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Just out of interest, where has this 'we need more guests' comment come from?? Reportedly from Buster but where and when was it stated, cos I've missed it.

If JC's summary of current finances is accurate - and I have no reason to think it isn't - why is there all this strong talk of an expanded senior league of 10-12 clubs, on fixed nights which might attract back some top riders?! It seems to me that those clubs in the 'doo-doo' (with some suggesting possible closure) are all in the Championship - so maybe its there that costs need to be reduced even further to a realistic level.

Chris Holder could not have signed for Poole after KL sacked him. A club cannot sign a rider from the previous year's 1-7 if they are not included in the current year's starting line-up!! People were just going way OTT. He wasn't included in this season's line-up for a number of reasons - only one of which was his high inflated average!! Incidentally, other than in yesterday's Peterborough press release, nowhere official or otherwise including the SGP's official media spokesperson has made any mention of Jack Holder being a GP reserve.

Its interesting how many Poole fans on here and several media pundits now think that Chris Holder will be returning - on the strength of the statement that MF assisted him with his ACU appeal - seemingly having settled their previous differences?! After MF's late season outburst about 'rider attitudes' and 'teenage-like sulks' and the 2018 team looking little like the 2017 line-up, its also interesting to see where the changes will come

I thought CVS had already stated in the SS that he's stepping down due to ill health?!

So if clubs have a list of 'registered' riders (assets by any other name), does that give the club an increased value? If not, then what value does a club actually have - especially if they don't own their stadium or even equipment? In other words if a club owner wanted to sell the club to another owner, would the value of said club (ie the selling/purchase price) be enhanced by having a strong list of 'registered' riders as 'assets' of the club?

Can't disagree with that sentiment, as it may apply to at least 2 or 3 riders!!

Tony R was on £180 a point. plus a few other bits and pieces that most of the other top riders would expect as part of their 'deal'! As for the Greg rumour, lets not forget that Gordon Pairman would probably have some influence in either Poole or Glasgow camps?!!

Greg's average when he rode for Poole in 2013 was 8.77 I think. I wonder what it would be reduced by - whoever he may ride for?

Don't shoot the messenger. I merely shared the chat going on amongst several of Poole's sponsors - many of whom still sponsor Adam (Just look at his kevlars/cap/covers) - over the last few meetings. If its true, it may merely be a financial agreement between MF and Jon Cook, with Lakeside considering coming back to the top league and MF no doubt looking to build his asset base with riders still competing. It doesn't necessarily mean he'll ride for Poole in 2018 As with most teams' 1-7s it'll come down to numbers as it always does.

No multipliers or dividables. NKI will come in on 9.04 - his effective average from 2016

He's probably cheaper than Holder!!!

Understandably non-committal So who is Adam an asset of now?

The article by Peter Oakes in the SS last week says "He (Holder) would be an absolute snip on his current 7.16 green sheet average and it will be a major surprise if Pirates boss Matt Ford, who helped Holder prepare his appeal, doesn't ask him to be back at Wimborne Road in 2018". Also earlier in the same article, "The (ACU) decision will allow him to get clearance for a work permit that was threatening to stop him living in England". So Chris still intends to race in the UK - unlike some that have suggested otherwise - and the work permit application will need to be sponsored by a UK club.......... I think with Kurtz, C.Holder, Shanes and Woryna there is ample opportunity to sign an 8.08+ heat leader and some strong 2nd strings within the rumoured points limit. (ps. I don't think Hans will be in the team)

So back from a week out of the country and not much hard news it would seem - other than Chris Holder's shortened ban and 50% reduction in fines by the ACU. Interesting to read that Matt Ford assisted Chris with his appeal, so it would seem they've resolved their past differences!? I think they will await the AGM before announcing the Number 1

There was some talk about appointing a new Chief Executive for the BSPA from outside of the sport?!

Is that with additives or without?! Or does it depend on the size of the tank?

Panthers changing their raceday away from Sundays then??

If you are going to highlight Poole Speedway at least use the right colour - Blue! As for ruining discussions, any of McCaffrey's posts could be highlighted in Yellow as they p!$$ so many people off!!

It won't be Wednesdays as that'll mean fewer Danes available and there are not enough riders already - especially in an expanded Premiership!! It'll be Mondays/Thursdays - nailed on!!

Not sure how you can say that as we don't know all the clubs or 1-7s yet? I wouldn't mind betting there will be more 'top' riders in next season's Premiership than this year's!! With Rosco reporting that the title-winning team will be split up - as happens with most title-winning teams - I wonder if that applies just to the 1-7??

Chris Holder 7.16

I left off the emoji!! No argument whatsoever - no more than there's a valid argument to use any multiplier!! Just use their 'real/assessed' averages.

But if the league is attracting back some of the top riders - not Kildemand specifically - then the league should be stronger not weaker!!

People complaining that the rules are too complicated seem to want to make it more so!! The heat leader races in the 2015/2016 were theoretically harder as they were racing against other heat leaders more in that race format. If anything, for any heat leader with a high average from a harder race format who didn't race this year, there is an argument to reduce their 2016 average accordingly to suit a weaker league in 2018?!. But why? Just use their 2016 'real' average unless they've been out with a serious injury