Phil The Ace

About going top heavy as I can see that being the way to go with most reserves being about level Zagar 8.64 Hans Andersen 8.34 Cook 7.40 Heeps 4.04 Fricke 3.48 = 31.90 Or Zagar 8.64 Bjerre 8.45 Cook 7.40 Rosen 4.00 Fricke 3.48 = 31.97 or we can add kozza smith for either Rosen or heeps on a 3.76 That's if my averages are right of course

Torun have there 1-5 sorted and WOW. THey needed this side starting with an 8 point deduction. Gollob Holder Ward Meidzinski Sayfudinov

EH. where's crazy robin insulted you or anyone???? His point is correct. You can still have ward and holder in your team. So if the turbo twins ain't both riding for Poole then you need to take up your problem with ford and co

Ryan fisher back with Coventry

Some people saying it's just the same as the PL Well why don we have some Inter league challenges and see who wins.

BSPA vice-chairman Jon Cook hopes Team Great Britain can close the gap on their international rivals by fast-tracking promising riders into the Elite League. Top flight teams in Britain next season will feature two home-grown reserves, allocated from a list of 20 fast-track riders selected by the Team Great Britain management. Riders from the National and Premier Leagues, who have little to no Elite League experience, will be considered for the scheme. The 20 riders will be graded on experience and ability to ensure clubs receive riders of varying abilities. But clubs who have a youngster on their retained list or living in their local area will generally be given priority on securing their services. The Elite League race format will be altered to hand these riders two races against their opposing reserves instead of one, and easier outings against rival second strings. These riders will also stay at reserve for the whole season, regardless of their average or performance. Having seen Polish clubs track two home-grown juniors at reserve, while Elitserien teams name three Swedes in every starting seven, Cook hopes British speedway can produce a flow of talent to rival the Ekstraliga and Elitserien in years to come. "As a sport, weve got one eye on the fact that if we dont do this, we will forever be behind the Poles, the Swedes and the Danes." - Jon Cook He said: Were taking a leaf out of Poland and Swedens book. All of the countries seem to be going down this road of trying to bring their own riders on and its a hugely positive step for all the countries. Its very good that we in Britain havent sat back and watched that happen. To be rubbing shoulders with the likes of Tai Woffinden and Darcy Ward will give these riders inspiration. Itll be an inspiration to be riding with your idol. Its a great thing and those riders will learn so much more chasing a better rider than they will chasing someone who is not of that ilk. To have the support top-level teams are able to give with all the mechanical knowledge really is the most fantastic opportunity. It really is akin to someone playing in the lower reaches of the Football League and suddenly being given the opportunity to go into the squad at Manchester United or Arsenal. The talent is there. It needs nurturing and fast-tracking and thats what we intend to do. As a sport, weve got one eye on the fact that if we dont do this, we will forever be behind the Poles, the Swedes and the Danes. We have to do this. Cook hopes other riders will be inspired to take up the sport and win places on the scheme in subsequent seasons. He said: How exciting is it for riders entering this seasons National League to know that if they do well, perform, score a high average and capture the eyes of Team GB bosses or managers in the Elite League, they could be getting a phone call next November to say well done, youve got a fast-track spot. Its a fantastic opportunity for anyone who is considering throwing their leg across a speedway bike, whether they want to move over from motocross, grasstrack or start from scratch. Some may question whether National League riders should appear in the same team as the likes of Woffinden and Ward. But Cook is confident the young Brits will join the SGP stars in stealing the show. He said: These lads within that top 20 will be quality riders. Were not talking about people wobbling around. Were not talking about riders of that level. Were talking about fairly accomplished young men, who are going to add greatly to the entertainment of a night out at our speedways.

There's more of an insight about the graded riders over on the speedwaygp.com website. All sounds good to me. Sounds like logistics will come into it

Whatever tv broadcast it is at least it's extra income to the clubs that they did not budget in this year

Well after of thought about this years AGM since the press release I've decided that this was a good AGM and the league next year should be the closest it's been for a while giving the likes of us and eastbourne a more level playing field. But this depends on how fair the draft pick/allocation is functioned. They went into the AGM needing to cut costs, ie loosing top go riders and try and get more meetings with lesser riders. Well with the structure they have laid out they have cut cost while managing to give clubs the option of signing the top boys. Add to that an extra 8 meetings more if you get in the playa offs. So a big thumbs up from me for that. The sky deal seems likely now so that's good For riders and sponsors. Although if they don't come back then they are no loss. Peterborough is different because there fans base is shocking to say the least so can't live of that. Now onto the 2 reserves. There's a lot of grey area over this at the moment but for years people have all be saying get young riders at reserve and soon as they do everybody moans. WTF. I don't get it, from what I'm seeing/hearing it seems that there will be 2 reserve races and maybe 1 race with a teams 1-5. For me this is good for them. Just being around the likes of ward,holder,NKI,tai etc is just brilliant experience for them. The sets ups they will Lear and the advice they will get from these top boys is irreplaceable. And if sky are back the extra sponsor they will gain will help maintain the maintenance of there equipment. But us fans are not to put to much pressure on these riders. We as fans have a big part to play in there development. But this wil only work if it's don fairly. I understand that Ellis should b at lakeside as they have spent money on him for his development so why shouldn't they hope to be given him. No problem at all with me. I have no problem if kings Lynn get Kerr and lambert because again they have helped and spent money on there development. Maybe it will be allocated due to logistics. I wouldn't mind young local lads in the team. So all in all I'm a happy fan and think we can put together a decent team an challenge for honours so now David Chris George and Jason it's upto you.

Just going of last year averages mate I could be totally wrong with the list if riders though

Haha. Ok. Ignore that then

Bad luck for panthers fans. Feel for you Hope you come back stronger ASAP

3 more than likely 1 possible 1 not a clue

I've done a rough guess of the graded NL riders GRADE A Charles Wright Lewis blackbird Ashley Morris Steve boxhall Stefan Nielsen Paul starke Robert lambert Lewis Kerr Adam Ellis Joe Jacobs GRADE B Steven worrall Max clegg Ben Morley Josh bates Ben reads Lewis rose Jake knight Tom perry Robert Branford James sarjeant

I've done A rough list of the graded NL riders GRADE A Charles Wright Lewis blackbird Ashley Morris Steve boxhall Stefan Nielsen Paul starke Robert lambert Lewis Kerr Adam Ellis Joe Jacobs GRADE B Steven worrall Max clegg Ben Morley Josh bates Ben reads Lewis rose Jake knight Tom perry Robert Branford James sarjeant

Maybe he was. Maybe he is. Who knows.

Zagar 8.64 Cook 7.40 Hougaard 6.19 Worrall 5.78 Fricke 3.48

Yep. MBJ to

Rosco on a wind up I see

To afford that mr silver will have to stop throwing his £2 coins in the crowd.

Not to sure but crump lived in Northampton and Milton Keynes whilst not riding over here. Then again he wa born over here so he could be different I suppose

Can't wait for Philips reply. Should be tasty

Yes obviously not him but for me he's a cert for a reserve berth. For The rest I'm trying to think of an all English team. A bit like Birmingham last year

All British all loyal. And are all cheap A decent top 2 and we will do ok. Don't forget the lower points limit All British all loyal. And are all cheap A decent top 2 and we will do ok. Don't forget the lower points limit That's a total of 24 with most likely a 36 point limit. Or 38. Enough for Zagar maybe and another

Think we will see Cook Worrall Howarth Garrity Fricke Then the last 2 who knows