False dawn

That's a real shame.

Do you (or anyone) know how that works? I only ask, because Justin does have a Premiership average, but that dates back to 2017. When does such an "old" average fall out of the calculation?

Thank you Daniel. I guess I'm struggling with where Justin Sedgmen's average is derived from?

I'm sure the BSPL's style of maths is better than mine, but what are the Sheffield top 6 (i.e. without Josh Bates) starting averages?

I think the argument against running the NDL meeting first in recent times has more to do with the amount of shale (or lack of if) on the track. By the time the second meeting is run the track is like a badger's bum. This came to my notice when listening to interviews with junior riders who were used to racing after the seniors in double headers or second halves. I was surprised to hear these lads saying they would have to get used to riding with some shale on the track when they moved up to riding on a track earlier in the procedings.

Your comments on this thread are ironic since Leicester did keep the same 7 senior riders for their Champonship team until they couldn't agree terms with Ellis Perks

Oh come on. Let's go the whole hog and get rid of the existing fans and replace them with their grandkids.

And there you you have the biggest frustration for all fans trying to make sense of rules. It's simple psychology. The BSPL / promoters keep the rules to themselves and then they wonder why social media makes up 10 reasons why they are the way they are. And those reasons are nearly always perceived to be unfair or self serving.

He'll be 22 on March 4th

The expert opinion will arrive 3 days after the general responses. I'll get my coat.

I hear he qualifies as a rising star.

The determination of what is a rising star does seem a bit arbitary. In particular, the CMA(s) previously achieved. The Premiership average cut off of 5.50 does seem rather high to me. And the CMA achieved in the Championship vs the Premiership makes no sense. There is an established multiplier between the two leagues i.e. 1.5 Yet you're allowed to have a Championship CMA up to 6.50 as opposed to a Premiership CMA of 5.50. Either it should be 5.50 x 1.5 = 8.25 in the Championship which is silly. Or it shoud be 6.50 / 1.5 = 4.33 in the Premiership. Maybe it's just me.

Jason was signed by Ipswich on 8.21 to be precise.

He finished on 5.47 with Peterborough in 2019. So if my maths are correct that woud make him 8.21 at Championship level.

I think that's right. Poole 2016.

When the chips are down?

Of course they will. You're right, if we're going to (forced to?) grow our own, we need to make the most of all and every story. I think I understand the Polish restrictions on riders even if I don't like them. But have they said anything about one off appearances? What about a late season appearance by Woffy in an individual or pairs event? That would make a column inch or two, especially if he'd just won the World Championship. I can dream.

Try this one 2019 National League Teams Declaration (final)

Amen to that. In fact, we should all be happy if the sport can see a way forward and not disappear altogether.

And you know what it makes you and me when you assume anything?

They're already electric. What do you think provides the ignition spark? I'll get my coat.

When I made my choice to not take a refund, I did have it in mind that the demand for tickets could be significantly higher next year after this year's drought. And maybe the psychological effect of already having my tickets i.e. whenever this meeting is held, I know I'll be there, has a positive effect on me.

Who, in this country, wouldn't give his right arm to be watching his weekly fix in a NSS type stadium?

Quite right. The original email said we will get another 30 days to apply for a refund following the announcement of a new date. However, reading the Belle Vue announcement for next year's dates, they are described as provisional so I assume (?) we won't be given an opportunity to get a refund until the date is confirmed. Whenever that might be.

Wembley tickets England v Scotland 18th June 2021 A close mate of mine has two tickets in a corporate box for this match. He paid £300 each, but he didn't know when he bought them that it was going to be the same day as his Covid-19 postponed wedding. If you are interested, he is looking for someone to take his place. It's at Hamilton Registry Office, at 2.30pm. The bride's name is Moira, she's 5'4", about 8 stone, quite pretty, has her own income and is a really good cook.