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Yes.... and no. Had a lot more Championship fixtures (30 out of a possible max of 36 - 83%), but could have been worse in the Premiership if they had been in the KO Cup and made the playoffs (24 out of a possible max of 34 - 71%). Basically Oxford raced in 64 (80%), but could have been 80 if they had been in all comps and reached the final of each. They also staged the Championship Pairs and British Under-19 Championship, so they couldn't have been that stretched with the fixtures.

Sam Masters was very coy when Richard Palmer 'accidentally' asked him if he was coming to the Spires in 2025 at the end of season bash. Didn't really know what to say, just said he "loved Oxford" and quickly backed away from the mic.

It would be an additional eight fixtures if the Championship were to go 2H2A. Just six more if they ditch the BSN Series. It's probably just about doable, but wouldn't leave much wiggle room for rain offs. I can't imagine Oxford would willingly sign up for all three leagues and make a big announcement about it if a change to 1H1A was in doubt to be honest. It must have already been decided. Then again, this is speedway and stranger things have happened.

I think he probably meant to say playoff and KO Cup 'finals'. Playoffs A vs Oxford - 4+1 H vs Oxford - 10+2 KO Cup A vs Oxford - 11+1 H vs Oxford - 8+3 That's 33+7 (40) in four meetings. Hardly laughable.

That's the problem. If he does continue to do it, then it's going to backfire on Oxford and King's Lynn in 2025. However, he's got that potential to significantly raise his average if he finds his form again. I think I'd rather have in my team in case it's the latter. A lot easier to release him if he struggles (let's hope it doesn't come to that) than try and sign him if he's in red-hot form.

If it is Rowe, and then Cairns comes in.... going to be tough to beat again in 2025.

Could arguably be said that makes Oxford stronger - at Poole, anyway.

I think we've crossed wires here. I wasn't talking about Simon Lambert's performances in isolation, I was talking about you comparing him to Scott Nicholls (and Nicholls when the track was dry). Anyway, let's draw a line under it as I don't think we're going to agree, and look forward to tonight instead.

So, just to clarify.... are you saying Lambert is an improvement on Nicholls, or not? Because I read your 'he [Lambert] got 12 last year, double what Nicholls did in the play off final' as quite different to foreverblue's 'He [Lambert] will give his best but Scott Nicholls he isn't'. So which point are you trying to make, because I'm obviously 'not reading it properly'?

Paul Muchene. He may not have been a future world champion, but was an honest rider who was starting to make his way in the sport. Taken too early after a horrific crash at Hackney in 1989.

Or you could just say "I was wrong" and move on. Then you can stop spamming the thread.

When in Rome.

Outside of Poole circles, I think you'd be surprised. You, on the other hand, are well known for providing pretty unbiased and sensible posts, which is a breath of fresh air when it comes to Poole fans (not trying to blow smoke up your proverbial, mind, haha). Anyway, if she was trying to say what you've summarised, then I agree....but she certainly had difficulty getting that point across.

This is a very valid point. I personally don't think Vinnie was at fault for all of the accidents, although he's certainly 'excitable'. However those saying he's dangerous have offered some valuable advice (speak to more senior riders, accept responsibility, know when to go for a gap and when to shut off to prevent an accident, etc.), however the Poole fans defending him have just said "he's not dangerous" and left it at that. Not that Vinnie is ever going to read this forum...but if he did, I'm sure he's appreciate some friendly advice.

What, you're not 'interested' to see Simon Lambert riding?

Fair point, it was last year, not two years ago. Not sure why that required a 'lol' other than to be patronising. Have some humility and you might be liked more on here. It's definitely 'interesting' that you're glossing other everything else I said, though! And you definitely got the last bit right.

So - by your logic - we need to compare Lambert like-for-like on a wet track from two years ago (I'm sure nothing has changed in two years, right?), but we have to compare Lambert to Nicholls when he scored six on a dry track? You're making less sense each post! Let's not forget you started this by saying Lambert's inclusion as a guest will make it interesting! Anyway, I guess time will tell. I'll remind you of your original post when Poole win by 20+ points. Maybe Lambert will perform a miracle.

So you chose to focus on this, and not his three visits to Poole this season? Weird! There's being positive, and then there's being deluded! Poole will win with ease tomorrow.

Interesting? In what sense? Are you seriously suggesting Lambert (as a replacement for Nicholls, don't forget) is going to help Oxford get close to a 24-point away win?

What a strange post. They didn't have to pick him.

Absolutely. If he rides anything like he did for Oxford in 2023, then he'll be a more than good enough heat leader in a weaker league.

Nope... you read it right. Boughen back for 2025

Glasgow B. 10-team Championship next season!

I personally think Lewis Kerr would be a decent signing. He struggled in 2024 after an early injury and never really recovered his best form. He's on a bit of a false average, so has the potential to improve on it if he regains full fitness/confidence.

Yeah, Jody Scott seems like a logical choice at reserve.