SteveLyric2

Why would Poole not run in 2023. They already have agreement in place for 2023. Any plans the Council may or may not have will not be decided until at least Winter 2024 at the very earliest - and that was the case even before the successful visit to Wednesday's meeting at which they were all very impressed.

Don't get in a stew Turnip or you'll end up in the soup.

In theory Poole could do any day of the week. The main problem with weekend meetings is getting stadium staff in. When GI stopped greyhounds they laid off the majority of staff, many of whom have now got other hospitality/ security/H&S jobs elsewhere especially at weekends in clubs and hotels etc.

So Leicester are the first to complete their League fixtures yet can't find earlier dates for other outstanding meetings?!

They are not the GSAs. You need to look at Issue 20 on the 2022 Declarations section. Lisa-Collette is correct.

I think the number 6 would be nominated as the reserve - able to take his own programmed rides and any others as a reserve change at TM's discretion

Just for info Adam Ellis has had to withdraw from Middlo's testimonial on 31st August!!

Unofficially from Middlo on Piratecast live last night, 6-man teams over 18 heat format for each of 3 legs. Final regs still awaited as are the dates to be discussed and agreed by the 3 clubs involved.

Can't imagine Steve wanting to risk his shoulder on Plymouth's tight track?! Richard , Danny or either Cook - no problem. Even Nathan for his mate McGurk if he's still injured.

Well that won't be the final line-up will it? Due to absences, injuries, other commitments or unavailability etc!!

For those that may have missed it or couldn't hear it, Matt Ford's centregreen interview - or most of it anyway - was featured on Thursday's BBC South Today sports update at around 18.50. Report and photos appeared in Thursday's and today's (Friday) local Echo.

Middlo interview with the Piratecast boys this evening from 8pm on PirateCast Live on You Tube. More riders to be announced.........!

Probably Danny's partner?!

I hope you got a decent attendance. Great double-page article about the Brummies Promoter in this week's Speedway Star.

Excellent summary comments Turnip. Brilliant meeting in the end despite losing Stevie Worrall in his 2nd ride. Ben Cook, Danny King, Steve Lawson, Matt and Danny Ford and every backroom helper all worked their proverbials off to get last night's important meeting on with great racing, the biggest crowd for some considerable time (and thats saying nothing about Poole's usual big crowds) and a terrific PR exercise for the Council and the longer term future of Poole Stadium and the Pirates. As the posters said "POOLE NEEDS SPEEDWAY"

I'm fully aware of that but it doesn't detract from the fact that if Riss was fit to race, no way would he have been at 2!! No real complaint from me. Clever team management as i said. Just an observation about heat 8.

What is Oxfords maximum allowed attendance at the moment? Earlier in the season it was restricted to 2000 due to H&S.

Had a similar discussion last night. What happened to heat 8 being a 'protected' heat?. If Riss had been fit he would never be at 2. If within the rules then very clever by the Redcar management.

...but he's scheduled to ride at Oxford this evening!!

Poor old Richard! Think of all the guest bookings he'd have missed if he'd agreed to the Plymouth promises.

Hardly! Theres still play-offs and KO Cup fixtures to sort.

Yes, was going to be Sedgeman guesting for Riss until Brummies decided on their 'challenge' match with a Coventry select 7

Good to hear some fans and riders going to Plymouth Bowl this evening for a ten-pin bowling challenge!!

'most'!

The proposed change is only for Championship fixtures!! Premiership can keep their Golden Heats which would usually (not always) favour the home side!! Where the Championship leads, other leagues often follow..................!!