Steve0

Story at http://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/sport/14933331.Robins_sign_up_two_rookies_for_2017/

Retaining 6 riders from the previous season when they were in a lower league - how poor is that?

No Bates then?

Me too! And I thought he was just doom and gloom

So your team not having the month of June off again?

I don't understand all the doom and gloom. Having honoured the deal done with Doyley, the team was always going to be weak further down. I am not expecting Swindon to finish the season with the starting 1-7 so I would expect Rosco to have some contingencies in place (granted this isn't fair on the lesser lights but at least they will get some experience) and I would much rather have Doyley in the team. As said by others, I would have also gone for Noddy Holder to give the strongest top 2 in the league but that really would give a very long tail. Not expecting much in the first month or so but will strengthen and then we should start to climb the table. However, if we do finish the season with our starting 1-7 we will most definitely be screwed.

Rye House already have

Morris it is then http://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/sport/14923413.Morris_returning_to_the_Robins__nest/

WHat?? You been drinking? A definite NOOOO!

And we know Swindon didn't (being a Thursday night track and him signing for Sheffield)

Who says that Swindon (or anyone else) will finish with their starting lineup?

In the winter months he sells The Big Issue as he has no Speedway Stars to sell

Well you obviously didn't pay enough last season

And here were all of us thinking that if Poole wanted a rider, that rider was overwhelmed at the honour of riding for Poole and would jump at the chance - apparently not!

Hope not - way past his sell by date!

As I've said before it looks like a Coventry team from a few years ago - certainly gone for experience over youth and in this league that won't be a problem and looks like RH have set the benchmark for other teams. As long as they have one strong reserve, rather than 2 average ones, they should finish in the playoffs. Well done RH

Hope he has an injury free season - especially if Poole can make the playoffs

I'm surprised you have both only just realised this. With our top 3 averages, it doesn't leave much left for the rest of the team.

Looking like a Coventry reunion

Interesting tweet from Schlein - where does this suggest to you he will be riding (assuming it's the UK): Rory Schlein‏ @RorySchlein3 Had a good chat with the new gaffer today... team looks good can't wait To get started Doesn't sound like KL unless Rob Lyon has been replaced? I thought Coventry.

Gift isn't a word I'd use to describe him

:rofl: Poole had a team that should have easily won it last season but they didn't com close. Don't kid yourself - no one is frightened of Poole!

He'll be considering who his second Brit will be

How about Leigh Adams and Jason Doyle - both improved after leaving Poole

Loving the avatar