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10 minutes? Is it the same principle as 10 heats? Can a result be declared? Was Speedway ahead at the time or should we push to continue?!

If he has raced top league in Denmark wont he come in on a higher average anyway?

I believe that any rider requiring a visa has to be provided with accomodation and subsistence funds (£150pwk?) to meet the visa criteria so a good number already have some 'guarantees'

cant see a 42+ points limit either

I think you could simply have an average average. Convert the PL points to a El value(60%) add to EL points and divide by total rides from both leagues.

IF Sky stick with it I can see it being on the basis that their outlay is no more than just the production costs. The clubs would get no Sky payout. It would then be down to the BSPA to find a headline sponsor to bridge the gap. At the moment the second part of that sounds pie in the sky(pun intended) but stranger things have happened!

Ive got a feeling we could be looking at 2 leagues not 3 next year. Each pitched between the current EL/PL and PL/NL. That makes picking a team difficult. Need to have a few variations to suit the possible set ups.

Doesnt matter what team you build Rocketben I will still predict a Witches win by 20! winking smiley!

If the first leg is called off presumably they will forfeit a home leg? There would obviously be no other option available to them going by the comments on here! wink

I can see Edinburghs frustration as they have ready to race for a fortnight. However I remember last year when Ipswich were ready in June for the cup semi and were kept waiting til September by the Monarchs. Funny how opinions change when the boot is on the other foot!

Cam update.... First check went well - bone knit already better than would be expected so soon after. Also has more movement than expected at this stage. New cast fitted. Good news - just needs to take care and do as little as possible with it!

surely its down to Somerset todecide what they want and for Edinbyrgh to fit in around them. Of course a Redcar shock and its problem solved!

That figure of just under 1000 seems to be the norm unfortunately - Eastbourne quoted as similar recently also. No club can afford to lose any off that number and those that do make the extra effort deserve any reward they get.

out of interest and with no hidden agenda - what is the average attendance at DP?

If the rumoured lower points limit comes in you woukd just need the three 3 pointers to complete that team.

From the description of the workings of these covers it seems they would actually work better keeping the moisture IN a track during hot/dry weather!! Prep it and cover it and they sweat and stop a dust bowl!!

Well done Newcastle. A hard earned 3 points if updates anything to go by! What do Somerset need to score at Redcar to progress?

Surely it doesnt hurt to speculate on and debate possibilties or put together fantasy scenarios?

Good luck to both sides - hope the weather holds fine from now til its done. Hoping for a Diamonds win so the Rebels at least have to work for it at Redcar.

I can see you point re Richie but believe you have many more positives yhan negatives. You may well have slipped a few points in 13 + 15 but how many gained in 2 8 12 + 14?

Come off it - the average situation has allowed you to build stronger. Worrall was a 9 point rider in 6 point clothing which meant you could have 4 7 pointers to fill the top 5 rather than another 4 pointer. This also meant that when you have had r/r it has been easier to cover than usual. And finally also because of this the sensational progress of Kerr has stayed at reserve when with that extra 4 pointer he wouldve moved up. Id say you have gained more than lost from Richies starting average.

I hope it was a Witch Jonny! wink

A good detailed description from Englishroundabout for us neutrals to get a feel for the meeting but for me the most important part in the context of who may well end up with their hands on the trophy are the last few words ....' all firing at the same time'. The Rebels of course have been strong all year but seem to step up a level where needed. However the nature of the beast is that it only takes one bad night at Redcar and it could be all for nought so chins up Diamonds fans it not all over yet.

The time could be right given the likely recalibration of the cost structure and the 'top league' seemingly needing more teams to make it work. Im sure we would still need a big injection of sponsorship to do it though. Perhaps this is the change Chris is talking about. Personally Id be quite happy to stay as is unless we can be sure of being competitive.

What is the cut off date for the group fixtures?