So looks like it's true...No Fricke at Leicester next season.....Those calling Dougy at 1 are spot on. Question is will Fricke return to the UK and if he does who can afford him or even more to the point, who can fit him in with his average.

Last year's team, yes.     But you'll struggle to build a team for 2026 and have Flint at reserve unless you ditch Jack Holder and Pickering go for the 2025 King's Lynn model of all 6-point riders.

In suspenders?

Another rider who I'd target if No TV deal happens is........Scott Nicholls. Last Premiership GSA was 5.69 (5.55 after 2.5% Reduction) and he'd score bucket loads around Foxhall @ No.2 imo.

Pickering. Never gives up & appears to be a good team man. Certainly steer clear of the brothers grim.

Bewley's the dream replacement for Emil (Dreams do come true sometimes lol). However let's say Bewley is a NO GO and we're allowed to pick one rider who finished the 2025 season in a declared 1-7 to replace Emil then who are you picking and why? Musielak for me because he can ride technical UK tracks well, Has expressed an interest in riding for Ipswich in the past and his GSA represents value.