WookieboyDon

Alfie Bowtell has just announced on his social media that he was advised by the club on Wednesday that he isn’t part of the Gladiator’s plans in ‘26.

Jonas Jeppesen confirmed

From what I understand it is still being pursued but was never going to be for ‘26. 2027 far more likely. The site isn’t Surbiton Raceway, it is the go kart and motocross track on Beddington Lane. Let’s hope it comes off, God knows we need some good news stories at the moment.

Been far too many in positions of power that have ignored the obvious for years now… Well, you know what they say…bend over and bury your head in the sand for too long and you’ll get fuc….

We won't be seeing Tai in the Premiership next season (if it runs). Has announced a deal with Dackarna today.

This is not good for speedway in this country...in any way, shape or form. In fact, this now moves the situation to dire IMO. An outside of the box, forward thinking and progressive promoter now no longer wishes to stay at the table. "Some things no longer align for me..." That line tells you all you need to know. 😔

If that last part IS true then Stewart Dickson has a decision to make...

That's not a definite. His Polish mechanic was quoted as saying that Tai was going to concentrate solely on Poland. However, just a couple of weeks later Woffy then said himself he hasn't ruled out racing in the UK next season, his phone is always on and is willing to talk.

I think there'll be more of that over the winter and into the spring to promote the new season. It's the stuff going on behind the scenes regarding his numerous contacts and potential new sponsors...

Pot. Kettle. Black.

This should not be a surprise. The man is a class act...

The delay (if true) is more than likely for a number of reasons, relating from Sheffield and Northampton to bagging new sponsors and, most important of all, a new tv deal. If the latter is still under negotiation, then they need to give it time to hopefully be completed. After all, if they do get one sorted then it would have a big bearing on league structure and who is in what league based on tv money. We just need to be patient. This isn’t a time for knee jerk reactions.

Tried to sign Bewley and spent too much time trying to make it happen when the chances were pretty much zero...

I didn't write that they hadn't secured the money...I wrote about their debts. Which is proven. I didn't have anything to apologise for...you on the other hand...

Can’t agree with that…

Not false news. Facts that came from official sources. As has already been proved by the club since. I’ll wait for the apology…🤔

With Pete Adams as TM?!

Bewley being at Ipswich next season is as likely as Emil being there. Peter Shroeck went down that route of pursuing something that was never going to happen and paid the price…

Bye Emil. Thank you for your class and the memories.

Zach Cook will not be racing in the Championship next season

Makes no difference to the point both you and I made…

I’d fact check before making comments like that. Blatantly not true. They are great at plenty of sports as already mentioned in another post, not to mention that they have one of the greatest female tennis players in Iga Swiatek who is a four time French Open champion, has won the US Open and the biggest of them all, Wimbledon.

It’s been announced in Poland today that any rider affiliated with a Polish team in their top two divisions in 2027 will only be allowed to compete in one other foreign league. That’s going to put some cats among the pigeons.

The two youngsters I’d love to see in the UK next year are Nazar Parnitskyi and Adam Bednar. Big fan of both, especially Nazar but can’t see him here next season unfortunately. But Bednar will light up the tracks here if he signs for the Stars.

Reports coming out of Poland today suggesting Philip Hellström Bangs will be giving the Ekstraliga a miss in ‘26 and his priority is a ride in the UK. If so, where will he end up?