LisaColette

Dan T would fit for Starke I think if doing a straight swap. But I don't know how good he is at Plymouth.

I watched Poole there last week so I could! Starke struggling atm and they can't really carry anyone in top 5 the way the team is built.

Yeah, kinda surprised they didn't go for a guest tbh.

I thought he was riding tomorrow at Brum and it was just today he wasn't going to be riding at Plymouth?

Well he isn't riding in the Oxford Vs Plymouth meeting on Weds, so you would assume so.

And that is a very good point!

Maybe they said no.

I know you are in a higher league but I was impressed when Sam rode at Poole for the first time last Weds in the Swindon meeting. Definitely will not give up and gives it 110%. Good experience for him anyway

And also not a lot riding on Oxford Vs Plymouth considering we are already doing the SFs!

Is he in the GB U23 team thingy that Anders Rowe is also in and is missing for Poole?

If Zach wasn't riding in Polish U24s on a Tues (I am assuming he still does this - haven't checked it for this season) might have had him for tonight. Although we were at Plymouth last week so not sure if that stops any Poole rider from guesting.

Be interesting to see if he does ride for Plymouth tomorrow.

Might pull out yet. I wonder if it is a shoulder injury as two tight tracks which might make it worse.

https://poole-speedway.com/fixtures-results/view/20230517-Poole-Pirates-v-Redcar-Bears It says 'hoping to...' so I wouldn't say it is 100%. Rory Schlein seems best option if they end up needing a guest. Edit - and if they did use Rory, that would be 3 riders in their team from our 2021 double champions season!

That would have been Plymouth Vs Poole, which I watched. He didn't fall but might have collided with the fence as I think he was trying to put the brakes on before he hit someone in front! Would have been worse if he fell as I remember everyone being close together.

Why isn't Howarth riding?

Yes! Riss 8.24 and Bomber 8.76. Even if you still get the 5% for being at home in 2nd leg they only have up to 8.65. This is presuming I am looking at the right averages sheet. lol. I just looked at the one for start of season as no one's average has changed yet?

BV colts aren't riding on Saturday so hopefully Sam Hagon can come in as a no8 again at Redcar. Shame that Anders isn't going to be here as really got some good form going atm. Was good in the Swindon meeting and at Plymouth. Passed Richie Worrall there which is no easy thing to do!

Would rather have a full team. But glad Poole have learnt their lesson and are having a no8 there and good choice with Sam Hagon too. Can someone remind me when a no8 can be used? Is it just in a r/r ride or can they replace a reserve as well?

No preview from either team yet. If Erik not riding, limited choice of guest and no you can't use Lawson lol Looking at averages you could have Schlein or Flint from Berwick, anyone from Scunny apart from Dougy or Brennan from Glasgow. Biggest test for Poole this season as we only been riding against Plymouth a million times and Oxford! Interesting to see how it plans out. Happily take a 12 point lead to Redcar.

That's interesting as my 11yo says they take too long between races and she likes gaming too. Where is Frank Ebdon when you need him? Or we could all try 'no gaming til you watch some Speedway' !!

Nothing on SM yet. Preview prob be tomorrow.

Not sure Sheffield will be too worried about it in this case as Nick Morris definitely better at Wolves.

Nah, they prob just make Poole and Glasgow move up.