SteveLyric2

But that is exactly the point. Fixtures aren't all finished at end September!! Never have been. The season has always officially been March-October.

I thought riders were contracted to 31st October each year?

In any case it won't be Sunday as Tom Brennan is in Lonigo in the Euro Pairs final!!

It's not about stadium availability on Saturdays, it about staff availability with many of Poole's stadium staff employed elsewhere eg stewards at AFC Bournemouth etc.....

It's amazing what can be achieved when finance is rarely an issue! Polish clubs still need to be given a licence to run in their chosen leagues next season.

The AGM is not just about agreeing points limits. Clubs have to submit their season's accounts and declare their commitment to complete a full season in 2025. It takes more than a couple of days after the last meetings to complete a full set of accounts, including debts, credits, bills to be paid etc

There you go. I knew someone would have the answer.

No idea, that's why I asked......

Can Gilkes guest again at Poole? That would be twice within the 8 days wouldn't it?!

Vinnie Foord gives his side of the story in a live interview on Raw Speedway videocast at 7pm this evening.

....with padded walls!

So what are the Dugards actual reasons for not wanting speedway? We know all about previous promoters.

Excellent post!🤣

And (most of) the crowd who were actually there loved it all!😝

His hair is a bit floppy too!!🤣

Looking in the mirror again!! Haha🤣

Your last paragraph should also apply to the small group of very hostile Oxford 'fans' - many of whom were older and should know better- who cheered and gesticulated when he hit the airfence in front of them which undoubtedly provoked his reaction. It's the first time i've ever witnessed stadium security being called to attend to their behaviour.

Wow. Just back from a very lively Wimborne Road. Super efficient job done by the Pirates (Tobias 10+2 season best!). Shame that Oxford choked on their 12 point first leg lead when the pressure was on, especially having won there previously! Still another great night for Pirate fans and a huge crowd and atmosphere. Bring on the KO CUP Final - no dates yet!!!!😍

Spot on!

Announcement to the crowd to take a breath. Stadium security called to unruly Oxford fans on bend one!!!

Huge crowd and atmosphere though.😜

So Tom having a big off in his first race, courtesy of a Nicholls elbow to the ribs and then hitting his head on Killeens rear wheel had no effect on his scores then??

Surely with Martin Dugard, Floppy Norris and Ed Kennett still actively involved with helping young riders like Hagon, Foord and Brennan, they would have some persuasion influence?

Smooth with a couple of ripples, as always.😇

SAM Hagon scores 13 from 5 for the Colts tonite,including winning heat 15 and 2 from-the-gate wins. Should boost his confidence.....