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Anyone else still not got their copy? Royal Mail is shocking this time of year.

With the old traditional tactical subs returning you will really want someone who has their eye on the ball, and possibly used to working with that system, under the tactical rides system, anyone could have been a manager and I mean anyone! just pick a rider for double points once a meeting if that, with the original system of tactical subs a manager must also be extremely good at man management because now your going to be telling certain riders again to "sit this next one out". Jim Lynch would be a good choice, always had time for him, he comes across as very genuine.

Simple answer- Speedway was once all the rage, very popular, well known and cool to be part of. Times changed, things evolved but the sport did not. I can still enjoy aspects of the sport but you are not going to get youngsters wanting to go to run down stadia that plays old music and stand with a bunch with a bunch of oap's, LOOK, most people know of the "Inbetweeners" imagine how an episode would play out if they went to Speedway! "Why have you even brought us here Neil? this is embarrassing, don't you dare mention it to anyone else at the school we came here, this is so totally not cool"

honestly really surprised Swindon have not learnt from the last time he was with them, Rosco must suffer from short term memory loss.

Even better, it strengthens our case that no matter what averages our seven are said to be on, any other team could have made an attempt to sign them on those "disputed" averages. Ps Did Jason ever sign a prelim contract with us or does he become and Eastbourne asset?

The MC is made up of 5 I think but I presume when it comes to deciding the method for calculating averages, that was taken and agreed via all promoters who attended the AGM? But on the topic of averages, Lakeside only own Ben Morley, so any other team could have signed the others within reason on what might be termed as attractive figures, we are not a club known for spending above our means, it’s a pretty tight ship which is why it’s still running and why I think you can rule out us throwing money at this.

What fair and proper rules have Lakeside broken?

I don’t get this supporter obsession with the rule book, it’s too complicated and not worth the time and effort going over, that’s the promoter or team managers job, only they have the power to challenge or enforce a rule.

That’s a very reasonable price, a nice round 20 including program.

Good and bad racing at Arena down the years, like most tracks I guess. Won't knock the EOS showground though, if we get a new track, one modelled like that would not be bad. Most important though is to have a track where the fans can be closer to the action and there is a much better perception of speed.

The Hurry situation, he was given an average, someone or some people complained, it was reassessed accordingly. Should same happen now I expect they would simply drop Ben for a two pointer, maybe a hot prospect like a Tom Brennan, really not concerned at this stage, we will have a very strong team regardless.

Jon Cook does not need to justify to opposition fans that his team is legal, if you have a problem, then ask your own promotion about it, then buy some wood, build a bridge, and get over it.

Seems like a lot of experts on here who claim to know the averages, I gave up years ago, only the bspa knows the true figure that each rider will be allocated and it’s those that count, not what joe bloggs think X rider is worth.

Very promising team indeed, didn’t consider Max Clegg but his addition allows Zach to start at reserve is massive. Jon Cook has been extremely shrewd with this set up, good heat leaders, very capable number four and three younger riders who are likely to benefit from spells at reserve during the season.

My prefered final three would be Edward Kennett, Zach and Tom Brennan, no disrespect meant to Alfie Bowtell.

Put Kennett in there and I can’t see anyone getting even close to touching us at Arena but I would not mind too much if it was Adam Ellis as I think he would strike a great balance away from home, you can get to the play offs on home form but to win it you need something about you on other tracks too.

That side would certainly not be a classic Lakeside team that struggles on the road, that team should give every team a run for their money no matter the track and if your good away from home, your going to be untouchable at home, that's what happened in 1991.

That is a fantastic top two to have at this level, I never really expected Nick to carry on at this level since he was going to be Swindon's number one.

I think we will see further tightening on doubling over the next few seasons, the fixed race nights are one step towards mitigating the effect but ultimately there goal will be to not have so many doubling in the first place, (prevention rather than cure) they dug a hole, a pretty deep one, and it will take time to level it out.

Since this rule probably only applies to the start of the season then if clubs choose to go without a "number one" then more fool them because i can't see any reason why one or two months down the line if for example another teams highest rider has dropped below eight, why they can't bring on another rider above eight in, or maybe they could bring in another 8+ regardless as this rule is to ensure even teams prior to the campaign. As i see it, we have Jason Doyle and probably Kenneth Bjerre and Jacob Thorssell that will be available for others to sign, Doyle has rode for Leicester and very popular there, Bjerre has had stints with Lynn before so he knows the track well and Thorssell would be a useful for any team who doesn't have a rider above 8, Rye House would be a good fit for him if they didn't or can't use either KK, Harris or Nicholls.

I think Ben was a dead cert and rightly so. As for the Scott Nicholls business, without defending the bspa maybe they have brought back the no rider over 6.00 can drop down rule to reduce the doubling situation? Still would rather have Nick Morris though, he would come in on a very nice average of 8.72, Scotty after conversion would be close to 1.5 to 2.00 more than that. Question is, will they go for a top two then even throughout to get both Ben and Zach at reserve of push Zach into second string territory and have a 2.00 at number seven so they can have a stronger third heater or number 4?

So we think it could rule of Scott Nicholls, it does now rule out Rory as he is staying put, so that still leaves the door open on Lawson, Morris and maybe Kyle Newman might be a target, would make a good number 4?

Edward Kennett as a third heat leader behind any two of Nilsson, Schlien, Lawson or Morris would be fine on away tracks i think and as already said would push a double figure average around Arena.

Hmm so to add to the rumour and innuendo, if said rider is a Swindon asset he could therefore be part of a deal which saw the sale of Zach to the Robins? Lets speculate here, could we fit Morris, Schlien, Lawson, Morley and Zach W in and still leave say seven - eight points to play with?

Assetts though don't mean much in speedway anymore and it never prevented us from being able to track the likes of AJ. In the grand scheme of things Lakeside have and for the immediate future will be a selling club, but in the CH that could over time change. If and its a big IF we end up with a top three of Kim, Edward and Richard, only Edward and Richard would i pressume be on loan, and if we got Lewis Kerr he would also be on loan, but it does not really matter, so long as they are there each and every week bar injury, I don't care who owns them.