SteveLyric2

All incoming Aussie riders will have to quarantine. Several are leaving it to the last possible minute in case the govt reduces the quarantine period. Thats also why some clubs don't have fixtures until end May or early June.

....and reduced regularity of flights!

Govt housing targets always affect local council decisions. (The occasional brown envelope also helps too!)

Depending on how much attendances are restricted from May 17th, Poole only have 2 home meetings currently scheduled before the next significant date of June 21st when all/most restrictions of lockdown are likely to be lifted if current progress is maintained, so it may not be a huge problem for the club.

Why would the glass grandstand be used during the day?

Maybe just maybe someone was trying to make a story when there isn't one!!?

The debate has been whether the glass grandstand/restaurant/bars/loos are to be open and if so how much it may affect the weekly rental. Way back Matt Ford had said he would be prepared to run without the glass grandstand being operational - but I'm not sure that would be easily achieveable.

Danny Ford in the Echo today confirms that Poole have NOT taken any of the Govt loan cash made available to English Speedway! Also, advance ticketing arrangements and pricing to be announced in the next couple of weeks, whilst confirming that all season ticket holders (those rolled over from 2020 plus new ones for 2021) will get automatic entry to all qualifying fixtures..

The club confirm that they will still be using Middlo and/or Havvy as team managers - Middlo having weekend business commitments. Havvy also planning to be at some of the Pirates home meetings.

Where has it been stated that IOW had problems with sponsorship? The reason they have withdrawn from BSPL is due to rule changes for the National League inc points limits, without any chance to vote or comment. As IOW have said they have even sounded out joining the French league and are planning a full summer programme of meetings.

Surely they don't need to make any statement until the 2021 AGM requires all clubs to give their intention to run in 2022?!

More concerned with the podcast maybe?

Got mine by RM this morning as usual (well 9 times out of 10). Its a good read too. New SCB regs and interview with Stefan Neilsen.

One of the worries for Panthers is the issue seemingly likely to affect those Danish riders' availability and their ability to travel back and forth as required. Hans and Bjarne expressed their concerns in last week's Speedy Star.

Missed - but very expensive - opportunities?

I think you would be ill-advised to travel to any away meeting without having a pre-purchased ticket - at least up to June 21st! Some clubs eg Plymouth and Eastbourne + probably others have announced their advance ticketing policy on their websites and will/have likely announcements in their respective local media. Other clubs are simply waiting a little longer for final confirmation on attendance numbers/ social distancing/facemasks.

correct. Although it also depends on the number of new Covid cases between now and then?! ps. I hear there's a meeting with Stadia UK tomorrow.

Why would Poole release 2 riders signed as club assets who already have local sponsorship and local workshop facilities, bearing in mind they have already released MacDonald?

The actual capacity is over 4000, BUT for H&S purposes for example the main (old) grandstand has a maximum seated capacity of 1400 but is reduced to a H&S limit of 1200, so 3900 or thereabouts is accurate imo, although if 'social distancing' is still an issue then who knows?! Also if for any reason the newer glass stand (with entrances/exits, bars, restaurant, seating and loos) is NOT open then the capacity will reduce dramatically and I would question both the practical and financial the viability! However the latest statement by Danny Ford yesterday is more than encouraging and as expected the club is waiting for final clarity from local and national government as to the permitted attendance levels and conditions. He has confirmed that those holding 2020 Season Ticket holders will be guaranteed admission along with all new season ticket applications as soon as capacities and pricing are confirmed. As with other clubs there will also be a system of advance ticket purchase. First home meeting still confirmed as the return KOC fixture v Plymouth on 26th May. (although the previous Wednesday 19th is reserved - presumably for P&P or a challenge?)

I thought the official H&S limit was almost 4000?

Still waiting. I assume still negotiating with the stadium owners as to what facilities will be open in case there is an effect on capacity/attendance which may also affect prices?! Lets not forget the main reason for dropping to Championship level is to recoup some of the financial losses from 2019!!

When they get the right sort of agreement to run from the Stadium people I guess?! I hear a whisper there is an ongoing negotiation over whether the glass grandstand/restaurant/bars/loos will open and if so who will operate them and what effect that may have on the rental costs to the Pirates Promotion?! I haven't seen or heard of any other sports/activities that Stadia UK have attracted to replace greyhounds!! Only a whisper but..............................

Good!!

,,,,waiting for final confirmation that the season will start on the dates currently being assumed.

Rosco statement on Speedwaygb website today taken from this week's SS..