I think when it is up and running it will be popular, its location is central and easy access means it will be easy for most people to get to. If they could persuade the powers that be to put on a decent individual meeting to raise the profile it should be successful.
He was used many times as a guest at Ipswich in recent times, he definitely knows the quickest way round Foxhall and would be a good addition to the team.
I don't see why all the negativity, Northampton is easily accessible from many major roads, if you have been deprived of speedway I would have thought you would see this as a godsend.
Personally I do not see the issue, he only needs the 8 per cent deduction to fit him in the team as long as it is the rule that you get 8 per cent for missing a year.