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Gilkes seems very professional and dedicated to the sport I can’t see him leaving speedway any time soon. If he has had an offer from Oxford maybe there’s a bidding war going on. Could we get a Christmas miracle and Facundo Albin return on a duel Argentinian/British passport

Great to see all the heat leaders back from 2024 and more importantly Picko who I think average close to 8

If Borke or Thomsens average can be converted from championship id be more than happy with that for last rider

Full team to be announced this Thursday evening. Any surprises or will it be the rumoured 6?

He was very good round Owlerton he kept it respectable for KL on their visits. Excited to see him progress riding with the Holders n Woffy (if the team rumours are true) Flint and Gilkes both know 2025 are huge seasons for them both. They have shown glimpses off what they can do really need to step up and be consistent

It has an Oxford 2024 feel to it. Solid throughout no doubt. They need to be dominant at home if they are to push for the play offs, think they’ll get beat badly as some away tracks

We look forward to seeing you try

Would need a rider or two in other teams to really step up next season to mount a serious challenge on that Ipswich outfit. even if Doyle drops a point on his average can’t see them losing out on any bonus points and losing over 2 legs in any semi or final. Keep them all fit and they should win the lot. See if any teams throw any surprises at us

The rumours mill on here is crazy. Way they’ve worded it i’m guessing it will be thanking Howarth for 10 years of service and wishing him well for next season. Not saying Jack Holder will 100% be in our team or league 2025 but he lives with his brother and the Cooks in Dorset and I imagine that must be a huge benefit to them all been other side of the world from home. He may need to sort a new mechanic which could be a problem but fairly confident all contracts are signed with the Holders for 25

I’d say Sheffield probably get the best home crowds in the league second only to BV. But as a club we are lucky to have a few people at the top putting good money towards riders and the club in general

Opinions vary but I’d say BV is the fairest track in the league, good engine needed and away you go

I think Ipswich have the most home advantage in the league the small track is very tricky for most away riders, Sheffield is intimidating for some but I’d say the rest of the prem tracks carry no home advantage

Emil is better than Jack, Tai and Doyle both good home and away coming back from injuries.. Chris better than Brennan and Picko is better than Ellis by some distance.. in my opinion. Rew like Rowe does well at reserve both have potential to step it up. Dan T is far the best young Brit from both teams. Gilkes and Flint need to find some consistency in the premiership. Jenkins will probably be a big asset to the witches in heats 2 and 8

I don’t think the Holders would say something like that they’d both still be living in Dorset together. IF the rumoured 7 is correct, I think the management and Steady have recognised the risk but also the reward of having the strongest top 4 in the league. Huge pressure on the 3 young Brit’s but one of them if not 2 will need to step up and support them

Flint never been great around owlerton but think he will be better than Edwards come mid season. Have every faith Rowe would be an improvement on Howarth too

Brum - Flint BV - Mulford Ippo - Jenkins KL - Edwards Oxford - Boughen Leic - Hagon Sheff - Gilkes

Agreed Bewley won’t leave BV. Musielak would be a great shout

Who’s had no contact then? The AGM meeting hasn’t took place yet and people probably on holidays post season

Great news to have a Brum ride in 2025 I will try and go to all of the away meetings. Pickering will be the Sheffield captain next year

He is worth the admission money alone at owlerton a true asset to British speedway. I want to see every prem team full of gp riders if possible

The Ipswich side was built similar to ours, the difference was D Thompson had a great season which pushed Rew down to reserve and the top 5 kept performing. Howarth was very poor for most parts of the season and had to stay at number 2, Anders Rowe been the only change would make us stronger. Gilkes and Edwards had they’re moments but didn’t improve much through the season but are still young riders, I’m not sure who else would be better picks at reserve

That’s sport sometimes, just about hitting form at the right time. Need to find some magic in a young reserve 2025

As poor as Edwards and Gilkes were, especially away. We managed to finish top of the league with many bonus points in the bag

Replacing Rowe for Howarth is a positive move. That team with Pickering firing is unreal especially at home. The semis against BV were decided by Pickos engine issues in the first leg and the Holder bro’s both having an off night in the home leg if we got past the semis we would of smashed Leicester. Not sure if Edwards and Gilkes would both be back as they were disappointing last season

I’ll complain until the cows come home 🤪 The riders want to earn a living in both leagues so it will get sorted