Wee Eck

I think Cooper needs to have some of the weight of expectation lifted off his young shoulders. Too many lads were going to be a superstar the minute they hit 16. Like Joe Haines 20 years ago or more recently Kyle Bickley, Archie Freeman, Ashton Boughen, even Will Cairns. At 15/16 they are still growing, some up the way, some round the way, some both, and body size and shape can be critical. I’m hopeful he’ll do exceptionally well and, certainly for his first year at this level, he’s going to the team with arguably the best manager and the Poole fans will get behind him as they do all the triers.

When was that because it was never going to happen? The decision came down to two teams, neither of which was Workington.

When did Cairns change his mind? And about what?

Will Poole be rushing to do the last reveal before Christmas?

I’ll buy you one for when you get to care home stage

That big?

I beg to differ, even allowing for him being, from what I can make out, by far the youngest number one. I think round Armadale, he’ll hold his own against every other team’s number one barring Oxford and Scunthorpe and away should give a good account of himself at all of the tracks. He’s made great progress and Edinburgh will look after him. Watch out for @King Jamie finally changing his name

I think, as an Australian, he’s allowed up to 180 days in UK without a visa. He would, of course, need a work visa if he was riding in UK

So what would you think would be reasonable pay for the riders, bearing in mind those on, say £200 a point would expect £600 for a win and £400 for second?

Dear Mr Rat The first step on the road to recovery is to own up to and face your failings and I’m pleased you’ve finally recognised not only the nature of your problems but also how pathetic you come across with your rudeness and bullying. I have a list of therapists that I can send you who can help you continue your progress if you feel that would be of interest

What was the year that Glasgow had a stonking top five of Parker, Stancl, Grieves, Bentley and Jones (I think) and then two low averaged reserves? How did that work out for them? Unless Oxford have snatched the much heralded Rushen away from Poole, then they may find they struggle at 6 and 7

What would Nathan Ablitt come in on?

Am I the only one who didn’t see that signing coming?

Does he qualify for a visa?

In the unlikely event, maybe very unlikely event, that Barker’s not back, who else would have him?