I think joining a club like Poole will always increase expectations, especially in the case of Cairns who was announced half a season before he could ride. If Rushen is planning to ride in the Prem already, I'd suggest the expectations won't get to him. I guess if a rider wanted a no pressure first season, best join the perennial strugglers at the bottom?

Yup that idea is so outrageous it's probably going to happen. The new team "pool"  would be a suitable name.   The pool phoenix   sounds a catchy team name.  Merry Christmas  Dont have Nightmares    🙂   

Here's 3 riders for you, that I think would fit the bill; Craig Cook Nicolai Heiselberg Jamie Etherington Team total comes in under 40, what do you reckon?  

Bloody hell, just when I thought speedway couldn't get any more embarrassing, you suggest this !!

If the answer is NORA, goodbye and thanks for the memories. 

First big problem  - are there 12 reasonable standard Championship riders not already contracted to a Premiership club? Second big problem - it's an horrific idea