Edinburgh 2026

[Paddy The Rebel]

1 hour ago, RyeHouseLucas said:

I wouldn't bring back Thomsen

1. Thompson  8.50

2. Harrison 4.97 (13.47)

3. Castagna 7.05 (20.52)

4. Gusts 5.49 (26.01)

5. Sedgmen 7.34 (33.35)

6. Juhl Pedersen 4.00 (37.35)

7. Loftus 2.14 (39.49)

Would leave a little bit of wiggle room incase somebody isnt pulling their weight, average drop etc.

If gusts is to ride over here I can see it being one of the bigger shaped tracks can’t see him going back to Oxford he hated the track,would be a class signing at this level on a 5.50 average.

[Fromafar]

6 hours ago, szkocjasid said:

It's a shame for Palovaara after a great season, but I wouldn't pick him on his current average. Obviously his scores were expected to go down when he moved up from reserve, but it was so drastic that he doesn't feel good value on a 7.35 average now.

Maybe thinking of this season Average wise.Some riders do.

[szkocjasid]

4 hours ago, Paddy The Rebel said:

No Erik Riss said in the speedway star he wouldn’t be over here next year.

He's one rider who could've certainly put a point on his average (if fully fit)

[szkocjasid]

2 hours ago, RyeHouseLucas said:

I wouldn't bring back Thomsen

1. Thompson  8.50

2. Harrison 4.97 (13.47)

3. Castagna 7.05 (20.52)

4. Gusts 5.49 (26.01)

5. Sedgmen 7.34 (33.35)

6. Juhl Pedersen 4.00 (37.35)

7. Loftus 2.14 (39.49)

Would leave a little bit of wiggle room incase somebody isnt pulling their weight, average drop etc.

I feel the complete opposite, Kye's form improved when he moved to the tougher number 5 position, I feel there's more improvement in him.

Agree with Gusts, poor at Oxford but decent away.

Edited 23 hours ago by szkocjasid

[szkocjasid]

37 minutes ago, Fromafar said:

Maybe thinking of this season Average wise. Some riders do.

Doesn't make sense to me, if he carried on his reserve scoring, I'd not think twice about signing an 8 point rider on an 8.5 average, after such a great season. But a 6 point rider on a 7.5 average I'd steer clear of.

As a fan I'd feel insulted if a rider didn't always try their best, but it's a shame if a rider doing well costs them a team spot. Don't really know the answer to that?

Edited 23 hours ago by szkocjasid

[szkocjasid]

Kinda feel like if Dan was the new number one, Joe would come too?

Dan Thompson - 8.50

Paco Castagna - 7.05

Kye Thomson - 5.93

Joe Thompson - 5.72

Francis Gusts - 5.49

Luke Harrison - 4.97

Jordy Loftus - 2.14

Total - 39.80

[Nickinho]

How about trying to entice Nick Morris along with another Pole to Armadale for 2026?

 

1 Dan Thompson                                 8.50

2 Another Polis(h) Rider (Not Polis)  6.00

3 Nick Morris                                      6.80

4 Kye Thomson                                  5.93

5 Justin Sedgmen                              7.34

6 Hugh Kerrs                                    (3.29)

7 Jordy Loftus                                    2.14

                                                          36.71

[Nickinho]

 

 

1 Dan Thompson                                8.50

2 Paco Castagna                                7.05

3 Steve Worrall                                   6.88

4 Kye Thomson                                  5.93

5 Justin Sedgmen                              7.34

6 Brigitte Macron                               2.00                     

7 Jordy Loftus                                    2.14

 

                                                          39.84

 

                                                          

[Bandit59]

8 minutes ago, Nickinho said:

 

 

1 Dan Thompson                                8.50

2 Paco Castagna                                7.05

3 Steve Worrall                                   6.88

4 Kye Thomson                                  5.93

5 Justin Sedgmen                              7.34

6 Brigitte Macron                               2.00                     

7 Jordy Loftus                                    2.14

 

                                                          39.84

 

                                                          

Hasn't Worrall retired 

[Fromafar]

1 hour ago, szkocjasid said:

Doesn't make sense to me, if he carried on his reserve scoring, I'd not think twice about signing an 8 point rider on an 8.5 average, after such a great season. But a 6 point rider on a 7.5 average I'd steer clear of.

As a fan I'd feel insulted if a rider didn't always try their best, but it's a shame if a rider doing well costs them a team spot. Don't really know the answer to that?

If he carried on his reserve scoring he would have been a 10pt man though.Where do you get the 8.5 from🤔

[szkocjasid]

2 hours ago, Fromafar said:

If he carried on his reserve scoring he would have been a 10pt man though.Where do you get the 8.5 from🤔

Maybe I should've said "carried on his reserve form", (rather than scoring) as getting harder rides in the top 5 could explain his average dropping a point after being at reserve. But averaging 3.5 less at number 1 is far more extreme, so would make me think riding in the top 5 means he's far nearer a 6 point rider, than a 7.35 rider (his final average).

[2ndbend123]

Hearing Grahn is on his way to Workington

[Neila]

1 hour ago, 2ndbend123 said:

Hearing Grahn is on his way to Workington

Good news for worky if true 😁

[King Jamie]

1 hour ago, 2ndbend123 said:

Hearing Grahn is on his way to Workington

Bit early to be switching on the Christmas lights.

[Justsaying]

22 minutes ago, Neila said:

Good news for worky if true 😁

Sad news in my opinion for Monarchs if this is true. He had a really good first season and was progressing after getting to know all the tracks. If he has chosen to join another team there is nothing we can do about it with all riders self employed. If we have not included him for a rider that is "fitting" the averages that is something else.

I have always trusted the promoters to build a good team within budget. Top end strength and decent reserves seems to be an essential for success now. Loftus and Grahn were must have riders for me , starting at the low end and it looks like we will benefit with a decent top end rider by default because of the 8+ rule.

Mr Campbell it is over to you.

 

[topaz325]

30 minutes ago, Justsaying said:

Sad news in my opinion for Monarchs if this is true. He had a really good first season and was progressing after getting to know all the tracks. If he has chosen to join another team there is nothing we can do about it with all riders self employed. If we have not included him for a rider that is "fitting" the averages that is something else.

I have always trusted the promoters to build a good team within budget. Top end strength and decent reserves seems to be an essential for success now. Loftus and Grahn were must have riders for me , starting at the low end and it looks like we will benefit with a decent top end rider by default because of the 8+ rule.

Mr Campbell it is over to you.

 

All just hearsay and gossip pre season only believe signings when officially announced

Edited 6 hours ago by topaz325

[Fromafar]

1 hour ago, King Jamie said:

Bit early to be switching on the Christmas lights.

There is a few riders switching on the Christmas Lights if you believe what’s being said.