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Fair one, strength in depth seems likely then.

Pijper first on the team sheet.....

Awful in my opinion. Neither Edberg or Barret would leave the reserve spot and the top 5 is weak.

Not entirely sure on averages as I cant be bothered to work them out, but what about something like.... 1.Richard Lawson 2. Matej Kus 3.Claus Vissing 4. Edward Krcmar 5.Sam Masters 6.Hugh Skidmore/Nico Covatti 7.Alex Edberg/Anders Thompsen No doubt most people will want Doolan and maybe even Pepe Franc back because there good blokes and a right laugh in the pub, but I feel the team I have suggested would do very well if it fits.

Well, as this season is now over, I think this has been started at a good time for the mighties fans to discuss before tapes up in March. I predict an easy 100 pages over this thread before we get to that stage, let the arguments begin.... For me: Vissing- had an overall very good season, started like a house on fire at no5, but been found out at no1, particularly away from home, but that's not his fault as he is simply not a no 1. I would retain next year so long as he is not at no1 and he has a no1 to take the pressure away from him. Retain. Bellego- not for the first season I really epected Bellego to kick on this year, but again, not for the first season he really hasn't kicked on. Inconsistency is a major down fall and I feel a year away from Berwick would maybe help. It was no coinscedence when his form for Ostrow was at its best mid season, his form for Berwick was not, so I would suggest Poland is a bigger priority for him. Get rid. Doolan- done what Doolan does, started slowly, albeit in the no 1 position, but has slowly found some form, particularly of late and particularly at home. Been a passenger to often for my liking on the road and in the big matches away, but then again the entire team are guilty of that. I have a feeling he will be retained because hes one of the boys and has finished well, and that will cloud the promotions judgement. In my opinion I would not retain as he certainly wouldn't improve any and that's what you need. Get rid. Jensen- I think we can now safely say those who predicted a 9pt ave for Steen at the start of the year were wrong. He has been good value at times but also been woeful at times. Having watched him at places like Redcar I think its safe to say Berwick is not his track. I would not retain him next year as I don't see any improvement on his current average and he has to many duff meetings at home. Get rid. Kus- had a good season visually, although his ave has dropped I believe? He is a no 2 or 4, or an outstanding reserve. If he could be fitted into any of those roles next year then I would retain, if not, get rid. All in all I would like to see Matej back and I think its a certainty he will be as hes on a 2 year deal. Retain. Weathers- been garbage most of the season, particularly on the road. I think he will retire anyways but if not, I hope he does not return. Get rid. Edberg- not seen much of him since he came back, but he seems slightly more consistent than the first time around. From what I hear as well his Dad is keen to be of service so I think its almost certain he will be back next year, and as long as he is not the main reserve that will be fine as he is capable of chipping in, and if getting confidence sky high I think theres is improvement on his ave. Retain.

I would love to know what is said at the mid meeting team talk because yet again an utter collapse from Berwick. Still, they made the play offs, I'm sure they'll raise a beer or two to that in the Black and Gold this evening.

Even by the standards of this forum, that has to be one of the most outrageous and unrealistic suggestions I have ever seen. Absolutely not a chance in hell.

How can he be recalled? This match has been planned all season? I thought he could only be recalled against a rearranged match? We have no chance without Kus.

Easy away win if there is no Kus, how annoying.

Best wishes to Matty on a swift recovery and also to Fox. Not the greatest of meetings but anybody with a brain is aware its the shape of the track not the preparation that is to blame. Thought Berwick presenter themselves very well. Really a big fan of Steen Jensen and after seeing him at redcar on Thur I was really baffled by his performance tonight, really dont feel Berwick is his track. Another 3 points on the board though.

Good to see Sedgeman having a moan about the Berwick track as well as Cook now. Hopefully its nice and slick and our boys are gating well, hopefully him and the ego hate it.

Nice to see people finally noticing things that have been out there for weeks, well done Scott👏.

How can they effect the weather?

No Matej Kus? Surprising.

Professional nights work for Berwick and an expected comfortable win. Great score from Weathers, hoprfully he's turned the corner. The next two matches really are the most important ones so far this season, lets get 6 points from them and take ourselves 4 points behind Ediinburgh. On last nights form, we are probably stronger with R/R for Bellego next saturday against Somerset.

Anderson has already made one tough call dropping Carr, for me Weathers place must be in serious jeopardy. If Berwick really want to kick on then I think he needs to go.

Really enjoyed my first visit to Redcar, decent track that provides flat out racing. Berwick really were a cut above throughout tonight, with Jensen and Bellego particularly good and Kus carrying on his good form. Why Jensen was excluded in ht15 was beyond me as he clearly didnt touch summera, he just passed him. Nice to see Edberg looking good, hopefully he can regain confidence and score well. Weathers form continues to be a worry if Berwick are to do anything in the play offs.

No Jorgenson apparently he has a chest infection.

For all I expect them to be yes, say they get a couple of injuries another team could quite possibly take advantage and finish top. Berwick have many matches in hand for instance. If Berwick win at Redcar this Thursday which they should, then beat Sheffield and Edinburgh at home, Berwick are only 3 behind Edinburgh equal matches. So for all Edinburgh will probably finish top, I dont think its a foregone conclusion.

How are Edinburgh the best when the season isnt even complete yet?

Joking aside, Edberg is far better than Carr so fair play to Anderson for making the move.

I'm sure the experience of turning out at number 2 for Czestochowa and riding with Nicki has really helped Alex regain his confidence, and I'm sure he is now ready to lead the team to play off glory. His kit is still immaculate (shock) so lets hope he can do the business.

Or is it because he isnt anywhere near good enough ro ride in Poland or Sweden. Perhaps when he starts to show some ambition and quit the PL and branches out he may improve. In my opinion though I think he'll spend his entire career at Armadale scoring a max everyweek.

What about Covatti for Wolbert? Wants to ride over here and he can't do any worse surely.

Fantastic performamce from Berwick after Fridays shambles, well done lads.