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Oh dear..... how much to play with for the final rider, I'm guessing about 9ish?

People may not be impressed with this signing, but if you look at the other reserves in the league he's better than most (Not Zaine Kennedy, Jacob Hook, arguably Lee Complin, Kyle Newman, Jason Edwards, Joe Thompson perhaps), and if he can capture ANY sort of form should be pushing the likes of Alfie for that main body position again. I still think Birmingham's team looks the weakest in the league however...

As far as I know the under 24 ekstraliga is a mid week league?? Also Keynan Rew is a brilliant rider and one of the world's top prospects... he would tear the championship apart imo... he'd be an 8 point rider by the end of the season

If yous drop Newman you can fit Batchelor and Ablitt... but Kyle wouldn't fit in at Birmingham who are the only team with a spot left to fill, so it would be a bit harsh...

Is it really THAT important?

I've had the pleasure of visiting several fences over the last 6 years or so I've been riding, and I must say scunthorpe is one of the least forgiving... thankfully I'm not as quick as some of the previously mentioned riders, but it still hurts a lot more than say Newcastle, Redcar, Kings Lynn, never was quite sure why. There have been numerous severe injuries in the amateur meetings too down the years, where riders have hit the 'safety fence' at relatively slow speed and came out with serious injuries, although I do admit some of these instances are older riders who don't bounce quite the same. There needs to be an investigation into scunthorpes fence at least, even if it turns out to be good enough, better safe than sorry in these circumstances.

Could ipswich not move danyon to the rising start position and have anders rowe at number 6? If my memory serves me right they've got about a point to play with (I'm still working on the basis that rew is a 4.00, not sure if that's the case or not though?) And actually would that not move rew to 6 and Rowe at 2?

I would hardly call an extra 35 meters as 'twice the size'... I think the original poster was just referencing the speed of the tracks I guess?

Wonder what our select team at Redcar is going to be then..... I am so grateful for the Bears for being able to put this meeting on, although I am unable to attend due to work 1. Steve Worrall 2. Max Clegg 3. Lewis Kerr 4. James Wright/Connor Mountain 5. Ben Barker/Richie Worrall 6. Adam Roynon 7. Archie Freeman

Really feel for James, he's not really a rider I've followed much and don't know a lot about him, however it's awful seeing him so disappointed and worried about his health and progress, I would love to see him back on a bike, enjoying himself again asap, but I fear it'll be a long while before that happens again. The life of a speedway rider, who'd want it? Hope he recovers fast, and that he can be supported by the Ben Fund.

Still nothing!! Season starts this month lol, this is very unlike Belle Vue

So... It's just me that thinks the Swindon team looks way stronger?

Thanks. I've never been before so wasn't sure on capacity, where are the best places to stand?

Will this meeting be an advanced ticket event, or will it not get that full/sold out? Thinking about heading down and will probably pay on the gate on the day.

George Congreve??

Frederik Jakobsen is the best reserve imo

No mention of the final signing?

23rd March vs Peterborough... I'll be there that's for sure... Might need to open the full backstraight... Always loved Emil, he's such a brilliant rider and an all round nice guy, I really am so excited to see him in the uk... I guess I'm an honorary Ipswich fan this year then? Well done Chris Louis, you deserve a medal... And for those who are slating Emil for being Russian, get over yourselves...

The London Acid Attack

I've seen Ben ride numerous times, at poole, Redcar and I'm pretty sure newcastle. He's absolutely class.

I imagine if Peterborough can pull off something similar to Ipswich then people will care again, but I don't see it... Would something like Lindback and Bjerre fit? I imagine it's going to be Pedersen and Andersen though? Which tbh doesn't make it a bad team, just a bit underwhelming after all this wait. Peterborough is another team I need to come and see this year, it's a track I've never been to and Basso will be there

As far as I know Josh lives over here and has a job over here too, but I could be wrong. And he was on Twitter asking for a team spot in 2023 also, so he must be willing to come over if he isn't already.

Fingers crossed, I will be making an effort to get down for it whenever it's on, hopefully... Might even have Jason Doyle and Emil in the line up

Very good looking side imo, them, Poole and Glasgow are my top 3 for next year. As much as it pains me to say, I'll probably be visiting Redcar a few times this season, with the demise of the Diamonds So I am glad to see such a strong team of exciting riders out on the track. Redcar is actually my closest track anyway, 15 minutes up the road rather than the hour it took to get to Brough...

Always happy to be wrong, just had it in my head they were the rules, read it somewhere on here when it was first announced but I forget which thread it was