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I think Michael Long may have ridden the odd meeting around 1988 (a few years after Alan Mason). Not sure if he was in the assessed 1-7 though.

This is how I have the side in 'Confirmed Signings', does it look right, especially Mitch McDiarmid? ________________ Northampton Foxes: 1. Tobiasz Musielak 8.08 2. Nick Morris 5.67 3. Jaimon Lidsey 6.34 4. Kye Thomson 6.13 5. Niels-Kristian Iversen 7.11 6. Mitch McDiarmid 3.69 7. Ace Pijper R/S (3.00) Team Manager: Chris Adams Ave: 36.97 (39.97) Remaining: 00.03

I think they have the finances, the issue is Buster doesn't want to tap into them and nobody else wants to take the club on as far as I'm aware. Given that's he's getting on a bit I can understand his thinking and yes he's got plenty wrong over the years , but I do think he truly loves the sport he know's Lynn will always get a hard core of 800-1,000 turn up and he doesn't want to see the top league collapse. The team this year on paper looked pretty decent, a proper number one and two of the three best UK youngsters at reserve, Kvech should have kicked on also but as ever it didn't happen. I think his plan will be run on a budget win 75-80% of home meeting and accept hammerings away from Lynn. I haven't been since early 90's as round trip is to long for me now especially on a week night but I do remember the track in the mid 80's early 90's being brilliant for racing even though especially mid 80's we got hammered most weeks, its a shame even the track seems to have gone downhill since then from what regulars say.

So rumour on another thread is that Josh Pickering isn’t starting the season in the premiership so who does that leave as a number 1 for Lynn?

What chance Richard Lawson at Belle Vue?

No Klindt at Northampton in 2027, could his play off final performance have forced his way into Lemon’s 2027 Aces line up?

Kings Lynn don't have the finances to even be in the top league tbh need championship more than ever

To be fair to many KL fans with a similar outlook... Each season seems to be "we are committed to the Premiership" with ultimately, little hope of winning it.. Given the lack of prestige in winning either titles available, I wouldn't be surprised if a good many KL fans would be more than happy in "Div 2", watching many of the same riders as in the top tier, and competitively challenging for honours.. And maybe doing so on a Saturday...

🤣🤣 it wasn't even remotely negative 🤣🤣 Even if a King's Lynn fan says they expect them to be bottom isn't always a negative. It's factually correct with hindsight and past data. Do you think King's Lynn has the finances to challenge??

Not neccessarily. Depends who will be at no2.

With that line up could easily see Northampton progressing into the top 4 in 2027, know nothing is won on paper but you’d expect Ipswich and Leicester with their rumoured line ups to be in top 4, puts a bit of pressure on the established play off teams in Belle Vue and Sheffield with their team building that’s for sure. Sets the bar for King’s Lynn also in what they need to be able to compete against unless wanting the wooden spoon

Good shout! Any other offers?

Lidsey, Iversen and Morris confirmed not sure whether the press release has been released yet or whether it's announced at the Speedway show but all 3 profiles are on the Foxes website

The current crop are ok I think, however god forbid a couple of them get injured as there is no one else waiting in the wings

To be fair all the Clubs he let down never make an issue of his behaviour.

Ever say anything good ?

Not a bad job if you can have a lot of time off to ride Speedway in summer and take 6 weeks or more off in winter 😜 when I worked I only had 4 weeks holidays all year Not knocking your lad or anyone else just an opinion of how much time off is required

Agree, Reality will hit the higher ups very early on in 2027. If young riders end up taking a break from the Sport due to a lack of confidence and finances then the blame lies fully with the higher ups for throwing them into the deep end before they can swim.

Alan Mason?

There's always an interview with Craig Cook in the Speedway Star every winter and he says the same things everytime. Been in the gym, feels really fit and rejuvenated. Raring to go and can't wait for the new season to start blah blah blah. Great rider when he's on song but has let so many people down over the years and unfortunately, a leopard never changes its spots. I'd loved to be proved wrong however.

Find it ironic craig says he contacted edinburgh wonder if anyother clubs contacted him?

Everything's relative. A Championship rider could buy a return ticket to Australia by having one good league meeting here.

Your wrong to mention Glasgow in that. There was never an issue with Cook at Glasgow, he never walked out mid season. The current Glasgow promotion are known for paying riders in full and on time, every time.

So who was the last real Kiwi to race for Edinburgh? Jack Millen?

Depends how you look at it though !! He was born in Auckland, New Zealand, so you could argue he's a Kiwi. But, obviously, there are many riders born somewhere other than what they call themselves nationality wise - e.g. Jason Crump, Adam McKinna etc.