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With today's update from Tate (see Poole) he won't be joining anyone - at least for the time being.

Well I noted there was a new post on the Plymouth thread so clicked in expecting it to announce their final rider (as their website doesn't appear to have been updated since the Starke signing!!!) but stifled a smirk at the BBC Cornwall story and then saw the usual bullrubbish so couldn't resist.

So a news item from BBC Cornwall about a situation in Devon being commented on by someone supposedly from the Midlands and trolling Dorset in general and Poole Speedway in particular!!!! You couldn't make it up - Oh but you did!!!

Disappointing update from young Tate... Tate Zischke Racing #31· Terrible news for my 2023 season. Some of you may already know I had a bad crash at the Australian titles in Adelaide where I suffered some head injuries, after a handful of doctors appointments and meetings with specialists it is not possible for me to get a clearance to ride for 6 months. This is because of the seizures I had on and off the track. This means I will not be heading to Europe until the end of June. Definitely not how I wanted to start this year but it is what it is and I can’t do anything about it. I will use this time off to get stronger mentally and physically. Its gunna be a long 6 months

Having a decent DJ/Presenter is surely a minimum requirement these days, whether working alone or with a Centregreen Announcer?! Poole's DJ - Karlito - has just been selected for all the 2023 SGP series. Not everyone will always agree with the choice of music but nobody can disagree that it dramatically improves the atmosphere and fan experience.

I understand the discussion about reducing the points limit to 40 was held at a BSPL Board meeting held on the day of the Championship Pairs at Oxford in August. Despite some substantial lobbying (not least by Poole and Glasgow) the reduction to 40 was ratified at the AGM,

Yes you're correct LC. Fingers faster than brain!!

Pooles final average less the 2.5% Brit reduction was 42.28 (with Kemp on 5.20) so only .28 to lose before the 42 became 40 points. (Thomas 4.48; Newman 4.29)

Maybe if Rew had told Poole he was signing for Ippo then both clubs could have split the costs?

According to the Speedway Star this week Newman was always in Plan A with Ablitt until the points limit dropped by 2 points (and there was an issue with a certain 5 point rider!!)

Chris Holder has a house just outside Poole.

Even Plymouth fans aren't that crazy.........although.............

Spot-on Lisa!

Well that didn't take long, did it?!! Anyone would think Adam was a Plymouth asset?!

Poole's youth development is at 2,3 and 4!!!!

And full coverage of the announcement plus an interview on BBC South Today just a few moments ago.

This fixture has been announced today to be streamed by British Speedway Network (BSN). Dan Bewley rumoured to be riding for R.O.W.

Watch out Watch out, there's a Poole stalker about!!

As Flagrag suggested previously the suggested date for the Leicester v Poole meeting is Easter Saturday 8th April. Potentially the return at Poole would be Wednesday 12th April. Both dates are unconfirmed at the present time whilst rider availability is sought and confirmed.

Apart from Lawson and Zach Cook from the Plymouth days, which other Poole riders did he sponsor? Are they still sponsoring at Plymouth?

I'm saying nothing, but I sorted mine this week - and paid upfront!!

It won't be cheap plonk it'll be vintage Chateau La Briance 2021.

You are misreading my post or I've worded it wrongly. Chris Holder said he will only ride for Poole if/when they are in the Premiership! Riding for anyone else in the meantime is fine. You never know if it is to be Poole in Premiership in 2024, - and that is by no means certain - he may use this year to lower his average??

Any news of the Darcy Ward meeting?

Maybe the Weds after Easter for the Poole meeting?? (Not confirmed).