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Maybe not for Poole but has been in talks with at least one Premiership team to be their overseas U21 rider but as in 2026 his parents are not keen on taking on UK without a strong support system in place for Beau

The TV deal has become complicated in the last couple of weeks due to some changes happening at a couple of broadcasters which is resulting in them not being able to sign any contracts until these issues are resolved.

Could it maybe the other way around ? Just Jen’s comment that announcement they will be making in a few weeks was good for the club and British Speedway

As Leicester will be looking for a new rising star in 2027 on tonight’s and previous performances I think Jordy Loftus may be an option as does seem to ride the Leicester track well and with another strong Australian influence in the team could be a good environment for him to develop further . As Jen alluded to after the meeting there is some very exciting news coming in a couple of weeks at Leicester which will show commitment to the sport

I agree Cooper looks the best option if wasn’t for the play off rule would have been Nick Morris as in amazing form at present

I wouldn’t be so sure on that as if Lambert does ride in the UK and is looking more likely now since becoming world champion. He will be at a track that is decided as in the best interests of British Speedway for him to be at as the he will be paid a supplement to ride in the UK by BSPL on top of what the club agrees as their No1

In my professional opinion I would say viewing would have far exceeded the BARB algorithm figures and is an ex woke of fly Channels look more now and pay for the Sky data as shows lots more. Have to remember even from the data I posted this does not include any viewers using Freeview,Virgin,EETV, ITV X or Freely there was overseas viewing so Phil Morris rough prediction is not that far out

Can’t give you the full details as commercially sensitive but can confirm over 125,000 watched Or recorded the Live Speedway on Sky Q or Sky Stream. There is also still over 15,000 users that have it saved on their box most of which have viewed over 30mins of action

Ipswich May not be the only British team with a formal association to a Polish Club Extraliga team in 2027 Clubs appear to be keen to get some of their younger riders over to ride in the UK as well which would be a good thing

Not just that but I am told got changed before the end of the meeting after a telling off from Stewart who was fuming with his attitude

That’s decent figures for a Saturday evening on ITV4 and have to remember it’s also about advertising revenue that brings in . What the sport really needs is sponsorship that will pay 15k a meeting towards the production costs that makes it more viable to broadcasters. Due to new technology and remote production meaning that less staff now around 7-8 need to travel to site rather than 25+ last time Sky broadcast Speedway

The exposure and viewing figures could possibly be less than BSN so not worth it as most sports fans will likely have a Sky sports and possibly TNT subscription but will not pay out an extra £10-17 a month for Premier sports. In fact back in June it was found at times there was a lot more people watching for free streaming on firestick and such like that than there was using official services

BSN can only broadcast one match at a time and also people may decide to stay at home to watch the other meeting

Stewart Dickson confirmed at Leicester on Thursday on the microphone before the match that it will be 1st vs 4th on first 21st then 2nd vs 3rd on 24th and same way round the following week. All should be confirmed early next week ( Think he meant Thursday) Unless any last minute deals done very unlikely though, play offs will be on BSN not on mainstream TV which is disappointing and Leicester are looking at best guest options but complicated due to outstanding matches (Before tonight’s meetings ) as some riders averages may change which would rule them out of guesting on play offs for Leicester

Unless Kings Lynn were to get home and away wins against Leicester then Max would be in the play offs for Kings Lynn with Leicester still facing Sheffield