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What prevents them from being RS? Under the present rules neither are too good, too old or too experienced? I'd guess that Dan becomes a 3* and Joe a 2* , ( but that's assuming the rules evolve gradually, they could easily change completely.)

A quick calculation would suggest 5.92 http://www.gbspeedway.com/2021/ridercareer.php?mc1=st&mc2=a&mc3=av&mc4=x&name=Tom Brennan Edit: I think Shield fixtures in 2019 counted, so make that 6.02

There are better prospects than Wilbur Hancock in the States, don't be blinded by the name.

A "self-interest"

Easy. The difficult bit is making it a system that works, is fair and helps develop young riders. So stand by for a botch job full of contradictions and compromises

That depends on how many teams in the league. 42 is the starting point for a league of the same size. Assuming riders can't be magiced out of nowhere then the average has to go down if the league expands, but can go up if it contracts.

Wasn't this Martin Rogers' philosophy too?

Smederna were Swedish champions three years in a row without ever finishing higher than 3rd in any of the 3 seasons. (2017-19)

Hardly conclusive evidence, Kent had already made announcements about 2022 and look where they are now.

Nah, they are just extending the doubling up rule. When Oxo and Berwick meet the away team gets a guest.

See my post above. I compared the GSAs of 24 riders whose official average in both leagues includes at least 12 2021 matches and came out at 1.23. Only 4 riders had a ratio in excess of 1.5 ( these are your bargain signings in the PL) - Riss, Allen, Batchelor, St Worrall But 4 riders had a ratio of under 1.1 - Etheridge, Nicol, Toft and Rowe. These are the riders that Championship teams should be fighting to sign.

Logic would dictate that the conversion factor should be adjusted to 1.25 (or thereabouts) to reflect the reality of the differences between the leagues.

Isn't this the same as 2007 to 2011, a system that 'died of embarrassment' when Leszno lost both legs of their play-off 1st round but still made it to the grand final

Well it looks like it will be incomplete as Kent v Armadale is off with no plans for rearrangement.

Only those teams that rode between 23 Sept (cut off for last averages) and 26th Sept (end of regular season) have new averages

I'd hazard a guess it is 4.94. His 17 fixtures from this year (Ave 5.28), plus his last 3 from 2019 (from which he only scored 2 points). http://www.gbspeedway.com/2021/teamstats.php?mc1=s&mc2=ta&mc3=av&mc4=Birmingham Brummies&team=Birmingham Brummies&league=B&comp=CMA&avtype=av

If you could divert the hot air from COP 26 onto the track that should dry it out pretty quick

I would think your greatest worry is that he might now be on the radar of some Polish clubs.

Empty seats in grandstand, only 1 deep on bend 2. Wouldn't say it's a massive crowd.

Sorry s/b 2000 and it was Craven Shield Final at K Lynn

First Overrun into Nov since 2001. Still at least Glasgow should get bumper crowd with all those COP delegates in town.

If I was an Oxford fan I'd be hoping it is not true. I'd want a viable operation that stands a decent chance of long term sucess and I fear that running in the PL would not provide that.

Without a doubt watching JP was one of the highlights of the season for me. Would be a welcome addition if the rumour is true.

And equally bizarrely it means Leicester finish bottom despite being unbeaten at home. After seeing the Colts lacklustre performance at Leicester I didn't expect last night's result. On Saturday only Coles and Harry McGurk impressed, but at Central Park it was good solid team performance. JPB was noticeably sharper and more competitive while Sam Woolley picked up some vital points (and featured in one of the season's best races when pipped the line by Vinnie Foord).

Zaine scored at least paid 4 in every one of his last 16 meetings. Pretty solid for a reserve. But it would be good to have Mountain back.