Ipswich Witches 2026

[therefused]

1 hour ago, KevtheRev said:

I see Dan as a level headed and smart guy. Not sure he would chase the money and seems to understand the importance of being at a well run and supportive club.

Is that why he wants to leave Ipswich?

[KevtheRev]

5 minutes ago, therefused said:

Is that why he wants to leave Ipswich?

and where has that been said? apart from a few people of here making suggestions?

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If Thompson does go it’s possibly the right time to be honest.

He has been a real Trump card for us but could possibly struggle a little in the main body of the team with little chance of dropping back down.

It’s true he had issues at home after his injury but up until that point had been on fire.

Like Rew I’m sure the parting of the ways will be amicable to allow a return in the future.

[cowboy cookie returns?]

20 hours ago, Falcon1983 said:

Wouldn't surprise me to see witches line up something like

Woffinden, Ellis, Rew, Nicholls, Doyle, Edwards & Jenkins 

Really where did you pull that from? Did make me chuckle 

[Falcon1983]

2 hours ago, cowboy cookie returns? said:

Really where did you pull that from? Did make me chuckle 

Woffy likes Foxhall 

Sheffield most likely will keep the Holders

Depends if its more like 38 points for team building

[szkocjasid]

4 hours ago, cowboy cookie returns? said:

If Thompson does go it’s possibly the right time to be honest.

He has been a real Trump card for us but could possibly struggle a little in the main body of the team with little chance of dropping back down.

It’s true he had issues at home after his injury but up until that point had been on fire.

Like Rew I’m sure the parting of the ways will be amicable to allow a return in the future.

Personally I don't think Dan would struggle at all in the top 5, but would have more scope to improve his average at Leicester where he always seems to do well.

[YeOldPitGate]

8 hours ago, Falcon1983 said:

Woffy likes Foxhall 

Sheffield most likely will keep the Holders

Depends if its more like 38 points for team building

I think Woffy has dropped UK this year to foucs on GP's

[szkocjasid]

20 hours ago, RoundTheBoards said:

Pretty sure Jordan Jenkins had his 25% reduction for coming out of the RS scheme in 2024, and you can only have it once even if your average drops you back into RS.  So he shouldn't get it again.

Don't know if that's the case, can see an argument either way.

For example it'd be unfair on a rider like Kemp who averages just over 4 & struggles to get a team, but Jenkins drops below 4, gets a guaranteed RS spot, then gets another big reduction.

But the downside of allowing it only once, is a young Brit gaining an artificially high average & missing out next year, not the plan behind the RS system.

I had previously thought, what if once a rider drops out of the RS system his average reduction goes down in stages? 1st year 20%, 2nd year 15%, then 10%, to a final 5% reduction. Raise the reduction for all Brits from 2.5% to 5%?

[therefused]

37 minutes ago, szkocjasid said:

Don't know if that's the case, can see an argument either way.

For example it'd be unfair on a rider like Kemp who averages just over 4 & struggles to get a team, but Jenkins drops below 4, gets a guaranteed RS spot, then gets another big reduction.

But the downside of allowing it only once, is a young Brit gaining an artificially high average & missing out next year, not the plan behind the RS system.

I had previously thought, what if once a rider drops out of the RS system his average reduction goes down in stages? 1st year 20%, 2nd year 15%, then 10%, to a final 5% reduction. Raise the reduction for all Brits from 2.5% to 5%?

ive said for a while british riders under 24 should get a 15% reduction on averages, then british riders over 24 get a 5% reduction. 

[Aries]

Noticed in today’s Speedway Star that Tru7’s recent two year deal with Sheffield has expired and Guy won’t be renewing it. He’s now focusing solely on the Witches.

Edited yesterday at 06:44 AM by Aries