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28 minutes ago, Phil The Ace said:

Tell you what, no matter who you think is going to be top or well adrift at the bottom. I think this is going to be the best year in recent times. Good riders, good teams and 1 Morris in charge. 
I actually have hope that speedway over here is going forward for once. 

I don't think anyone will be well adrift at the bottom, which would make for a more exciting league 

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As most have stated Belle Vue + Sheffield look very strong. Ipswich with the Emil and Doyle pairing will be competitive and no doubt will get plenty of Eurosport coverage.

The rest of the teams look pretty even and should keep the league competitive. 

Leicester look pretty solid, especially if Fricke can make a contribution as an out and #1. 

Wolves despite the home track advantage and Peterborough Panthers look weakest. Panthers took ages to get the team finalised + just not convinced. Pedersen + Iversen back from injury. Andersen struggled last season although Basso is on the upward curve just don't think they will challenge for play-offs.  

Stars look ok but can see them having some horror meetings away from Norfolk. 

Hopefully though we will get a decent season of speedway with tracks allowing riders to race and entertain. 

 

Belle Vue

Sheffield

Ipswich

Leicester 

Kings Lynn 

Wolverhampton 

Peterborough 

 

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11 minutes ago, szkocjasid said:

After only a couple of matches, already re-thinking my predictions lol!

1. Sheffield

2. Belle Vue

3. Kings Lynn

4.  Ipswich

5. Peterborough

6. Wolverhampton

7. Leicester

If we finish last then what was the whole point of moving up a league ? We really need to make a statement to make this work. 

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12 minutes ago, szkocjasid said:

After only a couple of matches, already re-thinking my predictions lol!

1. Sheffield

2. Belle Vue

3. Kings Lynn

4.  Ipswich

5. Peterborough

6. Wolverhampton

7. Leicester

Fair enough but there have not been a ‘couple’ of matches so far!

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14 hours ago, szkocjasid said:

After only a couple of matches, already re-thinking my predictions lol!

1. Sheffield

2. Belle Vue

3. Kings Lynn

4.  Ipswich

5. Peterborough

6. Wolverhampton

7. Leicester

 

14 hours ago, FishersGate said:

If we finish last then what was the whole point of moving up a league? We really need to make a statement to make this work. 

I'm not sure the point you're making? I'm sure Leicester didn't move up with the aim to finish bottom, nor will their opponents make it easy for them to encourage them to remain in the league.

I'm sure the Leicester riders & promotion won't agree with any predictions putting them bottom, tbh I don't think there's a lot between the teams - but someone has to finish bottom!

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15 hours ago, szkocjasid said:

 

I'm not sure the point you're making? I'm sure Leicester didn't move up with the aim to finish bottom, not will their opponents make it easy for them to encourage them to remain in the league.

I'm sure the Leicester riders & promotion won't agree with any predictions putting them bottom, tbh I don't think there's a lot between the teams - but someone has to finish bottom!

All I mean is that the fans were split on the move back up to them the prem so we need us in the play off challenging team for it to work out or we have some disgruntled fans. That's all. Nothing wrong with your prediction by the way. 

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On 3/13/2023 at 1:20 PM, lisa-colette said:

KL second and Wolves fourth? Interesting! 

So I may have got Lynn wrong, but was one of very few to predict Wolves to make the play-offs.

Then started to doubt myself when everyone said they would finish bottom. After their first two home matches, perhaps I should have had faith in my original prediction lol!

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12 minutes ago, szkocjasid said:

So I may have got Lynn wrong, but was one of very few to predict Wolves to make the play-offs.

Then started to doubt myself when everyone said they would finish bottom. After their first two home matches, perhaps I should have had faith in my original prediction lol!

I can't see anyone winning at Monmore this season. Watched both meetings and  they look superb at home.

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55 minutes ago, Bald Bloke said:

I can't see anyone winning at Monmore this season. Watched both meetings and  they look superb at home.

Capt harris just got his eye in tonite for when the lions arrive ,wolves aren’t as bad as predicted again, lemons boys need to look at thier away form

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8 hours ago, Spiderman1 said:

Capt harris just got his eye in tonite for when the lions arrive ,wolves aren’t as bad as predicted again, lemons boys need to look at thier away form

When the Aces get dialled in at home they will no doubt kick out plenty of their 15 point plus victories.

Similar to Wolves, getting the bonus point should mostly be within their grasp most weeks...

When the track gets drier during the warmer weather, and consistent every week during the "peak season" for racing volume, the Aces seem to kick on and deliver larger victory margins...

They certainly wont be unhappy with no play offs in October this year I would think as when the track is colder and more damp the scores are often closer..

For me, they do appear one heat leader light and, given the 'number sixes' this year at most tracks, dont look like having any advantage by always having one of their "four second strings" in their tesm at reserve...

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On 3/20/2023 at 11:41 PM, Hackett said:

As most have stated Belle Vue + Sheffield look very strong. Ipswich with the Emil and Doyle pairing will be competitive and no doubt will get plenty of Eurosport coverage.

The rest of the teams look pretty even and should keep the league competitive. 

Leicester look pretty solid, especially if Fricke can make a contribution as an out and #1. 

Wolves despite the home track advantage and Peterborough Panthers look weakest. Panthers took ages to get the team finalised + just not convinced. Pedersen + Iversen back from injury. Andersen struggled last season although Basso is on the upward curve just don't think they will challenge for play-offs.  

Stars look ok but can see them having some horror meetings away from Norfolk. 

Hopefully though we will get a decent season of speedway with tracks allowing riders to race and entertain. 

 

Belle Vue

Sheffield

Ipswich

Leicester 

Kings Lynn 

Wolverhampton 

Peterborough 

 

All of you who predicted Wolves to be near the bottom must feel pretty stupid right now. I always thought it was a pretty decent team, now I know it is, the table doesn’t lie. Also said Ipswich weren’t as strong as everyone was making out, it takes more than 2 riders to make a good team, I was right on that also.

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7 minutes ago, Call me wolfie said:

All of you who predicted Wolves to be near the bottom must feel pretty stupid right now. I always thought it was a pretty decent team, now I know it is, the table doesn’t lie. Also said Ipswich weren’t as strong as everyone was making out, it takes more than 2 riders to make a good team, I was right on that also.

It’s fun to look back and see people write teams off before a wheel is turned.

Always looked good enough for a top 4 spot.

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7 minutes ago, Flappy said:

That Wolves side is as solid as hell and surprising many, however I'd close my curtains if they were riding in my back garden 

They're starting to give off Panthers 2021 vibes now.

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