Gavan

Quite simply we are lacking world class riders. Who would you replace them with? Darcy Ward is the obvious but beyond that there is nobody. Im no fan of Bjerre and yes he had a bad GP but him and definatly Lindgren are in the top 16 riders in the world. The standard at the bottom is poor this year with Bjarne (tho had a good gp) Hans, Harris, Ljung probably never gonna win one or get close so who if Bjerre and Lindgren miss out which could happen, would go in that is any better? Not Janowski maybe Billy Hamill in a couple of years!! Personally if Tai keeps going maybe him.

Nothing to change my opinion that Hampel will be world champion. Had bike troubles and wasnt really on the pace but scraped second but saying that Greg was awesome could be a good season. Good to see Gollob going well too

HAMPEL HOLDER LINDBACK LJUNG

Lets be honest Greg CAN win it again and so could Gollob. The younger brigade have still to prove that mentally they can do it. JONSSON has been in the Grand Prix for a while now without really threatening i think 4th one year but by the results at the end of the season he may believe in himself much more and could go close. The trouble is i can see him throwing in the odd stinker which will make it tough and he needs to avoid the injuries. SAYFUTDINOV very much in the Jonsson mould has the ability but needs the beleif and to avoid the injuries but again is he consistent enough. Last year was the first year we saw CRUMP have a few shockers and again he will need to eliminate that from his campaign. Will GOLLOB and HANCOCK hve the desire after getting thier goals Gollob after winning his first one and Greg the elusive second one.HOLDER neds to start finishing camapigns as he started and could sneak a rostrum place he needs to be winning more races now and dominate a meeting as he often creeps into the semis on 9 or 10 points. Which in my eyes leaves the 1 potential winner and who will be carrying my money HAMPEL.Took time to get going last season with the new silencers but finished it better than anyone bar Jonsson. Bit of a gating tart but for me the fastest starter in the field and at this level hitting the first bend in front is highly important. Of the others LINDGREN and BJERRE will fight out the top 8 spot and will have the odd good grand prix the others just making up the numbers basically!!

As a supporter of over 25 years i will always give an honest critique of any of our sides. I believe that this season we will be close again but not close enough. We undoubtadly have a very exciting reserve pairing but as yet have no experiance of league racing so if they move forward we can expect a good season. We may well have the best pairing in the league but lets see. Im a little unsure of Doolan and Risager can they improve their averages? is Doolan an out and out number 1? Ben Barker is miles clear of therest in my opinion but we need Kev to be averaging the same as Masters Screen Lemon Robsons of this league. Poole is a very solid second string/third heat leader and will probably score moore than Risager. Dak is the unknown but should improve his average. All in all very very solid but dont think we are favourites but top 4 material Lets just hope for good exciting racing and all riders of all teams stay safe