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Just wondering if with Poole seemingly in limbo whether a cheeky call to King, Lawson or Worrall might pay off. Any one of those 3, especially Danny might transform team building. We all know if the shoe was on the other foot that the Ford's would be on it by now.

Indeed! I just got round to properly reading Nigels interview in the Speedway Star from last week. He's very fortright when he made it clear that while he may have 60-70k to invest (not sure if he meant himself or the combined consortium) that it would not be something he / they could do every year and that therefore the Club had to breakeven to survive. That's the sports issue in a nutshell I think; is that many Clubs are losing significant sums year after year and bankrolled by Promoters / Promoters Businesses or the occasional big sponsor, that's not a sustainable business model and we all have to hope that Nigel and the Consortium CAN breakeven or don't lose that much in 2022 that they can move forwards frugally and sensibly.. Your definition of success is spot on!

According to my TV Choice at 4pm today on Channel 4 (Chateau DIY at Christmas) "Matt takes to the Cherry Picker to decorate the 40 foot tree in the garden of Chateau La Briance", be hilarious if he drove through the newly created "Basso Grove" to put a cutout of Shovlar on the top of the tree...

Ellis would be a good shout certainly he is local. I think his demands would be excessive though in terms of equipment and pay rates. Credit to the new Promotion who seem to be running a tight ship already; which is why I understand a few riders who've been offered silly (very silly in some cases) money elsewhere may have been lost. As I've said and will keep saying, it's imperative that this Promotion are here in 2023 and for many years after that!

100% rent related. Seems greedy landlords again. Hopefully it gets sorted as losing Poole would be a massive blow.

Interesting comments from Ford about Frday nights, in trying to lure Basso the Glaswegian. To everyone else Friday nights are off limits as 4 existing CL Clubs have priority over that night and it was instrumental in causing decline of lakeside in 2018 when Godfrey cancelled fixtures at will, and also Plymouth were told quite clearly Friday nights could not be used in CL. Yet here's Mr Ford apparently looking to use it as a regular option. I guess it's the golden rule in operation again, one rule for you all but another for Management Committee Clubs. Will they ever learn??..

Having read the latest update in the Speedway Star about the vandalism lets just all hope that the relevant Authorities will grow some balls, be firm and visible and rid the area of the scourge of these animals and that Workington / Northside can rise from the ashes and destruction caused ready for 2023.

To put it bluntly however strong or weak we simply have to turn up and encourage others to do so of we want Brummies to survive. The annual rent is 50k if we have 20 fixtures that's £2500 per match. With only 14 guaranteed fixtures if we don't make play offs or progress in the Cup that would be £3571.48 per fixture. I hope this has been factored in but its a stark message to everyone to support your local club. We've lost too many.

Can't see there is the budget for marquee signings? Some clubs it would seem are still paying well over the odds and the kind of level that some in the Championship can't sustain. I've heard that's the reason why a few won't be joining us as they have been offered silly money elsewhere. Better to have a solid 1-7 and to win some home matches on a well prepared track and to enjoy the spectacle than to take silly risks. It's vital that the budget and income match so that we transition in to 2023 and grow in small steps. Let's get the basics right, entertaining speedway on a well prepared track. Sorry if this is boring for some, but it's a lot less boring than losing speedway altogether.

I'm left thinking the likes of Claus Vissing (clash with Denmark obvious issue) Mason Campton or Zane Keleher (not really heat leaders) or someone out of Laurence's USA contact book like Manzaries, Ruml Brothers or Rew might be best we could hope for?

Liked him in his spell with Brummies and was shipped out too soon in my opinion. He seemed to settle very well at Eastie in 2019 and 2021 until financial problems came along and a very clever signing by Oxford. If he rides at 2 or 4 is very handy second string who can beat any Heat Leader on his day and great team man.

Not sure about Kemp, he may have hit a plateau. Seems to be behind Brennan, Palin, Flint and Rowe now in terms of CL and I can see others like Gilkes, Edwards and Thompson twins improving too. 2022 will define whether Kemp is going to be another promising youth who hits a 6 point CL ceiling or kicks on to be a bona fide heat leader. I can see Brennan, Palin, Flint and Rowe doing that, not convinced Kemp is going to.

It is what it is. Would I rather watch Morris and Shanes on a Wednesday night at PB or sit at home reminising on what once was but is no longer available. It's a no brainer question really. Both Morris and Shanes could improve their average, then again we've been saying that for 2-3 seasons. They are what they are, solid second string triers who can beat anyone on their day. Both would benefit from a track far better prepared than in 2021. I don't blame the Masons nor Promotion for that, that responsibility lies with the morons who vandalised equipment initially and with Stadium who deny proper access at times. Paco and Jack would be similar signings as would Kyle though I hear he is going elsewhere or possibly not riding at all. I do wonder if with Laurence connections Broc Nichol may be an option if surplus to requirements at Glasgow, another rider who has promised much but so far not delivered as expected. Maybe one of both of the Ruml's would fit that criteria too? I'm just happy to have Speedway, anything else is secondary.

A billion pound Global sport run for years by the likes of Ecclestone and funded by Global sponsors and massive Global brands. At least give Speedway a fair competitor to match it's prowess against??... Something like Rugby League may be a fair comparison.

Kyle was harshly treated by Brummies in 2019 so may not want to come back. On his day a third heat leader but mainly a very good number 4 rider for anyone in CL. Oxford might be a good shout. Can still improve his average.

I think easy to underestimate how badly injured Jordan Stewart was in that crash at PB it was horiffic not unlike the one Mitchell Davey had. Maybe a year in some Aussie sun may be the best healer. Edwards is an excellent prospect as good as any of the current crop. The respective Team Managers at Eastbourne and Plymouth last season probably wanted short term fixes and overruled their Owners at the time. Edwards improved a lot once he got substantial NDL track time at Mildenhall. He's one for the future and Redcar have 2 excellent and improving reserves with him and Jenkins. A nicely balanced side.

I doubt that a Club which is bankrolled and owned by a multi million pound turnover major employer would have any problem acquiring the necessary licences to get work permits. A bit more likely than a hairdresser maybe?

If we're looking for divine intervention how about Richard Lawson (son of God) Pontus Aspgren Christian Hefenbrock Joshua Auty Mark Riss Luke Bowen Stephen Goret

Zenon Plech (what could he have been with the kind of money and investment the Poles have now) and Tommy Jansson (tragically lost when approaching peak) are the best 2 I can think of from the past who had everything to be World Champions and may have benefitted from GP format rather than one-off Finals.

might not suit a young brit who wants opportunities in Polish Squads (Kemp would fit) Dillon Ruml or Zane Kelleher surplus to requirements at Plymouth may fit. especially if track shop got a surplus of Z's for the merchandise

Might be worth a shout especially if Mrs Lawson prefers shopping in The Bull Ring to Poole Harbour

Sorry to be the harbenger of some harsh reality; but isn't the clear message that the 2022 Team will be built to a budget and have to be cost effective. I can't see any scope for big expensive signings and with clear mistakes made by other teams in paying out way too much for heat leaders; and our own well documented problems in 2021; although they were more to do with crowd figures and loss of sponsorships due to Covid 19, I think we all have to be grateful for Speedway in 2022 and aim to build a team that can basically win at home. The investment of time and effort announced in completely renovating the track is certainly far wiser than paying extortionate sums in air fares, signing on fees and points money that cant be afforded, let alone a big rent hike they'll have to find. A massive well done to all involved lets back them in numbers and with a bit of reality to safeguard a proper future.

Shield comp.. 3 regional leagues winners to final.??

Confirmed 10 home league 1 KOC 3 summer shield So 14 minimum matches Great news.

Keep the faith I'm sure they'll insist any announcements come from the Politbureau and their Pravda Channels.