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He sure does

3 away meetings against 3 top teams is never going to be a favourable start. The promotion highlighted at the start of the season that we would be competitive at home with home track advantage, which I still believe, and hopefully keeps the fans coming through the turnstiles. One thing I noticed at Ashfield on Friday was Connor Bailey still in his race suit going around the bar speaking to everyone and anyone. Absolutely first class fan engagement from the young lad. Does this happen at Brough? A bit of rider/fan engagement will probably go a long way right now.

Any tips on how to convert the Missus will be gladly appreciated! Enjoy the meeting

That is encouraging to hear that Congreve is getting out and about the tracks. Sounds like he has the right attitude. Whether he rides at 6 or 7, its gonna be a tough year learning the British tracks, but if he keeps up this good start & good attitude, then he'll be fine. Wonder how he is finding the Geordie accent so far lol

Well…..we’ve seen J.Wright, Roynon and Complin make returns from retirement……

Hi Chris. Really hope you do make it up. Edinburgh are a team that have a similar tight bends & always put up a good show at Brough. But in fairness, our closest geographical rivals, Glasgow, Redcar, Berwick have ridden the track for a while now, so Im sure whatever meeting you choose will be worthwhile

Any ideas who your final rider is?

Wow. Logged in during lunch hour to escape from work, then got sucked right back into it reading these posts lol. Anyway, new sponsor onboard & fixtures are oot! What a time to be alive! Who has planned their roadtrip yet? Put their holidays in already? Ive already penciled in the dates that I will not be speaking to the Mother In Law (Glasgow fan)

Happy New Year everyone, best wishes for 2022 & fingers crossed for a fab season ahead. Best team on paper - Glasgow ( pains me to say that lol) Beware of - Leicester Overhyped but likely to implode - Plymouth Dark Horses - Redcar Some people are confident about Poole - what do you know that we all don't?

Do the averages allow Complin to be 7 and Wright 4?

Given the fact we are lucky to have speedway, I think the Promotion have done a great job putting this team together. I would have been delighted to see Complin back in speedway full stop as his fantastic ability and massive kahoonas during a race was there to see on the track. But even more delighted it’s with a Diamonds race jacket. A team of racers and entertainers indeed.

No mention of riders as assets on the official liquidation paperwork. From memory it was a tractor and some cash in the bank

That’s a scarey team!

Same here. Itching to find out final signing.

So will he stay a 4 until end of season? Genuinely don’t know how this part works.

This is how it’s going to pan out….. Last rider on a 4. Couple of points to play with. Congreve to lower average after 1st green sheets as he gets used to things. Jason Doyle to Diamonds for a double up. Somebody dropped, don’t know who. League won, massive crowds, Cami Brown silenced. Smiles all round Brough

Great news! Fingers crossed it all works out, would be fantastic to see Workington back! Is the old track still there?

Delighted with the signings. BWD's only showing in UK last year ( i think) was the GP qualifier in Glasgow. In his limited races he did look on the pace. As for George, he is NZ U21 champ & Im hoping it is a 2 point average he comes on. MrP makes a very good point about the rider availability, so well done Rob & team for bringing these 2 in. In my opinion a good move tapping a market (as in NZ speedway)that is under utilized in GB, which will hopefully be to our benefit long term. Inflatable kiwi's at the first home meeting, cant wait!

What kind of avge would Blodorn start with if he came to UK?

No mention of Nowak here….you guys not liking him?

I can’t imagine Lions struggling to attract big names. I think you’ll be fine for next year

6 riders brought up on fast big tracks riding on a fast big track.... YES PLEASE! I think the European league still exists under the guise of Poland League 1 and 2 lol Wittstock, Landshut, Daugavpils and you could argue Ostrow

Are the Thompson’s still under the Rising Star category next year?

Still standing tickets available, just bought 2 having seen the lineup. Pray for dry weather. Damn!!

Whats wrong with the drone? An innovative idea & they make it work. The race cam is good aswell, especially after last night with riders being very close at times, though I agree, should be for replays only. Its ideas like race cam & drones that is going to get new people interested. Well done Eurosport...its probably the only thing I have liked about their coverage this year. Nigel & Kelvin's bickering is embarrassing at times.