CardinalSin

Couldn't see Covatti getting anywhere near 7.5 as he's not very good. May up his average a little, but not by much IMO.

I thought it would be, but the longer it goes without an announcement the less likely I think it will be. If Louis wanted Lanham, you'd think it would be a pretty simple and straightforward deal to do.

Can we assume that plan A has well and truly gone Pete Tong? Wonder what plan we're on now? B, C or maybe even D! Simon Lambert looks Peterborough bound so another lower averaged rider to cross off the list.

Not sure the Lakeland supporters would call it "rotting" at the moment as they'll once again have the pleasure of watching Andreas Jonsson every week. I'd certainly swap places with them that's for sure!

Sissis now confirmed for Sheffield. Intriguing signing and one I was hoping we were going to sign for our 5 pointer. Struggling to see too many attractive options to be honest. Just hope with the greatest of respect, we don't end up with two from Lanham/Mills/Simon Lambert..

So doesn't look like the final two will be revealed Tomorrow either as we'd have had a Bacon tweet by now. We can also cross Arthur Sissis of the potential 5 pointer list, Sheffield bound.

Cross Josh Bates off the 3 pointer list, as expected he's re-joining Sheffield.

Hope it's worth it then if they're playing that game! Rarely seen much Witches news weekends in the Star which is why I think it'll be Thursday or Friday. I agree with you Thursday looks favourite because I think they'll want it revealed before the supporters club AGM? If it isn't, maybe someone on here who is going Thursday evening can try and get something out of him

This mornings Ipswich Star States that the last two riders will be revealed "within the next week", so either tomorrow Thursday or Friday. Lanham tweeted last night that he was on his way home from Tenerife, so maybe you're right! Home today, signature on a contract and announcement tomorrow. Could easily just be coincidental bull shine though.

New team manager is...... Phil Hilton. A retired police officer from Felixstowe Hands up who guessed that one correctly? LOL

Think Donkey is far too busy TBH.

Matt Tressarieu is on 5.44, I'd be happy enough with him and a 3 pointer and push Hawkins back to reserve.

9.09 for those two, only 8.63 left. Covatti isn't all that good really, but he does have a reputation of being entertaining.

I was going to ask the same thing as he's an asset of neither. From an Ipswich point of view, let's hope Horton doesn't stump up the cash to make him one.

King doubling up with Coventry.

Last two pieces of the jigsaw are "almost in place" according to Chris Louis, and we also have a new team manager who will be announced soon. Season ticket prices also revealed.. http://www.ipswichwitches.co/index.php/news-centre/905-season-tickets-now-available

Think I'd take up knitting on Thursday nights.

I assume it's son of Armando? Always liked Armando good solid rider for the Witches.

A couple of others mentioned him a page or two back, you heard something or just having a stab in the dark?

I feel the opposite TBH. I haven't seen anything from anyone else that frightens me so far, and if Summers and Lawson are the final two at Glasgow, they don't look all that either. Morris hasn't kicked on from bursting on the scene a few seasons ago, if anything he's slightly gone backwards. Same with Kozza, I don't see an average increase in him either. Remains to be seen what the others put together and I'm keeping an eye on Somerset as they always seem to put a tasty side together.

Risager is available and he's superb around Plymouth. He'd definitely help you be competitive at home at least.

Aye T'was me. Ellis, Lanham and Hawkins have similar averages with Ellis the lowest of the three, so any of them could be fitted in. If Lanham and Hawkins are in the team and Ellis we know isn't, then that wouldn't send out the right signals. Maybe there's more to Ellis' exclusion than meets the eye as none of us really know the ins and outs of what's going on. Perhaps Louis just doesn't want too many double uppers after riders missing too many meetings this season who knows.

An exciting looking newcomer on a 5.00 would certainly help the season ticket sales pitch by the club that is coming any day now, not sure a bottom end of Hawkins, Lanham and a weak looking 3 pointer would see the season ticket hotline jammed.

Why? I think it's a real possibility to be honest and it wouldn't surprise me in the slightest

If we've sacked Ellis off for Leigh Lanham I won't be best pleased to put it mildly..