Very true Lisa, and when Newman does move up into the top five, its likely Poole will then have Watt at reserve. Matt Ford is way too smart to have missed that reality... Horton on the other hand
Music is not relevant to speedways woes, it has no bearing on why people don't attend IMO. There are many reasons why youngsters don't have speedway on their radar, but i'm sure music isn't one of them. Getting to tracks unattended is probably a bigger issue..
I rode against Michael at Mildenhall in 1974 when he was only 15. I led him for half a lap, but he came past me so fast i got pneumonia from the draft. He was special even at that age..
Belle Vue were dominant when UK Speedway was strong and the best league in the World. The mighty Aces were the big dogs in a large pack, whilst Poole are just the biggest fish in a small and shrinking pond. No comparison IMO...
I would imagine Tai, Bomber and Scotty are nailed on, with Cookie or Lambert completing the team. Craig will have home track advantage, but there is a possibility that Robert will kick on this year and be hard to ignore. I cant see beyond these five...
It will be a fantastic when the tapes go up at Belle Vue, i'm really looking forward to my first visit there. Lets hope the Manchester public give them the support they fully deserve...