SteveLyric2

So the new format is announced. Now where are those 'massive implications' and 'major disasters' for the future of speedway that some were going on about?!

Not that bothered where/how they obtained it - its where they spend it that is of more immediate interest!!

The future is always 'secure'!! It doesn't mean there won't be an issue though!!?

There are a few wealthy Russians now living in Sandbanks - as AFC Bournemouth found to their benefit!!

'Smart' choice!!

Interestingly Poole Town FC had already looked at Canford Arena - pre Eddie Mitchell - and discarded it for some reason, maybe cost!!? (Canford would certainly make it easier for Chris Holder - and Matt Ford for that matter!!! ) I confess I have difficulty in accepting Clarke Osborne's (Stadia UK) comments that the speedway track 'would only need adjusting', if the stadium is to be revamped on the same site to include a footie pitch with FL aspirations?! However it is Stadia UK that hold a long lease (originally either 99 or 125 years I think) from the Council to operate the site, so if a partner comes to them with the necessary finance to invest then they would be silly to turn it away - whoever it was - as long as the minimum 3 sports are retained, which the Council would support!! Watch this space.......,!

Yeah but there's a seperate thread for that Gemini and you've still got 3 years to go yet!! Pirate's occupancy of Poole stadium will likely become an issue before that!!!!!!

I thought Ales had signed for Panthers?!

If it goes ahead in Poole, Stadia UK are unlikely to be building it - at least not on their own!!!

Not riding for ROW now either!! Full line-ups on Leicester website!

As has been rumoured the Elite Shield is back on (the first leg at least) - Swindon v Poole Thursday 27th March!!

Chris!!

...but NOT PROVEN nonetheless!!!!!!

Nothing so far about Coventry's fixture change, hosting Poole on Monday the 14th April for the first Sky EL meeting!! Tsk tsk Bees fans.

Don't forget Sky aren't 'sponsoring' the league now!! NB Coventry v Poole on Sky Sports 2 - Monday 14th April at 8pm (fixture change)!!

What like the BSPA and SCB in British Speedway?!

Did they happen last year, really?? Lets not let the facts get in the way of a rant!! Even the staunchest of Poole fans know what went on previously in 2011 and 2012 (some fans also know of others involved - and that isn't excusing his own alleged actions)! The point that some are trying to make, who have actually met him, chatted with him, sponsored him and seen him race live every week is that last season/year, particularly the latter half after his injury, he showed a much more mature attitude in both his racing and his personal life, in addition to taking on the captaincy at Poole. His determination to improve his skills, focus and organisation under the tuition of the likes of Hancock and Crump demonstrates his much improved approach.

With which other organisation would you have speedway in a relationship? Or have I misunderstood your post?

...or a night out at the new 'Foxies' in Swindon!!!?

Ah right, cheers.

I'm sure it is only co-incidence but with the recent announcements of several schemes or potential moves relating to a number of our 'senior' speedway stadia, what do people really think? Is it the beginning of the end or can we realistically look forward to some better, modern facilities? Coventry - stadium to be sold Swindon - final(?) season at Blunsdon with new development about to start. Poole - serious moves to bring back the football club to the stadium - redevelop or possible move away? Belle Vue - ongoing National Speedway Stadium issues. Mildenhall - Noise issues. IOW - temporarily suspended. I'm sure - and saddened - that there are others!? Comments

Where are the away pits going to be relocated??

I expect Holder will ride for Poole next month!!!! It'll be someone else from the enlarged draft list - probably by the end of April depending on performance!!?

I've now heard it might be as little as £6k per meeting for some meetings?!

Ah but will he get signed twice??!!