Done deal here we go

The basic 2.5% reduction would see a rider at reserve or in the main body based on what the average is after the 2.5% has been applied This is a rising star reduction though of 25% so its purely aimed at encouraging clubs to use those no longer eligible for the rising star scheme to get opportunities so they have a saving on the average to use in team building but ghe original average if higher than the reserves is used for riding order So both completely different scenarios for british reductions Madness

If the sale on both sides seemed like a formality then i dont see the issue with Tomalin going ahead and agreeing deals, Buster wouldn't of cared or even known maybe at the time, but for whatever reason the ownership has been delayed, Tomalin has shown his hand and buster doesn't agree, so to me it suggests the sale isn't imminent or buster could have let it happen knowing he was soon out Kevlars are sent to many riders before a contract has beeb signed so they can agree on personal sponsorship placements etc. Its normal to some

Tomalin isn't the issue in this situation, he expected to be in charge and wanted Holder, it is Buster who is the issue so if he goes then yes Holder could end up back there The only potential issue is that Chris went and posted the teams Kevlars on Instagram when the club would want to showcase this for their sponsors via their own platforms

This could turn sour easily if Tomalin didn't hold the club and the community close to his heart First of all regarding the clubs colours, i dont mind purple, lots of sports change livery etc to match that identity of their sponsors etc. I think this sale of the club or handover has to happen sooner rather than later, buster is buster he has a thick skin, him getting one over Holder will keep him smug but the damage it will cause and has caused would be a worry Take away Peterborough fans who are important, this is embarassing for sponsors and the one stumping up the cash is Tomalin its embarassing for him to be associated to this outcome even if he waa naive to negotiate to bring in Holder anyway in the first place Surely there would have been communication on this or Tomalin thought he'd own the club outright to then confirm Holder, buster out Holder in Behind closed doors Tomalin will be fuming how this has come out, he was probably pissed to start with

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Can they not fit in Barker alongside Emil?