Coleman confirmed only last week that they only had two riders confirmed, but “contracts sent out to three others” with dialogue continuing for the last two so not sure who was telling you the 7 riders were done Siggy. No, not as simple choosing King over Musielak. Musielak is around a point more expensive than King and he just wouldn’t have fitted with the two heatleaders that Mayfield want to bring in. I agree with you on Brennan. I’d have done everything possible to include him on his average, but maybe after such a bad year he just wanted a fresh challenge to get him going again? I don’t expect big improvement from King on 7.17, but I don’t see a major drop off either. His average is about right and his Foxhall scoring should see him maintain that in the engine room. The pivotal signings will be the two riders between 4 and 5 point averages who will make up the top 5. That will determine if we’ll be challenging or not.

Personally think bowes would be good signing for 2027 if fit his starting average is lower than he started on last season. He impressed me when he rode well at Plymouth before his injury problems     

Think Brennan will be only change in top 5 unfortunately (replacing Rowe), needed a bigger broom to clear out a few who have no value with their average especially with poor away number 

Well that has come a shock, and a late change....Brennan on that average is a steal for somebody. Am i right in saying.....And don't shoot me if i'm wrong....But have Ipswich Kept Danny King over Tobi Musielak, or have i read that wrong. The 7 was done by all accounts, but as iv'e said so many times, we are all guessing. But i would think some of the Prem sides (Well that's 6 of them) will start doing some announcing in next few days. But if the King thing is correct, and people are saying that's a good move, then im sorry but i must be missing something with King on that average.

Pickering a possibility?

Strange as it may seem, the End of season party is about 2026!! It'll give him the chance to explain the full extent of his spinal injuries - not all of which were initially diagnosed - but did explain why he was in so much pain when trying to race the bike. I hope that's a deep enough dive for you, whether he returns or not!!