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Irrespective of the future the Cooks are well ahead of him in GB and that’s what matters for next season.

I try that with my wife, but she's still there !?

The riders comes with a good CV from what i am told lol

Shouldn't that be plan..... FORE!!!!!

Its been a farce for years really that Brits especially those on a 3.5-5 point CL average struggle to get places whilst there is always a string of Aussies signed up (with all the additional costs associated) if only a little of that funding was sprinkled around the Brits perhaps there would be a bit more progression.

So we’ll get to see him racing his own teammates again then…. think I’d rather stick with NKI….

To me it’s about the experience when attending, good viewing , good racing, friendly people at the gates , clean toilets, good food and drink outlets and a warm welcome from the Glasgow fans.

Why would anyone not want Nicki Pedersen!?...he's the last of the speedway gladiators...he's the only man worthy of stepping into Harris' boots..yes to Nicki for Christmas please santa...

Must be running a bit short of darts now Flappy

Can all the whingers on this thread please give it a rest!! If you are that concerned about the delay in delivery of your print magazine why not get a digital subscription or better still go round to your local newsagent and buy a copy of the Beano that other great comic.

Isn't that wrestling stuff though pretty much the same as the 70's style speedway punch ups and people spouting over the mic.I don't watch the wrestling because the snippets I have seen is all pantomime stuff,a little like 70's speedway .Give me big daddy and cat weasel any time

Cycle Speedway killed these teams as they offered bigger, faster tracks & entertainment

Whoooosh!

Get the No.6 right and then Plymouth will be challenging for silverware next season. 1-5 is as good as any other team in this league.

Looks a good side this Plymouth side!!

C- Nicki’s best days are long gone

But does every rider who ever put their leg over a bike need to make to to the CL and above... A Development league needs riders to pad it out, like the Ben Morley's of the future. Not everyone is going to make it, but why should they not be allowed to ride and enjoy the sport just because they haven't made it...? That's why some riders chuck the towel in, they lose enjoyment out of it because there's always this drama of who's going to be the next big thing and who isn't. I'm speaking first hand from experience here, me and many others before me have given up because we were classed as 'not good enough anymore' because we weren't the next Tai Woffinden, it's ridiculous. Plus... How do you know who is and who isn't going to make it until you've given them a chance, and I don't mean one or two seasons in the NL then throw them in the bin, I mean a proper stint with a bit of stability. Who knew that Jason Doyle was going to be world champion until his late 20s... If he was British he'd have been thrown in the bin years before that happened and no one would be the wiser.

What ‘additional costs’ ? If the club has a permit in existence then there aren’t any. They get the same points money / basic wage guarantee, most are put up as guests by club hosts at no cost to the club so no different to equivalent brits. If anything they are willing to put up with more hardships to try and make it than a lot of Brit youngsters who some times demand way more than they are currently worth but I do agree, the rules with averages dont help the middle order riders, perhaps grading is the fairer way ?

Then you need to open your eyes. The British youth rounds are the lowest in numbers there have been for years as very few are taking up the sport. Yes, there’s few good ones coming through , mostly now moving into 250’s , but not many, and where are there replacements? You need to look at the ages of those that are around , not many of team racing age. One club who enquired about running in NDL was informed they probably wouldn’t be considered as there wasn’t enough riders of the right quality to fill another team. Yes, the rules are an issue but more so the lack of proper schools where kids can get on a bike and try the sport.

I thought the Leicester cubs had announced their team.

I’m so excited, can’t wait for the lower league champions to announce a rider, I might post about it for the next 90 pages.

If that happens i'm going to need someone to lift me over the turnstiles

Pearson is 17, Ben Cook is 25, Zach is 23. If he is to be better than either Cook by the time he is 18 he hasn't got long to prove it. He seems to be doing well in the Australian Championships but how he will progress who knows . Quite happy for the Cooks to be at Poole for however long they want to be.

As much as i like Max im not really sure how a rider who would have clocked 12.00 bar following home a team mate once is going to land a team place, its just too big a chunk of points used. Personally i think it would be nice to restrict the use of riders on high averages (to force rider progression up through and out the NDL) no 9+ riders for example but average manipulation would likely go crazy. My bigger hope is that Max lands a CL place as him missing out there after a strong finish with Leicester would be especially harsh.

According to whispers on the golf course, it's going to be plan C ...

I'm all for passion, there's not enough of it in British speedway but seventies style punch-ups and referee's box storming isn't my cup of tea and wouldn't work nowadays IMO, it was 'of its time'. I do agree with Haza though, I think American wrestling is the biggest load of tripe out there but its a show that people flock to and it fills huge arenas and stadiums. We need some of that somehow.

Not too much this year, previously free entry tickets, billboard advertising etc. TV advert campaign this year although the timing was all wrong, towards the end of July and saying Friday nights. There were only two Friday meetings in the next two months.

Kingsley or Andersen would be my choices out of rhose, both got a bit of aggression in them. Danes and Brummies on a Wednesday though not a good fit. Kingsley for me. (from that list)

Silly time to tell someone! Should wait til after the final.

Wasn’t exactly whenever he could, he guested twice for Plymouth, once in the Jubilee league when the Ben Barker thing happened, and the other time he was supposed to be commentating on BSN but Hans Andersen called in sick and so he borrowed some Kevlars lol. He also rode in the pairs at late notice. He’s had offers from half of the league I think, I’m 99.9% sure it won’t be Plymouth.

Or.... You could have Nathan Ablitt at reserve. I mean he beat Morley there, so can ride it and then have Batch as the last rider in top 5!! Would come to 39.97 if other averages in confirmed signings thread are correct!

Going head to head with Edinburgh on a Friday evening was a bad move IMO. Sunday afternoon is more family friendly and you would get the odd punter coming along the M8 for their fix.

Started reading PC;s book today but can only do an hour at the most as it;s so heavy. Good for building up the arm muscles though.

He still riding - probably pick himself as the first name on the team sheet!

Last season was my first season watching live speedway for many years, and this team is based around what I saw How about? 1 Alfie Bowtell 10.67 2 Rhys Naylor 4.52 3 Ben Trigger 6.00 4 Joe Allcock 4.36 5 Ben Morley 9.29 6 Connor King 4.16 7 Chris Watts 3.00 If my averages and maths are correct that totals 42 exactly. A couple of thoughts, if Ben Trigger were to sign I think that he could add a point to his average, he rode really well when he visited. Hopefully Joe has fully recovered from his injuries and can put a couple of points on his average. That, I feel would give the team a bit more strength in depth. However, it's all a guessing game at the moment.

Sensible decision for all riders

Nicki Pedersen is today announced as the new Team Manager of Team Denmark (replacing Hans Neilsen) so does that mean he's not racing any more?!

Doesnt have a bad rep for rain offs just something you have invented with this weird vendetta you have

He'd still rip this league to shreds though. Doyle's declining as a rider but he's still unbeatable in Britain.

The big problem is could you genuinely recommend to anyone with kids to get them a speedway bike and into the sport? Ever increasing costs and regulations with ever decreasing venues to ride/practice and find out if they even like it / are any good at it. Fortunately there is an emerging crop on the 125's but its going to be a good while before they are league age and what state will the sport be in then. How can any parent look at something seriously if there are big question marks over its existence in 15 years time.

So where are people getting the figure 4.94 from? That is his last Diamond's average - 2.5% but his Scunthorpe average (his final 2022 average) was 5.65 (-2.5%) = 5.51 Giving Birmingham 4.22 to play with for their final rider, not 4.79 as previously quoted on here???

Well it's at least not a step down. I like Nick a lot but I don't see him maintaining a 10 point average.

Is there any other sport that you get “punished” for doing well,Max’s average in both leagues have left him with no team place for 2023.How many other British lads are going to be left out.So long as the Aussie’s are looked after that’s fine……British speedway is a joke no wonder it’s on its backside.

Think a few fans think lowering the Limit was a bad idea.

I didn't realise Birmingham only had 4.22 to play with for their final rider... They look incredibly weak imo What a shame Morris on an inflated average 3 second strings Sedgmen isn't really a number 5? Still unsure about Pearson 4.22 for final rider isn't a lot I hope I'm proved wrong...

Likewise, I would have liked to see Puk back at lynn

Nothing again this morning so I think it’s safe to say we’re either working on a complicated deal or we’ve run in to issues and plan A is out the window and we’re searching for a plan B..

They would only have to come to this forum to get all the 'proven experts'!

Birmingham have 4:22 left Connor Bailey average 4:32 So no he does not fit.

Very bad news from Australia with Keynan Rew badly hurt. Initial reports say a broken spine in two places. Fingers crossed it's not as bad as it sounds and he can make a full recovery.