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Sorry, but that’s a ridiculous statement in relation to the Ipswich takeover. I have said before that if they complete the financial and legal due diligence in 6-8 weeks, then that would be some going. Just on the legals; Spedeworth will have a head lease with the ultimate owners and a sub lease with Louis. Both leases will have required a full legal review and the head lease may have restrictive covenants about who Spedeworth can sub let to and probably requires prior approval of the ultimate owner to any novation of an existing lease or creation of a new sub lease. I seem to remember reading somewhere, quite a while ago that the ultimate owner is the original Ipswich Speedway which if true means that entity was formed many years ago and may have a complex ownership structure e.g. some form of Trust structure and be governed by a Trust Deed, etc which would complicate decisions and approvals even more. The sale and purchase of a business is a complex and time consuming process.

As long as the secretary to the board is a minor then he’s in … allegedly

Bang on. Mayfield Sports not only have the Money but they've also got leverge when it comes to GP Riders who are middle of the pack who normally need a favour via a Wildcard to get back in the following season. I'm confident that we'll have 50% of Team GB's eventual World Cup line-up in Ipswich race suits this year.

They look like button mushrooms, hopefully won't be in the Shiitake any minute.....

I wondered how long it would be before it was Belle Vue’s fault (as one of the other Premiership owners). Took longer than I thought but it’s finally arrived. I’ll bring it up with them when I next see them so if you could provide some bullet points as to their wrong doing I’ll post their response.

I don't mind waiting as long as it takes, Just as long as the wait is worth it.

The new owners are going to want to make a statement of intent. They’ll know full well the Ipswich supporters have been used to watching Doyle and Emil lead the team the last few years, and having Brennan (with all due respect to him) leading the team at 1 isn’t going to cut the mustard. If it’s Mayfield, that gives them a huge advantage over every other club when it comes to attracting a big hitter over. Especially those GP riders who might not make the cut, and will rely on a wildcard to remain in the series…

Antti Voulas or Bastian Borke

Very entertaining looking side.

Louis was on Wayne Bavin’s breakfast show on Radio Suffolk days after that update on the official site you’ve just mentioned, where he allegedly said he hopes to name the new owners within two weeks. There’s a brief transcript on the BBC website somewhere from that interview, where it isn’t printed that he actually said “within two weeks”, which is where the confusion came from. But they’ve quoted him as saying that.

If the last rider he signs is Lambert, the side is doomed.

They announced Bewley ages ago. He's up there with anyone else. May not eventually be "number one" when and if things get underway. The rest of your moans aren't down to Belle Vue!

A lot of predictions are putting Worky out of the top 4 in here. I personally think we have a very strong team. We have three potential heat leaders, with tate and the young Dane to back them up, making it a good top 5. Vinnie should push on this season, with with only true weakness being our number 7. I think we'll surprise many

Wrong, good guess. It’s the chess champion

Just one big p*55take as usual.

Unfortunately mines half empty.😩

Get what you are saying that you don't see the riders untill the 1st meeting, but before that you have to sell the team and fixtures to potential sponsors and season tickets buyers, so the sooner things are confirmed the more time you've got to sell the experience.

I’ve just re read the last update statement. All it said was that the sale was agreed subject to contract. No further update until it had going though but expected in the coming weeks. No hint of a two week deadline so not sure where that came from. Just out of interest when do Pavitt Louis & Western compete the take over the last time we were sold in 89? I have a feeling that was quite late on.

Witches fans...

Rumours that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to join the board at Speedway Futures. Looking for new opportunities

Converted National League average maybe as he took a year out of championship?

The league is changing hopefully the NJL continues it will be the local development league

I presume Sadler is Nigel's lad?

yes who ever wins it should be obvious they are not the world champion.

Usual audio problems this week... wouldn't be the same without them 😂