Maybe I should've said "carried on his reserve form", (rather than scoring) as getting harder rides in the top 5 could explain his average dropping a point after being at reserve. But averaging 3.5 less at number 1 is far more extreme, so would make me think riding in the top 5 means he's far nearer a 6 point rider, than a 7.35 rider (his final average).

The TV deal has never required a minimum number of teams.  It's the BSPL themselves who want at least 6 clubs to make a PL worthwhile.

Could it be…..  No TV deal and they go with 5 teams, TV deal and they use the money to run another team or 2? I’ve heard a rumour that all teams are prepared to chip in and run another team between them to secure a TV deal if that deal requires a minimum number of teams like the last one did. For example run a team on an existing track

As I said Championship rules and teams have been agreed hence lots of signing announcements. To date there’s not been a single premiership signing announced 

I think Poole will obviously be good but I don’t think many teams are gunna fear them as much as previous years. I think this could be the weakest Poole team put out for a while potentially, on the flip I think it could be one of the stronger Plymouth teams for a while. so should make for some good meetings.  Besides we didn’t lose at home to you last year.

The Championship rules probably have