SteveLyric2

As I said I was trying to bring a little balance to the debate whilst trying to also show some difference between a 'national' open forum (BSF) and an official club forum (Poole). 'If anyone posts anything negative about Poole, they are anti Poole and a clown. If anyone posts anything negative about Matt Ford or Middlo, they are anti Poole and a clown. If anyone posts anything which he doesn't agree with, they are anti Poole and a clown.' On the Poole forum, I guess it will depend on whether the posts have any foundation or if they are based on fact!! Whilst everyone is entitled to an opinion, if it appears 'anti-Poole' etc then one must expect other Poole supporters to respond. 'Starman has single handedly done more damage to Poole Speedway on many forums than any other poster, something which you say yourself shouldn't be tolerated but yet you appear to be defending him'. Nobody can 'single-handedly' damage a business on a club forum!! It takes at least 2 - often several more - to be involved in aggravation and as I said its often NOT Starman that starts the disagreement - he merely responds in his own way and in his own style (which sometimes I don't agree with - the same as I dislike the way some other posts are expressed), but nevertheless defend his right to have his say. 'On top of the above he gets in to Poole FREE OF CHARGE and abuses this privilege on forums daily, but you appear to be defending him'. Don't see the relevance!! Several people get in free at all clubs - many like Starman are VOLUNTEERs not only on match days but on other days when work and preparation on the track and the speedway facilities are required or if the Management need other chores to be done. I don't give two hoots what is said on the BSF ( unless its something totally derogatory and without foundation about Poole ), but I do feel very strongly about the way opinions and posts are expressed on the Poole forum - by all members, not just Starman. You and others can respectively and 'single-handedly' avoid future annoyances by NOT responding to him. Or if you strongly feel it is your right to post - then so is it his right and everyone else's - but there is always at least one right way and several wrong ways in so doing.

Just to bring a little bit of balance to the suggestion of the 'possibility of the Poole forum being closed' - this is not solely down to Starman's posts which admittedly have got a bit personal on occasions and are occasionally also somewhat ill-judged but are usually no worse than - and often in response to - certain other so-called fans who continually and somewhat repetitively 'talk down' the sport with negative and unconstructive comments. Any official club forum is at the behest of the respective promotion and in MF's case, he 'tolerates' it until there is too much pointless negativity which might have a damaging effect on the club's commercial success - as there are a number of sponsors that also use the forum (and website generally) for positive feedback. Of course there is nothing wrong with people debating the latest scores/meetings/decisions on a club forum - but so often the most negative comments come from those that didn't even see the action them selves. I guess that's one similarity between a club forum and the BSF!!? Happy Speedway to one and all in 2016.

Not exactly much has gone on to chat about at Poole either - but that hasn't stopped you trolling the Poole thread, Starman or no Starman!!

So its confirmed that Batchelor has a 'badly broken' arm from a 'recreational motoX accident'!! (See Australian Speedway Season thread). He will miss the Aussie finals, which are also a route to the 2017 SGP series, but should be OK for his British season?!

Lets not forget some teams would have to give notice to their landlords/other stadium users for a change of race night - depending which nights are being proposed!!? Its clearly not so straightforward for clubs that share with with greyhounds 2 or 3 times a week or other motor sport. to make an immediate decision.

He did say that - but that was before the BSPA clarified that only the Tier 1 reserve would be able to go into the 1-5 if his scores allowed him to. The tier 2 reserve remains as a reserve all season.

You make sure you don't get RSI with all those repeated posts and have to spend some time resting, Gavan!!! The forum wouldn't be the same without you..............................................!!

Unless its a new rule for 2016 - which nobody has seen yet - the Tier 1 reserve can still ride at either 6 or 7 (team manager's choice)!

Is batchelor competing? Rumour that he's had a motocross accident!!?

I saw it too. I had to think hard to make sure it wasn't true!!!!!!! :-)

Give it a rest Gav!! Incidentally didn't Middlo simply ask 'Are you retarded?' on his tweet, rather than make a statement as SCB did?! In any case Middlo had his 'slap on the wrist' from his authorities, the same as SCB has had his from this forum!! Move along. Peace and Goodwill to all!

I don't disagree with your assessment FB. In fact I'll put my colours to the mast and say that Poole will not top the league come the end of 2016 season.

Damn, I was over that way earlier this morning!! Good effort.

Torun press call today - they look a very decent outfit again!

With the small amount of live sport that the BBC will have left by this time next year, I guess they will have to include some sporting heroes that aren't on BBC!!! Unless it'll be all from the Olympics, Euros 2016 or Wimbledon again.

I don't believe they were there last night, but they were a couple of years ago!! ps. I watched the programme last night but must have blinked or nodded off before Tai was apparently mentioned?!

Every business, group, organisation or section of the public has a proportion of people in it who could be classed as 'thick', many also with a degree of 'bias'!! The issue is whether they should be told so. The old adage 'the customer is always right', may well still have some truth - but it doesn't mean they can't also be thick and biased?! But again do you say so - or worse - in print in the media or on a forum? That's my Sunday 'Thought of the Day' !!

So it seems you can't even wish a friend good luck any more?! Although I'm not on twitter, it was all over Facebook yesterday by Alun and Julie themselves, including Julie thanking everyone for their good wishes. Its nothing to do with 'being in the know', as some are calling it. Alun and Julie have been friends since Rosco skippered Poole all those successful years ago!!

Middlo has had his admonishment from the Speedway Control Bureau. Time for yours now - enjoy the hols.

I understood Middlo had been taken to task for his use of unacceptable language on Twitter. I hope the mods on here do the same to you SCB. Just accept that you crossed a line - whether others in officialdom feel Jon Cook has as well is up to them to determine and take the necessary action.

Doyle joins Zielona Gora!!

Best wishes to Mrs Rosco (Julie) who goes into hospital for an op today. Get well soon Julie (I hate to think of Rosco in the kitchen on his own!!)

What they achieved is a heat leader list that they all agreed to so that team building could commence with the agreed maximum of 3 per team from the list. Who exactly has been disadvantaged by it?? A few disgruntled forumers whose alternative formula wasn't used and who rarely attend meetings anyway!! The poor language is uncalled for though - probably why they don't bother much with this forum!!

Testimonial announced for Chris Holder for his 'services to Speedway'. Not sure when he wants to hold it?

Isn't it a bit strange that the asset system has never been challenged in law?! Not sure exactly who would benefit one way or the other? It doesn't seem to make a huge difference to the riders; and if enough promoters were against it surely they would be the ones to challenge it?!