Sings4Speedway

Agree largely with the masses Plymouth, Scunny and Newcastle to struggle massively away and take some beatings at home too. Eagles home advantage might be key but Lions, Pirates and Tigers all going to be pushing hard and certainly worth a watch of those meetings. Berwick to be dark horses and get near the play off spots...

Perhaps John has seen how Kelsey spelt his name on his contract plus really should blame Martin for his awkward middle name

Andrews looks good value in a weakened league and should be a nice swan song season for him. Atkins & Verge won't fit even with 3 x 3 pointers to complete the team. Atkins would be the better choice but there will be CL fixtures to work around which Eastbourne historically have tried to avoid.

IF Kelsey applies himself and its a big IF i could see him taking over Alcocks place in the Diamonds too.

But that has been in place with the development leagues already that the governing body doesn't support it. They promised a 4 a side second half Prem Junior League that has gone nowhere. If they were looking to enhance development why not add that to the newly modelled NL rather than use it as an experiment

Might be slightly telling that Eastbourne have let him sign on a full transfer. Will certainly be interesting to see him back and how he applies himself

Excellent news. Out of interest with these "shared" events is it the SCB/BSPL who sets the pricing and then splits any profits with the host club?

Agreed regarding Bailey. McGurks deserve a chance and would be staggered if at least Harry isn't in. Unconvinced about the others though. Woodhull dropped a point off his average in 2019 and doesn't have full speedway focus. Bowen has been around a while to still have an average just over 3 (especially with NNS as a home track), Smith seems to be idling badly, chances have come and gone for him at higher levels and is now available on a very average 6.5. For the potential and opportunities he has had presented he hasn't taken them. In contrast the other Jack could have done with some decent kit in the past but again priorities were not always as needed for speedway and he drifted away, talent not doubted but parallels to Bridger will always be drawn.

Both leagues? Thought there were three or are you on the board of the BSPL?

Mega signing is Adam Ellis may not draw the crowds like Pedersen but makes the Tigers look a real threat with the current line up

Danno how well thats going to go down

I hope i am. I rate the reserve pairing and obviously the heat leader duo were world class but its a big ask for the other 3 running at 2,3 &4 (that's if they run that way of course as i would be tempted to put Bjarne at 3 and spread the burden a little). There's no doubting potential of the the riders but as yet that's all it is. Ruml isn't the top American, Cook is the best of the untried Aussies and Goret has some youth pedigree and Longtarck experience but little more. I want these riders to succeed but its far from a guarantee and unless at least two of them fire early on the side will be in trouble.

Obviously i hope that is the case and that the Plymouth farewell roadshow continues to draw the crowds (i admit im equally keen to see the legends again) however if they are not as dominant as they should be at this level my interest would wain and a fear others would feel the same, if the team is bottom two which is my opinion of it then there could be problems this season. I do however hope im wrong and its a mid table team and gives a base to build upon for future seasons. Apologies forgot about Newcastle and Brum....updated to bottom 3 side

Spot on. The sport has become fixated with introducing new riders overnight but has done little to assist any development prior to this point. Yes the youth rounds have been expanded and offering better opportunities but this is mostly down to the individual clubs involved rather than a BSPL initiative (remember when all PL teams would hoist a round and then a couple just didn't bother). The lack of support for the various development leagues over the past few years has been poor and yet now the league is in search of riders to fill team places, indeed Belle Vue could have continued with a dev league side and had some riders ready to go right now.

Still knocking around i believe and was eyeing a place on the Island with Tom. Guessing he will be a 3.00. So the 3 from last year, 2 x Woolleys, Spooner and plenty left over for a big number 1 like Hume, Bowtell or Morley.