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Yep, Gilkes riding for the Cheetahs in 2025

Dan Gilkes, Jonas Knudsen and Mitch McDiarmid.

Not a criticism. Just a general comment that he really will be delighted.

He will be delighted you’ve included him on this list.

As Janowski showed this season, it can take time to get to grips with British tracks/set-ups. Not saying he would average 10, but I’m sure he would develop into a good heat leader if given a full season. Anyway, he’d certainly be a better option than no decent heat leader, which looking the most likely now.

I don't need to choose to believe it or not, because I've spoken to him.... so know the truth. As you're involved with one of his main sponsors, I'm sure you could do the same instead of writing two lengthy paragraphs of hearsay. No reason he wouldn't tell you what he told me, I'm sure.

But an Ipswich fan definitely isn't going to be told the same thing, right?

As hard as that might be to believe, that is exactly what happened. Ask Jordan, he'll confirm it. Sadly, it's hardly the weirdest thing Pete Shroeck has done. Nobody is saying Jordan isn't happy, because he is. Just wasn't his first choice. But second choices can still be great.

If he's part of his biggest sponsor, maybe he can just ask him personally then? Then he'd know the truth as well, instead of posting inaccuracies on here. But hey ho, each to their own.

I didn't say anything this time, other than ask for your source - which is somewhat lacking still? Care to elaborate?

You're source for this information? I know JJ personally, and I'd love to know where you think you know this from (and so would he I'd imagine).

Oh God, he's back.

Especially as all the other teams are currently missing at least 5/6 riders.

Technically, that's true, but only because they were blocked from joining the Premiership in 2021 by the other clubs not wanting to share the TV money. When Peterborough and Wolverhampton sadly closed, the other clubs then realised they might not get any TV money and Oxford were miraculously welcomed with open arms in 2024. Funny that!

Maybe you should wait for some actual evidence before calling for resignations. So far the sources are 'a couple of people on a forum'.

There's the first... who's next?

How long have we got before the outraged Poole fans jump on this thread?

Exactly. It's bizarre how many people simply don't get that.

So has he gone backwards since starting his racing career two years ago?

Oxford run an NDL team and it’s extremely profitable. Close to 1,000 people turn up each time a meeting is held. If Oxford can do it, surely ‘the best club in the world’ can make it a success.

Team or club, my point is valid. Which is the better attended? Which has the biggest turnover? Which makes the most profit? Which is the more successful at the highest level? Which is the more attractive to riders? Which pays better? I’m posting this purely to fish, as I know the Poole fans will still try and argue against the obvious!

I’d love to see Poole vs Lublin!

This has to be a parody account, surely? A rider's perspective doesn't change because you're looking at it from a different angle! 😆

Have you recently retired or something?

One of the most ignorant responses I've ever read. There's a bit difference between entertaining, and existing just to entertain. You understand the difference, right?