Trevor

It will be more than a handful of riders and officials when the World Cup is on.

Cannot see any problem with 'top boys' getting work permits it's those who are much lower down on the pecking order who could struggle.

I cannot see too much of a problem, as all it will mean that riders from abroad will have to apply for permission to work, but as they wont be seeking residency, shouldn't be an issue. If one or two of the weaker foreign riders struggle to get permission it will at least give some of the younger Brits a ride.

This seems to be troubled times for our sport in New Zealand. I hope the only league in the Southern hemisphere does run fully next year.

I've heard some sort of deal with the Cinema is likely, their car park across the road from the new and old stadium is massive.

Exactly how many points have Leicester got left to play with for the last rider?

I've been watching over the winter some recordings of Swedish Speedway, I made last Summer. I noticed that they have their averages out of three, in other words average points scored per race. While we in the UK have always had averages per meeting, assuming a four ride meeting. I don't know why we look at it differently but are there advantages at looking at points scored per race as opposed to per meeting?

Excellent idea, well done to those who thought of it, and to those who backed it. Does anyone know the names of any riders going yet?

Forgetting any meanings people wish to add to things, the flag was a striking visual image and the replacement club logo looks naff in comparison.

It is a step in the right direction from the BSPA, so lets applaud that.

Just a thought. I am a EE mobile phone user, as BT has just bought out EE, any chance that I could now get BT sports?

I'm enjoying my copy that came in the post, a half year subscription was a most welcome Christmas gift!

Was Harris guesting for Tai, in true Speedway fashion?

From tonight's Manchester Evening News. http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/other-sport/speedway/scott-nicholls-admits-new-national-10570531

Greg Hancock would be a great addition, but it looks a strong field.

Based on what we know so far of the teams, who is for the Play Off Final, and who gets the wooden spoon 2016? My Finalists - Belle Vue v Coventry Wooden Spoon - Wolves

I think the Belle Vue management need congratulating for getting so much right. Top stadium, Top Manager, Top Team?

Opportunity for Buxton or Stoke perhaps?

http://www.speedwaygp.com/news/article/4583/swc/ It's all coming true! Well Done Belle Vue.

I will miss the GP's, but will keep to just my SKY subscription as I enjoy team racing far more than individual racing.

I want to send off the form to nominate Tai for an honour. However I need one or two more statements of support. Could people consider writing a paragraph including your full name etc at the end for me to include with the form I have filled in? I have had only one so far and the form asks for two or more letters of support. You can private message me your paragraphs and I will print them off and include your statement of support with the form. Thanks

I've filled in the form, but I've got to the bit where it asks for letters of support. If anyone would like to PM me and send a paragraph on why they think he should gain an honour I would be grateful. It also asks those who support the application to include for name, how you know him, how long you have admired him. Thanks

https://www.gov.uk/honours/nominate-someone-in-the-uk If you think Tai deserves a CBE or an MBE for his efforts of the last two or three seasons, why not nominate him? Far better chance than getting SPOTY!

Whoops.You can dream

There are thousands of people in the Manchester area who remember going to Hyde Road, but dropped off attending after it closed. I hope the new stadium will remind that generation of Speedway and with good promotion inform a new one too. Two and a half million people live in Greater Manchester, and seven million in the North West. Ten figure crowds for big events, must be obtainable.