Bagpuss

Unfortunately I think Robert is the only 'youngster' capable of performing to SWC standard at the moment. If it is the case that the reserve needs to be an U21 then the team really picks itself; Tai, Bomber, Nicholls & Cook with Lambert at reserve.

I admire Nicholls for his stance, the BSPA haven't run British speedway properly for several years now and their organisation of Team GB has been awful. I'm sure his decision wasn't taken lightly and he felt that he had no other choice than to stand up for his principles. If he feels that things are changing and that Rosco wants him to be involved then IMO its good for everybody.

Typical BSPA ineptitude. Buster & co could redeem themselves by meeting both promotions round a table and getting their differences ironed out once and for all.

My God you are a negative Nancy. Is your glass ever half full?

I'd say its pretty clear that Lynn, Swindon and Doyle are all at fault in part. Communication was obviously not great for things to get as far as they did and the lack of an outspoken press release from Rosco to in reply to Lynn's once Doyle had withdrawn suggests they knew all along. As has been said common sense has prevailed and we'll probably never know the crux of what went on so I don't think there is any real value in posturing, mud slinging and oneupmanship.

Might be time to tailor the clubs to the EL rather than the other way round.

The Glasgow promotion are the kind of people who can drag British speedway into the 21st century, we need more like them. Going on and on about their wealth comes across as incredibly bitter.

Joint cheapest!

Really very petty and yet another reason why speedway in this country looks so amateurish. These are now two of the biggest clubs in the PL and need their heads banging together.

I think Grachan has summed it up well on the Lynn thread, all parties at fault in some way and common sense has prevailed ultimately. Its just another episode which makes British Speedway look amateurish though which is a shame as the season hasn't even started yet.

If its the same as the meeting a couple of years ago then I don't think the meeting at Lynn was promoted by Lynn or Buster but the Polish company involved. Anyway, good to see that common sense has prevailed although it would be good to hear Swindon's side of things.

Belle Vue look favourites to me. I think there are question marks over fewer Aces riders than Poole men.

Adamewski?

Absolutely, any team could change at any time so to predict who will finish where based on changes they may or may not make is silly. It can only be done on team strengths as they are, and on that basis Scunthorpe look like a bottom four side.

The removal of pairs representing a particular country has also removed my interest in the competition. Good luck to those who want to watch it though.

It was Tai Woffinden, but we needed somebody to guest as Robert hadn't quite turned 16 IIRC.

I don't necessarily think its that bad, but I would call it a team full of the unknown. I think we all know what Iversen will bring but the other six you just can't say. Mads & Robert could potentially add up to a couple of points each, Rory could struggle or pick up where he left off before injury, Wilko could be a good reserve given a full season as he has the experience and if Lewis can get back to his 2014 form he will be a very good number seven. Kai would have had an excellent season if he maintains his five but could easily drop to three given his inexperience. And as we all know Batchelor can be hot or cold The problem will be if he replaces Puk with no other strengthening. This team could have a good go at finishing top four or be joining Leicester down the bottom.

Wrong maybe but its about winning and therefore getting bums on seats - IF Puk wanted to stay on and we were getting trounced every week it would be a no brainer to replace the weakest rider possible.

Iversen shouldn't feel like he is letting the club down, he isn't obliged to sign a British contract. I expect the reason he has agreed to ride short term is for the £'s and the extra practice ahead of the GP series starting.

When it comes to the crunch our gating won't be good enough unfortunately.

Surely you can build up to the points limit, so if Lynn's team average dropped they would be able to build back up to it which could mean Troy coming in for someone other than Iversen. It's moot anyway as Puk won't continue beyond the end of April.

One or two high horses need to be dismounted from, especially crescent girl who seems to know what I am thinking when she doesn't have a clue. My preference, as outlined on one or two EL threads in recent weeks, would be for EL to be Monday & Wednesday, otherwise it would be a waste of time.

I'm sure there is a direct correlation between how much success a team has and the arrogance of its supporters.

People need to be a little less defensive. If the lack of first bend viewing is to allow room to erect a temporary stand on turns 3&4 then fair enough.