Wee Eck

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?

I usually rely on you to be the oracle but, how much implied additional experience does he have? Mr Google isn’t very helpful here with both riders being shown as coming to prominence in 2022. (And I wouldn’t normally split hairs but it’s just about 6 1/2 not 7 years between them)

You don’t really do reading well in your haste to condemn anything and everything about Poole. Look 5 posts back from yours and you have your answer. With uncertainly surrounding the Premiership, many doubling up riders have looked to sign for a European team to try to safeguard their earnings.

Top class reveal and a great line up. Well done Glasgow

Trackrat stalking Poole supporters. What’s with the fixation?

Hodder and ?????

But why would the “mini success” of the championship teams allow either their product to be watered down as they have to give quality riders away to ex-Prem teams or see their costs rocket because they have to take on ex-Prem riders to stay competitive? This is a top league problem and they have their own CEO so it’s up to him and his team to sort without compromising other leagues.

Both of whom have ridden championship in the past. Teams don’t overlook riders who they believe to be competent enough. I think Nathan was unfortunate but don’t know why. I’m sure he’ll get a place during 2026. As for Ben, he’s 31 and has had many chances. A team succeeds by bringing in riders who improve during the year but I don’t think that can still be expected of Ben. On the other side, Max Perry, for one, is the type of rider that teams believe has a lot more to give so I’d expect him to get a place next year.

Please name one British rider “perfectly competent at Championship level” who can’t get a team place - and back up your claim of competency.

I think you’ll find there was a lot more to Stewart (not Stuart) Dickson going than not being a yes man. And I can’t see Cami’s company listed as a sponsor these days. Even if it was, I doubt that would influence the owners who are not known for suffering fools and chancers

But staying on the south coast?

I’m not sure you can still buy a foam fence since Champion closed down