spin king 1,923 Posted December 8, 2015 Taking out of the equation 3 point National League 3 point riders there was 78 team places in total up for grabs in the Premier League. So far 71 of those 78 have been filled. Of those 71 the riders are predominately British, Australian and Danish. 25 Brits 15 Aussies 14 Danes 5 of the Brits are riding for Sheffield. 4 of the Danes are riding for Peterborough. Berwick are the only side in the league to have named their full team with no British rider in their top 6. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DubaiTiger 1 Posted December 9, 2015 Interesting stats, so with the no7s it's currently 35/36 British with a couple more to come. Must be the highest % of Brits in the Premier for a long time. With the NL mostly British and more in the Elite than used to be the case, it's looking more promising for British Speedway. I hope they keep the structure and keep pushing young British riders through it, hopefully in 3/4 years we'll see the impact at GP and World Cup level. The structure of amateur meets, Development league, National, Premier, Elite and then onto the world stage seems to be the best structure for producing British talent, certainly in the last 30 years. It may not have been planned, but at least it's got the chance of working now.... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smod 145 Posted December 9, 2015 So where are the seven places available, and for how many points? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nutz 132 Posted December 9, 2015 So where are the seven places available, and for how many points? http://www.speedway-forum.co.uk/forums/index.php?showtopic=80620 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scaramanga 902 Posted December 9, 2015 (edited) going by the confirmed for 2016 page on this forum which can be found on the link above or at the top of page in prem league section there are only 5 teams still to complete there 1 to 7 edinbrugh have 16.64 left for 3 riders newcastle have 7.22 for there last rider peterbrough have 8.45 for there last rider plymouth have 4.91 for last rider who will be at reserve redcar have 8.40 for last rider and finaly workington have 6.87 for last rider Edited December 9, 2015 by scarra Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mudflaps 664 Posted December 9, 2015 redcar and peterborough look like thy could be buggered in their attempt to secure a number 1! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrMungo 708 Posted December 9, 2015 Spin King did mention taking the 3 pt reserves out of the equation. Seems like there's 4 clubs trying to sign a rider of a similar standard. Probably Edinburgh too. Kus, N Morris, Proctor, Fisher? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jenga 2,998 Posted December 9, 2015 (edited) thought morriss had ruled out pl this year,.. and proctor/smith are workngton bound.. ..... as the news paper guy in car lisle used to say,.. hurry up , there,s not many left ! Edited December 9, 2015 by jenga Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peterborough daz 220 Posted December 9, 2015 redcar and peterborough look like thy could be buggered in their attempt to secure a number 1! Why Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gazc 7,096 Posted December 9, 2015 thought morriss had ruled out pl this year,.. and proctor/smith are workngton bound.. ..... as the news paper guy in car lisle used to say,.. hurry up , there,s not many left ! Nick is not riding PL next season concentrating on EL , Poland & Sweden. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scaramanga 902 Posted December 9, 2015 thought morriss had ruled out pl this year,.. and proctor/smith are workngton bound.. ..... as the news paper guy in car lisle used to say,.. hurry up , there,s not many left ! isnt he now in jail with garry glitter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marksman 536 Posted December 9, 2015 (edited) isnt he now in jail with garry glitter he's been dead about 10 year I believe! Edited December 9, 2015 by Marksman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scaramanga 902 Posted December 9, 2015 he's been dead about 10 year I believe! you could be right but was up for before the courts at one point Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jenga 2,998 Posted December 10, 2015 ay there is not many of that breed left. been dead a long time . the paper guy , not morris . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
