Wee Eck 703 Posted March 4, 2021 (edited) I don’t think Belle Vue look at all strong. The way to success is for riders to increase their averages but other than Dan and maybe Jye, who else will? Sheffield look nailed on for the title but it’s a very expensive team Batchelor, Holder, Ellis, Howarth and, erm, their rising star won’t come cheap. Wolves need their two Americans to score well if they’re going anywhere. Peterborough should pick up the “best endeavour” prize. Kings Lynn have some much rumoured team building problems but Buster will find a way through them. Which leaves Ipswich. My guess is that, like in 2019, they’ll surprise a few. Crumple has certainly been serious about his racing and Klindt is racing well. Add the experience of King and Heeps and the enthusiasm of Stewart, Rowe and Kemp - especially Rowe, and you have a team that might repeat their 2019 position. So, my order: 1. Sheffield, 2. Ipswich, 3/4. Belle Vue/Wolves, 5.Kings Lynn 6. Peterborough Edited March 4, 2021 by Wee Eck 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikebv 10,285 Posted March 4, 2021 2 hours ago, Bald Bloke said: Should be top team goes into play off final, with 2nd and 3rd placed teams, to fight it out to join them imho. To give it some credibility and attainment value you would like to think this would be the plan wouldn't you? WIth maybe a league winners shield for the No1 team? I would think though that the No1 team would want a play off final to draw a crowd so the top four may be the outcome.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flappy 1,605 Posted March 4, 2021 See I think the Panthers team could go either way, if the likes of Pedersen, Hans and Harris find anything like their form of old they could easily challenge the top 3. If they prove to be finished and trundling around they'll be rock bottom. The team interests me greatly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
szkocjasid 3,033 Posted March 4, 2021 48 minutes ago, mikebv said: To give it some credibility and attainment value you would like to think this would be the plan wouldn't you? WIth maybe a league winners shield for the No1 team? I would think though that the No1 team would want a play off final to draw a crowd so the top four may be the outcome.. The team that tops the table could win the Craven Shield! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pubichair 160 Posted March 5, 2021 1. Sheffield 2. belle vue 3. wolves 4. peterborough 5. ipswich 6. Dales mates haha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baldyman 6,243 Posted March 5, 2021 Up north 1,2,3 East Anglia 4,5,6 Sheffield to win if Bates stays fit for a season Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebrum 6,821 Posted March 5, 2021 To early to pick given not all teams are complete. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M.D 463 Posted March 5, 2021 Way to early to say, Tom Brennan will be the stand out rising star and Ippo look a fun team to watch.. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss 10,781 Posted March 5, 2021 30 minutes ago, M.D said: Way to early to say, Tom Brennan will be the stand out rising star and Ippo look a fun team to watch.. If he performs better than Bates and Kemp across the whole season I’ll take my hat off to him but can’t see it personally. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M.D 463 Posted March 5, 2021 41 minutes ago, Bagpuss said: If he performs better than Bates and Kemp across the whole season I’ll take my hat off to him but can’t see it personally. He will.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
old bob at herne bay 828 Posted March 6, 2021 Given the shortage of fixtures ( 5 per team guaranteed) plus another 2 for p. off qualifiers you would think they could have a Wooden Spoon trophy meeting between teams 5 and 6 to give them another fixture ???? so every team wouldhave at least 6 fixtures with 7 for the p.off finalists. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BluTiger 21,700 Posted March 6, 2021 15 minutes ago, old bob at herne bay said: Given the shortage of fixtures ( 5 per team guaranteed) plus another 2 for p. off qualifiers you would think they could have a Wooden Spoon trophy meeting between teams 5 and 6 to give them another fixture ???? so every team wouldhave at least 6 fixtures with 7 for the p.off finalists. And it would probably be a local derby... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel Smith 5,665 Posted March 6, 2021 19 minutes ago, old bob at herne bay said: Given the shortage of fixtures ( 5 per team guaranteed) plus another 2 for p. off qualifiers you would think they could have a Wooden Spoon trophy meeting between teams 5 and 6 to give them another fixture ???? so every team wouldhave at least 6 fixtures with 7 for the p.off finalists. Are they not doing home & away twice?? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GAH 409 Posted March 6, 2021 1 hour ago, Daniel Smith said: Are they not doing home & away twice?? home & away twice defo !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GAH 409 Posted March 6, 2021 1 hour ago, old bob at herne bay said: Given the shortage of fixtures ( 5 per team guaranteed) plus another 2 for p. off qualifiers you would think they could have a Wooden Spoon trophy meeting between teams 5 and 6 to give them another fixture ???? so every team wouldhave at least 6 fixtures with 7 for the p.off finalists. eh ?? it's home & away twice !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites