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What’s happened to Sam Hagon?

You just need to be young and on a 3.00 average to get a spot in this league

It’s a completely unique situation regarding team building in the NL and even more so to the standalone clubs! The points limit was drastically reduced and they were just told it was being reduced. The league has to be viable and offer a competitive product, not just have other leagues impose rules on it for their own benefit. They wanted a reserve league and they’ve created a reserve league.

Kinsley confirms that he’s one of the 3 that are out. A club decision, and not his.

Of course Chattin shouldn’t be, but there’s an obsession lately at only prioritising kids and that every rider should be on an upward curve. No, we should support all British riders that are willing to ride and commit to a full league campaign.

Very much a shame. They’ve stuck with him for so long and starting at the same time as everyone else in a weaker league would’ve probably been a breakthrough season for him at Central Park.

I’m sure Spooner will be back.

So Ben Trigger is the younger model that’s replaced Chattin. Harsh on Chattin but I understand this move more than I initially did as Trigger would’ve been 14 last season so ineligible but turns 15 for this season. Had things have been normal then Trigger would be in for this season anyway. Tough on Chattin and I hope he gets fixed up somewhere else and tbf enough other teams must need 3.00 reserves with the awfully low points limit.

So confirmed that only 4 Fen Tigers will return! Maybe not Ablitt or Edwards if they’re off to Eastbourne, Ruddick if he’s going up North, Marson if he’s staying in Australia or Kinsley if he’s prioritising the higher leagues and to get their overall average down. But we can safely say they’re tracking Bebee & Kelly.

I believe Greg Blair’s last average was 7.04. The BSPL will probably make up some reduction for him though, seeing as he’s on the fast track list, to fit him in.

Such a shame. This sport should be for all but unfortunately some men have too much power

That top 4 only just fit under the points limit by themselves!

Such a sad day and I hope this isn't Barry and the Warriors lost to the sport

http://www.speedwaygb.co.uk/news.php?extend.38635 All is announced! No Isle of Wight sadly, but Berwick, Newcastle and Eastbourne join. Belle Vue are still TBC. Points limit is 35.00. A straight league season with no play-offs or cup competitions.

I will update this thread as and when we get details announced.

They were supposed to be having an online meeting late this week so maybe we’ll hear something more concrete next week.

Unfortunate when other clubs are sticking with the 7 they had in 2020

Jason Edwards is another name who could lead the team and it’ll be a confidence boost to go with his Championship outings.

If they end up being the same rider in different comps, does the work permit qualification rules move down to the next placed rider? Which could make Ruml eligible by finishing 5th.

Good news! Maybe they’ll finish with Phillips and another 3 pointer.

How old is he?

Stewart Dickson is hopeful of a 7/8 team NL season and that sounds sustainable to me.

The return of Kelsey?

Amazing signings and will surely bring the fans in. Not just at Plymouth but every other fan will be looking out for when Plymouth come near them!

The list has been officially announced. Some of these lads haven’t ridden competitively for years, so are they going to want to come back? BRITISH SPEEDWAY RISING STAR SCHEME CATEGORIES:1 STAR:Nathan Ablitt, Joe Alcock, Sam Bebee, Paul Bowen, Arran Butcher, James Chattin, Jacob Clouting, Sheldon Davies, Kieran Douglas, Kelsey Dugard, Josh Embleton, Archie Freeman, Dan Gilkes, Sam Hagon, Luke Harrison, Elliot Kelly, Connor King, Harry McGurk, Gregor Millar, Lewis Millar, Jake Mulford, Jordan Palin, Ben Rathbone, George Rothery, Danny Smith, Tom Spencer, Alex Spooner, Ryan Terry-Daley, Joe Thompson, Dan Thompson, Danno Verge, Mason Watson, Ben Woodhull.2 STAR:Richard Andrews, Henry Atkins, Greg Blair, Connor Coles, Luke Harris, Jordan Jenkins, Joe Lawlor, Jack Parkinson-Blackburn, Danny Phillips.3 STAR:Leon Flint, Danyon Hume, Drew Kemp, Ryan Kinsley, Luke Ruddick, Jack Smith.4 STAR:Tom Bacon, Josh Bates, Kyle Bickley, Tom Brennan, Nathan Greaves, Connor Mountain, Anders Rowe, James Shanes.