NickRushbrook

Gomolski missing for Poole would strengthen them again. They have already gained from Morley replacing Starkey. Who will replace him? Swiderski? Karlsson? Lakeside stand to lose out as usual. Just cancel the meeting and consign this season to the bin. Just want to watch some competitive speedway for the last him match.

Would have thought Lakeside would try to use Ben Morley? Who will cover Ashley Birks?

Please see my friends blog on last night's meeting. Her first time at speedway along with others that I brought along and all loved it! http://squibbvicious.com/2015/07/lakeside-hammers-at-arena-essex/

As a supporter of the the Hammers since the 80s, I have always enjoyed going to the Arena as unlike most other circuits, it actually has a bit of character. Typical to get negative comments from idiots who think all speedway stadiums should be, in part, a dog track with the usual boring cement hole on one side and 'grand' stand on the other. Each to their own, but I love the Arena and will miss it, all of it terribly should a closure occur.

I actually get a kick out of all these Poole dramas. Reminds me of WWF/WWE!

I am when you post big boy!

Wow.....

Really?

Looks like a gaters track

Looking forward to this. Hopefully a good performance will further raise the profile of British Speedway. We've actually had a good year. Tai, first British world champion since 2000 and first world cup final since 2010. Not bad for a nation going backwards. ..

Richard Lawson should be considered for the squad imo. Maybe a bit soon for the main 4 but like Craig Cook is learning very fast and definitely has something there.

Shame on anyone who would rather have Pedersen over Hancock. Greg is more talented than Pedersen imo without having to resort to dirty tactics. I personally wouldn't cross the road to watch Pedersen for what it's worth. I actually get a bit bored with Pedersen as he can't take it back after dishing it out. All the fella does is slide off when he gets touched with his arms a loft...the speedway version of diving. In football terminology, he'd be a Robbie Savage as opposed to a Roy Keane

Brilliant to see PK prepared to race for us again next season. The man is just incredible. Many would have retired a long time ago in the same situation. Peter will always be synonymous with Wolves but hopefully can, in his third season as a hammer, create his own legendary status by bringing the title to the raceway.

I was disappointed with Davey at times last season but would be happy to see him back. Perhaps being in his third season with us will make him feel part of the furniture and forget about his beloved Poole as they have had no use for him over that period. Daveys help towards younger riders is well documented and will be essential this coming season with the new draft riders.

Adam Ellis confirmed by Jon Cook on twitter. No suprise but can't wait to see him in action.

As someone else said, clubs aren't going to be encouraged to nurture talent if they don't get to use them! It's irrelevant whether he has ridden for Lakeside yet (he did appear in 2012 play off semi at Poole though). I'm a little tired of people accusing Jon Cook of making rules to suit his own needs. As a club, Lakeside have been on the end of some very regrettable situations but have rolled with the punches, unlike many others.

Who should benefit from Adam Ellis then?

I think he's worth another go. He perhaps hasn't made the strides expected in the last few years but he is a rider who COULD become a heatleader at any given time. He's young He's ambitious He's entertaining Big YES from me

Welcome back Lewis. Really needs to push on. A 7+ CMA should be the initial aim.

Would be happy to see Lewis back. Can 2014 finally be his year?

That would be a 'no' then! Shame as he looked useful a few seasons back. Perhaps then a rider who crosses that fine line between aggressive and dangerous.

Yeah? I've not seen enough to judge. Any potential there mate?

If Adam Ellis is indeed our first draft pick, I wouldn't mind seeing Paul Starke as our second. He looked promising a few years back. Got a good style from what I've seen too.

Troy is a proper racer and would take no time to master the circuit. All good riders do.

Would love to see Batch at Lakeside. Another rider who probably hasn't hit his peak yet.