i think Harrison has already shown he is much more dedicated than Boughen

After last years experience with Ashton Boughen i can't see the Tigers going for Luke Harrison, another 17-year-old, on a 5 point average. I can see Tate Zischke (5.65?) being targeted due to the promotion's links with Workington. Flint and Zischke would be a very strong 3 & 4, possibly the strongest in the league.   

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