Pedersen on a 5 point average at number 4 isn't likely to happen and wouldn't be condusive to a strong middle order.

That's true but what's to suggest that it won't be the opposite next year where he might start out well and then regresses? If he could attain what he achieved at the tail-end of last season i would agree with you about him being worthy of a place next year.

Couldn't someone just open Swindon? They have a track and a stand and their old promoters don't seem to want to run the sport there...

It was mentioned in the Speedway Star that the AGM would be on the 12th and I've not seen anything to the contrary 

100% Agree.

And unfortunately the SGP2 was even worse that year, track kept breaking up, they even closed the roof to keep the heat out, unbelievable really for the UK but the next year which was very poorly attended it was much better and I  thought a decent meeting. Having it in Manchester does not have the same appeal and it is a shame the sport does not seem to be able to support a larger venue more in keeping with what the event should be in this country.