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Running out of time if it’s done before Christmas. To be honest I’d rather he took his time now and explored all avenues. All the others have their team sorted except Peterborough who apparently have most of theirs signed up as well, so there’s little competition for riders. Could more than likely sign two of Worrall, Cook Andersen or Batch and be done with it so much rather he carried on making calls and see what develops.

Not as bad as first feared and suffered “only” minor fractures. Been told to take 2 months rest so should be fit in plenty of time for tapes up.

Nothing again this morning so I think it’s safe to say we’re either working on a complicated deal or we’ve run in to issues and plan A is out the window and we’re searching for a plan B..

Think the bottom line is most of the top riders see the UK as an inconvenience and would only ride here if someone offered daft money by our standards. Doyle has been happy and settled here for years. I’d wager though that although he’s no doubt on a good deal, if the same deal was offered to the other GP riders very few if any would be tempted.

You’re right looks to have a fabulous style. Can see him potentially being very popular.

If it was both of Worrall and Batchelor it would be done already. Both seemingly straightforward deals to do. If riders aren’t yet signed because paperwork hasn’t been completed but they’re “hoping to get it sorted before Christmas” which is still 9 days away, suggests to me at least one is more complicated and hints at a rider abroad. Could be wrong obviously, but that’s the way it sounds to me.

Nobody should ever say with confidence that so and so has signed. Flappy could absolutely end up correct no question, but it’s foolish to be so confident. It’s a fluid situation and as I’ve said many times, things change on an hourly basis. I’ve also been told things by a very reliable source and in good faith, but until they’ve signed on the dotted line and announced officially by clubs then things can always change because there’s so many moving parts to these deals. PhilTheAce no doubt also has good info, but he was sure that Kerr wasn’t returning to Sheffield but instead going to Leicester. But Kerr has indeed ended up back at Sheffield. That doesn’t mean he gets duff info, at the time Kerr more than likely was in at Leicester but again, things twist and turn behind the scenes all the time.

Aye he could well have done yesterday. Today? Who knows..

Now you’re asking too much here Taps! They’ve altered the “transfer window” that’s enough for this year surely..

Thank you. Notice they’ve simplified the transfers thing with no “opening and closing” window. Not surprised after this year’s shenanigans. No transfers after July 31st is much more simple and easy for everyone to understand. Almost certain our (and probably most others) team will look different in August than it does in March.. Personally never been a fan of individual meetings I’m more a team speedway man, but the 16 lapper was always an exception. Always loved this event since I was a kid so pleased it’s still being considered if not guaranteed to return just yet.

Ellis it is.

Or Louis has used his broken calculator again..

Was that on radio Suffolk?

I agree it does seem to be a bit of a missed opportunity not to pick either up on those averages which would then allow for a powerful top 5.

He’d have been working closely with Louis on team building so I’d expect him to know this sort of stuff or he should do. I know we all give him a bit of stick now and then, but he’s very approachable in person and on social media. I’ve asked him several things myself on Twitter and he’s always answered every question honestly. Louis used to be the same, but he’s very much a closed shop these days and rarely responds anymore. Maybe he was too open and has been told not to be who knows.

I’m expecting one in the morning for sure, hopefully both though and gets this done and dusted.

I’m sure Zagar still commands a decent wedge, and he’s really not worth it these days IMO. His away GSA was over half a point less than King’s who had a poor year, and practically identical to Batchelor’s away GSA. A firm no from me. Would much rather put those funds to much better use.

Other way you could do it is give the supporters a choice, £260 for a season ticket that includes a programme, or £250 for one without. Colour code so that one season ticket is blue the other green so those on the gate know who gets a programme and who doesn’t. Probably too much hassle for those in charge but an idea nonetheless.

Well that clears that one up.

Fair enough. Certainly not the case I’m my experience.

Just the one? Honestly can’t take any of this seriously the rules are so flaky and mostly get ignored/bent anyway.

If that’s the case then apologies for the sarcasm. Quickly delete your post and I’ll do likewise before he sees it

And what is the criteria for that? 4.5 average or over? Over 5? Or any other random figure they’re seemingly plucking out of their @rses? Oh apologies by the way for the “typical speedway reply”. I’ll try to do better in future.

There’s absolutely no way they can give one rider who was in the RS scheme last year a 25% reduction but not others. The criteria for getting in the scheme in the first place is often a cause for debate, but it simply has to be all of them or none of them getting a reduction when they hop out of it.