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In readiness for the Poole track shop opening tomorrow (9am to 4pm) its great to see promotional photos of the newly stocked merchandise on the club website featuring Danny King and Steve Worrall!!

Have Allen/Douglas been confirmed/announced?

It says the BSPL have confirmed he's a Poole asset in this week's Speedway Star!!

And as I mentioned on the Poole thread - Matt will be looking to recoup some of his lost Christmas bookings at the Chateau now that France has banned tourists from UK from Saturday, so a big fee probably. It will probably go to arbitration by the BSPL Board - I guess Danny will have a view!

"Don't panic Mr Mainwaring!"

Maybe with the crowds that Poole regularly attract in the Championship, all tracks should be 'in the middle of nowhere'?!

So back on track - I see the Speedway Star this week is reporting that Mr Basso is in fact a Poole asset and that Glasgow will probably have to pay a transfer fee. (probably a big fee as Matt's French Chateau is likely to be affected by Christmas cancellations after the French ban on British tourists from Saturday!) Also Poole's delay in naming riders for 2022 is caused - in part - to not being able to include Basso in their plans. 2 riders due in town last Tuesday to sign the paperwork on their previously agreed verbal contract terms, so lets hope theres no hiccups there.

Only one due to fixture clashes, although early on after signing he had visa and covid issues so missed a few. He also missed a couple in October due to rib injuries picked up in the Danish play-offs.

So Kyle it is then!

I thought you said he was going to Oxford, to be announced tomorrow?!

Not at all. The Danish season is quite short comparatively - hence how Poole were able to sign Basso up mid-season.

If you read the club statement it says Poole were prepared to run on off nights when there were crashes with Danish fixtures. I mean they have the choice of 4 other days if required. Anyway moving on..........first signing announcement this week - hopefully!

Of the Cooks it could only be Zach at reserve as he has the lower average of the 2 Cooks. Of course the team building could all have changed again?!

,,,and owned Hair Arena - a Poole Hairdressers - who sponsored the Pirates for a while!!

The Basso deal was done at the end of the play off final first leg - as several of the Poole fans at the Glasgow track will testify! Just surprised Glasgow took so long to confirm/announce it!!

Any 'top of the table clash' Poole will want on their preferred race night

At least most Pirate fans have been prepared for losing him. As it was fairly clear from his end of season comments. Glasgow fans will love his swashbuckling style - as long as he stays injury-free!!

Presumably he won't be in the Poole v Glasgow fixture on a Wednesday??

Update on Track Shop!! The Poole track shop will NOT be open this weekend (11th/12th Dec) as originally intended due to the non-delivery of all the updated stock. It will still be open next weekend (18th/19th Dec) as originally planned between 9am and 1 pm.

Any day that they choose, as well as mandatory 'training days' usually around the extended weekends!!

Totally agree. So as the stadium owners are also the greyhound promoters maybe Robins fans will get something decent after all?!

It doesn't need to be impressive - just functional.

Hope its a good song?!

First rider announcement 'hopefully next week' - according to Danny Ford in this week's Speedway Star!!

Poland?