Ipswich Witches 2027

[PhilTheAce]

19 minutes ago, Neila said:

Aston vale nowhere near a rising star in top league, would struggle at reserve in championship, nothing against the rider or others who maybe thrown under a bus to suit the promoters agenda 

This is exactly why the rising star role should be scrapped in prem. None of them good enough except scott

Edited 13 hours ago by PhilTheAce

[dontforgetthefueltapsbruv]

1 hour ago, tocha said:

I'm quite sure Nilsson won't be allowed in on a 4.5 average.  This will be reassessed. Therefore, they may use that achieved here during 2017 (7.13) or could decide upon his Swedish average from last season (6.51)

 

26 minutes ago, Col said:

Nilsson is in the GP's next year, he'd be 8.50.

So just ignore the written regulations then?

[Steve Irving]

12 hours ago, PhilTheAce said:

 

Ashton vale for RS

Vinnie Foord. 

[Siggytastic]

Will Cairns confirmed.

[Aries]

 

[Aries]

Welcome William 😁

A move driven by Paul Hurry apparently. Rates him as the best youngster in British Speedway and pushed for his signing. 
 

Track will suit him down to the ground IMO. Expect him to be a trump card at Foxhall after a few meetings. 

[FishersGate]

Another great signing for Ipswich..they mean business

[ouch]

 

It’s a shame to see another ex Colt fly the nest but he does so with our best wishes knowing that he couldn’t pass up the opportunity to be the highest paid 17 year old reserve in British League history. The lanky youngster who seems to get bigger by the day has enjoyed a great season as an Ace taking gold in the league. Individually the U19 was a highlight, grabbing fourth spot from Ryan Ingram by two points and an identical finish in the U21 just behind Ace Piper. 

Soon enough his growing statue in the pits will be matched by points out on the track and I’m sure he will relish being lead reserve for a powerful looking witches side. Having had a solid first season as an RS where he tussled with Luke Killeen for the third/fourth position in the pecking order (bettering him by 0.1 of a point) it’s little surprise to see him trading teams against each other as he secured the best package for a 17 year old on a three point odd average.  Where there’s a Will there’s a way. 

 

[Steve Irving]

The meltdown from those in Manchester is absolutely glorious. 
 

LOL

[TTT]

Fair play Paul Hurry.

He's managed to get a very key signing through the door as this League won't feature that many reserves who've got bright futures.

The No.6 was a disaster from the get go this year but in 2027 the script will be flipped and signing Will Cairns is like signing a No.1 when taking the U21 rules and regulations into account.

[TTT]

2 minutes ago, Steve Irving said:

The meltdown from those in Manchester is absolutely glorious. 
 

LOL

Another bad day in store for those in Manchester.

[Steve Irving]

24 minutes ago, Siggytastic said:

Will Cairns confirmed.

That wasn’t the plan to release that this morning I can assure you. But after Belle Vue’s rather childish, salty press releases yesterday after firstly throwing Dan Bewley (one of their own apparently) under the proverbial tank, and then followed it up by being clever not to actually name Ipswich, but leaving people under no illusion that’s where they were going, they had little choice but to get it out there today. 
 

“Cairns has decided to follow Bewley”

Yes, well played Belle Vue very proffessional. 

[Gavan]

19 minutes ago, ouch said:

 

It’s a shame to see another ex Colt fly the nest but he does so with our best wishes knowing that he couldn’t pass up the opportunity to be the highest paid 17 year old reserve in British League history. The lanky youngster who seems to get bigger by the day has enjoyed a great season as an Ace taking gold in the league. Individually the U19 was a highlight, grabbing fourth spot from Ryan Ingram by two points and an identical finish in the U21 just behind Ace Piper. 

Soon enough his growing statue in the pits will be matched by points out on the track and I’m sure he will relish being lead reserve for a powerful looking witches side. Having had a solid first season as an RS where he tussled with Luke Killeen for the third/fourth position in the pecking order (bettering him by 0.1 of a point) it’s little surprise to see him trading teams against each other as he secured the best package for a 17 year old on a three point odd average.  Where there’s a Will there’s a way. 

 

Loving your meltdowns every day 

[ouch]

7 minutes ago, Steve Irving said:

That wasn’t the plan to release that this morning I can assure you. But after Belle Vue’s rather childish, salty press releases yesterday after firstly throwing Dan Bewley (one of their own apparently) under the proverbial tank, and then followed it up by being clever not to actually name Ipswich, but leaving people under no illusion that’s where they were going, they had little choice but to get it out there today. 
 

“Cairns has decided to follow Bewley”

Yes, well played Belle Vue very proffessional. 

Flip flopping as usual and all for the purpose of trolling. Very sad. 
 

[Steve Irving]

3 minutes ago, TTT said:

Another bad day in store for those in Manchester.

If you have spare time, have a good read through the comments to their press releases on their Facebook page. I assure you it will give you a good chuckle and brighten your day. 
 

“Where is the fu****g loyalty” is a particular favourite aimed at a rider who has given them loyal service for almost a decade. 
 

In a way you can understand them spontaneously combusting because they’ve reclaimed their Foxhall hero after his vacation for a few months this year (to be fair we all enjoy a little Holiday), cherry picked their Golden Boy just because they can, and also taken away their biggest young talent and gotten a big chunk shaved off his average to boot to help them reinforce their top five. 
 

Oh, and just for the sh!!ts and giggles, taken the GP away from them too. 
 

LOL

[ouch]

Get your cards out for Coleman BS bingo. 

“self-governance does not work in British Speedway due to conflicting self-interest”

Ipswich promoter announces the British GP will be moved from Belle Vue to ……. Ipswich.

Keep those cards handy as there’s more to come. 

 

[LisaColette]

9 minutes ago, Steve Irving said:

That wasn’t the plan to release that this morning I can assure you. But after Belle Vue’s rather childish, salty press releases yesterday after firstly throwing Dan Bewley (one of their own apparently) under the proverbial tank, and then followed it up by being clever not to actually name Ipswich, but leaving people under no illusion that’s where they were going, they had little choice but to get it out there today. 
 

“Cairns has decided to follow Bewley”

Yes, well played Belle Vue very proffessional. 

Understandable to an extent. They are not used to a mass exit of riders. 🤭 Normally if anyone leaves BV it is BV's decision. Especially when it looks like Ipswich raided half their team! 

[Steve Irving]

So a young 17 year old boy has the temerity to leave the mighty Aces, and he already has a huge knife sticking out of his back with crude, disgusting, snide comments about his growth and his appearance.

 

Aren’t they lovely people up Manchester way? Salt of the earth!!!! 

[ouch]

12 minutes ago, Steve Irving said:

If you have spare time, have a good read through the comments to their press releases on their Facebook page. I assure you it will give you a good chuckle and brighten your day. 
 

“Where is the fu****g loyalty” is a particular favourite aimed at a rider who has given them loyal service for almost a decade. 
 

In a way you can understand them spontaneously combusting because they’ve reclaimed their Foxhall hero after his vacation for a few months this year (to be fair we all enjoy a little Holiday), cherry picked their Golden Boy just because they can, and also taken away their biggest young talent and gotten a big chunk shaved off his average to boot to help them reinforce their top five. 
 

Oh, and just for the sh!!ts and giggles, taken the GP away from them too. 
 

LOL

Better to complain that a loved rider has left than complain about an unloved rider still being in your side. Whilst we were all enjoying the speedway in the summer sun you guys created a topic about who you could get rid of for the following season - whilst they were still on track! Fair play though you have done a great job with the sackings (sorry, not signing them again as they are all free agents lol).

Rather than revel in the distress of others, why not embrace your new signing. I thought when you said fans like it when other teams riders get injured, you were trolling again but I think you actually meant it. Christ. 

You really are the classiest bunch of fans, loyal too. 

[bellevueace]

On 11/9/2026 at 8:29 AM, therefused said:

I’d bet my house on the play offs being Ipswich, Leicester, Belle Vue and Sheffield which makes you wonder what’s the point of it all 

I think some fans who were saying last season was pointless and no kudos at all was attached to the league will suddenly be changing their minds next season😉i have to say last season felt underwhelming with six teams.