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Somethings clanging in my brain that makes me think he retired after a drop in form during the first year of the EL fast track? Same fate that befell Lee Smart who could be in with an outside shout?

Given the superb work and effort put in by all those involved in the MDL over the past season does anybody else find it a huge shame that only 4 riders (Parker, Thomas, Govier, JPB) have graduated to the NL this season? It appears that the rise in points limit has opened the door for returning riders or those from nowhere with very little experience. I know the blame lays with the promoters but is anyone else a little saddened by this given the high uptake from the season before?

Well its bigger than Rye House. Last season Birmingham was the 4th biggest track in the NL.

Thick, biased or whatever the word used in the thread title is not acceptable. Replace it with Idiot, Joke, laughing stock then I will agree with what you say but whilst you continue to use inappropriate language you point of view will continue to be over shadowed.

No xmas bonus? I normally enjoy your posts and the plot of this thread may be relevant but the title of it is disgraceful.

Keeping away from 3 pointers as there will always be one or two that have a belter. EL Kasprzak Nicholls Andersen Batch Sedgeman All of the Lakeside team. PL Mellgren R Worrall Kerr Busk Jakobsen Lanham NL Bacon Terry-Daley Carr Ayres M.Baseby

Basford confirmed. Still think the rest of the team is solid enough providing they can bond to be there at the business end of the season.

Would be a very good signing. I feel Hume needs a larger track to prosper and with his links to Danny King & the obvious links between King and Brum seems actually quite logical.

Agreed a signing with plenty of potential providing the Dugards can supply the help to iron out his previous mechanical issues. With decent kit will be very dangerous and should be pushing for the number 1 or 5 jacket.

Agreed surely one of the charms of the asset system is that a NL club could sign an unknown, take a chance on the rider and if they are successful then the NL club can profit from the sale? Stripping all the standalone NL teams of assets seems like bullying to me.

Good sourcing from Buxton yet again and given Buxton's record with promising Aussie's could be a real star signing.

Think there are plenty of riders left. Mildenhall, Kings Lynn & Coventry are complete. Of the rest: Cradley - awaiting the announcement of Basford to complete. IOW - need one more second string. Brum - 1 x HL 1 x second string Stoke - 1 x second string 1 x reserve Kent - 1 x HL 2 x second string Belle Vue - 2 x second string 2 x reserve (1 will be Holt) Eastbourne - 1 x HL, 2 x second string, 1 x reserve Buxton - 1 x HL, 1 x Second string, 2 x reserve Rye House - 7 (but all probably signed already) Total - 4 x HL, 9 x second string 5 x reserve HL - Morley, Ritchings, Owen, Knight yet to sign SS - Could be a problem? Speight, Andrews, Dugard, Baseby, Widman still available Reserves - 5 spots that could all be filled by MDL / NJL riders if required or the other handful of riders from this year who didn't improve upon 3 points. Of the spaces available it might be Buxton who struggle to attract riders? As they seem to historically the rest including the new comers have shown they can lure big name riders with big tracks to ride on.

Hurry would probably still be a sensation at NL level. From a personal note I hope Paul stays away and enjoys a long relaxed retirement. He has had far too many injuries in the past that he has barely gotten away with and would be a crying shame if he pushes it one season too far at Eastbourne. Get him in the pits but on the spanners only and remain the legend that he is.

Really should get facebook but so far im managing to avoid it. With so little speedway about it always nice to hear any results of meetings that do happen. If somebody gets the chance to copy the results of the open & support class at some point it would be appreciated.

I would like nothing more than the Warriors to have a successful season and by that I would say mid table and decent crowds would be considered a success. If they achieve any better then superb. As for the question marks over signings all fans / enthusiasts are entitled to their opinions and most will be gracious enough to accept it when proven wrong (I was very wrong with Brum last year). The backing and promotion im certain will be excellent however of the riders signed that I know / know of I question how strong the team spirit will be as there are some fiery characters however that also goes hand in hand with passionate about what they do. Without doubt IOW has a team of triers it remains to be seen how much success that will bring them?

Just wondering if this went ahead this weekend 13/12? and if anyone has any results?

That's a shocking press release. I hope and pray now that Mildenhall stuff Brum home & away this season just for those comments alone.

Only knew Kirby was taking a break. Thought Wooley was on the tba list and nobody wanted Banks.

I think this Cradley side looks better than last years Brum side (although I did massively underestimate them). However Morris & Clegg are like for like with Ellis & Perry but the middle order looks much more solid. Chessell, Purchase & Kingston are a much better engine room than Chapman, Kirby & Banks. Yes Brum had the Waj effect but I still think Andrews & Basford will be a solid reserve pairing so for a team that started out looking top heavy has actually ended up looking very strong throughout. A lot will depend how they do on their travels but I can see this team notching 50+ most weeks at home.

What a mixed bunch of signings. Tedham fully deserves another year, Macdonald has had plenty of chances and will continue to fall off constantly. The return of Ben Wilson however is a major shake up. A top NL number 1 and a sign that Stoke might actually know what they are doing?

Perks & Baseby start to make the Warriors look a reasonable team. With the signing so far there is potential to do well or all crumble on the same night. That said im surprised and disappointed to not get Mark at Kent. I did think IOW would have had a younger flavour given the links to the Long Eaton MDL and then signing two reserves who have done two MDL matches between them.

Seeing as all my team wish list appears to be signed elsewhere and im getting a little nervous im going to list a few more I "hope we sign" Danno Verge, Jamie Cousins, Tom Wooley, Sam Woods, Luke Harris, Harvie Banks, Adam Sheppard, Adam Kirby.

Very solid looking 1-5. A lot will depend on how Chessell & Kingston ride together at 3&4. Could be brilliant, could be a disaster. If Basford can chip in with a few points and Andrews is as good as the hype I think its a very dangerous looking side.

Definite missed opportunity with Mark Baseby signing for IOW. Owen & Ritchings are both the same in that they have the potential but never seem to kick on each season and remain a steady number 3 level rider. That said maybe a little consistency is what Kent needs but if we are going down that route then id expect Aaron Baseby back.

What odds on Bjarne getting double figures when they visit Leicester this year? Form is temporary but class is permanent and I think he will prove to be a great dane for Lakeside.