SteveLyric2

Covatti isn't at reserve, THJ is and has he ever even seen the track?

Nice summary but hardly a meaningful mention of what NKI and King bring to the party or Allen dropping back to reserve?! If Ippo can bounce back from the trouncing at Swindon then its theirs to lose!!

On his last two UK league sessions, THJ was using borrowed machinery including the proverbial 'track spares'! This time, with contracts at both Poole and Berwick in place til the end of the season, he is bringing his own bikes, van and mechanics as I understand it. Having him at reserve for Poole is certainly a plus although not sure how he will do at the remaining league fixture tracks eg the Foxhole and Norfolk Arena as well as in the play-offs? I'll be very interested to see how he goes at Birmingham tonight.

I think you are right - but he was still being 'world class' well after Freddie and Antonio hit the scene.

Danny Ford said Josh is 'doubtful'! Could be just a ploy to keep Richie Hawkins guessing but he was complaining about his hip and hand after the Wolves crash.

I think Andreas Jonsson would likely disagree!!?

Times have changed at many clubs. Only a couple of weeks ago Swindon's owner Terry Russell said they would lose money this season and I believe the same will also apply to several clubs (again?) If the average fan had any real idea of the finances in speedway at the moment they would frighten themselves to death!!

We'll still likely be running r/r on Thursday for Josh!? THJ will be at 6 with Covatti replacing Richie at 2. r/r will allow Brady, Nico, THJ and Ricky to take those rides on current averages. for Ippo I assume Allen drops back to reserve with r/r for Heeps. So Danny, Allen and Sarjeant for the r/r rides?!

THJ signed subject to BSPA approval.

THJ comes in at reserve with Covatti going to 2. Josh likely to be missing so r/r.

No T/S if you needed them and very limited choice if you get another injury. Don't worry Gav I know Ippo haven't got that much experience of the play-offs but trust me Poole have.

Different ballgame for the play-offs.

So 6.96 then (ie 4.64 KIngs Lynn 2017 x 1.5)?

Hope Jack has no after effects of his 'coming together' with Pedersen in heat 1 at Torun yesterday. He went on to score 10 points so hopefully all will be well. In fact all the Pirates top 4 scored well in Poland yesterday and Ricky scoring paid 13 for the Monarchs - lets hope they bring it all to Wolves this evening.

Anyone know what average he comes in on?

I believe it was a deal done between Poole and Somerset in order to assist the Rebels in achieving their minimum asset base back in 2017/18?! I'll stand corrected if I'm wrong

Not according to the latest GSAs (issue 22 issued 23/08/19) assuming these are the figures for September?! Heeps is still 4th.

Just Adam and the 2 reserves taking r/r I think you'll find!? Musielak is 5th in your averages.

Only news so far is that Peter Adams is unavailable so Sam Ermolenko will be Wolves Team Manager!

We may have a gp rider in the future!! Jack and Brady are still young kids in the overall scheme of things and they will become more consistent in time. They are learning their craft in the top leagues in Poland and Sweden - which is a lot more than many other riders currently in the British leagues. On another forum some are saying not to consider re-signing Chris Holder next season because he is 'old and past it'. Can't win either way in some people's eyes can we.

Poole unusually missed a trick at the start of the season when Klindt was recommending Jensen (who he rode with at Worky last season) but MF went for NBJ instead. Its what happens when you take your eye off the ball temporarily.

Belle Vue think they have problems?! You should see the team that Peterborough are putting out at Ipswich tonight!!!!

I think the meeting should be postponed. Its hardly fair on the other teams going for top 4 spot!!

Its rumoured that Poole v Kings Lynn Supporters Cup meeting may be the 2nd part of a KL double header on 12th September - if the Pirates landlords are happy for it to happen then.

Exactly!!