Speedball

Personally think we're still looking. We were in for Bjarne Pedersen but he chose Lakeside instead. Sure various options are being looked at. Shame Nicki has ruled himself out. He would fit perfectly on 8.61, leaving 3.20 for final reserve. The last two signings will really make the difference on whether it's a season of struggle or challenging for the play-offs. IF we can get a decent number 1, think we look solid throughout the top order.

Seems like Adam Roynon isn't in the mix to replace Lewis judging by his reaction when asked on Twitter this evening. https://twitter.com/ad_royno4/status/674336351861522432

Can easily see 5 of the 7 increasing their starting average which is promising. Looking forward to seeing how they progress.

He'd be great at 6 :-p

Another signing announced this week according to Twitter. The list above makes pretty grim reading though perhaps shows how underestimated Rory is by some. For the final 3 main team places I guess perm 3 from Schlein, Bjerre, Porsing, Zengota, Korneliussen, PK, Pedersen and Michelsen. Edit: Forgot about MJJ My choices would be Rory, Mads and Michelsen but with a question mark over Rory's fitness I wonder if it will be Bjerre instead? Nurse.....

NKI springs to mind and we know what country he's dropped.

But Kyle Howarth was on the EDR list from the start, that's the point SteveBrum was making. Lambert wasn't on the declared draft list at the start so can't subsequently be added after the event. Any replacement for Kerr would have to be someone on that list and hasn't been picked.

Thing is if Coventry drop either Sarjeant or Bates, neither could replace Kerr as both ride for Thursday PL teams. Would have to be Roynon.

If the latest rumour of Kerr going to Coventry because of our change of race night is true, it better be for a top draw rider. Getting rid of a local lad and one of the top EDR's for Bjarne Pedersen, that would be a hell of a risky call and not very popular one at that.

Good signing for the Young Stars. With the increased points limit, needed a little more top end firepower. Who is Nathan an asset of?

Ok I'll take the bait. I'm guessing you are hinting at Lynn and the rider is Kerr at Ipswich?

Great news. After the news of Niels departure, it was important to get Robert signed up. By far the most entertaining rider at the AFA last season

TBF I think the press officer has just got married so is probably away on honeymoon. I think the biggest problem was that Niels decision caught them out. So I'm told, Niels had given every indication he was likely to be back and every team permutation featured him in it. Now I guess it's back to the drawing board.

Did well in the 2014 ELRC at Lynn but has the tendency to go missing during meetings when the heat is on. Certainly no Niels but not many are. Beggars can't be choosers though!!!

Pretty depressing when probably the best we could hope for is Batchelor at No 1. Hoping for a season of progression for Lambert, Kerr & Rose and anything else is a bonus at this stage.

Possibly news of a signing tomorrow judging from Gav Caney's latest tweet @GavinCaney: Massive #speedway news coming your way in tomorrow's paper. Buy @EDP24 (main story in all editions) to read an @officialKLstars exclusive. Edit - beat me to it Phil. Hoping it's the announcement of Niels

Looks like Jason Doyle is returning to Swindon. Imperative we get Niels signed up for 2016 now!!

Layne Cupitt (3:00) just announced for the Young Stars http://www.kingslynnstars.co/2015/11/11/young-stars-welcome-back-cupitt/

Speak of the devil. Official confirmation is now here along with the signing of Layne Cupitt for 2016. http://www.kingslynnstars.co/2015/11/11/young-stars-welcome-back-cupitt/

Not seen any official confirmation but assuming the Young Stars will be on track for 2016. Really enjoyed watching the continued development of the team, especially Tom Stokes (7.10), Josh Bailey (6.02) and Ryan Kinsley (5.13). Hopefully they're the first three names on next year's team sheet. I think Layne Cupitt is having some rides in Australia over the winter so hopefully that will see him develop further and would slot back in nicely on a 3.00pt average. The only disappointment was missing out on the signing of Jack Thomas. Would have been another promising local lad to add to the asset list.

They do indeed - available here in CSV format - https://www.rugby.gov.uk/downloads/file/492/asset_register

I will be very surprised if Niels isn't announced at his "evening with" event on the 6th. Can't see that being put on if it wasn't nailed on that he's back next year. Will be awkward for all involved if he isn't.

Heard this morning that 6 man teams are being proposed to help tackle the rider shortage. Could be an interesting AGM ahead.

"passed" not "past" This is fun, keep going

Wouldn't say I have a second team as such but would like to see Belle Vue win the play-offs. Poole, Coventry and Swindon have all won the league title in recent seasons whereas Belle Vue have been a bit starved of success recently, plus it would give them a terrific boost going into 2016 in their new stadium.