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Vissing only lost to Morris, Worrall & Howarth and finishes on 8 from 5 rides. Shows how difficult it could be for visiting heat leaders at Leicester this year! On the other side Joe Thompson scores a paid max from number 7, of the riders he raced against, only once did they beat a Leicester rider (not counting non-finishes)! So was Joe good or just have an easy night against weak opposition? Or maybe both?

After last night's performance, I'm guessing Plymouth could beat Newcastle without a 7th rider!

It's rediculous that different teams use different rules - only in Speedway eh! Rules should be made simpler not more difficult to understand for sure!

Cheers, appreciate it!

I have no idea why no drawn matches isn't good for "TV"? What's wrong with a draw?

My point exactly, the rule was used twice last year, once for a rider who hadn't ridden yet (Glasgow) and once for a rider who never arrived (Poole).

I don't think Edwards is particularly weak, but after heat 2, he meets the 1+2 / 3+4 pairings, with Newcastle having a solid top 5, it's a difficult position (number 6)!

If Morley is guesting for Ellis, should Nielsen not still be at reserve? Should Birmingham not be using the 75% ave rule, Poole & Glasgow used last year?

Only Poole's reserves on lower aves than Redcar's. Jenkins should be the highest scoring reserve, but expect Edwards to score 1-2 & Congreave 0-1.

Now everyone has completed their sides, at least temporarily, here goes: 1. King's Lynn 2. Sheffield 3. Wolverhampton 4. Peterborough 5. Belle Vue 6. Ipswich

Chad Wirtzfield, if he fancies another go at NL?

6 man teams & NL riders at reserve

You make a lot of good points there!

This would be my choice of riding order: 1. Claus Vissing 2. James Shanes 3. Josh Auty 4. Ashley Morris 5. Adam Ellis 6. Stefan Nielsen 7. James Pearson

I'm predicting a 7 man Newcastle team can beat a 6 man Plymouth team. Until Plymouth finalise their team, not possible to predict them any higher!

Now Birmingham have 7 riders, need to change my predictions again: Poole Glasgow Leicester Oxford Birmingham Redcar Berwick Edinburgh Scunthorpe Newcastle Plymouth

That comment sounds like they have a weak team planned, a strong team doing well wouldn't be surprising!

That's not someone being nasty, as MPT has the lowest ave of the 6 numbers ones & 4 of the number twos, that's a fair assessment pre-season!

If that's the reason for Wethers being at number 2, Newcastle certainly wouldn't admit it!

With 2 opposition reserves weaker than any other Championship reserve, Diamonds will hope Congreve can score well.

You're right!

PJL will only consist of 2 x home matches, or possibly 3 if making the final.

The rule change they voted against, would've meant British Speedway not being considered a "professional league" this would've meant no restrictions if riders want to race in Poland, Sweden & Britain. But also would've meant any time Poland had a re-arranged fixture on a Monday or Thursday, they'd get priority over riders, meaning even more guests needed to be used!

Edinburgh won the league in 2015 with Clegg & Branford at reserve all year. While string reserves are an advantage, teams can win without them. Although I do think Leicester's reserves are decent enough.

They only have 6 riders, basing predictions on current line-ups.