SteveLyric2

Mention of Thomsen was in the same context of being able to attract exciting riders to be squad members such as Madsen and Lindback (also named) who don't want a full season of EL fixtures. I don't believe Thomsen fits the criteria being spoken about for now ie an untried foreign rider to replace any of the 2-5!? But I may be proved wrong when the official statement is made, as the article with MF was before the BSPA meeting on Tuesday...........

It has to be an 'untried foreign rider' (Untried to British speedway) to cover the 2-5 positions - but only if the club wishes to sign one?! It will undoubtedly help those clubs using doubling-up riders. Guests will still be used for the Number 1 when/if necessary.

OK so maybe a series might not work - but perhaps a couple of forums (North and South?) would attract a much wider spread of opinion?! Periscope it! Video it! Televise it!? Any of those options would add to the transparancy of ideas.

Or develop it into a series of say 4 roadshows (with a compere and a couple of top riders from each region?) that could go say North/South/East and West and make it a regular annual exercise?!

Only 50 places left according to the latest BSPA update, so thats 250 already in attendance, which should make it lively!! Similarly I hope that the promoters present provide a reasonable EL/PL and geographical balance if possible. I'm not sure who the rider representatives are for the seperate Sunday morning meeting (SRA members??), but it was originally suggested that only 1 or 2 might stay on and be available for the open forum?! Whatever is discussed/agreed(??!) I do hope there is an accurate and extensive summary statement issued by the BSPA, which doesn't lead to loads of other comments on this and other forums about 'He didn't say that, he said this'!! and 'why wasn't that asked/answered?'.

Much too wet and cold for synchronised swimming A ORLOV!! What are you thinking??

As has been said before, the Boxing, Darts Snooker and even Angling on TV that Hearn got involved with are all sports for individuals over which Barry Hearn exerted complete promotional and organisational control. Even with his involvement there are still other Darts, Boxing and Snooker Promoters, organisations and competitions that still exist - whether they are seen as real competition is open to debate! As for taking over his local football club and attempting to transform it - well done. There are many other similar stories in football and other team sports , but they don't compare with taking on a whole league or association - be it for speedway or anything else. Where someone like Hearn could be useful is by taking on events such as the British Final and any other big individual events (even the SGP series, if you really want to see the rest of speedway struggle?!). The equivalent to Barry Hearn is the likes of One Sport in Poland and the new (UK=based) promotions company behind the World Speedway League!!

The squad proposal is for an 'untried foreign rider' to be used as cover for any of the 2-5 positions. Kacper Woryna was certainly on Poole's radar as I said at the time Coventry signed him!! The other squad proposal is for each EL club to 'sign' a 2nd Tier 2 reserve to cover for reserve absences' The no 1 heat leader position would still be covered by a guest if required.

Dreadful skullduggery!!! Just as well that doesn't exist in UK speedway!!

Poole weren't invited by the new promotion after deciding against it last year due to cost!!! Pretty sure the financial implications will now be different with this new promotion having the contract for the next 10 years?!

By reading the statements!!!!!

Barker in a team full of Aussies??? That would do wonders for team spirit!! NOT!!

I seem to recall a conversation with Dak that suggested he wouldn't be back in 2016 because of his family commitments - but I was told I was wrong - apparantly!! At the time, several on the BSF suggested I shouldn't believe anything a rider tells me.........!! Tsk tsk! 'PL club would have priority'........!!?

Just to be strictly accurate, Darcy and Lizzie flew out on Tuesday, courtesy of Monster and Chris Holder. Chris is joining them out there after attending Poole's Darcy benefit Q&A night on Wednesday.

Great stuff, but still a fair bit to do in a month by the look of it!! Hope the weather is kind.........!

All said in jest. Chris is riding with Hans in Sweden

Middlo, Watty and Chris Holder!! I believe Speedway Portal will be doing some filming!!

It'll be Wednesdays with Thursdays reserved for rain-offs!! Top riders can cope with the occasional Monday, if Sky continue with Monday meetings, but not every Monday as has been previously stated.

Sweet Georgia Brown!!!! Theres nothing wrong with watching the Harlem Globetrotters - great entertainment in packed out venues!! However, a 'one-off' event - a bit like the GPs - is no comparison for weekly fixtures.

Yes. Phil Tufnell got it

It would still be worth a phone call to the stadium just in case the car park mafiosa are using their own 'initiative'?! I'm sure every time I've been to the Abbey - and other stadia too - there have been quite a few dogs around!!!

Good luck with that - Tuesday is Greyhound night at Poole!! The darcy fundraiser is on Wednesday 10th. The public forum is on 24th February!! Matt Ford first suggested squads back in 2011. Even though it won't benefit Poole this year it has to help those clubs that haven't yet completed their 1-7s!!

There are 3 Euro matches that day at 2pm, 5pm and 8pm. As we all know once the armchair fans get comfy its a helluva job to get them out!!

Good time to book a holiday when the weather is (hopefully) fine!!!

Lakesidelive is a pretty good unnofficial site and gives updates and other news on all Hammers meetings - home and away!