SteveLyric2

Oops. I touched a nerve there didn't I?! Incidentally I would never say anything about your father as i've never come across him. You however are a totally different kettle of fish!! Anyone would think Poole have never ridden 2nd division before?! And yes I do remember the 80's very well especially my visits to Rye House!! Sorry to have disturbed your after lunch nap.

Just a thought - do the unofficial rolling averages include ALL meetings ie some that do not qualify for the official GSA? A bit like the ones in the Speedway Star every week never correspond with the 'real' averages!!!

Maybe they've found a mechanic for Hansen and he's back in the picture?

Surely the Number 1 does have to have the highest average and ride at 1 - unless that rule is changed for 2020?!

No details as to the format. And the date was announced before Poole decided to go Championship so anything might change even though Matt Ford has publicly promised Middlo a good 'pay day' after his previous testimonial fund, back in the mid-eighties, was nicked by the then promotion.

With the Poole coffers not what they once were, why would you give up possibly your biggest pay-day of the season for a testimonial? With Middlo's renowned rider connections a barren date would be far better date for the man himself. A top quality line-up (with some riders not U.K. based) would be reflected by a huge crowd. Don't shoot the messenger - just saying what was announced.

So are we back on the 5+point Dane? Or is Ellis going to Newcastle to make them more competitive?

As I've put on the Eastbourne thread - Good Friday at Poole was originally announced for Middlo's Testimonial!!

I believe Middlo's testimonial is scheduled at Poole on Good Friday?!

Why are people suggesting Iversen will/can do a whole season? He only joined Ippo for their last few meetings once all/most of his European commitments had finished.

Ellis and another 4-00 point Aussie and a rethink on Number 4!!!

Says the person who reckons he only keeps to the International section these days cos he has no time for British speedway 'because they treated him so poorly'!? Boo hoo.

Same initials maybe?!

Do you mean the Bomber who is just out of hospital this week?

Nah, Danny Ford will be so overcome with all the pleading and financial incentives from Premiership promoters to come back to the Premiership (assuming its still operative?) that he won't be able to turn it down - as long as Poole can race on Wednesdays!!

Poole track shop open this weekend - 10.00am til 4.00pm on both Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th. New clothing and merchandise available for Adults and kids - also on line from tomorrow.

Spot on FB.

Yeah, maybe just for 2020 though.

Ah so just your 'unbiased' opinion then??

Strange!! I can't quite remember what punishment the Pirates received? Oh but of course, they didn't!! Real Cheating is when a team calls off a meeting due to 'a waterlogged track', when despite photographic evidence to the contrary and the fact they would be missing their number 1 rider was the real reason!! And they got understandably punished for it!!

No no no you miss the point! Using the rules to your advantage is fine if you do gain from it!! Its a bit of a waste of time if you don't! lol

Sorry?! Remind me where Poole finished in 2009!!! Anything Poole may have tried certainly didn't give them any advantage.

Cheat the system? Never! Use the rules to suit his club? Yes 100% - and usually does it before any of the other promoters have thought of it!! Very clever imo.

For example the fact that Bomber's average increased due to the expunging was the reason Poole didn't/couldnt fit him in their starting 1-7 the following season!!

Whats with the Palovaara averages??