TheWellBehavedWorrall

Sorry, what do you mean mate? Received by who? The BSPA from the clubs?

Is it? I wasn’t sure. From searching, last season’s was 9th of January for the Championship and I think the Premiership was even earlier, but assume the AGM took place earlier last year.

Any indication as to when these might be released?

Big loss to Berwick and the Championship. I saw Drew at Shielfield last season against Glasgow and it was one of the strongest individual performances I’ve witnessed by an opposing rider. If memory serves me right, he was unbeaten by a visiting rider, albeit one engine failure/mechanical retirement.

Delighted to see Cook back this season. I’ve been critical of some instances involving him in the past, but a British speedway without Craig Cook is a sadder, less entertaining and lower in quality place. Really strong side being built at Northside.

The term ”anti-climax” comes to mind. Nothing in the statement addresses the broader challenges around competitiveness, sustainability and engagement. Highlighting the Pairs gate selection change is cosmetic and an insult, delivered by an organisation blatantly keen to demonstrate that change has occurred, rather than one prepared to confront the scale of change required. As a Glasgow fan, I appreciate we’re in a strong and sustainable position, but that statement is concerning not for our future, but the sport’s in the UK. I don’t even know where to start with the Premiership. Three of five qualifying for the play-offs is a sporting disgrace; undermining competitiveness and credibility beyond belief.

Ben Barker pyjamas. XL top, XS bottoms.

If it was Thomson and Castagna, what would that leave remaining for the last spot? If those two are signed, I like the look of that Edinburgh side, but consistency is absolutely key and I think that’s where they struggled in 2025. Big season for Dan Thompson. If he can avoid injury (or more specifically, Luke Killeen), then I think we could be looking at a proper breakthrough season for him, like Brennan for Poole in 2024.

Very true; lots of ifs. I think the owners and Brown are due credit for their team building efforts as they’ve put together a squad with a ton of potential. It’s now whether or not that translates into results. Oxford do look very good, as do Poole. Let’s hope for another season of (mostly😂) great speedway.

I can see where you’re coming from. They’re gambles, but I’m under the impression both Pedersen and Hausl are highly regarded, so hopefully that correlates in to performances and points. I know they’re not like-for-like, but how do they compare to Nagel in signing terms? Are they the more impressive acquisition, or was he?

What question marks, out of curiosity? I’m not challenging it; I’m genuinely wondering where the concern is because as a Glasgow fan, I’m blinkered.

A very tidy looking team being put together by the Gladiators. Hope Barker is one of the final pieces of the puzzle. Probably the only guest who got pass marks for us last season and I find his interviews refreshingly honest.

Huge signing for Poole, bringing Cook back. It pains me to say it, but his performance at Ashfield in the play-off final was a captain’s performance. The resilience to bounce back from being bullied by Howarth in heat seven and passed by Harris in heat fifteen to win it for the Pirates in the race-off was remarkable. Excited for the season ahead. The Championship is shaping up to be competitive.

Right, let’s get away from the nonsense. Serious question. Which will have more passing in 2026; Wimborne Road or the queue at Poole Post Office? Disclaimer: This was not a serious question. All the best for 2026 Pirates. Looking forward to another competitive season.

Wholeheartedly agree. Let’s stop the abuse, insults and name-calling and get this topic back on track.