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Really hate all this negativity, you will all be crying when there is no Speedway. We have no choice up here we have rockall. Gary has again put together a decent team that will compete at this level. We have a cracking set up at Somerset, don’t ruin it. People who know me know that I was and am a passionate follower of the Rebels, I really looked forward to going every time I was down there even when times were hard back in the early days. On the odd occasion I get down there now people are so nice and friendly when I pitch up, like they only saw me the other week when in reality it may have been a year maybe. Brilliant clubhouse, good racetrack (again ), and good supporters. I can’t wait for the season to start again to see how it all pans out.

Comets named team of the year tonight at Cumbria sports awards, yay! Wonder if they’ll have room for yet another trophy?

Very happy to have Claus back, determined, passionate and a hell of a nice guy.

Too far.

Nick will be at Wolves

Can see another Miedzinski situation here, bargain average rider doesn't ride for us, goes away ups average, becomes worthless to parent club.

Are Scorpion fans really bothered about the NSS? No, we are more concerned about winning at the EWR and that's what Josh, Jake ,Jason and Stefan will do. The remainder of the team can just improve their averages for me.

So a rider we dumped the world champ for and showed more passion riding for the enemy than he did for his own team last season, doesn't want to come back after dropping 2 points off his average. Good riddance I say and I never thought I would be saying that after heat 13 at Wolves in 2017.

Are you a promoter?

Gutted Morra is leaving - hoping he is going to Wolves which was the original rumour months ago. So does this mean that Batch is staying? If not, why not announce him at the same time?

Probably already been poached by Wolves.

That's the thing, the rules are there to cut doubling up but they've been ignored and just continued with using existing Championship averages. Don't understand why you'd create such a conversion rate, which increases year on year but allow rider's to maintain existing averages, it just doesn't make any sense at all.

He rode in all three leagues last season. He shouldn't have any difficulty in finding a Championship place; in any case, it is time that he left the NL behind.

Kurtz and Morris both struggled from being an out and out number one. If Morris goes back to Swindon the pressure is taken off by Doyle being there and Morris could thrive Poole need to bring in a big hitter so that Kurtz hasn’t got that pressure again. I think Jack Holder may well go there but again he isn’t that big hitter yet... he benefited from Doyle last year.

I see Jack Smith has been told he doesn't have a place at the Colts - he says (and I don't doubt him) that it is because of the points limit. A young, talented, developing rider who also happens to be an attraction denied a team place. Bloody ridiculous

I’ve noticed the Comets headline on back of Times And Star is larger than the Reds one which is above it. Nothing against the Reds but good and deserved, as is more support next season.

For a start Elphaba please ...Obviously not done your research on Witches well seen as though you had been on the Worky thread , thought I’d repay the compliment

Nice to see a couple of good young prospects getting their chance at reserve.

A poor signing for any team!

The British Youth Championships have got as much as anything to do with the increase in quality of riders coming through, year on year it seems that more good young riders are getting into the system. Hopefully those in charge can see this and give it all the support they can. Meeting against other countries are an excellent idea, the more experience they can get of different environments the better.

Makes sense, the team will be put together within a budget, understandable given the financial constraints. The majority of this team made up the side which just missed out on the playoffs last season and had a really good chemistry about it. It has local interest in Leon. At least three other riders live locally, so cutting down on travelling expenses. All the riders familiar with the home track. Happy with that.

In that case it will be " Bikey McBikeface"

Stoke start their team off with Tom Perry

One things for sure Steve the average Nick had last season would’ve meant him missing out on a team berth if Swindon hadn’t used him. Poole or Wolves would’ve played hard ball & made him stay on his average but Swindon roll over.

There is another signing announcement Monday according to CVS

Not gutted just pleased that this means Troy will be retained meaning a very potent one two with Doyley

No Clegg or Serjeant for me

Baran, Miskowiak , Suchecki, Rempala They had some great races for the Witches.... Kowalik too.... didnt he win the Witches an away meeting at Kings Lynn....

Oh yeah we do! Fancy swapping assets??! Sshhh don't tell Wolves!

I equally don’t doubt that it’s because of the points limit but surely someone seemingly as important to Belle Vue’s long-term future as Smith can still be fitted in regardless? Plan the team around Smith, Bickley, both Woodhull’s if they want it and potentially Lawlor and see what’s left. These are the riders who genuinely might ride for the Aces and are all young and improving so will make a decent side anyway!

I don’t really understand the rules anymore

So that feels like it puts the Pawlicki connection to bed

Think you may be shocked with the team in a good way.....

You two could be lovers...

Long way to travel on the money he’d be getting. And no helicopter for him unfortunately

Surprise surprise on a Glasgow thread talking sh*te who would have thought eh Zelda.

Well done another super night for laura and team .

glad Claus has signed for Glasgow for 19 . great news for comets fans . phew ! sides coming together . thats one off the list .

Great work with the film Ultra professional and someting other clubs should look to imitate if the sport is to drag itself forward

I have a slightly different view on the team that has been assembled. Schlein and Harris are two of the best modern day team riders and both have room for improvement. Moreover, they are team men through and through. Rowe and Atkins are a risk at reserve, but there won’t be too many other teams that will be strong in that department either. I’m hoping Rory and Bomber will be an integral part in bringing these youngsters on. I certainly don’t buy into the “last season payout” syndrome where Schlein is concerned He is a fierce competitor and a real winner, as is Harris. Berge is an excellent signing and always looks good around the OTA. plenty of point scoring room for manoeuvre with him Kurtz knows his way around Somerset and will seamlessly slot back into the team. You know what you’re going to get with Todd. 100% effort wherever he rides. I can see him riding in the difficult number 2 position and at least maintaining his average. Nico Covatti I predict will be the star of the season, and will continue his superb performances for the Rebels fear not, this is a playoff side, so don’t be surprised if there is more silverware this coming season.

Glasgow say 2019 could be the last year they could take £100,000 losses. We need to see which riders they have signed but my guess will be new riders all on top money again with massive bonus payments again all cherry picked from other clubs by dangling massive signing fees again. That's the only reason why I don't want Glasgow to win anything at all. They are great fans but I'm not into this fantasy speedway team building.

Maybe he fancies a 2019 Premiership winners medal

Will probably lend my support to Leicester NL side next season. They'd do well to include a couple of the Bees side from 2018.

The only thing which will prevent the Robins coming to the tapes in 2019 is if the stadium closes. The fact that there are greyhounds now being arranged well into next season is a positive. Forget the stadium re-development, that'll never happen.

Are they all overweight?

Can any Panthers fans say seriously that they would be happy to have those two in a premier league team together. It doesn't inspire me with enthusiasm and would be a lack of ambition from the management IMO. As for Geds comment on fans knocking the riders , well show us a team and we'll let you know what we think of them.

I should like to see thirteen heats again with a second half for youngsters with no lower age limit. 125 and 250 cc races?

Probably add Brennen and Wood to the tally shortly.

Good luck for the season young man. Stay safe.