Bagpuss

I think Wilko is an upgrade on Lambert and certainly more watchable. If they have pulled a rabbit out of the hat at number one then, while I agree about some of the comments on the lack of communication and on the Kerr cock up, a lot of the moaning and groaning will have been unnecessary. Speedway fans seem obsessed with getting their team named as early as possible when in reality even if it takes until March as long as it ends up being a decent, competitive side it doesn't really matter. IF they have managed to find a strong number one from somewhere who isn't going to miss loads of fixtures then we have a great chance of reaching the play offs.

I'd suggest thats because his career hasn't really ever kicked on and he's not done enough to secure a regular place anywhere. Sounds like his release has been at his request due to P'boro fixture clashes and sponsorship, makes you wonder why he was signed in the first place.

Should have happened years ago but great to see its finally taking place http://speedwaygb.co/news.php?extend.30036

I agree about the need for fewer guests and R/R, but better communication from the BSPA should be a basic requirement. We should already be knowing about it from the governing body before team(s) start announcing extra riders. It really shouldn't be difficult.

The last update was only eight days ago and that press release said; “We are looking at riders with the last position in mind.” said Lyon. He added: “I will be honest and say that the search has been problematic and one that has caused us a few issues. We want to do what is best for the club and if that means waiting a little longer then thats what we’ll have to do.” “There is no obvious answer, which is why we are taking our time in deciding the best way to move forward.” So until a signing is made I don't really see what else they can tell us. Phil the Ace said: Think you may get a signing next week and it's going to surprise EVERYONE I wonder if this refers to this cryptic post.....

Lets hope its a nice suprise and not a nasty one.

By the wording of the rule it appears it hasn't been broken, but its a loop hole and goes very much against the spirit of what the rule is trying to achieve. Some might even label it as winning at all costs.

I'd say Neils has shown plenty of loyalty to British speedway over the last fifteen years. If he thinks that making sure he is fresher for GP rounds gives him a better chance of winning the world title then fair play to him. There may be a situation where we could strengthen and get more bums on seats by employing him, if it should arise we'd be silly to turn it down just to make a point. Speedway riders are self employed and can get sacked or not even included at the beginning of a season through the points limit, so loyalty works both ways. I don't believe riders owe clubs anything and nor do clubs owe riders, contracts are mutually beneficial so if either party decides not to renew for the next season that's speedway, there should be no need for bad feeling.

I don't blame any rider for cutting out a league if they think it will improve their chances of being World Champion. Its always going to be our league which they drop because of the spread of fixtures on different nights. As for Iversen, its supply and demand. I'd hope that if we needed him and he wanted to come over we wouldn't cut our nose off to spite our face, that would be really silly.

I think Doyle was slaughtered for some his moves last year, and rightly so.

I believe one of the aims was to provide a pathway from the NL to the PL as the jump had become quite a large one, had the only requirement been to be British I don't think that requirement would have been met.

I'd say Swindon look better but 4th place is anybody's really as the rest look as poor as each other in comparison.

I think the difference is that Davey has previously ridden in the PL as an Aussie and it was seven or eight years ago that he first rode over here. Putting an age restriction on the scheme wouldn't be right IMO at it might exclude motocross lads who are coming into the sport late but have plenty to offer like Cook, Kerr, Rose, Worralls etc.

At the end of the day riders who need to be in two places at once are the ones who are going to suffer through loss of earnings. Its a pity all leagues can't get together and co-ordinate their fixtures for the greater good. I'm sure with a little more communication it could all have been sorted out.

6 riders.....

Hmmmm while I get your point there are only two riders to be signed now and I think its pretty obvious that both Lynn & Leicester are scratching around and are highly unlikely to pull any rabbits out of hats, and therefore fairly easy to put them both in the lower reaches of the table.

Ulamek is the ultimate gating tart, gone into the distance if he gets the drop but totally disinterested if at the back.

I am sure he didn't get another EL offer and has only got one because Lynn have cocked up. However the facts are that P'boro are nearly two points under the limit and have a rider (who is likely to drop to reserve quite quickly) now facing nine meetings of unavailability. If the promotion and supporters have aspirations of winning things they would be daft to not consider replacing Simon, not ideal as he is a popular rider but there is very little loyalty either way in speedway because of the points limit etc. I don't think it will happen, and in a way I hope it doesn't as Simon will be a better rider for my team if he has a regular PL gig. But you really can't blame people for discussing it.

Belle Vue Poole Swindon Coventry Lakeside King's Lynn Wolves Leicester

You have to be ruthless if you want to win things, and as others have said he knew signing for Lynn would mean missing nine P'boro meetings. Its a pity that you don't jump up and down so quickly when your own club does things many don't agree with instead of toeing the party line.

Plus both leagues would struggle to find enough riders if they were forced to choose EL or PL. Its unfortunate for P'boro but at the end of the day Simon has always been a Lynn asset and it may be a blessing in disguise if Panthers release him to build up to the points limit.

What clubs decide to pay their riders is entirely up to them, some Edinburgh fans do seem to mention what Glasgow supposedly pay far too much though.

I don't suppose there was an awful lot of choice, and at least Jacobs has some EL experience.

Presumably though any rider who signed both a British and Polish contract prior to these fixtures being released would have, quite reasonably, assumed that all of their Polish fixtures would be held on Sundays? That said the release dates for the two league's fixtures does put a different complexion on things.

Nail on head.