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Matt said that everything is fine for at least 2026 and 2027, probably longer. The discussions with the Council have already identified some alternative site options ,with Matt and Danny having a 'preferred' track site within the bcp council boundary.

If you read the whole article, it confirms that Poole Stadium is owned by BCP Council and only leased to G.I.. As Matt Ford - who returns to live back in Poole from France on a permanent basis - states he is in constant discussion over the longer term future of Poole Pirates with Clark Osborne and the Council, the latter wanting Poole Speedway (as the 2nd largest supported club in the area after AFCB) to remain in the Town. Alternative sites are being looked at for the longer term while Pirates remain at the stadium on an ongoing year-to-year rental basis. If anything else more specific is offered at this evening's Partner/Sponsor gathering, I'll report back............!

If you read the whole article, it confirms that Poole Stadium is owned by BCP Council and only leased to G.I.. As Matt Ford states he is in constant discussion over the longer term future of Poole Pirates with Clark Osborne and the Council, the latter wanting Poole Speedway (as the 2nd largest supported club in the area after AFCB) to remain in the Town. Alternative sites are being looked at for the longer term while Pirates remain at the stadium on an ongoing year-to-year rental basis.

...and Cardiff cost the organiser at least 4 times as much just on renting the stadium!!

Not forgetting also that Lemmo is on the BSPL Board!!!

who are the dozens of British riders who have given up the sport - and not through injury?

So the new Board has a change of balance with 3 of the 5 Premiership promoters on it., so it'll be interesting to see what potential changes may be considered for the future. I'm a little disappointed that there was no reference to any changes for 2027.

I doubt Morris would get (m)any votes from the Championship members. His role as Premiership CEO hasn't exactly been brimming over with success has it?

I would think a brief statement of the main 'bullet points' will be issued to Speedway Star to meet their Tuesday evening deadlines, with a longer statement made available this week, As it is certain there will be 2 senior leagues, I would hope that a statement for 2026 provides a 'temporary' format solution (as its relatively short-notice) with plans agreed for significant changes in 2027.

Should be someone like Dickson who has a foot in both Premiership and Championship camps. He's been on the executive before but he may feel its too much!!

One issue when taking the 'fans views', is that if you put one fan from each club from the top 2 divisions into a room, you'll likely end up with 13 or 14 different views!!

So that's Poole, Krakow and Brovst Richard has contracts with so far! Not bad for no sponsors, no bikes, no mechanic is it?!

I didnt think Zach Cook was faking anything?!

I'll confirm/deny or otherwise next Saturday/Sunday!

It's relevant to speedway if Danny claims paternity leave and can't attend the BSPL AGM on 6th?!😇😝 Take a chill pill Lewy. Happy New Year.