Bomber75

I think Craig Cook and Paul Stark will be missed. Vissing has never turned in the performances I was expecting unfortunately I think he is probably bound for Edinburgh, although Poole and Plymouth arent complete yet

I think theres a lot of potential in the side. I can see they will have a strong home season not sure away. It all depends on how the team settles and gets their heads together. Lack of away track knowledge may be a problem but a stronger side the 24 if for nothing else the than the reserve berths

Just been looking now that Redcar have named there 1 - 7 there are 17 available team places left in the championship. Be interesting to know how many available riders there are. I would think some will lose out and have to ride in development league

In general the signing announcements in the championship are very quiet at the moment

Is the feeling that Troy Batchelor will be back at number 1 ? if he is his average is 8.46 so that would leave 4.3 for the last rider so could be an assessed 4 rider.

Sam Hagon seems to be linked to a number of teams. Any news on a Connor Bailey comeback?

I think (hope) that the core 3 of the team will be Cookie, Troy and Tate. There are rumours Antti wont ride in the Uk but cant see that with him being established in BV team. Would like to see him back at Worky but may not fit with European commitments. Paul Starke appears to be Poole bound so their social media predicts. Can anyone explain what is the "reduction" applied to averages for team building Ive heard it mentioned but dont understand

Great to hear Tate is riding well, very positive.

I suspect one of the problems with floodlights is the associated investment required such as car park lighting and street lighting along the access road, the cost of installing floodlights would be a small part of the overall bill. Personally as a travelling supporter from Barrow the 3 or 5 starts suits us but wouldn't be keen on a 7 - 7,30 start as sometimes our grandson comes with us and it would be too late getting home. From a future view if the promotion seriously wants to stage FIM meetings I think lights will be recurred.

I think if Connor makes a return, and I hope he does, Workington would / should be the place Workington loved him and he seemed to love Workington. He had a lot of success there and its maybe what he needs.

I think the core of the team for 25 will be Cookie, Tate and Antti (Andrew says that Tate and Antti are club assets). Troy maybe if the points limit is 40 ish. Claus and Sam dont think they'll be back. Paul Starke would make 5. Which leaves 2 riders to find. Question for me is would the promotion go for a new 2 pointer and a higher average rider or 2 riders with higher averages and potential to improve. I did read somewhere that they were thinking of making a 2 pointer a must for youth development.

I certainly hope all the fears are unfounded as the promotion have put heart and soul into this venture and made a damn good job of it up to now. What ever happens it wont be through lack of trying on their part.Lets hope.

I think the new names to the UK may well surprise everyone Celina, Tate and Antti are dark horses and will be keen to make their names. I wouldn't mind betting the Premiership sides will be watching to pick up their next reserves.

Surprised to see Celina in the Peter Craven Memorial at Belle Vue, that could be a baptism of fire for the start of her British league career

Are you going to try and sign Stevie Nicks as our seventh signing and second female rider, she could put on a half time show as well with such favourites as "Dont Stop Comets" and "Go Your Own Way Cookie". Well I suppose if theres nowt else to talk about we can fantasise she would fill northside.

Has anyone heard any rumours ?

I see Plymouth will be after another rider as Nico Covatti has been injured in Argentina, he has a broken arm and leg so unfortunately will be a long job I think. Hope we have our 7th signing sewn up

I have been watching Antti Vuolas on youtube we may well have a dark horse there on a 5 average he seems better than 5 would suggest

Celina came across well, very good English speaker, hope all goes well. Fantastic publicity for the club.

I agree on that we cant afford to bring one rider, and not the number 1 to boot, in on more than others that would create a very unhappy ship and trigger requests for more money from others.

Hopefully that wont happen. If the six named riders are all good to go I suppose the worst case scenario is we have to sign a 4.5 / 5.0 rider which will mean we start with a weak team on paper, as long as the signing has improvement potential thats ok but we dont want someone just to make up numbers, Im sure the promoters are trying their hardest to ensure that isnt the case.

True but the doomsday clock is only at 90 seconds to midnight so 2 minutes is a luxury world will end before the signing , Only joking but just getting frustrated.

Sorry to say but the 7th rider announcement dragged on too long now people are getting bored with the uncertainty, you can see that by the number, or lack of posts recently. I know some posters will say plenty of time yet but the clock is ticking.

Thinking from the other side of the argument there is now a group of riders without a club for 2024 who you would think want to ride so there may be a good deal to be struck.

I agree hanging on to get a suitable rider at the price you can afford could back fire, I hope it hasnt at this late stage.