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I'd say Northampton look better if Belle Vue go... 2. Zischke, 3. Blodorn, 4. Klindt, 5. Z. Cook and 7. Hodder 2. Thomson, 3. Iversen, 4. Morris, 5. Lidsey and 7. Pijper

Agree. I'd much rather take a gamble on a tried and tested Riss who I know full well is better than his average. Erik's final GSA would easily be pushing 6 at minimum if he gets through the season with no health problems.

I'm still signing Nilsson even if he's on a 6.00. I've come around to the idea a lot and I'm not just saying that, Looking back on his British career, Kim was always a technical track rider (Lakeside, Eastbourne and Leicester) so Foxhall should suit him down to the ground.

Erik Riss?

Can't imagine Picko opting out by choice. Imo either Picko's asking too much money that nobody has an interest in paying or he just doesn't want to ride for King's Lynn to a point where he's going to wait for an opportunity to open up after a month or so.

Agree, Reality will hit the higher ups very early on in 2027. If young riders end up taking a break from the Sport due to a lack of confidence and finances then the blame lies fully with the higher ups for throwing them into the deep end before they can swim.

Apparently Workington got behind in rider payments which would've had an impact like we saw at PREM level with Oxford. I'd be surprised if this scheme continues into 2028 tbh, They'll be so far out of their depth to a point where nothing positive will come from it imo.

Signing Cook just reeks of desperation tbh.

Apparently Holder got the nod if you parden the pun lol. Personally I'd keep Picko and then put him next to Ingram in the pits. Harris tried to mentor Boughen when they both rode for the same PREM and CHAMP Clubs.

Unless they pull a rabbit out of the hat then Belle Vue. Granted they've still got Kurtz, But he still needs backup from 6 other riders who'll have to put up over 30 Points a night. This time they won't have a No.5 scoring double digits every night according to ITK info. Possibly a weak reserve partnership as well unless a ringer is found @ No.6.

I don't think any of them will take many points off a Clubs 1-6 tbh, The only one I can see doing something out of the new Rising Stars to the League is Pijper tbh. What I will say though is that Vinnie did have the highest Away average in the Championship last season when it comes to the Rising Stars from the Clubs that you've mentioned. Foord 3.50 Hodder 3.05 Loftus 2.63 Ingram 1.45

Nothing Mayfield could do with the Rising Star position tbh hence why it was very important to sign Cairns imo.

Rumour is C. Holder @ No.5 but If I was in charge, I'd would keep Picko over C. Holder considering Ingram is the Rising Star. My logic would be Picko taking Ryan under his wing throughout the year where it would be beneficial to both Sheffield and Scunthorpe.

I wouldn't write off Northampton from breaking into the Top 4 just yet. Musielak took to the place like a duck to water and Lidsey will be better this time around. Morris and Iversen are set and forget riders who'll always do a solid job on a consistent basis where you don't have to worry about them turning up and struggling every week. If Thomson can improve again just like he has done year-on-year then Northampton will be in with a shout of the play-offs imo.