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 

Nicholls and King makes for an interesting heat 15, whether that leaves enough for a balanced team is the question? Surely Plymouth fans will always be worried by what Poole have?! *"&-