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Can't believe how this so called banter goes on and on. I know 99% of fan's gloat when they win, and moan about something when they lose, so suppose one way or another over the last 10 year's or so Poole had more to gloat about that anyone, same as all sports really, imagine the likes of Liverpool and Man City have done a lot of gloating over the last 10 years or so. But do any and I mean any real speedway fans want to see the demise of any club? Just seems to me to be a throw over from the social media age, just chuck nasty rubbish out and see what happens, not for me, but some get a thrill I suppose.

And there's the beauty/frustration of Excel. Using the actual figures (as pointed out), after the the 2.5% reduction, it adds up to 42.0015. Round up/down to hundredths, and it's 41.99. Absolutely my error not spotting that, and just reading the total given by Excel, but it shows the anomalies that can creep in. Glad everyone has had a laugh

Mike Parker was a very uncompromising businessman who was much disliked as a speedway promoter, but he does deserve enormous credit for the launch of the Provincial League in 1960. The league transformed speedways' fortunes as it allowed new promoters to bring the sport profitably back to numerous venues. Very many riders of fairly modest ability had been forced into retirement during the slump years because there had been no opportunities for them at the surviving National League tracks, so the advent of the Provincial League allowed them the chance to resurrect their careers. The fact that Provincial League pay rates were set low (I believe the rate was 12/6 per point) didn't particularly bother them since most of them were part-time riders anyway. What could have strangled the league at birth though, was the way that the Southern based teams, notably Rayleigh, Bristol and Poole concentrated on bringing back riders who had only recently retired, which created a definite division between their strong teams at the top end of the league, and those of the Northern clubs who mainly used ex Belle Vue junior riders (even though quite a number were "veteran" juniors, and had no chance of matching their Southern counterparts. All told though, the new league proved to be a huge success, and as a Birmingham supporter with no team to follow at the time, I soon transfered my secondary allegiance from Coventry to Cradley Heath where the racing seemed to be more competitive. What all this has to do with Norwich though, is beyond me!

This league is just about bringing on British talent,winning is not everything.

Really think Glasgow have a decent side on paper with improvements in Brennan and Nichol will determine how far the team can go. . Also love it when the Tigers fans visit us at Scunthorpe the atmosphere is brilliant and there fans although passionate are very honest when seeing good hard racing on the track ,good luck to the Tigers for the coming season as Ulle’s injury last season cost them the title

Fair play for taking it on the chin fella. Others would throw the toys out.

It's a good team and can see everyone increasing their average which is the sign of a winning team.

Just can not believe the way some people go on. Would they be so brave and say the same things if they were in the same room. Every person who support any team in any sport will crow when they win. Natural I would think. Poole who have a very loyal supporter base have been going since 1948. They have had their hard times as well as successful times. They are now one of a handful of teams in the South. Thankfully Plymouth are going from strength to strength thanks to hard work and providing an attractive product. Think of the all the flack they have taken about the size of the track. Oxford are back thank goodness and I hope they are successful. I am sure they will. Gone are Trelawny, Exeter, Weymouth, Somerset, Newport, Swindon, Reading, Eastbourne plus all the London cubs Hackney, Wimbledon, Rye House, and Lakeside. Speedway is the most important thing to survive in the South. Therefore rejoice that Poole are still there

We’re under the limit but remember.. this team lead the league until the final week… narrowly missing out to Mildenhall! All we have done is replace Ryan with Ace. We all realise it’s likely to be hard for Ace to start with but he will be giving time and support to enable him to develop I’m more than happy with the Bullets

Don’t put ideas into their heads

If another rider agreed to do the away ones, I wonder if they would sanction it? A while ago they had doubling up riders sharing one of the reserve positions, so why not do it in the no1 position? *no idea what Tai's average is*

We can only hope you read it first.

That would be one for the promotion to answer not me. It has no bearing on whether the team announcement method was a good idea however. You know that but for some reason you’re insisting on trying to sound like a marketing strategist.

At least it’s their own money they are using.Unlike other Promotions that went to the wall ,leaving their debt behind.

have just returned from a mornings fishing in poole harbour,wrong time of year knew wouldnt be any good,3 of us not one bite all morning,but lovely weather like i say not ONE bite,which is totally the opposite to what happens on this thread easiest possible fishing,bite after bite.3 or 4 idiots post garbage posts and 5or6 genuine poole supporters who are the most frequent posters on here always plough in with responses,please poole fans however strong the temptation never respond,they will leave then in search of easier more gullable prey,be like the real live fish DONT BITE.

You see... That is EXACTLY the 'out of the box' thinking that the sport needs... We currently have adhoc guest riding now, so having it already planned in as part of "THE PLAN" can only be a benefit for the sport... Bomber and Scott could be time tabled in to ride Monday to Sunday for every team, rather than having them do so on such an adhoc basis like currently exists.. We will obviuosly need another "go to" guest now Rory has retired so "feelers" should be put out to see who wants this incredibly important position in UK Speedway.. Maybe send your idea to the BSPL Lefty...?

He was probably drawn to it by the first 3 letters of its spelling!!

You can't sign a rider who only wants to ride home matches jts an absolute non starter.

I was thinking sounds more like a ar*e.

Must have been allowed r/r for that one. I am pretty sure all the other meetings we used a guest.

Anyone else think we’re getting a big name at number one from the statement rogers put out? I really hope so.

Well it was true though. Tai was wanted to come but only for home meetings. They tried enough time to change his mind but couldn't. So it's now Down to plan b or c.

Cheating to win the 2nd division , where did you dream that one?

Please advise how Poole cheated

Congratulations on cheating to win the 2nd division of something literally 0.0000001% of the population care about. Oh well a couple of years and all you will be able to do is think about the good old days

Trouble is Paul fans are the most gullible and one eyed people in the UK so can't help themselves.

No, nobody arguing. Just pointing out the anomalies of the maths - especially when using Excel. Anyway, it provided a laugh for those who are really interested

Sorry only mentioned the tracks I went to but yes I did go to Canterbury.

Aye you're right enough, glasgow should've gone to all the hassle of getting FIM approval, setting things up for their specifications, hosting qualifiers last 2 full seasons, got universal praise from those involved so belle Vue can host the gp challenge

Perhaps Tai could ride all home meetings for Wolves on a Monday.... and then all Belle Vue home meetings on a Thursday.... it could be called 'doubling up' to help the BSPA (L) to maintain the sports integrity.

Takes one to know one.

He rode 23 matches.

Haha, if I bother you that much maybe don't go on the Poole thread! lol. In the past few weeks I have really only been on the Poole and BV threads, plently of threads left for you to vacant to where I am not.

Thanks,apologises I stand corrected.

1984. He came back to ride for Exeter, but only rode in home meetings..

Dish what out exactly? Seeing as you are posting on here atm, I do hope the poor Scunthorpe fans are getting a well earned break from your posts on their thread

Just read that a full house for the gp meeting is 2,600 nice that glasgow get the meeting but can see lots of fans missing out, why do we have a national speedway venue and not use it?

Funny named two riders....and all quiet since? Maybe having trouble getting a team together!

All i will say is sometimes you may have to close your eyes and hope for the best

Weissenbach announced a few weeks ago they wanted to run a meeting in January, haven't seen any info since. They have cold nights it seems. Czech federation gave up on planning a calendar in front, but will run meetings when it gets cold enough.

History means nothing! Are you being serious? Then a dig at a very successful club hoping they will end. Forgive me if incorrect but that is exactly how your post reads. I have supported Peterborough for many years, most began with little success (apart from 4TT with home advantage). Then finally after the Hawkins era we became winners, NL and PL. Memories that will stay with me forever, even if the bulldozers eventually move in. Poole have had tough times but found success and a legacy of success. I’ve not always agreed with rule manipulation but it’s been going on long before Poole.

Not all Poole fans, i think it's very sad, to see pictures of the stadium today is horrible, use to like my trips to Brandon. Will never forget that night when we were 16pts down, and came back and won the cup, sorry for mentioning another trophy

Who wanted the Worrall's out? we wanted Stevie to perform to his level which he often didn't last season and was shocking in the away final. Poole would of dropped him mid season if he rode like that for them. It really annoys me that it seems fans are not allowed to call out underperformance.

Ivan Mauger did a season for Exeter only riding in the home meetings: so it has been done before.

Some of us actually listened at the end of the season dance

Yep, hope that proves to be right. Last year Bates was a liability from the beginning and Proctor was vulnerable, so if this 7 can gel and still be a team come end of June with no debates about changes going on, happy days!

Must admit I'm getting a wee bit excited abut the season in prospect. Supported Leicester last season but now moved to Chippy not far from Oxford so farewell Lions and here I come for the Cheetahs. I really hope the support will be there over the season. The team building looks good and should be rewarded. Just two questions from me. 1. Will there be an Oxford website soon? What is the planned racing night? Would be great if Oxford was a success and was followed by a return of my beloved Coventry Bees. And Swindon and Eastbourne of course.

Are you not embarrassed that your figures add up to 41.99.

Didnt everyone say this about him last year? personally cant see the fuss in him at all, Brennan on the other hand could well put two pints on his

With the talent he has had over the years you would have to be a lemon not to win it.