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As long as Batch has got over his 'Polish sausage' episode, I can't see anyone beating the Aussies - unless Batch and Morra are unwilling to upset their club manager?!

Mick Horton has the current lease agreement to run speedway at Brandon - at whatever level he chooses. If however he chooses to walk away I'm not sure any other (potential) promoter would agree to take it on with such a short lease agreement. Very sad situation. Doubtless more info on this evening's 'Tapes Up' programme on BBC Cov & Warwicks!!

So for the uninitiated its at Lakeside!!

Yet Havvy, when interviewed at the start of the meeting, said quite clearly that Terry - the regular trackman - had worked tirelessly all day to get the track fit to race!!? That probably meant getting it fairly slick so that it could take a bit of rain, but when the Bees riders did their track walk around 6.15pm they saw it wasn't to their liking and got Terry to put some of the shale back and to churn up the starts - just before it started raining!!!

Fair enough, I wasn't sure although that's not what Middlo was saying at the time, but hey?! We must assume therefore that the Meeting Steward and the Referee DID consult and decided to continue to Heat 10, whereupon I believe the rules say that a result can be declared! That's a SCB/BSPA rule agreed by all, or a majority of, promoters - not a Sky/GSI rule I gather!?

His lawyers raised certain questions within the 21 day period - stopping short of an actual appeal. I believe his lawyers have recommended no further comment - which might go some way to explain the interview on Sky!!

Thought the rules stated that the losing team could only request a track inspection after heat 10?! Something that Middlo has quoted in his post-meeting interviews.(Probably thinking back to that BV meeting which was their call ). So I guess Mr Clark rechecked his rule book and ruled accordingly! Any decision to re-run a meeting based on what some members of one team said would immeadiately challenge the decision of the Meeting Steward and/or Referee. Can't see that happening - it could potentially make every meeting farcical. PS. all this additional controversy simply adds to the pre-promotion of the next Poole home meeting on 17th - v Coventry! I expect a big crowd and lots of 'atmosphere'!!

As has been stated before - but undoubtedly lost in the mists of time anger - Darcy apologised to Poole fans and sponsors at their end of season Awards night, last November.

I repeat my post from the Go Speed thread (I hadn't realised the difference): I have some sympathy with Horton having missed out on a big payday that undoubtedly was built into this season's business plan. I also think its right to issue a reply to the GSI statement and request an enquiry into that aspect of 'who calls the shots on Sky meetings?' However if they do get a meeting with BSPA/SCB and 'all concerned' and they do produce all the relevant statements of fact, how are they going to explain away both Horton and Havelock stating on TV, Podcast and in print that there was absolutely no fault on the part of Poole!! So any attempt to deduct Poole's points and restage the meeting should rightly be ignored. Maybe if Mick/Havvy ask Matt/Middlo nicely, both clubs can stage a home leg of a Challenge meeting for the 2015 version of the 'Hokey Cokey Cup' , previously competed for by the Bees and Panthers some years ago?! Promote it as a real grudge match - throw in some mud-wrestling for the Brandon leg - watch the crowds flood in @ a tenner per head - everyone's a winner!!

I have some sympathy with Horton having missed out on a big payday that undoubtedly was built into this season's business plan. I also think its right to issue a reply to the GSI statement and request an enquiry into that aspect of 'who calls the shots on Sky meetings?' However if they do get a meeting with BSPA/SCB and 'all concerned' and they do produce all the relevant statements of fact, how are they going to explain away both Horton and Havelock stating on TV, Podcast and in print that there was absolutely no fault on the part of Poole!! So any attempt to deduct Poole's points and restage the meeting should rightly be ignored. Maybe if Mick/Havvy ask Matt/Middlo nicely, both clubs can stage a home leg of a Challenge meeting for the 2015 version of the 'Hokey Cokey Cup' , previously competed for by the Bees and Panthers some years ago?! Promote it as a real grudge match - throw in some mud-wrestling for the Brandon leg - watch the crowds flood in @ a tenner per head - everyone's a winner!!

May be old - but at least they can spell!!

There are 50+ pages on the Coventry v Poole thread that state that anything Sky demand, you have to go along with!! ps. Nice interview with DW in today's Bournemouth Echo.

I thought Mick Horton's statement blamed the officials - not Sky or GoSpeed?!

Despite him winning his 2 races previously against 3 of Poole's heat leaders!!!

When you are self-employed and/or Freelance, you follow the paymaster's rules.

2 of the above have been turned down already.

Was it in HD? I thought my colour control had gone, every time Ronnie Russell drifted into shot!!!

Not DW from what I'm hearing now!!

So pleased there are so many more closet Poole fans!! Is it 'coming out' day?? I know its a public holiday in Poland, but all this pent-up hidden love for Poole is quite overwhelming!1 Maybe, as DW is about to sign for another EL team then any further Poole references - especially negative ones - may dwindle? we can only hope............ PS. I hope DW got paid for the Sky interview - its not as if he's earning at the moment and he looked a little downbeat I thought!

I think we'll find out fairly soon re your last sentence Philip as he'll be signing for another EL side come 28th June - assuming he hasn't already signed in order to get his UK visa??!

Apparantly there is also a totally impartial view from Sepp Blatter, who refused any payment for the interview - insisting instead that a sizeable donation be made to his charity for ailing sports administrators - Blatter, Blatter, Blatter & Sons, The Cayman Isles!!

Whats Colin Horton got to do with it?? Its nonsense!!

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Thanks Star Lady, I'll pass on your comments re the programme and presenter. I'm glad you were given a good reception - it does happen in the vast majority of meetings at Poole. We're not all bad, despite what some on here might try to have you believe!!

Good performance from the Pirates - very solid throughout!! Great to see Davey Watt banging in some points. The track was pretty good as it has been for the past month or so - and a good healthy-sized crowd.. Hope young Lambert is ok - apart from Kerr he was the only Stars rider that seemed interested. Interesting attempt by the PirateCast lads (Meeting Sponsors) to get the Rider of the Night voted for by fans tweeting in. Deservedly awarded to Magic, just beating Davey, although Bjerre got quite a few votes too!!! ps, Don't like watching from the glass restaurant/stand - I will be back in my usual main grandstand seat for the next 'grudge' match on 17th.