StarBoy

Any of the new GP boys (Lebdevs, Huckenbeck, Kubera, Kvech and Wozniak) fit I would imagine. However, Lebdevs and Huckenbeck are probably the most realistic. other potential options could be Anders Thomsen, Oliver Berntzon, Rasmus Jensen, Jacob Thorssell…

Lebedevs stated that he wanted to do UK this year, and was surprised he didn’t get a call…. Can’t see him coming in on 8.0 average as he hasn’t been a GP regular for the last 2 years. A 7.0 average would fit lovely (this also applies to Huckenbeck, Wozniak, Kubera, Kvech). Whether any of these want to, or could be persuaded to do UK for the season is another question however.

All depends if Basso is back. Lawson is a superb guest for NKI as he’ll probably score more than Puk would have. If basso is fit I think we could just it, but the bonus point is long gone. 47-43

49-41

Might be too early for this given not everyone has released their lineups, but from the confirmed/rumoured lineups these are my predictions: 1. Sheffield Tigers 2. Ipswich Witches 3. Belle Vue Aces 4. King's Lynn Stars 5. Oxford Spires 6. Leicester Lions 7. Birmingham Brummies

£5k - £10k a meeting Multiplied by 24 meetings Total £120k - £240k Plus, don't forget the club will have to pay for travel, accommodation etc etc For one season you could be easily be looking at an investment of £150k - £250k

Still think BV will reach the playoffs. Their top 3 can go toe-to-toe with anyone in the league and should be enough to sneak a place. Although on paper Sheffield probably look the strongest 1-7 I'm starting to think they might be the ones that miss out. My revised predictions: 1. Ipswich 2. Oxford 3. Belle Vue 4. King's Lynn 5. Sheffield 6. Leicester 7. Birmingham

But surely it must be linked to the spire of the cathedral? If that's the case then fair play to them for paying homage to the culture of the city

I don't think you can expect a lot more from Dan. I can see him increasing his average slightly to 8.5, but personally I don't see him on the same level as someone like Emil, J Holder or Magic. He is potentially the most exciting rider in the league, but his inconsistent gating is certainly what needs to improve, as this will always be his downfall. And in a stronger top end league this year it will be even tougher

Wouldn't Kemp be classed as a weak link at 6 opposed to RS? Will be a tough heat 7 and 11 at home and tough heat 6, 9 and 12 away. We all know meetings can be won or lost at reserve and I would say Leicester have the weakest duo here along with Sheffield.

It would, still baffles me how Glasgow got Tarasenko on a 5

That's for the club to say if they so wish too.

We would have made full use of the points limit if 2 riders who had agreed to sign didn't make u-turns at the last minute.... Also I see this as a positive as it leaves a lot of scope to bring in another rider on a higher average if someone is struggling. Furthermore, it was anticipated that Wojdylo would come back in on an assessed average of 6 opposed to 5 as that is what the new ruling suggested, however, this was not the case...

Hence my prediction for 7th place on the other thread

This is based on the riders that have been rumoured/proposed.

That's the beauty of him being a second string now, he could even spend time down at reserve if other improve

Fingers are well and truly crossed. Everyone expect TM and NKI should probably up their starting average, or maybe even they can slightly. TM - 8.69 to 8.9 MPT - 5.13 to 6.5 BB - 6.25 to 7 NKI - 6.64 to 6.8 VT - 6.94 to 7.5 PW - 5 to 6 AR - 4.62 to 5 Total 43.31 (38.69) to 47.7 (42.7) Should see us over the line at home 90% of the time

I don't really see you having much other choice for an engine room rider. Most of the wolves boys have gone to Leicester, the only other option is S Worrall

Very much dependent on what Zagar turns up

Has Harris pied off Oxford then?

Harris is at Oxford. I see the BB looking like this: 1. Pawlicki 2. Z Cook 3. Wright 4. Brennan 5. Zagar 6. Lampart 7. RS - not sure which ones are still applicable and available

The whole team are good signings. Definitely not a wooden spoon contender this year

Not that it matters anymore, but he did agree terms with King's Lynn for both the 22 and 23 season before having a change of heart

He would get his 5% British reduction of his 3.67 average as I interpret the regulations

I think mathematically they had to put JE at 6 and DG as RS to get under the 40 point limit