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For the record has Chris Louis gone public on the real reason for putting the club up for sale? Has he actually stated that he does not agree with the way the sport has been run? Or could it be that there are other reasons, which would be private like family/ health reasons. Chris Louis comes across a proud man, could he live with the idea that he was the man to possibly shutdown Ipswich speedway. Or does he have a buyer waiting to takeover the club.

I think some of the Sheffield fans who think that Brennan is a dirty rider are thinking back to his Guest appearance for Sheffield 2024. Sheffield v Kings Lynn Heat 10 Brennan dived under Kvech and kept taking Kvech out to the fence, who had to get off the throttle to avoid crashing out. It was a naughty move that some may construe as dirty riding some say it was hard riding. Interesting Brennan finished 2nd in the race and finished the night on a 4 ride paid maximum.

Never been a particular fan of Tom Brennan. But if had the chance to sign him, I would not say no. I remember him doing a Guest booking at Owlerton and he did well. In saying all that I think he will be at Ipswich next season.

And in the Speedway Star it has been stated that announcement on the club ownership would be before Christmas.

I mention this in an earlier post. For me it is a bit coincidental that Tru Group pull out sponsoring Sheffield citing they want to concentrate on Ipswich. Then Chris Louis put the club up for sale.

Just a thought here. Tru Group have finished their sponsorship of Sheffield. Reason for that was explained they want to concentrate on backing Ipswich. Could it be that Guy Nicholls has offered to buyout Chris Louis at Ipswich with an offer Chris Louis could not turn down.

Interesting that both directors on the BSPL for the Premiership have announced from the end of the season and now have put their clubs up sale (Louis and Bates). Does make you feel as though there has been a breakdown between Promoters in the sport.

I think that without the TV money and sponsorship now lost I personally don't see Sheffield running next season. And I think if they are gone I think that will be us gone forever.

Why would Northampton run at Oxford. There is a shale track at Northampton running stock cars. Could they not run speedway there?

Sheffield New Owners successful local business operators with close links to Sheffield Speedway and the sport in general. 3 parties come to mind. Ian Hunter from Sheffield Window Centre former Sheffield Speedway Sponsors. The Stead Family. Ashley and Jonno Birks. Possibly a consortium involving all or some of these.

Well Done on artistic content. Would Jack be bothered with video? I would be surprised if he was.

Heavy shower now. My confidence has gone.

I am at home in Wisewood no rain here. So we are around the same distance away from the track. I did say cautiously optimistic.

On to tonight's meeting. I think Ipswich will push us really hard, and I don't see us winning by more than 8 to 10 points. Ipswich are exceptional at home and we are generally poor around Foxhall so I think it safe to say that Ipswich will finish top of the league.

At 3:30pm I am in Sheffield 6, same area as the stadium. At present the sun is out and pavements and roads are dry, no signs of any puddles, which generally a good sign. I am cautiously optimistic that we have a meeting to go to.

I would say that the finishing places in the league will be same as they are at the present. (1st) Ipswich (2nd) Leicester (3rd) Sheffield (4th) Belle Vue

Totally correct Doyle has been a mainstay and totally loyal to speedway in the UK, that is fact. I also applaud Ipswich to agreeing to quick arrangement getting this fixture sorted before the Play Offs.

Interesting I look at each of the 4 play off teams accumulative team averages home and away, not rolling averages but meetings this season. These were the results before today's group of meetings. Belle Vue home 48.19 away 37:06 total 85.25 Ipswich (Based on Jason Edwards in the team) home 51.40 away 40.77 total 92.17 Leicester home 44.88 away 39.91 total 84.79 Sheffield home 48.62 away 40.36 total 88.98 Based on season form book we are looking at a Ipswich v Sheffield Final. With Ipswich running out eventual winners. Will be interesting to see if that come true to form.

For me the top 4 will finish as the following; (1) Ipswich (2) Leicester (3) Sheffield (4) Belle Vue As far as I understand it teams don't pick their opponents. Its 1st v4th and 2nd v 3rd. If this is the case then I believe the following happens. Ipswich will beat Belle Vue Leicester will beat Sheffield. A final of Ipswich v Leicester could go either way, I am sitting on the fence for that one.

Absolutely spot on with your assessment. Trouble is when you build a team do you build it thinking about riders getting injured? I don't think that you do. The Woffy injury really put us on the back foot before our season started, and mere fact that we look as though we will make the Play Offs is a bit of an achievement. As it stands I think we are looking at an Ipswich v Leicester Paly Off Final, which pains me to say for any neutrals would make a better final that had either us, Belle Vue or as a longshot Kings Lynn.

The Team Management obviously felt that change was needed and would improve the team. Sedgie going was something that had to happen, he was not scoring the points needed, and the fact that Leon Flint is having a cracking season has bought him more time. I checked Sedgie's figures this season, on most occasions he has ridden at reserve and on 43% of occasions he has finished last in a race. A rider of Sedgie's experience and capabilities should be doing better It was time to give someone else a chance. The Nick Morris one does worry me, nearly two years out of competitive racing, added to fact I don't rate him and I am definitely not a fan of his. Nick Morris riding in your team for me is Troy Batchelor mark 2, you always run the risk he will let you down. But changes or no changes I resigned myself sometime ago to the fact that at best we will make it to Play Off's only. I think that providing they avoid each other in Semi Finals Ipswich and Leicester will contest the final.

The reverting back to original line up might be possible, depending upon what the rules state. Seem to remember Ipswich some seasons, announce the dropping Sedgie and I believe Connor Mountain, only to find out that someone had got their sums wrong. They then had to bring back the two riders that they have dropped. I believe if Kerr and Sedgie were asked back and refused they would not receive a ban.

If I was Ben I would appeal the ban.

No way did I see that coming. Like many after two poor performance away to Leicester, to go to Ipswich and to take them so close and a Super Heat for bonus point, I don't think we can complain. Even with missing riders Ipswich for a team like Sheffield who don't particularly like or ride the track well I fully expected us getting a thrashing. Another fine performance from Leon Flint from reserve he has to be arguably on present form the top rising star rider this season.

Nobody is going to disagree with the fact that we have problems away from home. Last night with the possible exception of maybe Leon Flint came out with much credit. But look at the riders you are suggesting. Jake Allen; this season he has rode for Scunthorpe 40 rides 59 points. Zaine Kennedy; 34 rides 48 points Connor Mountain; 36 rides 63 points Jonas Knudsen: 19 rides 28 points. Out of all of your suggestions I don't anything that make an improvement to the team that we already have, and I see no point in making further changes unless it will improve the team significantly improve the team.