Speedway28

Between heat 14 and 15.

Just a few observations from Friday evening. Really didn't understand the need for Jack Holder to run across the centre green and receive a 'birthday present.' Just get on with the meeting and do that in a break! Can't see Peterborough winning away anywhere with that side, maybe just Scunthorpe with some luck. However, at home they'll be decent. Hansen was excellent value, flying around the boards. Holder looked good when in front, couldn't make an impact really otherwise. Lambert is just Lambert. Starke was really impressive, looked very quick. Think Bacon will take some time to get going and not sure Peterborough is his type of track but the ability is there. Not overly impressed with Scunthorpe, they clearly don't have an out and out number one. Wallner was superb too watch, going for any gap he could see and will be fantastic to watch all season.

Graversen Ayres Smith Perks Shanes Wajknecht Greaves Bailey

Are Peterborough still having their first meeting next Sunday?

How many meetings before David Howe replaces someone? Any guesses for where?

Good to see Bailey get the role. Would guess any of JPB, Mountain, Hume or Danny Phillips could share with him. Can't see it being Kinsley.

It's clear to see that Perks won't ride the whole season from reading his statement in comparison to Pipe's.

Remember Adam Roynon starting out in his first year at Mildenhall. Had an awful crash, clipping a team mate coming off the fourth bend breaking both wrists and that was just the start.

Kinsley couldn't get round Mildenhall last year so can't see him moving into Premiership. Think it will end up being Bailey but they're just hoping someone pops up.

1 Woffinden 2 Zmarzlik 3 Doyle 4 Hancock 5 Dudek 6 Holder 7 Pawlicki 8 Sayfutdinov 9 Lindback 10 Vaculik 11 Iversen 12 Pedersen 13 Janowski 14 Zagar 15 Lindgren

Don't see the issue here, it's ages away? Surely it's better to wait and work out a date when the best riders are available for their sides? Enjoyed the individual last year despite the poor format so would prefer that to the NL Fours. Think that would get more on the gate too.

Drury has definitely been caught out this year and without changes, I can't see this team making the play offs. A lot could depend on Cupitt and Hay this year.

Would be very concerned for the Plymouth promotion with the team they're putting out. Compton and Boxall have never been known for their reliability. Hopefully the admission price structure will still get fans through the gate. The location must be incredibly difficult to attract riders at National League level.

I will be attending some meetings at Peterborough this year off the back of his performance that day. I think he'll do really well at home once he's dialled in, maybe not so great away. Don't think he'll ever reach his brother's standard but will certainly be a decent rider.

Copying the thread in SGB Championship League, what do people expect from their sides in 2017? Mildenhall Dan Halsey- Should retain his average, possibly even improve slightly. Danno Verge- Think he'll find it tricky to begin with in the top 5 but he did well at Mildenhall last season, so expect him to at least hold his average at home. Connor Mountain- All depends on how well he recovers from his serious injury. Experience in the Championship will help so expect improvement again. Luke Ruddick- Tough going last year but looked like he may have turned a corner when dropped for Bebee/Jenkins. Sounds like Mildenhall are putting lots of effort into helping him off the track so his so far unfulfilled potential has a chance of showing this time out. Jon Armstrong- Clearly not just in the side for his points but his leadership of the youngsters. Didn't seem on top of his game but a lot of personal issues last year so will hopefully at least maintain his average this year. Sam Woods- Best option out there available at the moment. Expect one of him, Ruddick and Verge to make way if Bebee makes a successful return but looked ok when guesting against Eastbourne last year. Jordan Jenkins- Where to start? Fantastic few performances last year, massive potential. People will go to meetings just to watch him. Will be averaging between 6-8 at end of season. If Mildenhall can keep top 3 and Jenkins fit all season, they should comfortably be in play offs. The expected Belle Vue team sound like favourites, wouldn't rule out Eastbourne either.

Jenkins will average 8 around Mildenhall next year without a doubt. Might not be as great away but he'll certainly do well. Like the signing of Woods, he looked like a trier when he made a guest appearance last year. Hopefully some good guidance from Jolly and co will get him, Verge and Ruddick improving. Play offs beckon if they can keep that side fit for the season.

Rubbish. The difference between different countries and their preparation is huge. In my opinion, Tai is only trying to make British speedway better by doing this. As much as we all say we'd ride for our nation if we were in their position, there's no way a single poster on this forum knows the whole story. I applaud Tai for having the b******s to come out and express his views and stand up for what he believes in.

I believe that Tai has done wrong by not riding in the British Final last year but I don't believe he has done anything wrong by quitting Team GB. With regards to the British Final, I can see why he pulled out due to the scheduling but I'm sure there was a way he could've fitted it in. I fully understand why he has no intention of riding for Team GB again. The professionalism is clearly nowhere near the required standard to win the title and let's face it, GB only got silver last year due to how well he rode and a little bit of luck. I'd actually quite like to see him go and ride for Australia, could be some great finals between Oz and Poland if that happened.

I have a feeling Parker won't be number seven. Decent side though, shame that Coles had to leave but one of the top four had too. If Mountain is fully fit he should improve further. Verge should score a few everywhere he goes, he improved a lot last year. If it doesn't work, I'd expect Bebee to take his place if he fully recovers from his serious injuries. Ruddick is definitely worth the risk on 3.10 average. From the press release, he has Connor Coles' mechanic from last season working with him in 2017 so sure that will help him improve.

If Mildenhall have two of Ruddick/Parker/Spooner at reserve they won't get near the top half. Jenkins will be at Mildenhall if he can turn down Birmingham and Eastbourne. Can't see him anywhere else. Where he is based and Sunday racing will hopefully help Mildenhall's case.

Seeing as most of the other sides have their own thread.... I think Mildenhall will go with this next year. 1 Mountain 2 Bowtell 3 Coles 4 Stoneman 5 Armstrong 6 Ruddick/Bebee 7 Jenkins Not a bad side but won't be close to winning the league. After the disappointment of losing Hampshire, got to hope they hold on to Jenkins. Hopefully Luke Ruddick will make a comeback, there was definitely some potential there despite regular falls.

Great signing for Lynn in Hampshire. He came on leaps and bounds at the end of the season and I fully expect him to put at least two points on that 3.00 average. Mildenhall weren't in the wrong by not giving him a chance earlier, Bebee and Jenkins were miles ahead of Hampshire in terms of progress when they got their chances. Shame though, would've been good to see those three improve over the season but good luck to Taylor at Lynn anyway. Also, no chance you'll get Connor Mountain. He'll be straight in the Mildenhall side when they know he'll be fit. Halsey is likely to be available?

Maybe so but I don't see the problem with allowing them to ride here in both leagues. I'm sure there's a few who might think about not bothering if they only had one team.

Anyone already know who the first Mildenhall rider will be? Due to be announced on Saturday. Going with Coles or Armstrong. Maybe Jenkins at a push.

Wish people would stop moaning and just enjoy the sport whilst we have it. At least they're trying to make an effort to improve things. And for all the people questioning the riders that want to double up, and want the rule quashed, do they expect people like Sam Masters to come over and try and make it pay with just one British League and maybe Denmark or Poland? Just enjoy what we have.