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I just don't see any other option at this moment in time. If a CHAMP Team doesn't step up then we could see multiple PREM Teams not running at all in 2026 and the Sport can't have a that. Ultimatum to Glasgow -> PREM Speedway for 1 Year with Financial guarantees of any losses being covered whilst allowing them to compete in a Cross Border Trophy Tourny with Berwick and Edinburgh. Glasgow can put together a 1-7 within CHAMP rules for the Cross Border Trophy Tourny meetings. After 2026 sack the PREM off altogether and do One Big League in 2027 with 5 Man Teams.

What is the alternative on the table? A -> Multiple PREM Teams not running at all in 2026 due to a 5 Team PREM that leaves certain Promoters cheesed off. B -> Loads of CHAMP Teams get cheesed off with a full U-Turn in League structure for 2026 after already signing multiple riders or a full 1-7 within a 40.00 Limit for CHAMP Speedway. C -> Pray that Northampton running at Oxford with no fan base becomes an option again.

They'll just have to take it on the chin if they want a PREM League featuring more than 5 Teams. Somebody will have to be left unhappy and the blame lies with years of failure from those that have run our Sport.

They'll just kick up a fuss and another storm will hit the fan. PREM Clubs won't run a Team full of no names due to CHAMP clubs already signing up the Heat Leaders.

Let them keep matches against Berwick and Edinburgh on the side. Do a 3 Team Tournament between them, Ride against each other H & A Twice and whoever finishes Top wins the Cross Boarder Trophy. If Glasgow lose money by riding PREM then PREM clubs will have to chip in and cover the costs.

Keep saying it despite nobody agreeing, Glasgow in the PREM is the only option. If it's one big League then I wonder what will happen to CHAMP clubs already announced signings? Ipswich and Sheffield will surely want King and Pickering back as they'll lose Emil, Doyle, Brennan and both Holder's.

When we're left guessing as to whether the AGM is even taking place this week, It basically says it all.

Could go....Doesn't look great but lots of improvement in this Team imo from Zischke, Gusts and Grahn. 1. N. Klindt 8.36 or P. Kildemand 8.05 2. J. Etheridge 5.45 3. J. Hook 5.57 4. F. Gusts 5.49 5. T. Zischke 5.76 6. J. Grahn 5.30 7. V. Foord 3.68

Does Francis Gusts still ride in Poland? He'd be a top signing on the wide open Workington circuit.

I agree. I'm just building a team featuring riders who've been rumoured to have signed Etheridge, Hook, Zischke and Foord.

1. N. Klindt 8.36 or P. Kildemand 8.05 2. J. Etheridge 5.45 3. T. Zischke 5.76 4. J. Hook 5.57 5. T. Batchelor 7.10 6. 4.00 Newcomer 7. V. Foord 3.68

Cairns & Rushen @ No.6 & 7 apparently.

100% Agree.

Just an example. LEICESTER 1. R. Douglas 8.12 2. K. Howarth 5.00 3. N. Morris 5.89 4. D. Thompson 5.87 5. S. Masters 7.28 6. D. Gilkes 3.31 7. L. Killeen (RS) = 35.47

1. C. Harris 8.90 2. L. Harrison 4.97 3. L. Flint 6.95 4. K J. Pedersen 5.00 5. K. Howarth 7.92 6. S. Hagon 3.48 7. F. Hodder 2.63 = 39.85

Basically no chance of Drew being at Berwick then, That Daugavpils trip is one hell of a journey. Should be a shoe in at Oxford I'd imagine, Glasgow riding on a Friday Night should rule them out as Polish fixtures also take place on Friday's as well now.

No Riss so........ 1. S. Masters 10.09 2. C. Heeps 4.93 3. M. McDiarmid 5.18 4. L. Killeen 5.15 5. D. Kemp 7.88 6. D. Gilkes 4.59 7. S. Summers 2.00 = 39.82

How close? 1. D. Thompson 8.50 2. L. Harrison 4.97 3. P. Castagna 7.05 4. K. Thomson 5.93 5. V. Palovaara 7.35 or J. Sedgmen 7.34 6. 4.00 Newcomer 7. J. Loftus 2.19 = 39.99 or 39.98

1. J. Pickering 11.64 2. L. Harrison 4.97 or D. Kennedy 4.63 3. C. Mountain 5.96 4. Z. Kennedy 5.24 5. M. Palm Toft 6.10 6. 4.00 Newcomer 7. R. Ingram 2.00 = 39.91 or 39.57

I'm not far out imo. 1. J. Jeppesen 8.20 2. D. Hume 4.97 3. N. Morris 6.86 4. L. Harrison 4.97 5. D. Kemp 7.88 6. S. Lambert 4.48 7. D. Wood 2.24 = 39.60 Team B 1. P. Kildemand 8.05 2. D. Hume 4.97 3. N. Morris 6.86 4. J. Etheridge 5.45 5. D. Kemp 7.88 6. S. Lambert 4.48 7. D. Wood 2.24 = 39.93

1. J. Jeppesen 8.20 or P. Kildemand 8.05 2. B. Borke 4.57 3. N. Morris 6.86 4. D. Hume 4.97 5. D. Kemp 7.88 6. S. Lambert 4.48 7. J. Smith 2.61 or D. Wood 2.24

Zischke @ No.5? 1. N. Klindt 8.36 or P. Kildemand 8.05 2. J. Etheridge 5.45 3. 5.88 or 6.19 4. J. Hook 5.57 5. T. Zischke 5.76 6. J. Grahn 5.30 7. V. Foord 3.68

If Rowe isn't returning, Then this is the list of replacements that fit within the criteria. PREM GSA Under 5.34 -> Blodorn (Ekstraliga) CHAMP Riders on GSA's between 6.00 - 7.99 after 2.5% Reduction who rode in the 2025 CHAMP Season. Howarth, Kemp, Nagel, Palovaara, Sedgmen, Z. Cook, Flint, Riss, Batchelor, Catagna, S. Worrall, Vuolas, N. Morris, Edwards, Allen, Barker, Jenkins, Mountain and Palm Toft Then you break down that list by removing all of the Riders who've gone elsewhere along with Riss's quotes in the Speedway Star as well as S. Worrall's Retirement and see what options you're left with. I do think Z. Cook will do a U-Turn and help Poole out if they ask him to though.

Agree, Trying to be fair by sharing out No.1's in 2026 and to crack down on the CHAMP getting any stronger imo. PREM GSA x 1.5 is the conversion so any PREM GSA over 5.33 = 8.00+ Blodorn is the only PREM Rider who fits within in the conversion rate who didn't ride in the CHAMP this year so basically it's going to be the same pool of CHAMP Riders again in 2026 only this time the big hitters will be shared around. Will still get the odd newcomer on a assessed CHAMP GSA of 4.00 - 5.00 though but that doesn't help when Poole are looking for a No.5 if Anders is departing and Z. Cook gets offers from abroad.

Come up with some Riders who can fill the void like i've been doing and you'll see the picture. I've listed every rider on a GSA between 6.00 - 7.99 after British Reduction. One Rider Over 8.00 Rule as well don't forget, So if you're looking for a PREM rider who didn't ride in the CHAMP this year then his PREM GSA will have to be lower than 5.34. The only Rider who didn't ride in the CHAMP this year on a PREM GSA Under 5.34 is Blodorn and he's riding in the Ekstraliga as well as Europe so no chance of him at Poole. Only real get out of jail card is a Zach Cook U-Turn.