SteveLyric2

Enjoyed the meeting from Heat 6 onwards - the first 5 heats were just from the gate and very processional. A case of 'if only' for the Stars.

Will Kelvin be commentating or coaching?? or both??! ;-)

Yes the almost 2 point difference in their averages shows that Worrall is clearly the better rider so I look forward to the 60 points tomorrow!!!!!?

Well done to both teams. I knew it would be close but more than happy with 2 more points than I predicted.. Matt says 'well done guys - after Wednesday why not take the rest of June off'?! Well until the 29th anyway............................!!

Poole do look good on paper. Paper is generally smooth with no bumps but can be a bit wavy. A close one today I think. Will depend a lot on how much watering is done and how late before the 4pm start!!! ;-) Poole to get at least a point after Matt's rollicking.

Wolves to win 52-38. Hope its a decent meeting for the TV.

Doubt you'll get a peep out of Gavan on this thread - its not Poole-related!!!

...and as we know from previous seasons, that may well be enough Lisa!! Hahahahahahahahahaha. That made my birthday. Gavan calling me a 'wind-up merchant.!!! Hahahahaha. lol

People seem to be forgetting that whilst Buster is the new Chairman, the BSPA is still a 'democratic' organisation (I know there are many other descriptive words, but in the context of my post' democratic' suits!!). Any proposals for change whether from Buster or whoever still have to have a majority - if not 100% - approval!! I am sure his suggestion in the SS article of only having one EDR in EL teams will get the full support of the EL members. As to the rest we must wait and see. Any tinkering with the rules and regs ('cos that is all it is) will only become the usual discussion point of existing fans (and forum members?!). It'll do nothing to attract newcomers. Yes keep it simple so its easier to explain but that won't bring the hoards streaming (sorry wrong choice of words) rushing through the turnstiles.

Looks like the riding order is:- Swindon:- 1.JD, 2.JG, 3.RT, 4. NM, 5. JS, 6.SN, 7.CW. Poole:- 1. CH, 2. AE, 3.KB, 4. BP, 5. HA, 6. BK, 7. KN. Could be a very tight one!!!

looks as though there's some positive progress with Watty's off-track issues, so expect his head to be back in the right place and some quick improvements with his scores. ;-)

Surely Walasek has found some form now and Ulamek is over his 'wrist injury', so can't they be re-signed?!

They just watered it a bit too late. The weather forecast taken earlier in the day was for some light showers in late afternoon/early evening. As the day progressed it became apparant that the light rain was not going to happen so the track was (over?) watered shortly before the start which went some considerable way to creating some of the issues with the racing surface. Thats not to say there aren't still some issues with the base which will be sorted asap.

I am neither your pal nor your mate, nor am I blind - although I do suffer with the occasional sight issue so thanks for your concern!!!! Your earlier post took issue with MF's responsibility for the track. My assumption (correct as was obvious) that you hadn't read the full articles was because MF stated clearly that 'he was working to provide the best surface possible' . Your other comment about rules was also taken out of context (surprise surprise) as he stated 'he didn't want to hear any more about rules, tracks or anything else'!! Doubtless we shall continue to suffer your inane jibes about your least favourite club even though 'you have nothing against Poole or any of its riders'!!

Seeing the light and switching it on are 2 very different things!!!

See my post #39. Poole are expected to be at full strength (whatever that currently means ) subject to no further racing injuries over the weekend. So you haven't read the full articles then!!!! Just your usual ill-informed bo//ox!

Wozniak drops to reserve from Monday too!!

Good on ya. I had to go out!! ;-)

See the Swindon v Poole thread for an update.

Just to put things in a little bit of perspective, Poole have just been well beaten at home and haven't won away yet this season - however 'strong' they appear to be on paper!! Matt Ford has lambasted the team for 'moaning and underperforming' (in today's local Echo - not yet in the online version so you'll have to take my word for it for the moment), telling the riders/team to 'SORT IT OUT'....'NO MORE EXCUSES'....'PUT UP AND SHUT UP'!! Whilst also accepting that the track was not up to scratch on Monday and work is being done 'to make sure we give them the best surface possible in light of the conditions that get thrown at us!' I'll put the link up as soon as its online - unless someone gets to it first.

Poole will be at full strength (subject to anything untoward over the weekend!!) with our 'top 3' (Hans, Chris and Buzz) back in their heat leader positions. Ellis and Pedersen as 2nd strings Kurtz and Newman at reserve. Swindon's top 3 will hopefully be Doyle, Tungate and Sedgman; with Wright and Nielsen back in their original EDR positions.

If we are to take all your opinions as being fair-minded and without any anti-Poole bias, why don't we see any other of your opinions about young riders learning their craft and a crust at EL level, or is it just that you won't admit to your obsession with most things Poole-related?? It really is rather worrying - a bit like being stalked I would imagine?!

Does tonight's meeting affect those averages or are the Issue 13 figures the final figures for Monday 30th onwards?? If not, then for next week's meetings against Poole, Swindon's top 3 will be Doyley, Tungate and Sedgman. Poole's top 3 will be Hans, Buzz and Chris Holder. 2nd strings will be Nick and Josh v Bjarne and Adam. Reserves Wright/Neilsen and Kurtz/Newman. Assuming both track surfaces will have had some work done on them, it should be an interesting week!!

England v Aussies in the footie on the tele too!!

Doh!!!