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From an historical point of view at the end of 1988 can anyone remember how long the takeover from Chris Shears to Dave Pavitt, Mike Western and JL took?

Is it not logical to suggest the remaining 'top' riders will be in the lifeboats as the ship goes down. Thereby, forcing one league next year regardless? After all 16 league fixtures with arguably a dwindling fan base isn't conducive long term so more ' top ' riders will plan ahead.

I would imagine the cost for any prospective promoter would be prohibitive, of course some contributors on here are far better qualified to judge then me. Just can't see it happening in all honesty but If they do push it over the line then fair play.

If the Ipswich deal doesn't go through the whole thing might implode.

Dean when your next on can you address the viewers with a set nail clippers close up lol 😆

Agreed, I still think there's a fly or two still in the ointment.

A reasonable interview but unfortunately lacking in substance. Now that could be for contractual reasons but who knows. Either way we are all left scratching our heads I feel.

Well the only thing I can say about this Northampton thing is cobblers!

Steady on Iain! Too many questions causes confusion lol

All I can say is the secret must be water tight, in most organisations there is usually a mole somewhere.

Ray Morton, I'm sure that's what Dave Lanning used to call him at Wimbledon.

Wasn't stingray in that team as well?

I tend to agree but without the smell of methonol the sport may die quicker.

Was it 1986 when Lynn didn't win a meeting until around July?

With costs being a major factor in so many young riders quitting whatever happened ( if anyone can remember) to the Suzuki engine experiment that happened at Sheffield? I seem to remember that most of the engines packed up before the end of the meeting.

Unfortunately the malaise the sport finds itself is because riders like bomber have kept their cash register ringing twice over rather than once!

Unfortunately when the patient is given extra morphine dose after dose we all know what the outcome will be!

I have a revolutionary new idea that will never take off. Let's encourage youngsters and those riders that have left the sport in the last few years back into the sport by reducing costs. Then I spotted Lord Lucan riding Shergar!

Lots of opinions on here regarding signings let just wait and see unless you know something come forward and declare yourselves. For all we know it could be Zippy, Bungle and George at 1 3 and 5!

I'm afraid Christmas has come and gone but the turkeys are still here!

All this and that's it's important to remember one thing above all. Yes we have club legends and they will be remembered for all eternity. However as I said before the promoters are custodians passing through and the interests of the club it's history and it's brand MUST come before everything above all.

Minimum 6 figure cost then I guess

Purely hypothetical question Dean, take somewhere like Monmore. Even if they allowed Speedway back and I guess you could say the same for somewhere like Brough Park, would you need a pile of cash to get them Speedway ready again?

These days I think the Titanic would be more appropriate!

If we (Ipswich) dont run. Can you see them bonkers enough to attempt to run with 4?