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Seems absurd that you suggest that Emil is on the decline - Or have I misinterpreted?

Logic would say that Musielak is their new number 1, but I wonder if they will go for a couple of 6 pointers and push Riss back to reserve?

I actually wouldn't be surprised if Brum did sign Laguta... Yes it would be a massive gamble, but you've got to believe that Lindgren is off the table, so what other possible marquee signings are there?

Assuming Doyle is in that leaves 6.8 points (based on a 40 point limit)… Is Rew the final man and we have built over a point under or will there be a curve ball and it’s a 39 limit??

From reading that article it sounds like King's hand still isn't great... For me signing him is a gamble. On one hand (no pun intended) it may struggle to improve - I'm no clinician, but every op generates scar tissue and that appears to be part of the problem already. However on the other, if he gets that hand back working and he has 3 genuine heat leaders (Brennan incoming hopefully) carrying the scoring load, then the pressure will be off and he could have a solid season. I genuinely hope its the latter and ready as ever to get behind the riders we have!

Couldn’t miss him on that average

Maybe they’re going to push some gourmet burgers at £15 a pop 🤪

Dan Thompson back! 🎉

Fantastic!! Not just for the Witches, but british speedway - Excellent news!

The only thing I would change about the rumoured Ipswich team would be to move the captaincy over to Doyle.

Is Basso likely to be back in the UK for 2025? Haven't seen anything mentioned about him?

Surprised we have had to mention of Laguta on this thread 🤪

I agree with you and think the scoring potential is better and there would be 0.01 to spare if BV went with Cook and Vuolas. I guess Vuolas and Zischke would end up yo-yoing between main body and reserve if that were the case. It would leave Blodorn out in the cold, but imagine someone would take him fairly promptly.

I think that all makes a lot of sense... Like last year, the big mystery of the winter will be who can Birmingham get in at 1 & 5.

Surely on his current average, Oxford will be working overtime to keep Magic?

Fantastic news to get Jenkins... Him and Thompson at reserve will be super solid!

I'm thrilled Ipswich have got Jenkins... great news!

Oh that is 100% the team we should go for… but can’t help thinking that we will keep King again

There is of course a different route Ipswich could go… if there is no Emil and King stays (as I suspect he will). Doyle, King, Brennan, Rew, Kvech, Ellis + RS… fits in a 40 limit Still got the muscle of Doyle in 13 & 15 and a rock solid reserve all season… something to ponder maybe?

Someone should snap him up in my opinion... gaining experience all the time and probably a better option than others out there

Good point, hadn't thought of it like that before. For me, I think Ellis is still on a bit of a false average after a couple of injuries disrupted his season, plus he has about 10 years on King. Ellis could easily up his average in 25, King will do well to maintain his I think... so if it came to a choice I would opt for Ellis, but totally get your point

As much as I want to see Brennan at Ipswich next season, I think this could be bang on the money.

With the 3 heat leaders you have got a tricky decision to make to omit one! Great position to be in of course. One thought... Will another club look to make a statement signing and throw money at Woffinden perhaps? Might make the decision for the Tigers?

British Speedway as recently as half hour ago promoting the meeting on Facebook… Surely it’ll end up being follow the leader - if you can see anything!?

Also if management are logical, they will recognise that Brennan's career trajectory is likely going in the opposite direction to King's...