Hi I am new to the BSF so this is my first contribution.
Knowing Matt Ford to be a believer in investing in young talent here is a thought.
What about trying to sign Jack Parkinson-Blackburn the young rider turned 16 this year who has been burning up the tracks in the NL in his first real season in Speedway. You only have to look at his final performance at Eastbourne where he scored 19 from 7 rides.
He could maybe be secured on a 2 point average as no old PL or EL average and would go well with a more experienced reserve to help bring him along.
This would give Matt Ford a lot more wiggle room in the top/middle order on points plus shows promoting arguably the hottest young talent currently around (just my opinion). Excluding Rob Lambert who let's not forget did racing in Germany etc as he was under aged so had experience before he made his debut for KL.
Not sure if Jack is already commited or owned elsewhere but for sure I would push the boat out to signhim and also have him double up in NL or Championship to gain more experience.
Food for thought.
