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1 Jason Doyle 8.62 2 Sam Masters 5.96 3 Kye Thomson 6.13 4 7.51 5 Jaimon Lidsey 6.34 6 Mitchell McDiarmid 3.44 7 Luke Harrison RS Could it be a very Aussie looking line up for Northampton? 7.51 for the final rider. NKI, Danny King or Zach Cook would be the best looking options for that final spot imo. First season has been a decent success for them, I hope it continues into 2027.

Witches target new number one IPSWICH chairman Richard Coleman has his sights set on bringing a stellar No. 1 to Foxhall for 2027. The Tru7 Group Witches only confirmed their entry into this year's ROWE Motor Oil Premiership on March 1, meaning their team-building options were limited, with riders signing elsewhere or committing to other European leagues by this point. The 2025 champions opted for a strength-in-depth side, which saw British racers Tom Brennan and later Richard Lawson take on the No. 1 position. While both gave their all in a testing role, Coleman is keen to bring an international big-hitter to Suffolk for 2027 as Witches bid to regain the Premiership trophy. He said: "I think it's super-important. If you look at any side, you need to try and win all your home meetings and pick up what you can on the road. That's where a No. 1 can make a big difference. They can get those big scores when you are away. "Tom came back from an injury. Asking him to be a No. 1 was probably a little unfair on him. He planned to be doing a lot more riding than he did in Poland and Sweden. When you are out of nick, you need to be on your bike and Tom didn't get enough seat time when he needed it. "We didn't have the luxury of choice regarding a No. 1 rider last winter. But for 2027, we have no excuses." Coleman is unable to reveal any names of his targets at this stage but hopes to have some news in a few weeks. He said: "I can't say too much at the moment. We have two riders confirmed and we have contracts out with three others. Then we have dialogue ongoing over the other positions. "At the moment, I'm confident we can put out a good side. Nothing is done until it is done. We have had a mixture of conversations that will come to light after the AGM and the end-of-season dinner on November 6."

As, indeed, used to be the case in speedway. Belle Vue before the War; Wembley late 40s/early 50s; Wimbledon mid 50s/early 60s

Problem is can GB speedway afford the money even the lower rated Foreign riders want.Are we paying more than Sweden and Denmark.This Polish situation might throw up extra riders but can we match these other Countries deals.

I'll stay up for my online issue!

Even the second tier of young danes would be welcome additions if we couldn't get michelsen or Bastian Pederson over.

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Apparently the SCB's Neil Vatcher is making a statement in this week's Speedway Star!

Maybe not for Poole but has been in talks with at least one Premiership team to be their overseas U21 rider but as in 2026 his parents are not keen on taking on UK without a strong support system in place for Beau

Don’t think Beau Bailey will ever ride in the UK.

Has Slater Lightcap got an official average as he’s only rode 3 home and 2 away league matches? Or is he still on a 4.00 assessed average?

I'll say a few things just to make my position crystal clear..... 1. I'm not a Poole fan. I've been a Bees fan for a lot of years and our conflicts have been "intense" to say the least. And don't get me onto Poole's track preparation. Its a joke. 2. I watched both legs of the final, supporting Scunthorpe, although they mean very little to me apart from their speedway abilities. 3. I was excited to see the second leg go to a Super Heat. I was particularly impressed by Josh Pickering's understanding of what it takes to win a race where coming first doesn't necessarily win you anything. 4. I saw Zach Cook take a "very tight line" when Josh Pickering let him take over the lead. Did he put both wheels where they shouldn't have been? The evidence (so far) is inconclusive. Yes, that's right, False dawn agrees with the referee and the speedway supporting population of Poole. 5. The SCB clearly said that Zach breached the rules. My conclusion. The SCB ruled on something they didn't need to. They knew before their investigation that the result could not be changed so why do anything? And worse still, why muddy the waters by saying they are 100% certain the rules were breached. And worse still than that, why say the rules were breached without saying how they reached that decision. What evidence do they have that we haven't seen? So, despite my history with Poole, my argument is not with Zach Cook, the club or anyone associated with them. The SCB have many questions to answer and their response to the controversy is silence. I am, first and foremost, a speedway fan. I deserve my sport to be managed better.

I don't disagree with the 'little change' stance. As for the fixture planning let's not forget that every 2 years there are major international football tournament dates to avoid as many sports fans like to follow many sports. Having said that, the majority of regular Championship fixtures were completed by mid Sept. 2027 should be better, weather permitting.......

I wonder if mikkel michelsen could be tempted over? Rumour was Louis got very close to a deal with him as an injury replacement for Doyle

Riders don't come to Poole for the track though, they come for the trophies! 😁🤷‍♀️ Tate also rumoured for Edinburgh, that is why i said Scotland😉 Though tbf he rumoured everywhere apart from Worky! Everyone thought Masters was too. So maybe no one is Poole bound til they have signed. Better way to look at it.

Could be miles off but I sense a severely weakened Championship (Poole win). It will be somewhere between this year’s Championship and NDL. It will be weak enough to cut costs and maybe allow clubs like Eastbourne to try their luck. After all, a close race is exciting at whatever level.

Despite the poor Fixtures Planning and the usual guest fest which is just a seasonal issue nowadays which fans have to put with its was very competitive League and a great climax to the season.Dont really see why Championship sides would want much change in the format of the Competitions .(Apart from enforcing a stricter timetable in various Competitions.)Roll on 2027.

Absolutely , but your never going to please those on here. In fact most of them would have been hanging out the bunting had Poole lost, and Trackprat would have been on here every minute of the day Those grapes must be getting very mouldy by now 🤣🤣😂😂

Leo Klasson rides for Vastervik in 2027

Bailey has signed for Region Varde in Denmark so makes Poole highly unlikely if not impossible.

Not fussed if he's not at Berwick next season,if he gates he's quick if not doesn't seem that fussed

Thanks for that Woke sounds exactly the kind of young lad we need to try and attract to the UK , there's stacks of great under 21 riders coming through the ranks but the sad thing is other than the Aussie's and Americans its difficult to see any of the nordic youngsters coming are way.

In perfect world it would be nice to bring in two unpolished gems on five's and swap out Sedgemen and Cluff.

Ideally Beau Bailey or Brady Landon, usual problem difficult to see Bailey coming and Landon has had a bad crash. i'm gutted for the lad as he is the best American prospect for years but he is young and strong so hopefully will be fit for next year. Bailey the more exciting racer, Landon more of a gater which would help at Poole, both should be top tier riders though next 5-7 years.

Need a real top liner at number one then Tobi at five he always does better when he's not the lead man, has anyone heard any more rumours if the person/s with the deep pockets are making a move on Northampton ?