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Bit naive that. If they've got (say) a 5.05 hole and you're that 5.00 rider, then I'd be asking an extra 5 quid a point.

Can only get 6 right, since they're only naming 6. Seems an odd thing to do. If they've got all 7 signed, why not name all 7? If they've only got 6 signed up, then they're giving target no.7 a lot of bargaining power!

Top middle Eli Meadows.

There was Roger Parker who had a not very spectacular short stint with Stoke in the early 70s before being killed at a grasstrack meeting. And Rob Parker who rode at NDL and MDL level a couple of years ago, and who I believe was the grandson of Norman and great-nephew of Jack.

??, ??, Henry Atkins, Adam Extance, Dan Gilkes, Richard Andrews (Presume Ben Trigger is top right but struggling to find the exact photo used)

Plymouth facebook page. I'm struggling on bottom right who has a head like a Mr Whippy ice cream (or is wearing a bobble hat). Would think Ben Trigger is in there and Kai Ward, but can't find a photo that fits.

From the silhouettes top right is Henry Atkins bottom left is Adam Extance Bottom middle is Dan Gilkes Bottom right is Richard Andrews

They don't like it up 'em

Cook - John, Craig, Colin, Ben, Zach, Jon and Derek

Aub, Louis, Steve, Richard, Willie....

2 world titles and 9 world final appearances between the 3 heat leaders Freddie, Eric and Ian. backed up by Peter, John, John J, and.... not sure who's next best out of the many riders named Williams

Williams?

Last year's rules (and previous) allowed for 1 rider over a 4.00 CL average, so Leicester would have been OK anyway.

I'm pretty sure dog trials are nothing to do with testing stadium facilities and the safety of the equipment. Trials are run to assess the ability and form of the greyhound, so that they can be graded into the correct class of race. I think every racing greyhound has to complete 3 trials before they can race at a track.

So, with the signing of Connor Coles, it looks like initial thoughts are correct, and Leicester are going with:- Dan Thompson 10.17 Joe Thompson 8.52 Connor Coles 6.04 Tom Spencer 5.53 Mickie Simpson 3.62 Vinnie Foord 3.00 Max Perry 3.00

Supposedly a one-off black meeting behind the Marsham Arms on Holt Road in Hevingham. Seems to have been some short-lived Banger racing. Wouldn't expect anything to be visible now, and can't see anything on Google Earth satellite images.

For god's sake no one tell him what Martin Brundle is up to in F1..... https://www.grandprixtrust.com/

Exactly. As I said, I would guess the confusion is with a "Charitable trust". A trust promoting motorsport (like the Heathens Speedway Supporters Trust) could never have charity status, since the Charity Commission stipulate that a charity encouraging involvement in sport has to show it is promoting health benefits.

Of course you can. All kinds of sports clubs have always had supporters' clubs/supporters trusts. They're just a democratic not-for-profit organisation of fans. Think what you're confused with is charitable trusts. You can't get charity status for something encouraging participation in a dangerous sport. To get charity status for a sporting organisation it has to show it is promoting positive health benefits and not risks to health.

Think you must have misread my post. I didn't claim to know what was going on behind the scenes. I believe only Mark Lemon and Adrian Smith know that. I put "big name" in inverted commas as I was casting scepticism on rumours from those pretending to be in the know. I find it odd that just a few days ago they were saying BV were struggling to attract riders on a budget, and throwing around names like Bjerre, Tungate, Etheridge, Allen. But now everyone believes a daft rumour that they're splashing the cash going after Woffinden, Sajfutdinov and Vaculik...and one is definitely coming. I don't see any of those 3 at BV (although Woffy would love to ride at the NSS). The only name mentioned on this thread recently that I do see coming to Manchester would be Blodorn. Having said that, (with no inside knowledge) I wouldn't bet against them coming up with a surprise big signing to excite the fans. Just not one of the 3 mentioned.

Seems to be some right wind-ups going on in this thread. Couple of pages ago you were all believing BV couldn't sign anyone, but now you all believe the budget's been thrown away and they're beating of G.P. riders with a mucky stick. Going to be some very surprised people when you find out who this "big name" actually is.

Would have thought so. Or else no one would do it. The No.8 is only going to get a ride if the Rising Star is injured or missing. Surely no one is going to turn down a season of Championship or NL just to hang around on the off-chance of the RS getting injured.

So the second team to complete is Mildenhall:- Ryan Kinsley 9.14 Jason Edwards 8.84 Alex Spooner 6.40 Sam Bebee 5.16 Elliot Kelly 4.19 Luke Muff 3.00 Josh Warren 3.00 39.73 Never easy to build a team to defend a league title. Strong top two, weak bottom two. Mediocre middle. BUt now we've got 2 completed teams to compare...

MIldenhall add:- Ryan Kinsley 9.14 Alex Spooner 6.40 Josh Warren 3.00 (Going to guess that the last 2 were supposed to be Nathan Ablitt and Sam Hagon. Now may be Sam Hagon and Connor Coles. Other option which would fit is Jason Edwards and Luke Muff)

You mean Kai Ward. Would have thought both Ben Trigger and Kai Ward would be nailed on for their local club, which takes two riders away from Leicester's bottom end.