SteveLyric2

Woryna missing and Newman declared (if fit?!)

The bottom line being what they actually get paid rather than what they might be promised!!!

Poole today complete the 'not entirely unsurprising' full signing of Jack Holder from Plymouth with a view to 2017 (subject to any AGM rule changes). He may get some EL experience this season in a loan, doubling-up deal?!

Fair comment - probably someone like Neilsen or Wilkinson or a PL rider

Riders wouldn't be 'twiddling their thumbs' as you put it. They would agree to a prearranged number (and dates?) of meetings. Quite a few of the top riders NOT currently riding in the EL only want a limited number of EL meetings - ideally on set race nights. Those GP riders understandably would want to avoid EL fixtures that interfere with their GP arrangements, but there are more than just a few non-GP riders - some of whom I listed earlier - who would still consider say 10-12 meetings in the EL. Obviously, there may be some difference in abilities between the 'top' riders (eg. Hancock vs THJ; NKI vs Bech) but that would be down to each promoter to select the right mix of squad!!

With the same track man, Lakeside always seem to do ok at Wimborne Road!! Although with this morning's update - No Eddie Kennett due to ear infection - who knows?? Plenty of guest options subject to their availability?!

Dave Watt is just waiting for his chance!!! ;-) ;-) :-)

Poole: Holder, Wright, Buzckowski, Kurtz, Andersen, Pedersen, Starke.

This fixture was originally scheduled for Wednesday then brought forward to today before being switched back to Wednesday when it was deemed there were no (or few) fixture clashes. Bjarne certainly has the Poole fixture on his Wednesday calendar.

The MF proposals (still not seen anyone else's except a couple of comments from Chairman Buster about a 6-man racing format) are about a squad system providing more meetings and allowing some of those GP and non-GP riders not currently in the EL the opportunity to do a predetermined number of EL fixtures on one or two fixed days per week. Lindback is quoted in an interview from Saturday that 'he hoped something can be sorted out for him to return to EL'. The same applies to the likes of Magic, Kildermand, Hancock, P.Pawlicki even Pedersen. Amongst the non-GP riders there are the likes of Madsen, Vaculik, Smolinski, Shamek Pawlicki and Sayfutdinov again. If the right financial and logistical details can be sorted out, some riders may well consider dropping one of their foreign leagues where often they are initally attracted by big-money contracts which are not fulfilled or they are not selected for meetings so don't earn!! All is not that rosy in the foreign leagues, so there is a real opportunity for the top British League to get back some of their past kudos.

Howarth is lower than Lambert in the reserve averages 4.96 compared to 5.47

with Paul Starke in for Kyle, maybe??

Why aren't there at least 7 other threads entitled ".........................(insert name of EL Promoter) 's...Vision for the Elite League in 2017"??

Kennett and Bridger at 2 & 4 could well put Poole's 2nd strings under a bit of pressure - especially if its r/r for Ellis, although Poole can use Buzz, Brady, Bjarne and whoever is guest for Kyle Newman if Poole do get a facility?!?!

There are only a handful of Danes currently riding in the EL. Up until last week 4 of those were already riding for Weds/Thurs tracks (Poole/Kings Lynn). The Danish League does not run every week so whenever there is a Wednesday fixture clash, you either use a squad member or ride on the Thursday?!

Just use the official EL table on BSPA website.

There were no issues with the track against Swindon on 1st June - smooth as you like for both teams and no blue groove either/. The track was bladed and got sorted the day after the BV defeat!! Poole's riders have been generally scoring well in all their other fixtures, so I reckon a 10 point win even though Lakey have been a bit of a bogey team in the past!!

Morris drops to 2nd string in latest averages from Monday 11th

Sarjeant and Woryna at reserve in the latest averages with Bates in the 1-5.

Sorry for some reason the link isn't working - probably something I've done wrong, so I've edited my earlier post, but have to go out now so............

Poole Stadium update in Bournemouth Echo today - which sounds quite positive except that it only quotes Stadia UK!!!!! Revamp to focus on Speedway and greyhounds (as now) with no place for Poole Town FC!! (For the football club to meet FA requirements, the 'Glass (west) Stand' would need to go - which would not happen - and the centre green would need to be a lot larger - which also could not happen in the current foot print!! Early days yet though - and no plans to close it!!!

Not sure who Poole will have at reserve to partner Bjarne?? Hope its Paul Starke again! Brady and Adam as 2nd strings - presume Brady at 2?! Holder;Kurtz;Buzz;Ellis;Andersen; Pedersen; plus A.N.Other.

Do they still carry out 'random' testing?? lol

Are the TVs going to be showing the Wales match?? lol

The fixed race night (or 2) for the EL has indeed been talked about for the last few years. Its so that those clubs that have to can sound out their landlords with sufficient notice and negotiation to change their night if necessary. The last AGM suggested it will come into force in 2017. If there is still to be a senior league with an attempt to attract the top riders again then I would put my money on a Weds/Thursday option.