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Find two more! It's not rocket science FFS! I know one rider who declined the offer until Phil had explained it all to him, that prompted a change of mind.

There is a list compiled which has more than twenty names on it, if you decline the offer of a place the next guy gets the offer, it's all explained in the Speedway Star.

Those riders have other options if you fail to satisfy their requirements, but the new points limit and only five places available and more fixtures all seem to be having that effect as the number or big earners is reduced.

No, he is contacted and offered the opportunity, the club doesn't know who it's going to get, the odds are that Lambert will go to Kings Lynn, seeing as he signed for them before the end of last season.

Why, they are allocated the riders, so it isn't as if they can offer a tempter?

In that case there's no chance. I can't imagine anyone wanting to invest in Peterborough after their huge financial losses over every single season. I would have thought Tony Mole might be interested in Sheffield, it would be a better option than hanging on in the hope of getting going at Odsal.

That's all supposition and maybe's, they have taken steps to address the current problems. They aren't necessarily reducing the quality of the racing , everyone reckons that PL racing is more interesting and exciting than EL, but in most cases the riders are of a lower ranking. I see that you appear to support Poole, don't judge the other clubs by their standards, most other clubs have less crowds, lower potential catchment areas and are totally inaccessible to anyone who doesn't have their own transport. Anyway I'll let you have the last word, or is it "moan"?

The promoters are offering what they can afford to offer. Being a promoter means that they are taking the risks! The new set-up can help British riders, lessen the dependence on foreign riders and hopefully mean that everyone can afford to carry on. They might not be offering what YOU want, but I wan't to give it a fair go. Trying to blackmail them by staying away won't suddenly make them wan't to risk everything on more expensive options, that's already been tried and it lead to this.

You've seen what they are doing, they aren't going to go back on that, you can't change it and encouraging others to boycott it won't help anything. Personally I'd rather watch a few young Brits having a go than watch two teams of foreigners seeing who has the fastest bike on a giant slick track, but each to their own.

So you'd prefer it if British Speedway went bankrupt and died out? Don't forget that Boro lost money EVERY season and Sheffield are yet to find a buyer, People staying away will only lead to shut-down.

Yup!

Redcar claim to have a genuine number one lined up.

There isn't a link, Phil Morris said he has already compiled the list and it has extra names on it, in Speedway Star.

After just checking Twitter, it would seem Lewis might be changing his mind, after Phil Morris gave him a call and explained everything.

He doesn't go, the actual list has more than 20 riders on it, in case of such things happening. Blackbird has declared that he won't accept it, but there will be plenty who will I should think.

Fully agree. I thought lower order riders were on less than that in the NL and PL anyway? And no guarantees.

From what I have read, the exact format and rules haven't been finalised yet.

Really! Crystal Ball time is it? Anyway if it IS "awful viewing" it'll give you more excuse to moan.

Why will they get beaten every week, they have two reserves races against the other reserves and they still get to ride in other leagues (all three if they get the chances and accept them).

Exactly!

They have two races against riders of the same level, they still get to ride in NL and PL and what they are to be paid hasn't been disclosed. I have already of one rider who is likely to be in the 20 who will jump at the chance if asked. There is no compulsion, they can opt out if offered the chance.

The riders (who agree to take part) are allocated to the teams, the clubs don't go searching for them.

Yes.

He is allowed to opt out. There are two reserves races.

What a set of moaners on here! Just trying to nit-pick and invent snags. Tai likes it and so do I. It has come in and you have no option but to like it or stay away. If it produces some future internationals it will have been a good idea and if it doesn't....It was worth a try.