Wow that would have certainly been a major shot in the arm for the sport, more so if at least some of it could have been diverted from number one's hoovering.

I think cookie has had mental health issues with previous clubs but as you say if you're not being paid surely it's going to effect your mindset especially if you're a little fragile,I know I won't work for bad payers and I would imagine cookie is no different. 

You've got to also remember that Foord has the worst overall championship average for 2026 of all these riders. Also, the 2nd worst national league average. Loftus and Foord both ride for Edinburgh's NDL team and Loftus has a 1.25 higher average.  I think his away average actually just highlights that despite being at Workington for 2 years he cannot work out their track. Therefore if he can't work out Ipswich initially we might be really screwed all year. Loftus just fits too well imo. Edinburgh is a similar track and he's good there, he's had great improvement over the last few years. Also, Foord has only one year left until he graduates the scheme, realistically only Scott will achieve a 3.50 average. Next year we'd be able to keep Loftus and he'd have a year of experience in the Premiership. This way come what may we have to select a new rising star next year who's likely never been in the premiership. Sorry for the pile in on one young rider, I just think spending so much on a team and then choosing the wrong rising star is dumb.

Cookie is a fantastic rider. Flies out the gate and will be phenomenal for Edinurgh. He's also 20kg lighter than last season. Whats annoying is he couldnt be bothered travelling 15 minutes down the bypass to Workington. I understand Workington are bad payers but that cant be used as an excuse when you've went missing for previous clubs  

I hope Craig proves the doubters wrong. He made all the other riders look daft at Ashfield when he visited this season. He’s incredible to watch when he’s on it.

I thought it would be ... "We know what your are"...😁