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Here's my cynical view of the about to come speedway merry-go-round. Kyle Newman has a mystery illness to avoid difficult trips to Edinburgh and Glasgow for which could've reduced his July average to prevent Starkey coming in to replace him. The young lad Killeen will need to replace Josh McDonald in order to fit Starke in, thus freeing him up to take Rowe's place with Leicester in July as his average will apparently be over 4. Newman then probably go to Redcar, or in desperation at recent result Poole bring him in. I know not all specific to Leicester but the intrigue in whose replacing Rowe made me choose this thread

I see Jason Edwards in mildenhall side today, I thought now he's signed for KL as rising star couldn't ride all 3 leagues anymore?

Pickering and masters ride in Poland, even if Edinburgh did repeat the shawfield mistake of the past it would be minus those 2 I'm afraid

My memory was elite league, turns out was premier.

Yup. If had told me then he'd won a GP I'd called you a liar lol. Was entertaining enough but think averaged about 5

First Glasgow asset/ former rider to win a GP since they replaced the world finals? Where's the statto's?

We do seem to be collecting assets with potential in Brennan and basso. Throw in Anders Thomsen not a bad start to prem team building

I thought foreign riders couldn't fall below their assessed averages now? So even if rides his 8th or 12th match or whatever he'll still be on 5.00 and not eligible to drop to reserve? Josh McDonald been on 4.00 for years but true average always been below that

Yeah enjoy him while we can, don't expect we'll see much of him after this season

Just the knee, wrist and shoulder injuries for cookie. As has been said before might be best rest for the southern tour

Very good performance, not going to get carried away as it's a team with patchy ashfield records at best. Howarth definitely a different rider this season. Ben basso again though. Rest those ribs now young man!!!

Cookie just can't get any luck just now at all. Another crash

Looks like it's case of hope we dodge the shower otherwise could be another Plymouth from last season

Could go a roll and square with tatty scone and broon sauce now

Aarnio was named in Scunthorpe's team at this point last week, everyone knew sedgy was guesting

Think I saw basso is giving it a go

He's been carrying a rib injury for few weeks and also fell at Oxford on Wednesday. I'd guess the lack of press release so far as we're awaiting fitness if cookie and basso or/and trying to obtain a guest

Bloody hope not but it's not outwith the realms of possibility. Least no Hans Andersen this year

Nightmare day for track prep today. Warm and sunny most of the day with inconsistent forecasts of volumes of rain from 5 onwards. Best of luck track staff!!!

He was technically available for a few hours

Didn't seem to be affecting him at Ipswich tonight too badly. So potentially a guest and r/r against top of table. Mon the rain lol

He's always welcome at ashfield. Long as he keeps that naughty riding for Poole

Lawson is the son of God. Steve is at Redcar racing for Newcastle select

Is he already booked for Nichols?

Not being there couldn't comment really..but he's got bad ribs and crashed at Oxford last night. If KL was grippy chances are that yes that'll be why he withdrew.