Any Monday in particular?

They always use a riders most recent average, so that'll be 8.64 (Ipswich average converted). Once Brennan has ridden in the Champ his old Poole average will be used for his rolling average, so expect it to jump up.

It all depends how a team is built how much of a gamble it is. For example Workington & Glasgow's foreigners not matching their starting average was costly as it pushed Foord & Hagon into the top 5. But the likes of Bowes struggling at Poole was less harmful as they always had strong reserves, even if Bowes didn't get injured & dropped down, they'd still have Newman. If the plan was Ace Piper or Dayle Wood with a 4 point foreigner, I wouldn't call that such a gamble, as they'd still have a decent reserve. I guess I feel they could have a good team without a gamble?

Agreed. As I said previously. Some promotions need step aside. If one is Poole then so be it. 

If it's ITV4 they will certainly be hoping the potential extra "eyeballs" generate more income via sponsorship, and maybe more clicks of the turnstiles due to free access to the sport increasing its profile...

Don't think some of these past posts do the comets any good, if you have dirty laundry do it in private not over the forum 🤔