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vinnie is a trier who doesn’t give up that’s what we need. He also has floppy Norris in his corner so will be getting some decent advise.

Not sure about that. So up and down in the championship. I would say Jody Scott is way above him and the one who should kick on imo.

Not saying Picko isn’t on a different trajectory to Holder snr but if he wants number 1 money without being number 1 know that won’t happen with Bates’ in charge, plus if the end of season fallout hasn’t been resolved then only one winner in that argument unfortunately.

I think both riders are at their ultimate level so would only consider them at reserve.

Dawid Rempala is riding for Swietochlowice in 2027

He has already been helping Ryan at Scunny last season. So to me that sounds like Picko staying at Sheffield?

He tends to prefer a northern team as isn't his son in Glasgow?

Pickering is the far better rider who will improve and entertain, Holder is on his way down and the number of passes last season could be counted on one hand there is no comparison if we want a chance to win the playoffs

Think the choice between Holder snr and Pickering will come down to who wants least £. Rumour last year was Pickering wanted same points money as Holder jnr don’t think he’s at that level yet. Also at Sheffield over the years they shove the reserves to the right of the pit area away from the heat leaders another end of the pits was only Howarth who pitted in that area near the reserves to give help. Let’s see if that changes as we all know Ingram will be out of his depth at least to start the season he could do with being in with the big boys to put an arm around him Personally I’d prefer both Holder snr and Pickering to move on and for the owners to try a new approach

Ben Cook is a very good rider and would be a excellent signing.

Danyon Hume would be better and would get a reduction as he has been out for a year.

Which top 4 team do you think they might have a chance of finishing ahead of?

If Ben Cook is in it I’m gonna jump off beachy head

At least he’s ballsy and good to watch. He’ll get stuck in and have a go

Vinnie is easily the 2nd best rider on that list IMO. He also rode at No.2 for about 90% of his Championship meetings, unlike all the others who rode at the easier reserve spots.

I don't think any of them will take many points off a Clubs 1-6 tbh, The only one I can see doing something out of the new Rising Stars to the League is Pijper tbh. What I will say though is that Vinnie did have the highest Away average in the Championship last season when it comes to the Rising Stars from the Clubs that you've mentioned. Foord 3.50 Hodder 3.05 Loftus 2.63 Ingram 1.45

Imo there shouldn’t be an order, riders should get to pick where they want to ride, you can’t force a rider to ride for a team. Even if that gives an advantage to some teams over others

looking at how the rising stars are lining up i struggle to believe they were picked in any sort of order

We literally picked before Leicester, Belle Vue and Sheffield and got IMO the worst rider of the remaining options. I'd be happy to be proved wrong though.

Drew kemps instagram story pointing towards him not having a prem ride for next year, not great news for us if he is getting less bike time.

Just go back and read the press report on Rising Stars, average of Rising Stars and average of ex Rising Stars then who can guest for a Rising Star or an ex Rising Star and then a rider who is not in a current 1 to 7 but is under 21 - cuffing ell!!! Now Mr Blue chip sponsor we are going on tv and 'Arry is going to explain the Rising Star rules to you, yes that's right it has eff all to do with riding a Speedway motorcycle!

Nothing Mayfield could do with the Rising Star position tbh hence why it was very important to sign Cairns imo.

Rumour is C. Holder @ No.5 but If I was in charge, I'd would keep Picko over C. Holder considering Ingram is the Rising Star. My logic would be Picko taking Ryan under his wing throughout the year where it would be beneficial to both Sheffield and Scunthorpe.

Morris looked good winning Tai's testimonial.

Hope he’s not too hampered by injury at the start of the campaign, he’s a nice lad and impressed me a couple of seasons ago in a guest appearance for Ipswich - at that stage I thought he looked ready to kick on but hasn’t made that big a jump as yet. Of the proposed r/s I think he’s one of the 6 who could make the step up and hold their own in top flight next year.