SteveLyric2

Kyle Newman (4.29) is a Poole Pirate once again and will start at number 6.

From what Danny was quoted as saying in a recent Speedway Star, I'd imagine an announcement some time this week. I'm meeting him on Friday so things may well become clearer by then!

Agree. I do however hope Nathan gets a Championship place later on and proves what he can do.

It would have been Jack Thomas at reserve in any case as his average is lower than Zach's! Poole could have kept Ablitt and gone for a Ruml/Nicol option to make the points fit, but neither had a particularly good 2022.

He sits in 9th place overall after 2 rounds with 12 points. Round 3 tomorrow (Monday).

Poole to strengthen and/or Leicester to weaken for this one. As a Poole asset, Lawson to ride for Poole maybe?

It's not a Premiership fixture. I guess all will become clear when the Championship fixtures are made available. This Inter-league Challenge ( as it now is) is expected to be to start the season.

Is Adam Ellis available (7.13)?

You seem to assume that visas/work permits are not a problem?!

Adam did co-commentary for BSN for some meetings last season - mainly Midlands/Southern ones if memory serves.

He's taller than his older brother!!

....and as if by magic.....

Sitting out the rest of the Aussie Championships after a bang to the head in the crash with Brady

I have heard seperately that Ben Cook took a big bang to his head in the crash with Brady and is sitting out fixtures in the next few weeks to be on the safe side!

Wrong Adam!! Wrong club spelling - it's Opole in Poland!

I thought so. Not a lot else to say on the subject.

Yeah OK then!!

So sorry I had other things to do.. There are ample examples of riders not being paid on time or even what they are due - not only in this country but also in Poland and Sweden. I haven't said that Poole is the only club to pay on time, but they do have the well-deserved reputation. As a club and rider sponsor of many years I stand by my comment that Poole do NOT pay over the odds! .And believe me I hear many tales of unpaid monies from visiting riders!! When the season gets underway and you have the chance to chat with your 2023 riders, ask the question and see what response you get from their previous seasons?

So whats this non-critical 'fortunate position' of which you speak??

Yeah the next round isn't til Saturday!!!!!

Some are saying on facebook that Ben Cook is quite battered and bruised after his crash with Brady Kurtz! He may even not take his place in the 2nd round?????.....

The Plymouth 'Infamy, Infamy, they've all got it in for me' Gladiators!!

What 'fortunate position' is that then? Oh yes, being able to guarantee that riders will be paid on time and as per contract! Thats why riders want to ride for Poole. Shouldn't every club be aiming to do the same?!

Panthers made mainstream terrestrial TV today when they were the question/answer on the The Chase. The Chaser got it right too!!

Ben Cook (2,2,2,0,2)only missed out on a semi final place to Masters (1,3,0,2,2) due to Sam's one heat win! Not bad in that level of competition.