SteveLyric2

Or as many Glasgow fans (and non-poole fans) are saying, as long as its good racing what's the problem?!

'Bothered' isn't the first word that springs to mind!

Maybe to break even on the season and/or help towards the new airfence for 2026.

A Wembley football final is a neutral venue. In a 2-legged speedway final, the 2nd leg track has an advantage if it goes to a Superheat so the 1st leg track will do what is best for its riders to gain as big a points advantage as it can.!

Is it to be streamed?

Channel 4 or 5 might be the best bet? They are both trying to expand their sports coverage.

Finance is always gonna be a big issue. Hence why Harry's contacts may well be of some use?!

Even though Warner/Discovery/TNT are bigger than all the competition! Personally I'm not sure that full, live speedway meetings on any channel - mainstream or others - is the way to go in order to attract more people to actually attend meetings? A Well-produced highlights package once a week, including a regular 'where-to-watch next week' slot would surely generate more interest.

'Entertainment' is not just about 'passing' is it? There was plenty of close races which had many in the grandstand - me included - on their feet at times! The presentation itself was quite slick I thought (except for the 1st time DJ getting his music out of sync!), all 15 heats over in 1.5 hours with only one stoppage; flashing coloured lights at the finish line, coloured smoke (blue and red) for the team introductions; crowd chants, Mexican waves, rider interviews, dedication 'shout-outs' and a Pirates win! plus a post-meeting chance for photos with the KO Cup trophy! Whats not to like? and I bet those crowds will be back to be entertained again next week for the BSN Final.😇

I just hope that Rocketman rushing away before the rider interviews at the end doesn't mean anything serious at home!!?

So on Friday we are all promised a meeting of 'great racing' at Ashfield! So what will the forumers be saying if Poole come away with the win, again?

Harry Redknapp is in the stadium.!!! COYP.

I presume you arre aware that Zach has signed a contract in Poland for Lodz?! That was in the Polish sports media this week.

Are you sure that the 2 year Rowe deal was for '25 and '26? Even assuming they actually mean anything.....

It's one thing to know the team and another to announce it.

The points limit is more crucial in my view, rather than the league structure. Its not as if these things haven't been discussed /agreed !!at the monthly promoter meetings

If there is/was the remotest chance of Prem next season I reckon Poole would be seeking a number of guarantees. Imo, Wednesday night racing; a big chunk of financial help to offset potential losses like in 2018/19 and an undoubted increase in stadium rent; and to not increase admission prices; a sufficient number of meaningful fixtures plus tv revenue. Otherwise what's the point? So, unlikely in my view.

I wonder as its almost the Pirates last home meeting of 2025, whether there will be any announcements about 2026 eg, a rider signing etc?

Richard Lawson saying on socials this morning that he's looking for a Premiership place in 2026? Read into that whatever..................!?

For everyone attending this evening, get in the queues as early as possible in case any H&S people with their 'clickers' try to say the stadium has reached capacity too early! NB. Lawson on facebook this morning saying he's looking for a Premiership place in 2026!!!

Time for your medicine methinks.

It's always in November - usually the 2nd week - to rubber stamp what has been discussed (and tentatively agreed) at their monthly meetings. Also each club has to submit its accounts and give its intention to run, and at what level, the following season. Their most recent meeting was last Tuesday in Barnsley(?) and I guess individual decisions about next season will depend on the final bottom line of each clubs accounts and/or what additional financial carrots can be offered to any potential Premiership clubs?!

I think having the 2nd leg at home is all about being able to celebrate the aggregate win in front of the home fans - assuming you do actually win it of course!!😉

Anders should be fine after a bit of massage on his groin injury!!!!🙄

Hope that all are OK. The rule only goes to 4-2s if its not clear from the 5-1s as i understood it but it could be ALL heat advantages. So it would be Tigers on the 5-1 basis or Redcar on total heat advantages.