Of course they're on the way down, ex GP riders on the way up don't race in the Champ lol! Anyway, while I get your point, Batchelor's form last season allows him to be a 3rd heat leader, while Cook was decent (when he was there). At their peaks, team would be over the limit. Biggest issue with Cook would be him not starting the season, as long as he starts the club could use guests if he went missing. I think the silence when he goes missing goes against Cook. If for example he came out & said "I'm having mental health issues & have been signed off by a doctor" I think people would be far more understanding. But when he doesn't turn up & clubs say very little, fans could feel he just can't be bothered.

Are you speaking from experience? or presuming what some people say is correct?? 

Yes Wolves and Peterborough next  Protection normally is for 3 years 

Two ex gp riders who are on the way down and both have attitude issues.

Max did ok last year at glasgow and he had some bad crashes to

batch is still a good rider on his day ill agree he dont look too hungry anymore but still has skill we all slow down as we get older and dont push or take as many risks  if and its maybe a big if cook is back that would be 2 ex gp riders in the team