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What I'm trying to say, If Oxford were going top heavy in 2025 then both reserves would've been Cheetahs riders for sure (Killeen + Boughen/Jenkins) in order to get some continuity going and one of Boughen/Jenkins would've opted out of the RS scheme if they had a guaranteed deal to be the No.6 for the Spires because the rider in question wouldn't be missing out on a team place by opting out of the RS scheme. That's why I don't believe Oxford are going top heavy.

I agree but I don't know where the big hitter comes from tbh.

Lawson is the perfect fit for the No.3 race jacket but he's off to KL if rumours are true. 1. Fricke 2. Howarth 3. 7.13 or 7.15 (Tarasenko?, Wozniak? or a 7.00 assessed rider from POLSKA) 4. Becker 5. Masters 6. Sedgmen or Kerr 7. Hagon (RS)

I've got the same two 1-7's down as well as B. Cook being your final KL rider.

A reason as to why nobody even wanted Joe as a RS let alone a No.6. Would've signed Boughen or Jenkins as the No.6 with one of them opting out of the RS scheme knowing that they'd have a Premiership place like the Edwards/Gilkes Sheffield scenario this season.

Oxford won't go with a 3.00 pointer at reserve imo, They would've signed Jenkins or Boughen up as the No.6 if they were going down that route. Surely got to be the 1-5??? 1. Musielak 2. Riss 3. Janowski 4. Wright 5. Tungate

Masters has to be at Leicester because the Sam to Oxford rumours makes no sense now. Tungate confirmed, Janowski basically confirmed himself and they're trying to sign Bewley at No.1 therefore Masters doesn't fit unless they go with a rider on a 3 something at reserve and they wouldn't do that because they would've signed Boughen or Jenkins as the No.6 if they were going down the top heavy route.

I've also got Musielak pencilled in for Oxford.

Surely Brummies if it's not Ipswich. Lions would be mad to sign Danny up when they need a big hitter to back Max up.

Fill in the blanks. 1. 2. Riss 3. Janowski 4. Wright 5. Tungate 6. 7. Killeen (RS)

If Brennan hasn't be snapped up then would Ipswich be tempted to run with a 1-7 that's over a point under the limit which would be the same 1-7 returning from this season or would they release Ellis regardless to try and get a third HL in from abroad? Doyle, Emil, King, Rew, Ellis, D. Thompson & JJ = 38.86

Personally I think Harris picked the RS for KL and not the management, It's the only logical reason I can think of as to why Boughen was picked for KL. I don't believe Rob Lyon would pick a RS that lacks confidence knowing that he's got to ride a Home track that requires a ton of confidence on.

Possibly.

Don't understand the negativity in regards to the rumoured side and I'm someone who normally always criticises Buster Chapman 1-7's. If the rumoured team becomes a fact then I think it's the best 1-7 you've had in years. The vast majority of the 1-7 were either full time KL riders or riders who regularly made guest appearances for KL towards the end of this season. During that time KL wen't on a winning streak and they weren't wins against poor sides either, These wins were coming against some of the better sides in the league like Leicester and Sheffield. You didn't have any superstars in the 1-7 then but you still got positive results on a regular basis.

He asks for silly money.

Me neither, I just chucked Lindgren at No.1 as he was the only rider that I could think of, I don't believe he'd do 3 leagues at his age either. I honestly don't see where a No.1/No.5 comes from in regards to Birmingham, Maybe they'll do a rinse and repeat with 7.50 assessed riders again? 2. Z. Cook, 3. Douglas, 4. S. Worrall, 6. Lampart & 7. Edwards (RS) are the only riders I'm confident that'll be at Brum even though the Brummies faithful aren't keen on Stevie. He's just an easy deal to do when operating on a tight budget as other clubs won't be queing up to sign him.

I remember when Peterborough were written off before a wheel was turned. It's a team of AFA track specialists that will win regularly at Home which is what KL fans need after years of poor home results. It's a rock solid proposed 1-7 where any rider in the main body + Harris can win numerous races on any given night, Which is what happend with Dad's Army, Always had others stepping up to cover for a rider who was having a poor night. Heats 13 & 15 will be a struggle for KL but KL will have the upper hand in Heats 12 & 14 where they can send out 2 x No.3's as it's a KL team with no reserve or second string on paper (Team of No.3's + a RS) whilst other teams will send out a British youngster at reserve to partner a second string so the last 4 heats on paper level themselves out.

Taking recent rumours into account. 1. Fricke 2. Howarth 3. Becker 4. 6.24 (Ellis???) 5. Musielak 6. Sedgmen 7. Hagon (RS)

I think it's a rock solid side not to be taken lightly, No superstars so it doesn't jump out and scream title challengers but it does give off Peterborough title winning vibes. I cant see KL losing a single meeting at Home if that's the 1-7.

I've got the same team pencilled in for KL now.

I mentioned Musielak on the Leicester thread a week or so ago and I can see it happening 100% if the Lawson rumour is true and it'll leave just over 6 for a No.4 if you go with Sedgmen at No.6.

Rybnik will be hoping that Gorzow have a shocker today. Rybnik need top riders and they'll only get them if Gorzow don't run as nobody else is available.

Yh, I see what you mean.

Basically about to become another Tarnow by the sound of things.

I'm thinking the same thing, Something has to be brewing at Leicester because if it's true about Masters, Douglas and Lawson then Leicester must be after a massive hitter to support Fricke. Vaculik did ride in the UK before, Even though it was only for half a lap around Swindon (I think) before he got injured.