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Question to all you number cruncher's on here: who are the riders available who fit average wise?

Good things come to those that wait............................. & you thought Nicki Pedersen was a big deal.............

As said once or twice by a certain Mr K. Carter Noooooo Chaaaance...................

I could be putting 2 & 2 together & making 5...... but how about Neil Machin... could be just the person required?

Will the Rebel's be running a coach to the Rory's testimonial?

"finger buffet" will that suit the ever increasing vegetarians? ha ha...........

Hans is a rider's rider, if he can keep race fit he is capable of beating anybody - certainly in the G.B. premiership.

In recent years I get the Star delivered via the Royal Mail, after many years coming in a paper bag the star now come in a plastic bag! I think someone has got things a bit mixed up environmentally? Over to you Phillip Rising.

I have been around speedway for over 50 years @ many levels, including connections to a few world champions. I truly be leave that Dan has the talent to be world champion. Would do himself a big favor to improve his gating skills otherwise the final goal will be that much harder but possible - Mark Loram! Good luck Dan for 2020 & beyond.

Very quiet on the Somerset front! anyone know of any news, what about any working parties to do some DIY like filling in the holes in the car park.

I think the team Plymouth have for 2020 will prove capable @ home & away. Every team has to be built within the limit so all teams should start pretty even. I would love to see better facilities & larger crowds in the forthcoming season.

It will be a sad lost to the NL if Danny isn't part of it in 2020, he has however proved good enough for both the premier & championship. One thing that should be against any BSPA rules is ANY RIDER simultaneously rider in all 3 leagues.

With the Poole coffers not what they once were, why would you give up possibly your biggest pay-day of the season for a testimonial? With Middlo's renowned rider connections a barren date would be far better date for the man himself. A top quality line-up (with some riders not U.K. based) would be reflected by a huge crowd. Is Good Friday still the likely date of Midlos testimonial?

Brother Frank would also be good & apparently he does his own stunts!

Easter Holiday fixtures........ If we can get Poole great! BUT NOT if riders are missing because of double up/down or overseas. League fixtures, there should be a limit on missing riders. If say 3? riders are known to be unavailable then alternative dates should be arranged. P.S. that's 3 riders total not per team, the sport needs credibility.

i think you might find it will be Poole v Somerset, could depend on stadium availability or other factors?

Nathan Stoneman comes into the Rebels team on a 2 point average, he also ticks many other boxes to be selected for the 2020 line-up. What is Danyon Humes championship average? Where does he live, if he is the talent you say then I wish him well in getting a CL team spot. The Rebels management have chosen their 2020 line-up (I'm 100% sure the 1 to 7 was not Gazzas first choice) but it's with-in the budget & should provide plenty of on track excitement. Somerset can not be held reasonable for every rider without a 2020 team place as a race track I would think it would be every CL riders first choice anyway!

USE IT OR LOSE IT. I'm not management, but have been involved in speedway for 55 years & yes I do think we all need to be more positive toward our chosen sport. But without crowds that balance the books the facts is our sport can not survive, as we know it. The sport needs an independent group that can think outside the box & be able to implement their ideals.

Crowds @ Somerset are not brilliant, in my opinion it lacks "younger local" support as the regular supporters come from a large catchment area i.e former Exeter & Bristol fans. I think the promotion lost a small fortune in 2018 & are still recovering. However we have one of the best U.K. racetracks with easy parking, decent food & good toilets. Spectator viewing could be better! The answer is use it or lose it......

A good starting point would be a decent club logo, the striking uncomplicated logos work best, the iconic logos such as Poole, Belle Vue & Newcastle stand the test of time. When clubs change their club logo & even colours year on year this I think has a general negative effect. Even long lost tracks like New Cross, Norwich & Wimbledon with their striking uncomplicated logos are still easily recollected.

No brainer really: Comes in on 2, member of 2019 team, former team mascot, lives oxford, many local family connections,popular with the fans & spectacular on track. I don't think he has had the backing off track that many others enjoy but things look more promising for 2020. Any new backing would I'm sure be most appreciated.

Tasteful merchandise that can be worn anywhere. Do you remember those awful Wulfsport jackets? not a good look other than in the stadium.

Brilliant & popular signing, very few riders more exciting than Ben, ex Rebel & relatively local. Just hope he has his off track issues sorted. As Ben was 100% destined for Championship Plymouth what & who were Gary May's original targets?

It's not a problem being in the same team as Nicky, better that than in the opposition! However could be an issue when you are in the same race?

I would like to think if Zach has to desire to ride speedway it would be for local club Somerset, so come on Gazza ask the question.