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Poole in big trouble if Anders has left. I just don't see any riders on Averages of 7.99 or Less after 2.5% Reduction who can replace him. Could be looking at Kerr and Batchelor @ No.3 & No.5. Howarth (Glasgow I'd imagine) Kemp (Burnt bridges at Poole) Nagel (Wednesday Night Danish League) Palovaara (Practically no chance of Victor getting anywhere near his GSA) Sedgmen (Edinburgh I'd imagine) Z. Cook (Rumour is he's not competing in the Championship in 2026) Flint (Glasgow I'd imagine) Riss (Said NO to UK Racing in 2026) Castagna (Edinburgh I'd imagine)

Not surprised at all that Ipswich won't match Leicester's offer for Dan Thompson tbh. Adam Ellis and Dan Thompson's GSA's are seperated by 0.05 and Adam Ellis is much better around Foxhall so if it's 36.00 for a Top 5 then it would've been a straight choice between the two riders anyway.

1. N. Klindt 8.36 or P. Kildemand 8.05 2. J. Etheridge 5.45 3. T. Zischke 5.76 4. J. Hook 5.57 5. A. Vuolas 6.87 6. J. Grahn 5.30 7. D. Ritchings 2.29 = 39.60 / 39.21

Rowe signed a 2 Year Deal so I think Danny was referring to a replacement for Zach Cook.

A rider on the up is Douggie, It's a gamble for sure but it's a gamble that I'd take as well. 36.00 for a Top 5. 1. R. Douglas 2. D. Thompson 3. T. Brennan???? 4. L. Becker or R. Lawson 5. S. Masters 36.00 for a Top 6. 1. R. Douglas 2. K. Howarth 3. N. Morris 4. D. Thompson 5. S. Masters 6. Just under 4.00

Not for Ipswich, Need a replacement for Emil. I do get your point though and playing devils advocate if they did want Bewley to go to Northampton to help with crowd levels then they'll have to bring in a rule stating 1 GP Rider Per Team so Ipswich can't go for him unless they released Doyle.

I still say Bewley @ No.1. I think the One Rider Over 8.00 Rule will come into play in the PREM as well to ensure that Northampton are competitive.

I've heard the same, Must be 36.00 for a Top 5 and another rule where both reserves have to be British youngsters under a certain age. If it's 36.00 for 6 Riders then Fricke, Kvech, Harris & Klindt only leaves 6.21 for 2 Riders.

What are your thought's Lions fans in regards to Fricke's rumoured move to King's Lynn. Fricke is a very good rider on UK tracks however I think it's a good call by Stewart Dickson.

That's fine Fromafar, Everyone's entitled to have a view/opinion whether it's in agreement or disagreement All I'm saying is that the math doesn't add up when it comes to Rider Availability so the CHAMP in it's current format would have to be scrapped if it's one big league. We're in a mess and a longer term solution has to be found at the AGM, Northampton in the PREM isn't the answer as we'll be back here in the same situation in 12 Months time.

Yes but it doesn't matter because every club / promoter will be going anyway if things continue to be run in the same manner. Once the PREM goes, The CHAMP goes with it and that is the major thing that's flying over fans heads here. 5 Man Teams in a heavily watered down 1 Big League will be British Speedway's future if Mates keep being put first before the Sport at AGM's, The 1 Big Watered League wouldn't even be anywhere near current CHAMP standard let alone PREM standard. Promoters will have an even bigger problem to deal with then.

So nobody agree's regarding Glasgow, Fair enough. What would be your stable solution with a view that lasts longer than 1-2 Season's? Nothing changes until the attitude / tone changes at the AGM, If they keep on putting Mates preferences first over the Sport then it only ends one way.

I fully understand most of your points and the logic they hold. Just my personal opinion, I think Glasgow is a fantastic club that's very well run and to me they're competing below their level. In Football terms it's a bit like Newcastle United competing in the EFL Championship. In my opinion for British Speedway to move forward the whole outlook towards the Sport needs radical change, AGM's should no longer be based around what's best for me and my club only. They're all to pally pally for me and nobody wants to upset each other so almost everyone gets whatever they want to the detriment of the Sport overall. Ruthless decisions have to be made for the benefit of the Sport and squabbling over little things like Race Night's should no longer be given the time of day. Despite my opinion, Nothing will change at this AGM and Northampton will be sacrificed and it will be a very short lived return to Speedway and we will all be back here in 12 Months time back at square one.

Clubs should start operating that way, Do away with online ticket sales as well. Pay on the Gate, Cash Only.

Think Kildemand will be your No.1, Doesn't ride in Poland these day's so it makes all the sense in the World. Berwick would be stupid not to retain Jeppesen.

Think we can guess most teams Top 2 to be fair. I think the King/Nicholls combo is right up there with the eventual Harris/Howarth combo tbh. I'm happy for Plymouth fans that they're getting to see a proper spearhead who'll turn up every week and do very well for the Gladiators. Plymouth have had a rough couple of years with the Ed Kennett drama and Nicolai Klindt missing so many meetings.

Fully expecting to see this 1-7 in 2026. 1. D. King 8.58 2. T. Thomsen 4.81 3. B. Barker 6.12 4. J. Thompson 5.86 5. S. Nicholls 7.88 6. A. Bowtell 4.65 7. 2.00 = 39.90

Great signing, Had Danny down as a potential No.1 for Plymouth. Glad to hear that the Gladiators have a very strong Top 2 for 2026, The Club and the Fans deserve it.

I'll go with a left field pick and say Zaine Kennedy.

Luke Harrison instead of Grahn?

No imo. If the PREM collapses then the CHAMP collapses too and clubs like Glasgow and Poole will have to open the cheque book anyway because current CHAMP HL's as well as British League D/UP's will demand much more money to cover a loss of income. It's a benefit to everyone for British Speedway to have 2 Main Tiers but 2 Main Tiers is only possible if powerhouse clubs are willing to put the Sport first instead of themselves. Unfortunately clubs don't operate like that over here, Hopefully one day they will but the Sport as a whole hasn't come first at an AGM in years.

7-7 Split (Won't happen obviously) Can't have Northampton running at all imo if the plan is for them to run at Oxford, They don't have a fan base and they're relying on Oxford fans turning up to watch a club that they don't support on a regular basis = DISASTER written all over it. PREMIERSHIP -> Belle Vue, Glasgow, Ipswich, King's Lynn, Leicester, Poole and Sheffield CHAMPIONSHIP -> Berwick, Edinburgh, Oxford, Plymouth, Redcar, Scunthorpe and Workington Predictable AGM Solution Another short term solution with a 6-9 Split and play happy families again by letting the Ford's and Glasgow compete below their level whilst sending another lamb to the slaughter because they don't want Northampton and Oxford competing against each other in the same League when sharing the same Track / Stadium. PREMIERSHIP -> Belle Vue, Ipswich, King's Lynn, Leicester, Northampton and Sheffield CHAMPIONSHIP -> Berwick, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Oxford, Plymouth, Poole, Redcar, Scunthorpe and Workington.

AGM is going to be a mess anyway, Northampton running at Oxford with no fan base is the rumoured solution according to those who run our Sport and that's a disaster waiting to happen. Nothing changes until they stop playing happy families at the AGM, All of these 1-2 Year solutions they come up with aren't good enough, They need to come up with a long term plan for a change. I stick by what I said despite nobody agreeing.....Glasgow shouldn't be allowed to compete in the Championship and the same to a lesser extent goes for Poole. They're basically sacrificing clubs every year just to allow Glasgow and Poole to compete below their level.

Strongest Monarchs' 1-7's that I can put together for 2026, Any takers? Team 1 1. D. Thompson 8.50 2. J. Grahn 5.30 3. J. Sedgmen 7.34 4. M. Castagna 7.05 5. V. Palovaara 7.35 6. D. Wood 2.24 7. J. Loftus 2.19 = 39.97 Team 2 1. D. Thompson 8.50 2. J. Grahn 5.30 3. J. Sedgmen 7.34 4. K. Thomson 5.93 5. V. Palovaara 7.35 6. 3.39 7. J. Loftus 2.19 Team 3 1. D. Thompson 8.50 2. J. Grahn 5.30 3. M. Castagna 7.05 4. K. Thomson 5.93 5. V. Palovaara 7.35 or J. Sedgmen 7.34 6. 3.68 / 3.69 7. J. Loftus 2.19

Thanks for the info flagrag, Only thing that made sense. Fricke is a perfect fit for King's Lynn or Northampton, Clubs who aren't seriously going to challenge for Premiership glory. For a club like Leicester the GSA is no good, Leicester would have to release all of Doulgas, Masters and Becker and replace them with 3 riders on 5.50 just to fit Max in.