dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted February 15 Report Share Posted February 15 12 minutes ago, Tapewrecker said: Only responding to the name of the thread title.Pardon me for having an opinion. Nothing personal - it's called a joke..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ouch Posted February 15 Report Share Posted February 15 1 hour ago, Wee Eck said: I’m not sure why Kings Lynn are being ignored in the predictions. They’ve got the top rider from last year plus Bomber, the fast Cook and Kvech, potentially the most exciting RS in the league and undoubtedly the best team manager. Buster seems to be a bit low key these days but there’s no doubt he runs a very successful business with everything that goes on at his track. Undoubtedly? Play offs every season. Two title wins. Pairs championship. SON, 2 golds & 1 bronze. Had no small contribution to GB’s FIM medals haul with Dan & Tom (and Jake). Help develop a plethora of No 1’s for the top tier to make use of. and more…… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTT Posted February 15 Report Share Posted February 15 1 hour ago, Wee Eck said: I’m not sure why Kings Lynn are being ignored in the predictions. They’ve got the top rider from last year plus Bomber, the fast Cook and Kvech, potentially the most exciting RS in the league and undoubtedly the best team manager. Buster seems to be a bit low key these days but there’s no doubt he runs a very successful business with everything that goes on at his track. I think they're very overrated tbh with a lot of question marks to answer. Cook has committment issues and he can't seem to ride any Away Track that's not named the NSS, One minor crash and it could be deja vu when it comes to Leszno. Kvech hasn't improved as a Rider anywhere over the last few years and has gone backwards, Maybe he's reached his peak? I like Paco Castagna but he's quite the journeyman imo and his great personality mostly covers that up tbh. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTT Posted February 15 Report Share Posted February 15 Out of the 4 Confirmed Teams. 1. Sheffield (Strong Spearhead, Second Strings who've yet to reach their peak and are likely to improve again, Etheridge is much better than his 3.00 GSA who was riding with an injury when signed last season) 2. Belle Vue (Needs drastic improvement from Blodorn & Zischke imo but Kurtz/Bewley put up so many points so it's hard to see them outside of the play-offs) 3. Leicester (Huge potential throughout the Team imo, Loyal Riders to British Speedway who will all turn up every week, The Top 5 are all capable of increasing starting GSA's imo) 4. King's Lynn (It's a better side than what they've had in previous years granted but who in the Top 5 is actually going to increase their starting GSA? I don't see where the improvement is but that's just my opinion) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Eck Posted February 15 Report Share Posted February 15 (edited) 56 minutes ago, ouch said: Undoubtedly? Play offs every season. Two title wins. Pairs championship. SON, 2 golds & 1 bronze. Had no small contribution to GB’s FIM medals haul with Dan & Tom (and Jake). Help develop a plethora of No 1’s for the top tier to make use of. and more…… Sorry - who are you talking about? I’m talking about the best speedway Premiership manager. Edited February 15 by Wee Eck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagpuss Posted February 15 Report Share Posted February 15 6 hours ago, Wee Eck said: I’m not sure why Kings Lynn are being ignored in the predictions. They’ve got the top rider from last year plus Bomber, the fast Cook and Kvech, potentially the most exciting RS in the league and undoubtedly the best team manager. Buster seems to be a bit low key these days but there’s no doubt he runs a very successful business with everything that goes on at his track. I hope we keep being ignored, prefer it that way! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tapewrecker Posted February 15 Report Share Posted February 15 2 minutes ago, Bagpuss said: I hope we keep being ignored, prefer it that way! Dark horses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PotteringAround Posted February 18 Report Share Posted February 18 1. Sheffield - Decent top 3. (Though C Holder on the slide a bit). Need Rowe to perform as last season, and Flint to bring his reserve form into the main body. 2. Belle Vue - Powerhouse top two. If the younger members can keep improving, they have a chance. 3. King's Lynn - Best side for years, but feel more like individuals than a team. If they all fire, they'll be hard to beat. 4. Leicester - Solid enough, but might be lacking in heats 13 & 15 against the above 5. Ipswich - Unless they sign a big name, having Brennan at No.1 is a tough ask. Will be solid throughout, and if the rumour of getting a heat leader like Thorssell on a reserves average is true, it will boost them. 6. Northampton - Unless they have something special up their sleeves it could be Lidsey, Wright, Lawson as top 3. Enough riders out there to build a strength in depth team, but not play-off winners. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainB Posted February 19 Report Share Posted February 19 I predict the draw for the PL Cup will be made... 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle77 Posted Monday at 01:47 PM Report Share Posted Monday at 01:47 PM I'd say that the only thing to predict at the moment is... Will there actually be a Premier League... And if so will it contain 4,5 or 6 teams... The silence is deafening... and the contempt with which the supporters are dealt is off the charts... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Eck Posted Monday at 02:25 PM Report Share Posted Monday at 02:25 PM 28 minutes ago, Eagle77 said: I'd say that the only thing to predict at the moment is... Will there actually be a Premier League... And if so will it contain 4,5 or 6 teams... The silence is deafening... and the contempt with which the supporters are dealt is off the charts... Is it contempt or just incomplete negotiations? We know there’s a deal in place for Ipswich which has still some fine tuning required to make it happen. We also know there are discussion going on with the owners of Northampton which have still to be finalised. As punters, we have no “right” to know the details but what we do know is something is happening. The waiting is certainly frustrating but that hardly amounts to contempt. The parties involved have a right to confidentiality. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebv Posted Monday at 03:12 PM Report Share Posted Monday at 03:12 PM On 2/19/2026 at 9:46 PM, IainB said: I predict the draw for the PL Cup will be made... Kings Lynn are knackered then given Charlie wants him toasted.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawk127 Posted Monday at 04:55 PM Report Share Posted Monday at 04:55 PM 1 hour ago, mikebv said: Kings Lynn are knackered then given Charlie wants him toasted.... Sadly that is not true. The guy in the photo has a great future and is appearing in Stars in their Eyes where tonight audience, “ I want to be Harry Redknapp”. That should raise the bar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowboy cookie returns? Posted 4 hours ago Report Share Posted 4 hours ago The 4 team league to be run in September & October with the top 4 going to the semi finals 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teromaafan Posted 2 hours ago Report Share Posted 2 hours ago 1 hour ago, cowboy cookie returns? said: The 4 team league to be run in September & October with the top 4 going to the semi finals Why not have the play off final in May, semis in June, with league fixtures completed thereafter. That takes the pressure off having to fulfill fixtures by October when rain offs are inevitable. Arse about face, but in keeping with the way the sport is run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ouch Posted 2 hours ago Report Share Posted 2 hours ago 21 minutes ago, Teromaafan said: Why not have the play off final in May, semis in June, with league fixtures completed thereafter. That takes the pressure off having to fulfill fixtures by October when rain offs are inevitable. Arse about face, but in keeping with the way the sport is run. The championship is perfectly set up for that scenario as they could just run their annual Glasgow v Poole final (yawn) as has been the case for as long as I can remember. Be warmer nights too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebv Posted 2 hours ago Report Share Posted 2 hours ago 2 hours ago, cowboy cookie returns? said: The 4 team league to be run in September & October with the top 4 going to the semi finals So... You have had the official press release leaked to you too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebv Posted 2 hours ago Report Share Posted 2 hours ago 2 hours ago, cowboy cookie returns? said: The 4 team league to be run in September & October with the top 4 going to the semi finals And King's Lynn will still find a way to not qualify... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowboy cookie returns? Posted 1 hour ago Report Share Posted 1 hour ago 36 minutes ago, mikebv said: So... You have had the official press release leaked to you too? I’m the press officer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawk127 Posted 1 hour ago Report Share Posted 1 hour ago 30 minutes ago, cowboy cookie returns? said: I’m the press officer Are you on for an exclusive on News at Ten or will Piers Morgan be taking up the mantle interviewing the oracle of British speedway. Please plead the 5th and let Godfrey take the wrap. If not sell it as the best thing since slice malt loaf and hopefully a fixture list for 2027 will be available soon. Great to have you on board the sinking speedway ship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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