SteveLyric2

Yes but against many of the Championship heat leaders who are also in the Prem. Ben Cook would have picked up loads of Prem guest bookings if his current visa allowed it! This will change for 2023 when both Poole Cooks intend to double up! So its a matter of who gets in first, so with Louis and Ford both mates and on the BSPL Board of Directors, who knows.

Poole had probably their best attendance of the season on Wednesday, so playoffs (and finals) are certainly a financial benefit to clubs that are in them. For example Leicester will benefit from 3 coachloads of Poole fans plus many travelling independently who wouldn't necessarily all go to a normal league meeting.

The very strong rumour, especially on the back of potentially more Polish league riders becoming available is that BSPL want to make the Prem stronger ie higher points limit and Championship weaker with a lower points limit. The exact points dependant on how many clubs are declared for each league and who buys the biscuits at the AGM?!

Maybe they are using the Garry May pad of medical certificates - surprised he's got any left to be honest?!

Sheffield Pairs now at Leicester on Monday 31st October.

Not true. Cooks are not booking flights till all fixtures are done. Howarth will be missing though!!

King and Ben Cook make a decent racing pair - as evidenced every Poole meeting!!

More like "Pointless"!!

Excellent news for the Championship.

..but he's correct!!!!

...assuming no crashes into airfences that would take til midnight to fix based on past experience!!

I find myself surprisingly agreeing with this point except Poole have completed all their League and play-off fixtures. Its leicester that haven't! As for the Howarth debacle, if it was agreed as part of his 2022 contract, the only issue for me is the rule that allows a guest - it should only be r/r imo.

Just on here - or in Leicester??

Best man?!.....

He won't be there Saturday, he's getting married!!!!!!

He's getting married in Mexico apparently.

Lions beating Pirates from the gate. Too easy.

Mick Bates

Your captain is here in the pits as well as Nick Morris having Rosco 'helping'!!

Just pulled into the stadium car park which is dry under foot. One or two spits and spots on the journey over but all looking good if a little grey above. Reckon they will crack on quickly tonight. As this is my final meeting this season I was a little surprised to be asked by the car park attendant ' Are you not here Friday then'?!!(read into that what you wish)

Garry would have been there in any case so sensible decision in the circumstances

The forecasted early morning rain has arrived but should clear by 11am. Sunshine and strong winds for the rest of the day should suit the track well. COYP

Lovely day here in Poole today! Not just daylight but decent sunshine too.

Woffy has already stated that despite moving back to live in UK with his family, he will not be racing in the League!!

Shouldn't make any difference as he won't be on the same equipment next year!!