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Hold on. So Roynon has to pay for a new race suit, but Palm Toft get's a set to wear for a 28 day stint? Makes sense.

Doesn't that sort of spell it out plain and simple '4.28 average' there's only one way Richard Hall is going and that's on his way down. A case of been there and done that on far too often of occasion and clearly has lost his focus on speedway. Unless we happen to lose Proctor due to the visa issues then Richard would be such a waste of points.

I bloody well hope not!

Because there isn't. If the rules are what they are, then Gino doesn't meet the requirement. End of.

So 6.09 to play with now. Most obvious choices are Compton (5.59) or Franc (5.67)

Who else is out there though on that sort of average? I'd put him as one of the better options out there frankly for that reserve spot.

I'll admit I have absolutely no idea. But you're probably right!

I was going along the lines of if Allen is indeed on a 7 point average and needs scrapping. Leaves just enough room for Facu Albin for that last spot too!

If you're looking for another foreign 5 pointer to add to the asset base, what about Max Ruml? Looked a much better prospect in my eyes riding in the world cup then Castagna.

Could be a hint of sarcasm since his signing has pretty much been hinted since last season ended. Either way we'll find out pretty soon.

Either would be a waste. To be quite honest, this team will only work if we have someone who can work as a heat leader. Proctor aside, i can't actually think of someone available who'd fill that role.

Hard to watch. But it's nice to see him getting better and hopefully he'll have a long continued healthy progression. If anyone deserves a massive meeting, it's Ricky. A similar crowd & field of rider to what Garry Stead had would be perfect really. Unfortunately i can't make the meeting which I'm absolutely gutted by, but I'll follow suit of mr ore and donate whatever my entrance fee would be and hopefully get the dvd after if it's being filmed.

Completely agree. Might've seemed down and out last season but i really feel he could kick off for Redcar this time round.

Excellent looking side to me! Solid heatleaders, good middle men and a reserve on a bargain average. I can definitely see Covatti upping his average a fair bit if he's on decent machinery. I see an awful lot of potential in that team from 1-7, and if reached Ipswich will be the team to beat for me.

Looks a solid enough side to me. Lacking a true number one, but I think one of them could step up to the plate. Very surprised that Ash Morris has been left out when he could've easily been slotted in for Barrett though, Is there doubt whether he'll be ready to start the season?

Sissis would be a good signing, as long as we start him at reserve. I feel he'd still need his time to get back into the swing of things in speedway. And as long as bates does get a reduction, we could have- Stead Bellego Birks Poole Proctor Bates Sissis

I can't see him being away from Sheffield, or at least i hope not! I think on that sort of average he's a bit of a steal. I just can't see the point in letting him leave after just signing him up as an asset.

Why would Kozza average be lower?

Fantastic to hear. The national league actually looks very good this year and it's good to see both the Brummies and Heathens secure their short term future.

Kennett- 8.38 Garrity- 6.75 Nelson- 6.16

He won't. The rule was scrapped.

Wouldn't be surprised at all if they did make it mandatory to have Brits at reserve if I'm honest. And even though Covatti would be a trump card at reserve, i wouldn't be apposed to the idea of it at all. Something needs to change either way.

http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/other-sports/speedway/sheffield-speedway-nico-covatti-wants-to-return-1-6943791 Looks like Covatti wants to return! Bit unsure on Nico, there's obviously something about him but we only saw him in glimpses. A spell at reserve should do him a world of good though and i think we'd get a lot out of him on such a low average of 4.19.

I wouldn't be too concerned with regards to Stead. You can look at the flip side and say why haven't they announced Bates yet? Without a doubt in my mind, unless there's a massive in the league structure or points limit, then both will be at Sheffield.

Sarjeant- 3 Facu- 3.66 Bates- 3.53 (or 3.44 if he get's a reduction) There's no chance Bates won't be at Sheffield next season though. But i think a reserve pairing of Bates with Albin would work.