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Thats a bit previous heat 2's are by no means a sure thing.....its entirely possibly that both will fall and/or break down so leave scope to turn the one into a zero

Early signs for several sides are looking positive (maybe the lower points limit wasn't such a bad idea)

In fairness they couldn't get much worse. I don't enjoy bashing Stoke and in fact weirdly like the place if the track could just be consistent it would produce good racing and get more than a few spectators turning up each week.

Think riders can opt to take 10% of the asset transfer fee but this means their league time served is reset. I remember Cam Woodward couldn't host his testimonial after 10 years in the UK as he took a slice of his transfer from Edinborough to Eastbourne? He said at the time that £600 was a lot of money to him as there was no certainty he would make it to the 10 year mark.

Heard many words about Stokes track last year and none of them were superb. I hope it can be rectified for next season as it would be a huge shame if a good side is assembled and let down by the craters in the surface.

Agreed an applied and interested Halsey is certainly good value on that average. Shaping up to be a strong Cradley side again.

Going to have to disagree. Think Spooner has roughly found his level, his effort is there but equipment will always hold him back and its only Lens help that has got him this far. Edwards looks effortless on a bike, might have been over shadowed by Kemp & Flint this year but i expect him to hit the top along with those two. If Spooner cannot add more than 1.5 at reserve all year i doubt it will go up in the main body of the team.

Heck fire. Did it for a couple of years, things didn't go his way and retires. Probably be back halfway through the season (another Mullins in the making LOL). Plus side good to see Danno back, had a year to find his feet and needs to really kick on this season (and yes that has been said several times before).

Looks a solid side with a couple of marquee signatures namely NBJ & Garcia who i would have thought were in demand this year? Add in the influence of Howe in the pits and it could be a good year for the bandits. Yes there is a danger of clouded judgement with Gary as Manager and Leon in the side but he is probably best placed to tell when he is having an off night and when he can go out and do the job.

If we are slipping further into paid for rides then there really is little hope for the sport.....

Burnett??? How many chances does he need? With a league structure changed to encourage new riders to step in and freshen things up rather than see the same old faces year on year if Stoke go down the Burnett route its a travesty.

Brum sadly have a injury jinx that needs to be lifted and that certainly won't be helped by including Hartel in the side. He is fast but wild in the Longtracks and showed exactly the same at Ipswich, no doubt entertainment but would almost certainly fall out with Ully/Barker and again don't think he is any better than Hume and certainly not on the average he carries.

Declared in a 1-7 as a 3.00 rider or declared as an unattached rider as a 3.00 rider? If the latter there will be mild panic spreading through several teams/riders? Like the not more than 2 x 2.00 ruling it would be nice if the finer points of these rules were actually shared especially as the majority of fans know/respect the rules more than the promotions.

Im certainly a fan of getting the riders on bargain averages signed up and Edwards is certainly in that bracket. Len is often accused of being too loyal and that may well show if he favours Spooner over Brooks as i agree Charlie has further to go in the sport. Still think whoever they track it will be a solid team BUT the influence of Bowen will be missed more than just on track.

Eddie has never had a problem upping his home average its on the road where he blows hot and cold. He is still worth it for home dominance but with an inflated average due to the Rye fixtures being scrubbed not as good value as he was.

Think that looks very likely. I suspect: 7.69, ledwith, Rowe, 4.5, 6.73, Gilkes, 2

Plymouth have announced him as 2.00. I thought he had completed more than 4 matches as an unattached guest and would have achieved an average (but they could have been cup/trophy fixtures i guess). In reality it would have been wrong if he got frozen out without getting a chance. On that note im guessing all current unattached riders will start on a 2.00 average, assessed after 4? Could mix / mess it up for some.

Big shock that one especially with the strong links to Vatcher & Brennan who is widely tipped to be on the Island? Maybe 2 x 2 pointers was considered too much of a gamble but Wid & Wirz could be equally risky.

Thats probably a fair statement in terms of being ready for the Championship as a whole but compared to other Championship reserves he won't be bottom of the pile. As for Paco over Hume, thats a clear cut case as you will get as to what is currently wrong with British speedway

Priest on any form of a reduction will be good value, Pavitt certainly has great potential (thought he would be at Belle Vue tbh) verdict is very much still out of Extance though, the talent is there but not sure the injuries will allow him to excel.

Certainly ticking the right boxes. Perry is a smart rider around Loomer Road and i feel Coles will be one of the bargains of the season on his current average. Chessell with his average reduction is handy but with on 14.61 left for 4 riders much will depend how they are used? Im not sure there is the connections to the best of the new 2 point riders so could be another long tail to come?

Surprised this doesn't exist already. Interesting series of events around the Kent side this year. 3 riders announced and only one returning face. With Stoneman turning into a devil & Thomas signing at Saturday night Leicester it feels like the Kings could be unusually different this year? Suspect Hurry, Spooner & Edwards are 3 of the remaining 4 leaving a Hampshire sized hole although for the club i would be hoping Brooks (or for comedy value Powell)

Just goes to show how at odds some promotions are with the rules introduced. If they are not willing to go with the spirit of the intended changes there is limits to what can be done. Certainly allowing riders to keep champ averages is wrong, should be highest average applies so instead of 11.30 Craig slips in on 10.18?

Funny in my copy of the star it says Waj is in Rosco's plans and they will talk when he gets back from Aus. Zach could now ask for silly figures or he could already be signed elsewhere

Looks a good prospect, not much behind the Thompsons when i have seen him so think he will fare well this year.