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I'd have thought that getting to the play-off final is a decent farewell meeting anyway!?

Dakota North apologised publicly in the interviews at the end, having already apologised to Josh G!! Not sure what was wrong with any of Kacper's races?

Kacper actually damaged his wrist in a fall at Swindon (I think) or he aggravated the injury from an earlier spill.

If you replace only one rider, then you can do that on a like-for-like basis ie a rider with a slightly lower average (or slightly higher if still within 34 points). This applies even if the team has 3 x 7 pointers. If you replace 2 or more riders at the same time, this is RE-DECLARING your 1-7, which must still be within the 34 point (1-5) limit and can only have 2 x 7+ pointers.

Well as it stands after last night, Dak could move back to heat leader for September, with the home meeting v Swindon to come (Not sure if away at Lakeside on 21st is before or after the cut-off??)!!!! Also the whisper was that Kacper might be replaced if his average hits 5.50 (Maybe we'll get a clue when we see the line-up for The Blue Riband on 26th??!)

Me neither. The Euro - U21s is an FIM meeting, I thought?

A good win for the Pirates with the skipper, the 2nd strings and Kyle Newman taking the honours. Dak wins Rider of the Night deservedly. Hope he stays at 2nd string for September!! First double figure EL score for Ginger too. For BV, Cook was the only one looking interested for the whole meeting.

I think the team that Poole want least in the play-offs is Belle Vue!! Coventry, Kings Lynn and Swindon all give the better options for aggregate wins and bigger attendances!! So I'm hoping for a good win for the Pirates tonight - but it will be tough.

Spotted Norrie on TV at the Somerset meeting last night - no doubt sussing out his guest options for the coming fortnight!?

A win v BV; Lose to Swindon, a couple of points from Lakeside/Leicester away, then check the state of play for our final EL meeting v KL on 2nd September?!

I believe the cut off for the play-offs is September 9th, with the first p/o semi final scheduled for Monday 14th.

If Swindon Darcy keeps going at the same rate, Swindon could pip Poole for 2nd place with 2 x 4 pt away wins and a home win.

Spot on with that assessment!!! 15+1 wasn't it?!

Unless anything untoward happens this evening or tomorrow, then at least we should see both teams with their full 1-7s.

Whats happened to the other 2 points?

I think this will be a close one. But then again I thought the same about Poole v Swindon!!! If Zagar is not up for it and Bay City Cook can be controlled by the ref then Pirates to win 48-42.

If Josh G comes through unscathed guesting at Glasgow today then he should be ok for the coming week!

Eight 5-1s and four 4-2s made for a rather processional meeting on a very slick track (due to the rain threat). In fact I think the potential for rain was more of a threat than a very poor Leicester side. Light rain started at around 21.30 hours so well done to all for speeding the meeting through. ps. lots of chit chat amongst the fans (and some sponsors) as to who one of the new riders might be!!!! Could be a big surprise on the way?!

Yeah shocking! Lets hope that Paul Starke can stay on his bike a bit more. He's getting as bad as milik lately in both EL and PL!!!!

What averages will be in operation when we race KL on September 2nd?

Thought we might have been good for at least a point! Still think now that Swindon have the edge for the play-offs even though I predicted BV at the beginning of the season.

Lee Payne confirmed for Auty at 6. Just a heads up - heavy showers forecast for early evening tomorrow.

I thought I'd get one or two others going A ORLOV!!

What would be the point of any average dropping?

Poor show from the Pirates - small track syndrome again!! Looking at the EL table, Poole could yet lose 2nd place to Swindon who are still in pole position for the play-offs!! Matt has until 28th (by which date the 4 play-off teams should be known) to make changes if he wants to. Will he give Poole asset THJ permission to talk to another club before then?!