SteveLyric2

Matt doesn't make empty threats so following his programme notes from Wednesday I think he will wait to see how the team of 'also runs' performs in the final weeks of the season!!? There is also the chance that other promoters may throw an unexpected rule change proposal into the final AGM agenda simply to muddy the waters a little eg. change the points limit to what has already been discussed; change the league format due to the final club accounts for each side; re-assess averages for foreign riders; change the number of 'NL eligible' riders per team, etc etc.? I think if Woryna and Shanes can start as reserves, with possibly Klindt at 2 then the rest is open to debate at the moment. I'm sure (despite all that has happened and been said) that Kyle Newman would jump at the chance to return - BUT (and imo its a big BUT) would MF want it, unless the numbers gave no other choice or he needed another Brit/NL-eligible rider?? Lots of time yet!

No. :-)

I think you'll be lucky to get 4 out of your suggested team in the 2018 thread!!!

I love Rosco to bits but is this simply a knee jerk reaction to the fixture pile-up - caused in no uncertain terms by a number of clubs going several weeks without fixtures, for no obvious reason. If any plan for 2 fixed nights is agreed upon and its a condition of being included in the Premiership, then why are we bothering with the Promotion/Relegation play - offs as it may not suit the winners (or losers)? I'm not going to get into the 'which 2 nights are best' argument as that has been well documented and is not easy for those tracks that rent/share their facilities with other sports.

Hans has done nothing more than just ok during his 2 year contract but as for 2018 forget it. There will be better options........

It might depend on which Polish teams are in the Extraleague next season??!!

Just goes to show that Poole supporters aren't all either retired or pensioners, I guess?! :-)

Monday's meeting is also being sponsored by Kyle's main sponsor Meridian Lifts just to add a lttle more spice to the evening. With the BT Sports cameras due at Swindon (v KL) it may affect the crowd numbers, however with Nilsson set to be back for Leicester (and Prezedpelski??) plus a strong reserve pairing - this could be another very tight meeting.

Great to see Kacper Woryna absolutely smoking Zmarzlik and Pawlicki in the Euro Pairs!! lol Ooops sorry wrong thread - but I think I'll leave it on here anyway! :-)

In the Speedway Star version of the interview with Holder today (rather than the speedwaygp version) it states that Holder has no issues with a visa in 2018 and will be back ready to race in the Spring - after he has appealed. Agreed he wasn't present at the initial hearing but for some to simply say 'he didn't turn up' is pure argumentative speculation - and I'm one of those who agreed he should have got a ban but NOT to stop him from riding, bearing in mind he couldn't have re-signed for Poole this year anyway!!!

Quite right Starman!! Matt usually watches most heats from the main grandstand steps adjacent to the office and directly behind the Re-Run cameras.

It could be a good bit of reverse psychology talking about the team not being strong enough for the play-offs this year but also talking about contracts for next season?!

The article is repeated in this week's SS!!

Ah so one extension already then?! Must be the Chairman's influence!!

The matchday programme 'Pirate Pride should make for interesting reading this evening in a lengthy interview with club owner Matt Ford which apparently includes reference to 'plans for an unprecedented move'??!!

Never Fridays - there are too many other European 'non-GP' meetings that require riders to either practice or travel on Fridays. Mondays/Wednesdays or Mondays/Thursdays for me.

Its what can happen in any speedway - missing one of your heat leaders through injury (Pawlicki); another heat leader underperforming (Holder) and having to carry the 'load' by top-scoring with 9 points!!

Absolutely. I make no bones about the fact that 4th place is more in the hands of the other play-off potentials than in Poole's. Having sat through every Poole home meeting this season, I'll seek out any straw to clutch at that I can!!

Quite an assumption that Ippo will win the Championship!! Sheffield or Glasgow look much better prospects.

The afternoon practice should concentrate on their gating. Any other practice will be pointless - unless they are testing out different pairings - as the track will be different come start time.

September 4th is the cut-off isn't it?!

C'mon the Aces!! ;-)

Another draw like at Somerset last night would suit!! :-)

An easy win for the Robins (hopefully). I'll have a word in Eddie and Paul's ear on Wednesday!! lol

Its well known that MF is not one of the biggest payers. If and when Poole sign a 'top' rider then its down to the many corporate sponsors that MF works very hard to support the club - in addition the many 'family or individual' sponsors. You've only got to look at Poole's website - every meeting sponsored - every heat in every meeting sponsored. No 'financial benefactor' just good sponsors.