Robinh88

yes

some appetising suggestions, I'm sure Mr English will have everything under control at the Newcastle Stadium

wethers for smith... winner

Put both of there good points together and you have a fine blend, without going bust, winner

Peter Waite though he had faults new how to spot a rider and in doing this bringing them over to the club, he got consistant performances from them. Maybe with better financial packages from sponsors etc, he would have had more he got a good 10 years service from Makovsky and Rymel in two of his last 3 years as a Bandit under PW averaged 9 points ish. Pietraszko as well, I'm convinced had he stuck with Speedway he would have gone on to bigger things. Realistically there isn't a PW among the promotion, who knows the foreign market. While Waite excelled at Scouting talent bringing in forgotten journeyman making them tick. Our talents seem to be putting on big meetings (which the club did very well). These riders are out there though a look in the Speedway Star or a browse of Speedway Results International section could very well open unseen gems. In ideal world we would have a No1 and two reserves capable of interchanging with the main body. I do think you need to look at the club's history of performance in recent seasons too give of an idea of how we will perform in 2014. The resources we have available in terms of riders is not ideal. Bellego is a talent, Wethers is solid Carr/Starke at reserve is not going to scare anyone and we have no big hitters to carry us through in the later races. Then again we could really pull it out of the bag with a big signing (or something) and have a great season. Peter Waite was also a great motivator getting the best from his riders. Has Ian Rae done this? Ian said in the programme its important the boys are having a "good time". Yes, I am sure they enjoyed the season as much as they club's supporters did. Mr Anderson's tenure putting to one sides all the stadium work, has brought mid table finishes close home wins and usually going missing on away tracks. Nothing at present is suggesting 2014 will be any different.

I'd take Kozza over Claus... step backwards

I mentioned Vissing, perfect replacement to come in for Robin Did well for the Monarchs I thought.... Doolan, Nemo deffo yes Bjerre seems to miss a lot of meetings, will 2014 be the same? Karlsson nope, Jan Graveson? be as well signing me around Berwick

The Sport is dying over here ever so slowly... Enjoy what we have now, because in 5 or 10 years time I can't see the Sport in UK improving personally

If it is Czestochowa, Grigorij Laguta I'd bet wont be there

I would imagine Oliver Allen will have interest from a good few PL teams. 8.09 is a figure I have no doubt he WILL improve on. Good signing on that average meaning there will be points to play with elsewhere in the team. A No1 as Emilali says he probably isn't (at this time of writing). Erm Poole?

Fantastic effort by the fans and everyone who contributed..

Okay so Craig realistically is going to target the Elitserian as opposed to the Allsvenkan (sp?) as it is a Thursday night. You know how strong the top tier IS , Sweden is the strongest league in the world when you include all teams from 1-7. Woffinden didn't get a team place and Sayfutdinov was dropped from Indianarna after a string off rubbish scores. As you say scoring maximums at Armadale against our mob and others is a bit different from the big boy leagues... I don't think another season at Edinburgh and maybe doing a full season with Belle Vue at No1 or 5 would do him any harm though, with the odd meeting on the continent. Cook, Barker and Bridger all struggled for GB to be honest Barker was appauling in the WC but he's struggled for most of the season. Doyley when he did race in Poland Pre Pawlicki's loan move from Leszno was a bit part rider for a run of the mill Pila team. Fisher - Don't think he's in Poland anymore Larsen - Initially went too Krakow, then too bankrupt Rybinik again not sure if he is still in Poland Barker - Sparingly used by Opole Bridger - Was trying to get in Bydgoszcz, think Lewis got a bit carried away there Ostergard - Not used in Poland or Sweden, then again he is struggling in the PL Stead - Only ever rode 3rd tier Okay Woffinden has been sensational across the board this year. Most Brits struggle abroad, Nicholls, Harris and Lee Rico 8-9pt men in the El, nobodies aborad..... On Suday afternoons and Tuesday nights

Because scoring maximums for Edinburgh probably brings in a better income. Than the odd meeting in Poland and Sweden PL also provides regular match fitness which Poland in paticular in the bottom tier doesn't provide. He's the 2nd best rider in the UK, but Craig will do what is best for him, look at Barker and Bridger chased the Polish dream, and still can't get clubs 3 years later

Hope they are PL to be honest...

If they have lost 50K this year, scoring 9 points all season how much more money would Glasgow have lost say had they put together a side (who finished 7th). How are other clubs running with similar crowds and paying out more points money?

Intrestingly Kenneth Hansen who stuggled here did well at Leicester and Coventry. While Jamrog struggled at Coventry... I reckon 8.5 would be achieveable, injuries hindered him this year. He was going pretty good (score-wise) before the injury. Be curious to see what the final PL teams look like come March 2014 (and what teams are racing at PL level). I don't think the quality will drop too much, admittedly I wouldn't think Cook and Doyle will be PL next year.

Please Stop

I don't know what he was on at Redcar but it certainly makes you wonder. Maybe preparing bikes for the EL took its toll, maybe Dyer realised life at the top level wasnt all fun and frolics. That being said he made great strides in 2013. The performances I saw from him at Berwick were very impressive, bikes looked very quick. A Berwick fan commented to me maybe he had rode himself out of a team place for 2014. Good rider maybe not No1 standard but a Heat leader.Remember when Wilkinson had has golden spell in the PL a few years ago with Scunthorpe, banging the points in left right and Charlie. While doing this he was appearing for Ippo in the EL and not scoring many points and that was what was losing him money.It's a shame this is happening to the lads who ride in this country. Speedway used to be a living for these blokes at one point. Yet you get foreign blokes who can afford to sign for our clubs and miss meetings if and when suited. While there is the argument the UK should have a single race night. I like the fact we have had a spread of meetings throughout the week I think it makes us unique. Thankfully we didnt cave into that to suit into the foriegn riders schedules...

Disgrace in 2009 when Barker wasn't allowed to double up in my opinion. As much as Dave Tattum came across as a moron. I actually agreed with him 100%. Yes rules are rules and Ben was 0.4 over but even still... Farcial in my opinion Admittedly Dyer's scores slackened off but we've heard the odd rumour odd about Dyer then again scoring paid 16-17 points and returning doesn't sound right. Poor with his money or just "another" speedway myth.

It doesn't look good, to be honest....

I do find it worrying Micky Dyer cant afford to race British Speedway, from a financial point of view. Just where is the money going? Seem to be losing a lot more riders these days..

What was Laguta's final CMA in Poland?

I think its a good idea, I agree with the point about I'd rather guys were riding solely in the UK (admittedly in 2 leauges) as opposed too riding in the 3 or 4 different countries week in- week out. Dont see why Doyle and Cook should be punished for it. Whether they make it abroad is another matter

Hope Somerset go on and win the final, best team all season be good to see the Rebels take it

Dyer wont be back, Skidmore I'd imagine is nailed on....