TheWellBehavedWorrall

Disagree entirely. We can no longer assess this on an individual meeting basis; it’s a collective issue, given how often it happens. It’s genuinely a disgrace. There is no need for it because you build strong sides that will win things without the need for the utterly brain damage gate-and-go. 12 of the 15 heats last night were over by the second bend of the first lap.

This isn’t football; there aren’t tens of thousands of paying customers and willing sponsors. We don’t have that luxury; our product is our commodity and at Poole, you’re doing it a disservice. I won’t repeat the story about my two colleagues who I recommended attend Wimborne Road last season who, ironically, haven’t been back. British speedway needs a product that entertains the newcomer; has them sitting on the edge of their seat. Poole doesn’t do that.

Not a great meeting… again. Edinburgh were very poor, we were very poor, as were Oxford, Redcar, Scunthorpe, etc. You will be crowned champions of not only the league, but also the KO Cup and BSN Series; of that there is no doubt. Poole know how to build a good side. But Jesus, you don’t half make it mind numbingly boring.

9 heats were “FTG” according to the updates site.😂 You could argue more because three others included references of someone rounding or coming under someone else on B2 L1. The worst track in the country.

Monarchs firm favourites. Quite frankly embarrassing if they don’t win.

You literally couldn’t name a sport where the term “lives or dies on entertainment” is more fitting than speedway. It is the definition of an event sport. Crowds will dwindle? I’ll counter that with: the sport will die, never mind dwindle. Speedway is built on close racing, passing and even jeopardy. The saddest thing is one of the most entertaining meetings I’ve been at was at Wimborne Road for the 2004 World Cup final. The second saddest thing is the Fords know how to build a capable team. Yet, despite both of those facts, you continue to prepare a track for what I can only describe a sleeping tablet in speedway track form. Given the state of British speedway, all clubs must contribute to its survival. Poole aren’t and why is beyond me.

You’re missing the point. Speedway lives and dies on entertainment; Poole are starving the sport of that while they fill their trophy cabinet. I was vocal about recommending a Poole meeting to two colleagues from Bournemouth last season and unsurprisingly, they haven’t been back. This has absolutely nothing to do with Poole’s support or their annual revenue.

That was the joke…

Standard Monarchs’ response when getting pumped. Oh, the irony Blob.😂

Well done Pirates. I think it’s safe to say they can start engraving ‘POOLE’ on to the KO Cup, BSN Series and Championship trophies now. An embarrassing night for us. Good to see Harris back in amongst the point, as I’ve found myself saying after every most meetings: “what chance do you have when”… your two-times and reigning British U21 champion doesn’t score a single point from five rides, Howarth can’t exceed the number on his race suit in points, etc. What’s the solution? It’s outright underperformance.

It reassures our deep lying insecurities Blobby. Leave us be. Also, I’d draw as little attention to myself as possible if I were you, given the standard of chips at Armadale.

“FTG” or “X passes X on B2 L1”.😂 We’re rubbishe, but when the champions are serving up this sort of racing on a weekly basis, what chance has the sport got?

59-31. As painful as that sounds.

True. I may be wrong, but I believe Flint had a nightmare at Scunthorpe last season, so on a positive note, at least he’s contributing. Changes need made. Stevie Wonder can see we’re winning nothing with this side; wholly unacceptable, given the Facenna’s investment and inevitable outlay on this side.

No Scunthorpe v Glasgow topic, emphasising how disillusioned both sets of fans are. Never achieving anything in a meeting your number one and captain scores three points. Away from home, I don’t actually think you can criticise anyone else. While we might appreciate a point or two more from Flint and Hodder, they delivered their average which, on the road, is the least you’d expect. Credit goes to Howarth for a great evening. Feeling somewhat deflated that this season will amount to nothing.