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9 hours ago, KingoftheTrack said:

Wolves giving up on Nicol after one season is baffling.

Practically threw away any chance of a league title in 2021 by building a team way under the limit to fit Nicol in for no reason now.

It's not really worked out for him to be honest, the season started with him looking fairly promising but by the end of the season he seemed to have gone backwards. When you look at how Luke progressed in his first season there was just no comparison. Would have been a major surprise to me if he had been retained, his performance in the Olympique was the final nail in the coffin I think, or maybe he'd already been told.

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9 hours ago, KingoftheTrack said:

Comments from the talk-in @ the Cleveland Arms tonight:-

Drew Kemp is the new signing to ride along side Leon Flint at reserve.

Ipswich told him it might be best to “have a season away”

Wolverhampton is not his favourite track, does not like tight technical tracks!

Broc Nicol has been released.

Jacob Thorsell is not an option due to the availability and cost of flights, they are not at pre-covid levels.

The full team is decided, may be released end of December, beginning of January.

Tai Woffinden – Peter Adams will again be helping him next year to try and regain the World Title. Expects the GP schedule to be similar to this year.

Ryan Douglas currently self-isolating in a hotel in Australia for 2 weeks.

Lots of friction between the Premiership and Championship clubs.

Alan Grahame – Peter Adams shared his memories. Grahame was always late arriving at meetings. His funeral was scheduled for 9:00 am. Hearse arrived at 9:20.

One of the main reasons for the supporters trust is distant fans. CVS constantly surprised at online orders for merchandise, recently sent stuff to New Zealand and Australia. This will be a way for these fans to support/help the club whilst not being able to attend meetings.

The speedway office needs replacing, the supporters club will be able to help with the cost.

Programme – will continue to use the current printers. The Wolves programme retains the “old size” whilst everyone else uses the larger size. I prefer the traditional size.

Musielak, or any other Polish rider, not an option due to the influence exerted by Polish clubs.

Number 8 – currently talking to a 17 old. Expect him to be No 1 for the junior side.

Number 8 – no restrictions to their use, use them whenever you wish.

Due to restrictions with access the track staff arrive at the stadium at 6:00 on Sunday and Monday.

Highlight for CVS, new toilets in the upstairs bar. This is a major step forward.

The people who leave after heat 14 are really annoying with their red brake lights causing a problem for the riders. Another 5 minutes wouldn’t hurt would it?  

2 tracks were considered for additions to the PL. CVS hopeful that in a year or two, the PL could have 8/9 tracks.

Peter Adams – in years to come Rory Schlein will be recognised as one of the best ever Wolves captains.

I feel for the fans going to the talk-in, to be told, we've decided on our team but we're not going to tell you yet.

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1 minute ago, szkocjasid said:

I feel for the fans going to the talk-in, to be told, we've decided on our team but we're not going to tell you yet.

Don’t be daft. Those going would not have been expecting to hear the full team, the press release quite clearly stated A signing would be announced, and it was, Drew Kemp. 
 

What the hell is wrong with some of you? Why are you all stamping your feet and demanding to know who signed riders are? The season starts in March for Christ sake. I bet you’re the sort that can’t wait for December 25th and make a crafty rip in your presents to see what you’ve got 

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5 minutes ago, Steve Irving said:

Don’t be daft. Those going would not have been expecting to hear the full team, the press release quite clearly stated A signing would be announced, and it was, Drew Kemp. 
 

What the hell is wrong with some of you? Why are you all stamping your feet and demanding to know who signed riders are? The season starts in March for Christ sake. I bet you’re the sort that can’t wait for December 25th and make a crafty rip in your presents to see what you’ve got 

The issue I see is they basically announced "we've picked a team but are not telling you the rest of them", I know they only promised one rider - but it sounds like they've signed 7/8 riders up already. I think it would've sounded better to announce something like "we're working towards completing the team"

Also - I'm not "stamping my feet and demanding to know who signed riders are" I merely think they shouldn't say, we know the team but aren't telling you - that's all!

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1 hour ago, Call me wolfie said:

It's not really worked out for him to be honest, the season started with him looking fairly promising but by the end of the season he seemed to have gone backwards. When you look at how Luke progressed in his first season there was just no comparison. Would have been a major surprise to me if he had been retained, his performance in the Olympique was the final nail in the coffin I think, or maybe he'd already been told.

Fair point tbh.

Pete Adams didn't hide his frustration during the B league fixture against Peterborough on Eurosport regarding Nicol's performance that night.

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4 hours ago, KingoftheTrack said:

Bigger cut of the TV money imo.

I don't think the slice of TV money has anything to do with it because it's not a lot as it is.

It is more the case of the Championship probably finding the level that British Speedway should be run at, and clubs asking themselves why they should potentially run the risk of folding by moving up and making losses

 

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20 hours ago, Falcon1983 said:

I don't think the slice of TV money has anything to do with it because it's not a lot as it is.

It is more the case of the Championship probably finding the level that British Speedway should be run at, and clubs asking themselves why they should potentially run the risk of folding by moving up and making losses

 

It is, it was the main reason for Oxford getting told no

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