SteveLyric2

Aah thanks. I obviously didn't trawl back far enough through all the carp posts and insults.

Oh Steve you spoil all the fun. This has been the rumour (confirmed by one or two)for the past couple of weeks ever since Jon Cook was in the office with MF!!! ;-)

So have BT confirmed what they are showing on Monday at Wolves. My on-screen programme schedule still shows 1930 to 22.30 with only a half hour cancelable repeated footie programme following in case of speedway running over presumably?! From BT's perspective (aside from any cost implications), it makes sense to show the first meeting featuring 2 of the play-off teams. As for the 2nd meeting, I'm not sure?

I don't think it matters who the crowd favourites are, a successful winning team will always bring the crowds in. A successful winning team will also bring the sponsors in - almost in spite of what the actual racing is like!!

Good to see 3 (not all) of Poole's assets performing well in yesterday's World Team U21 Final. ;-) ;-) Denmark's Freddie Jacobsen looks to have come on very well since MF took a look at him in last season's Blue Riband!!

Well I hope Paul Starke is fully recovered from all his illness/injuries as he goes back to reserve for the play-off semis. Especially as Poole can only replace with a rider from the bottom 4 teams - so Kyle Newman anyone?!! ;-) ;-) ;-) If that were to happen can you imagine this forum?! Ha ha ha!

This Poole fan is certainly not being dismissive of Swindon. When they click as they have done for 17 consecutive winning meetings they are a force to be reckoned with....... BUT as a certain Poole fan always says - love him or loathe him - nothing is won in May, June, July and August!! I am just pleased to have more meetings to attend.

Having had the chance to sleep on it, Well done to Rye House who can look back on a very successful first season in the top league. I just feel so sorry for KK!!

In normal circumstances I would think Swindon may well have picked Belle Vue (ie a track that pleases JD) but with the Robins meeting the Aces twice in the KO cup on 13th and 14th September, I can't see that happening! I expect Rosco to pick Poole and as others have said - its all to play for with Poole simply happy to be in the play-offs!! ;-) ;-)

Agree in principle - but didn't the BSPA (Buster and Rob Godfrey)hold a fans forum at the start of this season to get fan views?? One of the big problems with fan opinion is there is a huge mix of preferences ie if you put 30+ fans (1 from each club) plus a few that have stopped attending in a room you would likely get 30+ preferences as to the best way forward, including regional and divisional differences - aside from many of the basic issues eg top riders v regular speedway at any level; guests v doubling up/down; admission prices; speed/power of machinery etc etc etc

I can't hear that Fat Lady singing yet!! That result both surprised and pleased me no end, especially with the Robins doing their 'Dying Swan' routine in Hoddesdon!! Lahti back in the main body of the team and Starkey dropping back to reserve may have an effect in the play-offs - but its all to play for. Come on Swindon make your mind up!!

Georgie Wood is riding for Poole as a guest for the Longtracking James Shanes.

So I reckon its Somerset to win by a couple of points. Garry May will have them well and truly psyched up for the 'bragging rights'!! Poole will be fortunate to get a draw and then hope that the Robins don't roll over at RH now they are confirmed as finishing top. If Poole do manage to hold on to 4th place, then with Starke dropping back to reserve and Timo up into the 1-5, I can't see us progressing past the semis. ;-)

It won't be Wednesdays as the BSPA have a good relationship with the Danes and more Wednesday fixtures would undoubtedly see fewer Danish riders over here!! It has to be Thursdays for the Premiership and with talk of 10-12 clubs then one must assume that the likes of Ipswich and Sheffield will step up - as they have both previously stated that they are keen to do.

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I would agree with that. Well done to the RH promotion (even though I want Poole to retain 4th spot). I would expect the BSPA chairman to get the cut-off date extended to allow for the rearrangement of KL v RH. He'll do almost anything to scupper any hopes Poole may have!! ;-) ;-)

Good luck Swindon for the continuation of the winning run - Don't slacken off just because you're guaranteed top spot!! :-)

I agree with most of what Doyley is saying - except the point about 'more accidents' in UK, as referred to above by Perton Wolf. There have been far more serious accidents in Poland (and Sweden for that matter) despite the so-called better riders and better tracks!!

...because Doyley won't let him!!!

He's not suffering with dizzy spells, as I corrected earlier on the other thread. He's had a flu-type virus for the past week. He just felt a bit 'dizzy' ( or wobbly as he later described it) as he approached the 3rd bend in heat 1 last night. He was fine after that - if a little tired!!

If it upsets you so much Steve0 then stay off the thread - Simples. Although I suggest you keep an eye on this one. Lol

It almost sounds as though Swindon are getting a bit jittery despite their terrific winning run and topping the league??!! lol Me? I'll just be very pleased if Poole hang on to 4th even if Lahti does revert to the 1-5 from Monday!

Poole without Holder and Shanes too!!

Strangely and very unusually at any track, there was a 2nd 5-0 at Rye House on Tuesday after the one v Poole the night before!! No Aussie riders involved this time!! Incidentally Jack Holder's been struggling with a flu-type virus!!

I have to admit this has been quite enjoyable so far!!! lol Should keep a few occupied over the Autumn.