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For me the only changes I would like to see are; Limit the amount of times a team is allowed to use R/R. i.e twice home and twice away. Then the rest of the time the number 8's have to be used. Treat the number 8's like an actual reserve so that they can take any of the rides a reserve would take not just the R/R rides. If teams are required to have a number 8 they might as well be pushed towards using them otherwise its a pointless role. Other than that the current rules look alright to me. Not sure how many occasions the tactical rides have actually effected the overall result of a match this season? Fingers crossed for a 12 team league, 38 point limit would do for me and the pointless National Trophy to be dropped.

As JJ above has stated Surrey is not ideally situated for the MDL but im sure all teams would be greatful to secure the services of your nephew if he has NL experience (providing his NL average is under 5.00 & he has done less than 50 NL matches). Birmingham didn't have a MDL team this season but if they are planning on entering its good news. Coventry will definitely run. Not sure if Long Eaton (Leicester), Wolves, Milton Keynes or Buxton are running in the MDL next season but the first two aren't that far away. With any fortune Exeter might be allowed in the league this year but if not they often run MDL level events from Somerset.

B Johnson. No thanks never really rated him personally. J Kingston. Wouldn't be at all surprised to see him back at Kent butthink it will be a make or break season for him. Magic Mason. I would welcome back to Kent in a heartbeat on his reduced average. Definitely capable of upping that round Central Park, top notch equipment and would be brilliant around the pits.

Not sure how I feel about the Clifton signing? I have no issue with age in any way and there's no doubting that before he was forced into retirement he had huge potential (from what I have read). However by the time the season starts it will be 13 years since he has competitively ridden and the sport has moved on a long way in that time. Whilst experienced riders can be a huge help to any team I cant help thinking that Luke is going to need plenty of assistance himself to get up to speed? That said he cant do any worse than the 3 pointers from last year!

Happens up and down the country. There are loads of supporters that have helped out with running costs over the season & that is exactly what is, that season. Jon has been a fantastic servant to Stoke and Im sure he will get a warm welcome upon his return.

I definitely agree. There are some who are slow burners and some who just need assistance and as seen at Kent this year some who just do not have what it takes. My biggest irritation is a rider who just goes through the motions and just doesn't care. Passion and determination go a long way with fans.

Is piotr swiderski really 5.42 ? If so he seems a bargain on that average. A goes better on smaller tracks but would bolster away scores. Have you already got your two double uppers though?

Whilst I agree that there are issues within the sport and that the PL/EL do not do enough to support British riders (Brit point reduction?) is the NL the place to return to keep race sharp whilst waiting for a PL place? Given that most would not be able to double up it would be deeply frustrating to see riders start the season, get a PL call and leave a NL club in the lurch. I very much doubt there are many that would show the loyalty to the NL that Adam Ellis did this year.

It would be a shame if the above / similar riders don't get PL places but does that mean they should be able to return to the safety of the NL? With changes to limits of any kind there will always be casualties. Its important to look forward and keep the NL a competitive league from top to bottom rather than fiddle the limits to accommodate a few.

The British Under 21 champ should get a point reduction on his average. Likewise British Champ 2.0 off, runner up 1.5, 3rd 1, 4th 0.5. Not perfect but bigger incentives for the Brits riding in the competition and for the clubs who might sign them?

Well I got that wrong but Plymouth always confuse me with their reserve choices. Zak to Somerset, Shanes to Edinburgh or vice versa. Bailey to Scunthorpe and the Greenwoods ignored / priced out?

The points limit would have to go up a long way to accommodate Boxall. It would leave Kent with a very long tail with Boxall, Ayres & hopefully Shanes in the side. If Kent were going to use a high average number 1 id much rather have Morley over Boxall. Far more reliable in terms of performances, machinery & attitude.

Maybe although a return to Eastbourne would be more likely. I suspect from the end of last season he can go anywhere as far as Jolly is concerned.....or words to that effect

Good signing for the fen tigers. They were crying out for a dependable number 1 this season and in Armstrong they have that and a fans favourite. Should be good for the younger members of the team too.

I think whoever gets the signature of Bacon for the up coming season will be in a very strong position. Bargain on his average and strongly suspect he wont be back at Mildenhall. I was suspecting Coventry as the most likely but Cradley / Brum are also strong possibilities.

Agreed. Under performed last year but bags of potential and relatively cheap average. Although I also tipped Stoke as a title contender last year! Oops.

I don't think it was having 3 x 3 pointers it was more who they were. None of them kicked on and improved at any stage. To be fair the reserves only found out they had a place at the press and practice day and even then the order was changed. Until Len gets a better grasp of who is doing what in the MDL / junior championships Kent are always going to struggle to find 3 point gems.

I cant see Spiller, Perks or Crang (retired) being involved. Personally I predict: Plymouth - Shanes Somerset - Waj Edinburgh - D.Greenwood Newcastle - O.Greenwood / Blacklock Scunthorpe - AN Other / Bailey / Phillips But I have been way off before.

If he was a 3 pointer I would have said without question but on 4.49 he seems a little dear? For that amount of points Bowtell, Hume, Hunter are available and would all do a similar / better job. Bacon at 4.41 seems a bargain in comparison. However I wouldn't be to disappointed with Kelsey riding @ 2.

Pleased for Georgie, grumpy he hasn't signed for Kent. Good start though.

17-18 I think? No need to worry about him being diverted by the demon drink though.......the baby faced assassin is unlikely to get served before he turns 30

Both have plenty of potential if given enough time / patience if they have a bad meeting. Don't think either will do a Waj in terms of improvement but both could / should hit 4.5+

Given the amount of new riders into the NL this season and the only one you hadn't heard of is Ryan Kinsley smells slightly fishy! However yes he is an under 18 Brit. Started as a 3 point reserve and did well at Kings Lynn but didn't really set it alight away from home. Good prospect for the following season but too soon atm.

Not sure anyone will go for Halsey. I think Shanes will end up somewhere local like Somerset or Plymouth. My strong suspicion is that your new number 7 will be getting some laps in at the EWR this weekend.

I think Hall is a solid signing on that average. Running at reserve he should easily get 5/6 every week at home and if he gets 3/4 away you will be just fine. Obviously he is going to bang in some big scores too. Should beat all the number 7's & plenty of opposite 6's