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Been thinking about the format and how could the powers that be offer a bit extra value for money and/or entertainment. So an idea sprung to mind for the top flight, how about introducing a "Premier league Shootout Series" End of the meeting, the top 4 scorers from both teams race against each other But a 1 lap shootout, one rider selected from each side, so basically 4 Heats of a Sprint. The home team selects the rider they are putting up and then the away team pairs them up with who they select. Has no baring on the overall meeting score but heats are scored 1-0, the shootout series has a separate league table End of season, top 4 qualify for an old style 4TT hosted by the club finishing top of the shootout series I.e. a potential big money generating meeting 1 lap sprints also doesn't put a great deal of cost on the rider.

Been thinking about the format and how could the powers that be offer a bit extra value for money and/or entertainment. So an idea sprung to mind for the top flight, how about introducing a "Premier league Shootout Series" End of the meeting, the top 4 scorers from both teams race against each other But a 1 lap shootout, one rider selected from each side, so basically 4 Heats of a Sprint. The home team selects the rider they are putting up and then the away team pairs them up with who they select. Has no baring on the overall meeting score but heats are scored 1-0, the shootout series has a separate league table End of season, top 4 qualify for an old style 4TT hosted by the club finishing top of the shootout series I.e. a potential big money generating meeting 1 lap sprints also doesn't put a great deal of cost on the rider.

The cynical side of me is wondering how many free tickets are potentially given out to boost crowd numbers at Noethampton but would be foolish if they need to show the books to a potential buyer If Tai was part of a consortium I would imagine his financial outlay would be minimal at best but with his contacts and profile perhaps he could be a good shot in the arm on the promotion front Possibly, if Sheffield sell up or work on a reduced budget then remove Lambert and Pickering with Both Holders as they'll end up somewhere together

Wouldn't surprise me if a consortium came forward and possibly including Tai as its a great opportunity for him to go into part club ownership and would be able to attract some riders. I reckon you could see something like 1. Lambert 2. Rowe 3. Pickering 4. Thomson 5. Doyle 6. McDiarmid 7. Harrison Depending on final averages

Think the main issue with Lawson yesterday was the timing of letting ipswich know Despite his post saying they tried, at least give ipswich a heads up maybe that morning "Hey boss, my wife isn't well, we're trying to arrange help but if we can't i will have to miss tonight and look after my child" Not just phone a few hours before the meeting and drop it

1. Anyone know who the 3 changes would be? 2. Far too easy to say replace Lawson with Ellis AFTER he's bagged 20 points from 21, bit like saying i would have chosen those winning euro million numbers, after you'd seen the draw

In the local area so may attend, I think Northampton will win tomorrow. I can see a half bothered Lawson returning similar numbers to Brennan and think with the switches the Foxes have made they will come away 46-44 But only if Klindt turns up lol

Can you change your username to OTT please unless TTT was a mistake to start off with. Again, your expectation for this season is extremely high and unrealistic, I bet on paper you wouldn't have thought you'd get to a league cup final but now they are there (and they've not lost it yet) you bring out the doom and gloom. I think with the support Ipswich get even if 2 years time if you dropped into the championship you'd get good crowds Like others have said, this is one season everyone knew would be a struggle even supporters of other clubs, you seem to be the only one that is comparing previous seasons

Probably going to say 50-40 to Ipswich on this one, the mighty lions to edge it by 4-6 points on aggregate

Easy home win

You'll go where I tell us to go, sorry we

My names not Iain mate

Don't be so mean Iain Kind Reageds Iain

Witches to win by about 12 points, looking forward to my first visit as down this way with work

When you say I you mean we will still attend. The Premier league will unfortunately have to be watered down to encourage 2 clubs to come up The championship then needs to be watered down and some how incorporate some of the development league Not sure Mayfield like it, unless they are able to help the sport source a big TV deal I personally still feel an extended British Championship is most likely to attract new fans to a one-off big meeting than a local club has of attracting a new fan to be a regular

But my names not Iain though?

You'd be oh so privileged to be me, or are you already me, so much accusation I am starting to question who I even am anymore, hard to see my true reflection through these tear filled forum eyes

Feel free to find it odd, I very rarely post anything on these forums, often just read them as you will know, the decline on this forum has caught up with the decline of the sport itself. As for your expectations, fair enough we'll agree to disagree, perhaps Mayfield were trying to stay loyal, if you're genuinely looking to 2027 and riders are watching, would many be keen if they are making multiple changes in their debut season? Sticking with Brennan who will drop his average this year to nicely fit in next year and not at no.1 etc all you're doing is suffering for a season ie a transitional year before competing again You may even win the league cup against my beloved lions

Uppa lions yeehah!

Anyone can make a comparison to make them look 'right' comparing Mr Hellstrom-Bangs and an undercooked Steak is a little wild. Lets see though... Has the Chef purposely undercooked a steak, probably not, you either get to speak to a manager or waitress, you probably get an apology and the correct thing, and it doesn't always mean the experience is wholly negative and overall if its not negative you dont go home and post a negative review. Did Mr Hellstrom-Bangs purposely score low for the Witches, again probably not, were there other things at hand that saw him perform poorly, probably so An under cooked steak or raw steak vs what you ordered is clear to understand how and why, the issues Mr Hellstrom-Bangs had isn't clear to YOU but you could have tried to speak to him or the management maybe to understand But instead you just complained about his performances online, and ultimately you got what you wanted with him being replaced but the club didn't do it for you or coz of your opinion. You do realise that your club almost didn't come to the tapes this year so current team, manager etc that you say is not as good was probably never going to be Its called unfortunately "transition" and judge it for how it is this year but at least be realistic with your expectation, that expectation has been set by Mayfield quite clearly but it seems some fans expectations are far too high for what has been clearly stated. 2027 is and always has been since Mayfield walked through the door the season to truly judge them and build an expectation, not sure if it was yourself or someone else, but someone said 2027 Mayfield have to produce a GP level no.1, bit demanding ain't it, they could put together a solid side without a GP no.1 As for all the other BS regarding accounts etc whatever you wish to believe then believe, if you need to research a users posts etc then go for it just a complete waste of your time and there are better things to do with life, all we have is time

You don't always tell it how it is, and how it is, is not always factual you're telling it how it is from your own view which can sometimes be right or wrong factually, opinion wise its neither as its your own opinion. Sometimes you hammer home an opinion based on an outcome i.e. the Heat 15, I doubt that opinion would have existed if Ipswich got the points? Always easier to shoot someone down after an event had occurred rather than give a fair opinion to compare before the event took place Maybe Thursday you can give us some live forum updates on what you would do regarding H15 before Hurry makes his own choices, compare then With your own personal views if the season has been negative ie overall performance, live event entertainment, track etc knock yourself out with what you're doing as points are valid on an individual basis As for IainB never met the fella if he does indeed identify as one

100% people love to criticise if it doesn't go their way and nobody knows whats actually going on "live" in the moment in the pits. People love to criticise, makes them feel like they know best or could do better.

Its only ever "constructive" when others call you out on it, as you back track on how you meant your statement, you're one of those that feel you have some form of entitlement based on a few seasons of recent success. And I'll stay on here thank you, you need people like me reading your nonsense otherwise you'll end up on here by yourself arguing.

What a load of rubbish I'm reading from so called supporters and giving opinions after an event is pointless The outcome of Heat 15 could have been the same with a different rider line up, so easy to critique once you know the outcome Jog. On.

Anyone got any idea what average Batch is on in both championship and premiership?