SteveLyric2

Nice few rain showers this morning then dry for the rest of the day. Let the battle of the reserves commence....

....plus Kyle is a decent decorator!!🤣

Kyle stays.

Sounds like the decision has been made!!😉

Gilkes!!

Hopefully will improve even more being partnered with Lawson at 1 and 2. As I put on the Poole 2026 thread, Fraser started the season quite well with 5+1, 6+1 and 8+1 in his first 3 meetings!!

Also lets not forget Bowes got injured in the winter, keeping him out of the Aussie Championships. He has actually scored well in his first few meetings (5+1, 6+1, 8+1) but then only managed 3, 2+1 and 0 in his next 3 which included falls and mechanicals! His average has gone from 5.63 t0 5.42, whereas Kyle Newman has gone from 4.82 to 4.98. With Cooper Rushen getting a 'full' average in a week or so, I guess Kyle will be dropping to reserve!!

Will attendances suffer after losing at home?

Seems like you are still getting entertaining speedway so the results don't matter do they?😁 Lets hope your attendances aren't affected......

50-40

So getting back on topic, who would Pirates prefer in the BSN semi finals? Edinburgh or Berwick? (They can't meet each other in the semis)

I guess the result doesn't really matter to the home fans as long as they were entertained. Well done Edinburgh, joining Redcar, Poole and Berwick in the semis.

Poole's Matt Ford waiting to see how Gilkes performs for Leicester before making any decision

When Cooper gets his proper average, who would be a better reserve? Bowes, Gilkes or Newman?

Where did the 'proper speedway shale' come from? Answers please to BSPL.......

Poole didn't need the aggregate point to progress to the semi finals, just the win.

Kyle certainly improved after his first 2 rides. Maybe he needs to get 'fired up' in every meeting by a bit of a fracas in the pits?! (Thank you Mr Ritchings 😇)

Well he seems fit enough for Leicester to have him back in the Prem!! Dickson is no fool........

Dan was one of the riders that visited the local schools pre-season, along with Zach, Cooper and Will, so for that alone he deserves his chance.

Matt Ford steps into the Team Manager role for Pirates as Middlo is away on hols.

I wonder if he has Red, Blue, White and Yellow mats leading to his front door from his driveway?🤣

Any sport 'under cover' ie indoors, stands a far better chance of attracting bigger crowds. Presumably they will also benefit from the AO Arena's publicity regime?

Everybody underperformed at Oxford on a track that was totally different to previous visits. Why pick on Bowes? No reason for him to be dropped. The next decision is will Middlo be back from his hols in time for Wednesday and then 'will we/won't we' over Kyle Newman.

Whilst I empathise, I don't understand how he can absolve the SCB and ACU from any 'blame' and then blame it solely on the BSPL?

Oxford at home on Wednesday