SteveLyric2

At least Woryna has had some recent (ish) experience of SGBP tracks - with the possible exception of Somerset (instead of Lakeside) - from the season before last, 2016. Just hope he's not too 'overkeen' to impress like Milik was when he first came over. Should make for some excitement though.

Why is there a clause 7.4 in the Polish Riders contract to allow for a 4th league if required by the rider? MF was quoted in last Fridays paper that the rule had been lifted and he was just waiting for Gorzow (Sundstrom's Ekstraliga club) to give their written approval.

Do try to keep up Gav - Poole's first team meeting is v Somerset on Good Friday!! You know - the team with the current World Champion and as you've already said the Poole 2018 team is not as good as 2017, I guess Poole will start as underdogs against the Rebels?!

Shanes' terms were agreed months ago - just waiting for the Poles to withdraw their digit so progress on the other signing could be made.

Expect the official announcements this week as AFC Bournemouth have no game so better coverage in the local media!! Also expect Josh G to be skipper if CH doesn't want it?!

Whats not to like? A top 5 with 4 x 7+ pointers including 2 of last season's Number 1s and a current SGP rider, plus a Pole who took the Polish league by storm in 2017 and who has always wanted to ride for Poole. A 2nd Pole plus last season's number 7 both of whom can and will improve their averages!!

Linus is a Poole asset so why wouldn't he be in discussion with Poole? He was first choice to replace the injured KK early last season but couldn't make the fixtures work for him, hence Poole getting Zengota instead!!

Quite happy with that starting line-up for 2018, now that its out in the open!! Still need Gorzow's OK for Sundstrom but should be fine. The first month/6 weeks will be interesting to see how they all do - with riders already agreed to step in if necessary!!

Poole asset NKI announced for Poole's 70th Anniversary meeting on 23rd March!!

and Iversen too!!!

The announcement says he isn't!! (But who knows......??)

Well done to Bjarne Pedersen supporting the Ben Fund event even though he's not riding in UK in 2018!!

https://speedwayekstraliga.pl/spolka-ekstraliga/regulaminy/ This is a link to the Polish Extraleague Riders 2018 Professional Speedway Contract, duly translated by Google. Although open to misunderstanding, to me Clause 7.4 makes provision for a rider to race in a 4th league!!!?

Finally!!!!

Poole didn't 'push for Mondays/Wednesdays' - they only suggested it when 2 of the 3 Championship Thursday tracks threatened to pull out and not to run!!! Tail wagging the dog yet again in British speedway.

Lack of stadium availability on Tuesdays for clubs that share facilities.

Poole are at home on Good Friday!!!

Don't you just love fixed race nights??!!

It can vary depending who the opposition is, whether there is TV and what sort of hospitality the sponsor may want. It also depends on what the sponsor may want in return?! I'm sure if you give the office a call, MF would be happy to outline the options.

Very pleased tonight. Deal done with MF. Only 4 meetings left available to sponsor and guess what I've got - last season's champions in August!!

Best thread since sliced bread!!!

If it went to a tribunal then all sides would have to agree to abide with the decision or face the Association/Bureau/ACU penalty!!

Aah you should have bought the loaf!! I could have sent you a box of matches.....!!

I do but holiday already booked and paid for as I always try to grab a week away before the team fixtures begin!! I suppose I could buy a table for friends and family in my absence, but I'm not that flush at the moment having paid for 3 season passes, a sponsored meeting and a few other bits and pieces as usual!!

Club would have its Promoter licence suspended and be fined if an agreed tribunal transfer fee is not paid!