dontforgetthefueltapsbruv

It could all be a load of bull though! I hope it is sorted satisfactorily. The PL will be the poorer fot it if not.

The figure suggested was approx £400 per application which in itself seems reasonable. The significant expense was that to switch between employers on this type of visa meant paying this fee each time (so potentially each meeting) If this was correct then it would make riding for more than one team impractical.

although some have intimated that it would be expensive if riding for 2 clubs due to switching admin fees.

I believe(see what I did there!)that he will be applying to renew upon his return next month as his doesnt expire til March. I understand there is a 4 week window to reapply and you have to be in the UK at the time.

Good luck then Cam and stay safe. Looks like a competitive line up and should be a good un.

Doyle and Newman

Cook and Fricke Tabaka and Vissing

Dryml will up his ave IMO. 10 at home 7 away would be my guess - 8.5 overall. Decent signing and a very good team overall.

Lindgren and Kerr Doolan and Bjerre Howarth and Harrison

Barker and Heeps Tungate and Risager Cook and Sneddon Worrall and Kerr Doyle and Josh G Lawson and Bach

Nick Morris plus another change?

shouldnt be a problem given he hasnt applied/renewed in the last 12 months......unless some other obscure rule crops up!

Great to see Leigh sorted. Solid ultra professional and a great team man. All the best mate! The return of Tay much less expected. Terrible luck with injuries but if he can come back without being troubled by them then he could be a bargain signing. I think Bruv still has the Chuggington scooter all set up and ready to go if you need it!

Lets see who the new team manager is and then it may get moving again.

Re the Brum/WK tennis match - you are both right!! In the EL the racers are in general better(faster) but in the PL the races are often better(closer) Both can be/are great. Enjoy them for what they are - the same but different!

So that seems to make Blackbird an Ipswich asset ( as is the other Boro reserve) Quite ironic then that they will both ride against the Witches on Good Friday whilst our own reserve will be elsewhere with his parent club!

Im sure that was his final rolling average. He may qualify for a reduction as he has missed a whole season.

Looks like we wont be seeing Bjarne or Bridger for a start so not all bad!

That Matt Ford is a genius - now he can even hack the Sky Sports website to leak the news!!(and delete it again) (tongue in cheek sarcastic smiley not available on phone)

I think they just havent updated from last years set up.

Whilst I agree with the new changes givubg priority to clubs using their own assets I would temper you arguement re the split of assets. The EL have had a distinct advantage in gathering assets in that they can sign and claim a rider without him turning out for them. A few on your list fit that category and you could say that without the other leagues that there would be no way these would ever develop to a point where they are usable. In summary Id say that there has to be at least 2 tiers and they need to work in unison to ensure a clear opportunity of progression. FWIW despite my team being adversely affected (Ipswich -Worrall/Ellis) I think the changes are the fairest solution to a difficult problem.

Was surprised to see Cam Heeps listed as I thought his wrist was still in a cast and due to be be so for a little longer. If he is riding I hope he isnt doing more harm than good.

Will the newbie even know if the teams are missing any of their normal riders though and if they do will they be bothered? It will be the regulars that will be narked by it. Agree it will be a shame if Adam misses so many meetings especially as his PL rides may well be against tougher opposition compared to his EL draft rides!

You may well be right re Adam as this is certainly the case re the 'normal' double up positions. That said there has been nothing official yet as to whether the same guidelines apply to the draft riders.

Praise the lord the blindman can see!! Miracles do happen after all. Just not big enough ones for Brady to be a 3!