Shaleshifter

On Wednesday we take on the Gladiators at Wimborne Road and then at the Coluesium on Saturday in the Bsn trophy, to determine who wins the group. The Gladiators have shown some resileance in their last two meetings against Edinburgh and Berwick, with a result at Armadale and a fighting display at Shielfield Park on Saturday. With two ex Pirates in thier ranks in Kyle Newman and Joe Thompson along with brother Dan, they will pose a threat. The closeness of the meeting for me will depending on how Ben Barker performs and Alfie Bowtell and Jacob Hook. The Pirates will need to be on it like they were last Wednesday against the Comets. Thoughts?

It's been a few years since the Comets last visited Wimborne Road. I believe it may have been the bspa cup? Someone will correct me. This looks to be an entertaining meeting and Workington have surprised the critics so far with some decent results. Looking forward to seeing Tate Zischke make his debut at Poole, he looks a decent signing and also does Antti Vuolas if he is fit Craig Cook and Troy Batchelor have had good and not so good meetings at Wimborne Road and Claus Vissing also. This leaves the reserves pairing of Celina Liebmann and Sam McGuirk both making their debuts at Poole. Poole must not expect an easy ride against the Comets it could be a tough encounter. Sticking my neck out I think we will win but by how many I am unsure. Thoughts?

This Wednesday it's a trip to Sandy Lane for the restaging of the washed out meeting from April. Poole have a commanding lead after winning at home 61-29 back on Good-Friday and should win the tie on aggregate . Oxford will be out for revenge for sure and it should be an interesting encounter. The Cheetahs have a good top two in Sam Masters and Scot Nicholls and I expect the bulk of their points will come from them. To have any chance of pulling back the huge deficit, It Will depend on how Cameron Heeps and Jordan Jenkins perform along with Luke Kileen who has had a good start to the season and of course the contribution of the reserves : Ashley Boughen and Henry Atkins. Poole could be without Zack Cook after his fall at Berwick on Saturday so could be rider replacement. Thoughts?

Weather permitting, this Wednesday Pirates take on the Monarchs in the K.o.c cup quarter9 final 1st Leg. Due to rain offs this is only our second meeting of the season since the big home win over Oxford on Good-Friday. Looking at both teams 1-7 I feel that Poole have the edge. Edinburgh have Josh Picketing back leading the team backed up by Justin Sedgmen, a good top two. Kye Thomsom being the third heat leader. I feel that Poole have a stronger top three with Richard, Ben and Tom. The Monarchs have Paco Castagna and Lasse Fredriksen as second strings and the Pirates have Zach Cook and Tobias Thomsen. If Tobias has a good meeting to back up Zach than hopefully they Wiil out point the two Monarchs. This leaves the reserve pairings. Sam Hagon and Max Perry for Poole against Connor Coles and Max James for the Monarchs. Personally I think Sam has the beating of both of them and Max Perry should at least see off Max James. Home win for Poole not sure by how many points but enough for us to take up to Armadale for the second leg. Thoughts?

A week today (weather Permitting) the Pirates open their season with the visit of the Oxford Cheetahs . Looking forward to seeing Max Perry and Sam Hagon and hope it doesn't take long for them to get dialled in around Wimborne Road. With the Poole team my only real concern is Tobias Thomson but will give him time to see if he can perform at championship level. Hopefully we can start off with a win although Oxford will be no pushovers with Sam Masters and Scott Nicholls in their team. Thoughts.

This thread appears to redundant. Anyway weather permitting, we will get the business done on Wednesday and make the playoff final. Not sure who Edinburgh are using to replace Craig Cook. I guess it might be Justin Sedgeman.

What are you talking about? Do you really think that Poole will not race Edinburgh,home or away. Although the weather forecast shows a 60% chance of a heavy shower on Wednesday at 4pm then at 7pm 40% of a light shower but no other mention of rain the rest of the day.

Those comments are totaly out of order. You need to wind your neck in.

I hope that was said with tongue firmly in cheek. Must be a wind up. Lol.

This Wednesday the Pirates take on the Bears who are making their second visit of the season to Wimborne Road. This time league points are at stake. The Bears do possess riders who can ride Wimborne Road and score consistently like Charles Wright and Eric Riss on thier day. You can also include ex captain of Poole Danny King as well as former Pirate Danyon Hume to that list. If the meeting is half as good as the encounter back in June at the Media-Prime Arena where Poole came away with the points after winning a super heat shootout then it will be a entertaining night for all. Thoughts ?

The Pirates welcome the Brummies to Wimborne Road on Wednesday looking to carry on from last weeks win at Perry Barr. Not sure who is guesting now for Nick Morris due to Rory Schlein being out injured. Would expect a comfortable home win but Berwick put up a fight last week especially early on in the meeting. Thoughts?

After Friday's first leg wash out up in Glasgow, the Pirates will now stage the first leg of the final. The Tigers are in good form and include track specialist Chris Harris who has been a thorn in the Pirates side on more than one occasion. Tom Brennan had a good meeting at Wimborne Road at Steve Worrals testimonial add in ex Pirate Benjamin Basso and you have a strong top three. I feel that the Second strings and reserves of both sides could be the difference in determining the outcome of the meeting. This is where I think the Pirates will be stronger. Thoughts?

Making my way up to Teeside on Friday with a early start taking in the North Yorkshire moors and Whitby on route to the South- Tees motor sport park. Redcar will be a tough meeting for the Pirates on Friday. Revenge will definitely be on thier minds after loosing at home in the second leg of the knockout cup recently. The individual battles, between heat-leaders, second strings and reserves should ensure some great racing. Hoping for a Pirates win but it will be tough to come away with a victory. Thoughts?

Coming down to the Coluesium for this fixture. Always a tricky venue to come away with any points. The Gladiators have replaced Paul Starke with Ben Morley who will definitely score points at home and will make it tougher for the away teams. The Pirates,will all need to be firing on the night if we have any chance of success on Tuesday. Thoughts?

After the Pirates demolition of a very under strength and injury hit Birmingham; all roads head to Sandy Lane on Tuesday where the first of two nights of speedway action begin. Poole are favourites to progress through to the final of the Renamed Jubilee Cup. The Cheetahs will be tough opposition especially at home so expect a tough encounter. Thoughts?

I believe we have. Oops.

On Wednesday the Pirates take on The Tigers with Glasgow currently sitting in second place in the league. They are 4 points ahead with a meeting in hand. On current form they will be favourites to come away with the points. With ex Pirates Benjamin Basso and Danyon Hume in their team and the likes of Craig Cook, Tom Brennan,Broc Nicol ,Conner Mountain and Urich Ostergaard they will be a huge test for Poole. Pirates have a practice lined up tomorrow to try and get their setup 's right for Wedneday evenings meeting. Thoughts?

Having started this thread here are my thoughts on tonights meeting. Firstly , what a rider Chris Bomber Harris is 17 + 1 and untouchable. Also a special mention for Leon Flint a real star in the making. First three rides and unbeaten. Also a good debut from Jonas Knudson. If all the Bandits had been on form than Poole would have lost at home agsin. Fortress Wimborne Road is no more. Since the track has been smoothed out there is no longer any home track advantage. Why oh why do the riders want it slick with only the 1 racing line out wide. We brought new shale with more clay content in it and now the riders have asked for the extra dirt to be taken off. Poole need to decide quickly what to do regarding track prep as all the away teams are coming without any fear and making us look very ordinary.

Not for long.

Fair enough mate, its the way you post came across.

Hi Lewy, it seems that you and some of your Fellow Gladiator supporters are getting a little bit cocky and also over confident since Plymouths performance at Wimborne Road. It's a long season and let's see where Plymouth are come the playoffs.

Because I closed it wanting to delete it and start again then realising you can't.

This coming Wednesday the Pirates welcome the Berwick Bandits to wimborne Road. The Bandits have Poole track specialist Chis Harris who will most likely score double figures. The Bandits have two new signings at reserve in Jonas Knudsen a promising young dane and Nathan Stoneman. Jye Etheridge is back from injury and the rest of the team includes Ricky Wells, Theo Pijper and Leon Flint. The Pirates need to get back to winning ways after two stuttering home performances. The Poole track needs to be back to how it was prior to the Leicester meeting and we need to ensure we pick up 3 league points. Thoughts?

This coming Wednesday the Pirates welcome the Berwick Bandits to wimborne Road. The Bandits have Poole track specialist Chis Harris who will most likely score double figures. The Bandits have two new signings at reserve in Jonas Anderson a promising young dane and Nathan Stoneman.

Very sad to hear the news that the Diamonds have pulled out of the league. I have always enjoyed my trips to Tyneside and particularly to Brough Park. I have now got to cancel my easyJet flight on Sunday from Bristol Airport. I was looking forward to seeing the Pirates taking on the Diamonds and catching up with Keith M and Tsunami . Always had a friendly geordie welcome at Newcastle. My thoughts and prayers are with all the loyal fans. I hope that a consortium can be found to bring this proud club with over 90 years history back on track in 2023.