SteveLyric2

I honestly don't know the reason for the big gaps in many Premiership clubs fixtures. It was claimed that scheduling fixtures in the 'odd-numbered' years ie 2015/2017/2019 etc was far easier than the 'even-numbered' years as there weren't (m)any major clashes with other big international sporting events that take place every 4 years or so?! So what have we got next year? World Cup, goodness knows what else and the usual Wimbledon etc . Good luck with that one.

The thing is that the top 3 Swindon, Belle Vue and Wolves will all want Poole to claim the 4th place because they know the crowds will be better (especially at Swindon!!) for the play-off semi final and they also know they'll have a great chance of progressing to the final.

Historically that's why the BSPA haven't 'recognised' the SEC (or the Pairs, run by the same Polish Promoter) and don't allow British riders to take part. They argue its to protect Saturday tracks from losing their top Brits. Obviously no control over Swedes, Danes or Poles competing in it - but Rye would have known that before signing KK

Yep, a British term taken from British (BSPA) rules for British speedway. I'm surprised BV expect any sort of facility for Fricke as it didn't happen whilst riding in Britain!!? (ps that's a joke by the way!!)

No team can re-introduce a rider from last season unless they are declared in this season's starting 1-7. No way would Holder (or Pedersen, Lindback Buczkowski for that matter) be allowed back in this season.

A minimum of 60 days - just in time to go down under for the Aussie GP!

Saw Brady (and Todd) last evening and Brady confirmed that next Thursday was still the target to return. Ribs are feeling fine but needs to test them out on a bike. Richie will have one final away meeting at Wolves on Monday that will see him complete 8 meetings (3 Home 5 Away).

Any idea why Ipswich have priority over Leicester for Newman this evening?? Is tonight a rearranged fixture?

No Bjerre either (Bellego guests) due to Danish Final. Not sure if that affects Hougaard also?

Oh look, Gavan's back and straight on a Poole thread!! Who would've guessed?! lol

The one thing people seem to be missing is that this season's rule changes were made before the TV arrangement with BT Sport was finalised!! This gives the BSPA plenty of scope to announce changes to the rule 'due to pressure from BT' in time for the play-offs - especially if BSPA want BT to continue in future seasons. Maybe once the 4 play-off teams are confirmed, a sensible, fair-to-all rule change could be made - but only if Kings Lynn aren't the 4th team (with Buster carrying more weight as Chairman!!)

I'm sure BT Sport will be delighted to show their first play-offs with teams potentially full of guests and r/r?! Madness.

KK's lower average 5.51 was already effective by 26th July.

Batch in place of whom exactly??!

Amazed this is still on in all honesty. The torrential rain moving through Poole and Bournemouth since midday together with similar conditions on the TV at Goodwood - exactly as forecast - surely its only a matter of time?!

Not sure that's a valid comparison?! MF was team manager for 2 meetings last week and we know what happened there don't we?! :D

Your suggestion puts all the 'control' with the promoters. It falls down when selected riders don't wish to ride for the team/promoter that picks them - for whatever reason, race night, sponsors etc etc.

Josh G withdrawn from his guest booking for Leicester at Rye House tomorrow. Kyle Howarth steps in

A lot cheaper probably.

If its on r/r for Nilsson and Howarth for Prezdpelski (Josh G injured!!)

was!!!

Still heavy rain forecast all day on all forecasts!! Poole's official 'rain-off' day is Thursday so lets hope an early call is made.

Holder could not be re-introduced to Poole this season as the rules don't allow it. In the case of another season-ending injury to either of Poole's top 2 (Hans and Brady), Holder could not be re-introduced as he wasn't included in Poole's starting line-up. I'm not even sure either could be used as a guest as they need to be riding for another team!! In any case I think its all hypothetical as looking at the Premiership table this morning Poole will have to be concentrating more on avoiding 7th place rather than the top 4 - something which will be even more of a challenge after BV at home Wednesday (rain permitting) and Wolves away next Monday!!

Just a point about Holder and Poole, there is no way Poole could re-sign Holder this season having not included him in this season's starting 1-7. However I think its petty on the part of Buster that neither Holder nor Batch have any chance to talk with other potential employers!!

I guess we'll all now have to wait for the first club to lose a 7.16+ rider to injury and see if the BSPA MC dispensation comes into effect for the good of British Speedway?! :-)