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World peace and Matt Ford as Donald Trump's Vice President.

Yes, NL track record holder, albeit briefly. Good rider who seemed rejuvenated and a vital part of the team. Happy to have him back. Mr Clouting's post was way off the mark.

I blame Matt Ford.

And a hell of a scrabble score.

2 weeks? Don't know what the fuss is about then. It's a Speedway forum, not Nelson Mandela.

Agreed, Cradley look strong as well. Plus it's a long season and changes can be made along the way. As usual, good reserves will be critical.

No issue with your opinions/concerns SCB, just a crap title that's all.

Get a room you two.. (preferably with no Internet connectivity )

It's voted for by the referees so I wouldn't put too much value in it. Leicester were voted 3rd in Elite League, which tells you all you need to know..

If it's sarcasm it'll be Marc Owen, he'd struggle to pull a wheelie on a Rayleigh Chopper...

Am an Eastbourne man so watched BWD a lot last season. Was definitely in the top 3 riders in the NL. However, he will do well to hit a 5 point average and hopefully Somerset will stay patient with him as he wont have ridden most of the away tracks. He has loads of ability and never ever gives up so if equipment is up to scratch (the Dugards helped him immensely ) he can go a long way. Nice lad too.

On NL Twitter feed.

Rode for Isle of Wight. Done some meetings with Exeter. Could be a decent signing.

Agreed. Think it will be Charley, doubt we'll see any Spiller activity until August due to exams etc..

Slight tech error, I am last paragraph.

What is the solution then? Close Eastbourne? The three pointers will indeed struggle, as will ours at away venues. A large number of National League riders will have ridden there now so should improve, and since we're in the NL for the long term they'll have plenty of chances to get used to it.

Good idea. Or a neutral venue like Somerset?

We'll see. Always interesting when other teams get their excuses in early. There are loads of quirky or difficult tracks out there - Rye House, Kent and Mildenhall are small, IOW and Kings Lynn are big by British standards. Easbourne happened to have a very good team last season otherwise they'd have been tonked away every time.

Consider it done Sir. Looks like an interesting season ahead whoever wins with 12 teams. Onwards an upwards for the National League.

So how come Eastbourne didn't win the Elite League very often if that's your argument? How about Lakeside and their 'trick track' ? And Rye House and their tight track?

Ditto the above. Look forward to visiting with Eastbourne next season.

Wit whom? It won't be with the Eagles according to the official twitter feed.

Yes he should. And a real asset and quality rider he's been too.