SteveLyric2

Well done - lets hope it doesn't delay any domestic league/cup fixtures!!

The Kent situation seems pretty clear from the latest statement - the stadium 'sale' documentation between ARC and Cearns should have included that speedway would continue under the new stadium ownership! This appears not to have been the case and ARC are now spreading the rumour that the local Council 'do not want speedway there' -despite no complaints or evidence of contravening any planning consent. Hence no speedway in 2022, but......................??

It clearly made a big difference to be happy where he was racing - under Brit team managers etc etc.

2 riders have agreed terms but not signed up yet!! Matt's initial 1-7 has already changed at least once!

correct

I only said 'no rider announcements in the immediate future'! That doesn't mean that negotiations and signings are not taking place - just not being announced as if you think about it any rider announcements might influence the legal/rental negotiations which incidentally have already been going on for a month or more!! Poole have already stated last week that terms have been agreed with 2 riders. Along with the riders 'released' by Leicester/Eastbourne/Kent there are still plenty of options.

Not sure there will be any team announcements in the immediate future, while the stadium rent issue goes down the legal route. May find out something later this week but not sure if I'll be able to share. One thing I do know is that the planned 2022 1-7 has changed already - with the unexpected availability of a rider.

Not when you take into account the 2.5% British reduction

Lets hope he gets the averages correct as there were some miscalculations at Somerset a few seasons ago!!

noooooooo!

If you are often in last place then the incentive is to keep trying - or risk losing your team place!!

My mistake - I was given duff info.

Glasgow already charge £25 for some grandstand seats.

So with Atkins and Bowtell also signed who else can fit into 42 points?

Just a thought but why would Eddie Kennett go to a club that still has connections with the Promoter who hasn't paid riders yet!!!???

Poole's prices haven't increased for 4 seasons. Its just crazy to increase admission prices just to overpay riders. - ask Eastbourne!!

Its a matter of fact that if any 'top' riders are attracted back then admission prices will increase - FACT!

I don't think that'll be too far off! Although don't forget Poole's strong Aussie contacts, so we may all be seeing a new face!!

Poole's local paper the Daily Echo have stated that 'they understand Poole will be in the Championship for 2022'!

It depends what they finally decide at the AGM re. Rising Stars and points limits?! I know what has been discussed but there is still the issue of how many teams will be running - and in which league?! I think there could be a new young Aussie (although 2022 may be too soon?) to go with the Cook Brothers. Following the article in Speedway Star I can't see Basso being allowed back as Denmark are planning a full Danish league fixture list in 2022 rather than the shortened version this season. Despite how much Basso has been a revelation and has clearly enjoyed himself over here, he won't want or be allowed to p!$$ off his Danish Federation. Poole's finishing team average totals around 41.60 (thats excluding Danyon Hume) so even with the 2.5% discount for British riders to be taken into account there will need to be some changes!

Well 3 (possibly 4) ain't bad!!

So what are the 'big announcements' to be made at the bears end of season do this evening? Any 'in the know' suggestions?

Excellent coverage on BBC South Today this evening - they actually had a sports reporter there!!!

Happy 53rd Birthday to Pirates co-team manager Gary Havelock today. 53 Pirate points will do very nicely tonite. I thank you......!

Not bust enough to pay to have the Naming Rights of the Scottish Exhibition Centre and Arena (SSE Arena)