Steve Shovlar

Think its clear who voted for one over eight, looking at the way certain teams are being built on a tiny budget. Having said that, if two or three teams said they refuse to come to tapes in 2018 if that rule isn’t implemented, they have the rest of the clubs over a barrel.

Funny that in a space of a couple of weeks since that announcement of Woryna and Spanner, we have gone from “meh” and “uninspired signings”, “really mediocre”, “what a rubbish looking team”, “Poole have thrown the towel in again”, “Kennett and Lahti would have been better signings”, to “huge ringers” and Worynas average “an insult to his ability”. Woryna got his average by riding in this league. He has improved abroad but will that equate to a higher average here? We don’t really know how these two will do, though I hope they both do exceptionally well and score a bucket load for us.

Hi Neil merry Christmas and happy new year to you and your family. so if I am way off the mark, what is the mark?

The reason he wasn’t signed by Horton for the 2017 season was because Mick Horton didn’t rate him.

We were in the playoffs in 2017. And 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013............and we will be in the playoffs in 2018. Comfortably as the team is going to look superb.

No. Poole want him in the team. Problem was he wanted to ride with his brother who had been kicked out. Matt wouldn’t back down.

Sure he will. And within 4 weeks out of a job with no berths elsewhere. Think his wages will be performance tied, so up to him to earn a wage and pick up sponsors.

Best full team announced so far. Doyle and a couple of improvers in Allen and BWD. Strength at reserve as well to whip Swindon and Wolves at 6 and 7. Might be capable of making the playoffs. Interesting to see how the new Dane goes. They will be solid at home but perhaps lightweight on their travels.

I don’t think there’s any chance of that happening in 2018 with that Swindon lineup. Easy points for the Pirates next season.

Work was done on it last season where it was smoothed out. Or have you forgotten?

Jack will say anything negative at the moment as his nose has been put well and truly out of joint since he was told he was not going to line up for Poole in 2018. As for CH, I spoke to him the week after the Kings Lynn Poole meeting and he said although the Poole track is not smooth, it is consistent, you know it is safe and can turn a bike and race on it.

If that is the team it’s very, very, very Dads Army. Just like Swindon, I have to ask, where is the improvement going to come from? KK? He could easily turn out to be the Poole 2017 version. That lineup won’t win the title in 2018.

It doesn’t even it out at all! Having weak reserves is a disaster. Having a number one with a lower average means more strength in depth and stronger reserves!

Think Swindon are in competition with Wolves about who could get the weakest reserves! I see certain Swindon fans are in denial. Orion has said it as it is. swindon will be weilding the axe before the first set of gs come out.

Well he will have a chance against the Wolves pair. But both Swindon and Wolves are woefully weak at reserve.

Wrong post.

Not going to happen. Swindons 2018 lineup looks bland with really poor reserves who will be there all season. IMO there’s little chance of retaining the title with that lineup. You are kidding yourself if you think those 7 riders will improve enough to retain. Titles are won with riders increasing their averages.

I heard that was the case and Matt reported Somerset to the BSPA MC.

Well I live in Poole and its the road towards the Purbecks for me. Pain in the arse road one big jam every day.

I drive up Herbert Avenue every day.

This is just a general observation on the look of this lineup. I am not trying to wind up Swindon fans or cause an argument. Just my opinion. 1. Nick Morris 8.87 2. Troy Batchelor 7.63 3. David Bellego 7.37 4. Tobiasz Musielak 7.37 5. Adam Ellis 5.56 6. Zach Wajtknecht 3.21 7. 2.4 odd points. Whilst some Swindon fans will be happy with the look of the lineup, I have to ask where is the improvement going to come from? Looking down the riders only Adam Ellis stands out as a rider who can improve his average. Teams don’t win titles with riders maintaining. Morris got his average at the easier number 5 berth last year and won’t have Doyle riding alongside him in 13 and 15. A tough task for him to keep his 8.87. Batchelor will maintain. You know what you will get. 7-8 points with the occassional big score and howler thrown in. Bellego should never have got a spot. Ludicrous signing imo. His form in the second half of last season showed he isn’t consistent and there are better riders about on lower averages than 7.37. Bringing in an improving 5 pointer would have made a huge difference. Musielaks signing last year won Swindon the league. But now his advantage has been used up. Still score fairly solidly no doubt but no real value. Adam Ellis on 5.56 is value and he can stick at least a point on that. The reserves are whipping boys. They will be there all season and are seriously weak. Other teams will fill their boots. Wajtknecht should be number 7 with a more experienced reserve in the 6 berth. If Rosco had shifted out Bellego and brought in an improving 5 pointer, it would have meant a 5 pointer in the first reserve berth. Will Swindon make the playoffs? No idea just now as other teams are yet to announce their lineups. But that lineup doesn’t look strong enough to defend the title. Replacements by June. Disagree with my opinion? Tell us why you think the team will do well.

Lol! you know what I posted about Batchelor is true. Even Orion said exactly the same, though in not so kind words. Come playoffs on a wet night and he won’t want to know,\. I know it, he knows it and so do you.

Watch out Marko you will be labelled a troll. Stating the obvious not allowed! You will upset Sidney and a couple of others! Lol!

Watch out Sidney the Robin and Hyabb17 will be calling you a troll.