Sings4Speedway

Citing Richards good attitude and not working as a unit i suspect there was various amounts of winging from those who are supposed to be leaders in the team? Fans will put up with underperforming riders far longer than they will those who clearly aren't trying.

Limited options as replacements. Andrews is the more obvious "like for like" or wait until the first set of averages apply and Knight is probably a stronger option? The extra points are likely to be needed elsewhere though......

Scunny got a decent result against a poor Plymouth side and whilst Leicester have Proctor but that still not enough to give a home win i fear. Can't see a row of duck eggs for any visiting rider tonight, 2nd leg will be a formality

Other basic changes will make this side naff but closer to being competitive. Wells or Starke for Proctor, Mountain for Kinsley or even Bridger. Hardly inspiring but certainly better than the starting 1-7

Whilst its harsh its Speedway. Cook occupied a fair chunk of the team building average at Lynn and on paper is the 3rd highest ave in the league (behind dis-interested Batch and assessed Crump). Don't forget that Kings Lynn will have chucked a decent sum of money Craigs way to sign on initially, laid out for the usual trimmings that riders expect and have released him after just 2 matches use. Had others been performing im sure Cook would have got a little longer to settle but Speedway is a business and another couple of home performances like that could finish Kings Lynn off as a viable team.

The problem for Lynn is that it would take two of the above to get nearer competitive and that costs (plus averages etc). KK is well out of form so would fit right in with the rest of the team and be grateful for the chance unlike the incredible sulk he replaces. Rasser would be a decent signing into any team.

I don't think many would mind if the rules are relaxed/amended/ignored for one season given the circumstances as long as that was the publicly stated stance on it all and all teams had to operate by the same model. As it stands the year will be a mess as we know so why not ditch RR for a season altogether? Every team must track 7 riders, guests up to the average of the missing rider and job done. Yes there will be a few ringers as always but at least the age old request of 7vs7 will finally be answered.

I think the powers that be thought that it could be filled with NDL second strings and reserves looking for extra rides. The fact is that these riders are not going to travel the length and breadth of the country for naff all and to wait around all night for a few rushed through heats at the end. Had all the Prem teams committed to joining the MSDL, then something more workable could have been achieved. It could have even been re-named and split into more local groups to assist with the overall travelling. There are plenty of opportunities to generate meaningful second half racing and offer a little more value on ever more expensive race nights but sadly the deluded board of directors miss it almost every time.

Teams aren't completed yet, those that have been are only better end MDL standard and those riders know little more than the general public. With fixtures slipping by and riders requiring a sensible level of time to plan such journeys it feels highly unlikely that anything will happen....shock

Out of interest can Jake guest in the CL? Would he be eligible as an unattached 3 pointer or does his previous league average apply? I know he is on the rising star list so in theory can guest for teams in need of a RS with an allowance up to 3 stars but can he step in and guest in the conventional manner?

Its the close of the previous season (2020 being declared null and void) so 2019 is where the rules point to and whilst Halder was unlucky again at the start of that year he was not in the 1-7 at the end of the year and therefore Leicester were not entitled to a covering facility

Don't know if Paul was allowed to be programmed to ride due to various sick rulings but he is certainly healthy enough to be on a bike.

Unfortunately i think many would share your view that you are happy to see Berwick run a NDL team and wouldn't want to pay to watch it. I think the promotion have made a sensible decision to test the water and i suspect the stand alone events will bare out that the venture can be sustained via double headers but not on its own merits. Everyone has their price point and their opinions of value for money, i certainly wouldn't have been excited to watch a CL meeting packed with guests and RR that was largely from the gate action at £17 a head.

Getting the in form Flint in for the injured Akins is a handy bonus (i must say i thought it would be an unattached rising star rather than other clubs rider but s a whole other discussion). Next home meeting is going to be very important for the zero men, its one thing to struggle on the road but if Cook, Ruml and Goret don't get going at home its going to be a long season.

Over the close season the majority were happy to champion the inclusion of the NDL team and would happily back the venture. By running as double headers the venture becomes financially viable. £17 normal price, extra £7 for the double headers isn't the worst value (depending on teams on show) Booking fee's passed on to end users is a debateable one as ever. Would think the plan to get fixtures done by end August is a wise one, leaving gaps for any rain offs and play offs etc. Too often clubs fill fixtures until the end and then have to cancel or not complete the full quota.

RR is allowed but its "normally" not allowed when a rider hasn't ridden for that particular club otherwise a rider with no intention of riding could sign and then the team could utilise RR all season long. The rule has been broken its just been broken across multiple leagues....does that make it any better?

Bad reaction to the covid vaccine is reason listed. I assume that will rule him out of the next home fixture also on the 7 day ruling?

Old man Chattin guests for his replacement who is too young to compete in the first fixture....you can't make this stuff up

Certainly be interesting to see how Bridger fares on his return. Think Kinsley will do alright, Riss, Kerr and Cook should have enough between them to see off the travelling side with a missing Heatleader and Lawn Mower man as a guest.

Bit rich billing the Stars as a full strength side....

Im no media mogul but the poster above is suffering from a case of the sub par Scunthorpes. Surely the main rider should be in a Team bib. I know nothing about DP Media other than using an image of a generic rider in a black race suit against a black background isn't going to work.

I fear the big hitters for the Lions might have a little too much fire power for the Kings but hopefully should be kept close. The Kent engine room and reserves will have a big say on how close. Still uncertain about Hurry at this level so will certainly get a few questions answered. Also keeping fingers crossed for the track improvements to be positive and likewise the step up in racing.

Rothery seems to be featuring in all the recent teams, i wonder why.....

Solid throughout for the Gems with good showings from the reserves pinching the away points. Too many passengers for the Devils and will only get worse once Rothery moves into the main 1-5. Sheldon Davies really ought to be doing better than this with the experience he has.

These early season match ups often offer up a bit of intrigue. Will Clegg be as dominant as predicted? Will Rothery continue his hot streak? Which Dugard will make a return? Can Danny Phillips finally get started? Many questions to be answered tonight but in the respect of league points this is a vital fixture for both sides.