Pirates Of Poole

No as there is nothing to worry about! The Echo have a nice free slot on Monday 😉

Very good signing indeed. Leicester wanted Greg a while ago but could not confirm as Poole were not sure if they required his services. Will easily add to his average.

There are no problems at all. Matt will announce the final 2 riders as when he wants do, the riders in question know who they are and are currently sorting machinery out for the coming British season.

Who's to say Holder has now got a new 3 year visa? The team is sorted so don't worry. Matt will announce it at the right time to maximise exposure.

I would expect to hear team news in the next 24 hours.

If he can't get 1 it won't change because someone is Injured. Darcy had a 3 year visa along with Chris, who's to say they won't be renewed as still had plenty of time on them.

Matt will be looking at his options I would imigine now, obviously regardless if he is away or not he was confident the final 2 riders would fall in to place with deals already discussed. 1 riders demands has increased so possible other deals need to be looked at. Does Magic want a full season now or part season? Other options could be Piotr Pawlicki, Nicki Pedersen, THJ, Walasek to look at. Time is not on our side but if demands have gone up greatly other options will need to be looked at. Will Matt look at a stop gap until July? That is the question.

Think its safe to say Matt has gone back to Magic and his terms have increased! which is fair enough as if I was him I would feel very 2nd choice. Matt will have to ask sponsors for abit of help with the package.

Will be Magic & Gomolski

I'm sure all will be made clear in the next 48 hours - but yes I expect Magic to be announced.

Darcy has confirmed he will not start the season but hopes to be back mid-season.

Well if it is he will be a bargain on that average.

This is down to the BSPA to change this rule about riders returning with low averages after improving massively in Europe. They haven't so riders like Gomolski are still available on 3.90 average. I must question why other clubs have not looked at him this winter? It is clear Gomolski is available to sign for ALL Elite league clubs not just Poole!

I'm not sure who suggested that Poole would complete their team this week? obviously time is running out fast for Darcy to be included, I would expect the final 2 signings to be announced in the next 7 days to coincide with team declaration required for the BSPA.

Greg Walasek won't fit with Magic, only have around 4.40 to play with.

Piotr and Brady would finish the team nicely.

http://www.poolepirates.co/news/0218_visaupdate.html

I did see that but knew 1 club had theirs back surprised more have not been returned yet.

Think there will be a few more missing out sadly. There is only 1 EL club that has had its visa application returned but more should come through in the next week. Once that is cleared the riders can then re-apply for their visa.

See what happening? I said it WONT be Jack.

Jack Holder won't be the final rider 100% if Chris and Darcy return.

Where has Matt Ford actually been moaning or asking for rule changes? I can't find any article on him saying this?

Very good signing and will bring his experience to the team.

Well if it is Ipswich he has in own problems with top riders in trouble.