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He is but lives in Italy with his Italian wife and young family. He didn''t like travelling before the family came along so I can't see him back now. Would be a great signing on a 7 at Plymouth though. Going with Rowe, Newman and Gilkes as the last 3 with just Barker as a known HL is very risky but would mean 2 strong reserves all year - is that enough to compensate for his 13&15?

Only good thing about him coming back would be the BSN commentary from roynon at Plymouth meetings.

I think it’s the mountain signing that jumps out for me the most. I expected a 4 pointer out of no where like Blodorn was to fill that other reserve spot. I guess the hope is that Blodorn kicks on and Cook establishes himself as that no4 heat leader. Tough ask.

So cook and mountain in for wright and Brennan? They look weaker to me

Completely agree, Crumpy was with him at most meetings and would have expected his experience to have had a word at some point. Unless he was ignored, heard Lambert has changed his team completely this year. I wonder if anyone in the team will help with that side of his meetings

That feels awfully expensive for a first season at this level!

He isn't the only one but it feels a lot more noticeable with Dan. Him and Lambert were bullied out of semi & final spots too many times this campaign.

would he come in on 7.50 ish?

Sounds way too progressive, informative and forward thinking for anyone involved in speedway promotion!

Could it just be that Tolley has asked Rogers for help as he used him so many times as a guest in the last few years, they must have a good working relationship

I’m just putting history and low points together. I wouldn’t go near him after last year but he would fill a gap in that 2/6 spot at a track he goes reasonably well at.

Riss not in with a shout to return on his low average? Had a decent year there in ‘21

Surely they can’t go with Hume again? Threw away so many vital points. if Jenkins is an option that fits, he’s a must

I thought Boughen would have been in at Sheffield after all the guest bookings this year but seems silly not to use him in both (or all 3 leagues!). Jenkins at 6 would give more room for a power house top 5 assuming he would get the 25% reduction Brennan etc got last year for moving out of the RS position

https://speedwayupdates.proboards.com/thread/1767/reading-ipswich-ela-2nd-leg

Smolinski back to Brum? Wouldn’t be surprised to see Paco as no6 and them somehow have Pearson as RS

Bomber will be thrilled, he’ll make a fortune

Which one?

Unfortunately have to agree. They seem to have built up quite a strong fan base but to put premiership and championship in front of them feels very naive. Really hope I’m wrong!

Who knows anymore! Given he was there this year it would make sense for next year. not sure who else they’ll bring in. will be an interesting side

Feels mad given how new they are, or newly back should I say. guess Masters and Flint will be their first 2

Birmingham confirmed in the top level. Oxford confirmed all three!! https://oxfordspeedway.club/2023/11/oxford-speedway-confirm-sensational-return-to-the-premiership-as-oxford-spires-the-citys-newest-professional-sports-club/

Dan Thompson will have certainly learned more this year than he would have last year riding alongside messers Morris and Worrall!

The announcement states 10 rounds, probably tells you all you need to know about improvements if they can't even count what has previously been written! Probably given the Poles an extra round to appease them after the toys out of the pram when Zmarzlik was banned from Vojens. Zmarzlik 4/6 on Skybet for WC should be 1/10

That makes more sense to be fair! Agree that where ever he goes on his current average feels like a bargain!