Steve0

There is no point in discussing further if you can't see the flaws in the draft system. Either it's a fair system with each team taking their turn of choosing from ALL riders or it's an unfair system - already stacked in certain teams' favour!

I think it will be Gustafsson

Yes you have! As EL winners, Poole should have had last pick of draft riders - but they didn't! Not Poole's fault - it's the process that was flawed - like everything from BSPA Towers

I know that - the point is it can't be a fair draft system. As you say, nothing's going to change but it doesn't alter the fact that the process was fundamentally flawed Lee Smart wasn't a protected rider so is irrelevant to the discussion. However, even though he was picked by choice, rumour has it that he may be replaced.

As has been said before, it's not a fair draft system if you have protected riders - but seeing as Poole have benefitted - that's ok then

Probably because its a Poole thread - just a wild guess I don't follow your logic on why he should be protected but its not really up for debate as he was protected.

Except Nick Morris is riding for Zummerset!

You need to see a doctor then Why would you want Mr G ahead of Holder?

There is usually a good crowd at Swindon whenever Poole are in town - I don't think it is down to the riders on show though (although it certainly helps when you have the likes of Ward, Holder and/or Hancock).

... And keeping out of trouble in Oz - or he may not be back You are entitled to your opinion but I totally disagree with your analysis

You can regard whatever you want but the fact is - he's British! Your other points are valid though

Really? In a league that is severely watered down you don't think Morris will continue to improve? Kildemand probably the most exciting rider in the league - after Ward and Batch being able to maintain or improve his level back to his best year at Peterborough? I think you are wrong but we will see. Can I ask where you think the improvement will come from Poole's announced riders in the 1-5? Ward is already top of the averages and Josh G has been around for 6 years and hardly set the world on fire in that time - and now in the 1-5 rather than reserve?

Had his best season in the UK this year too! Birmingham look like they could do with him!

Is he still having his testimonial in front of the few Poole faithful or does he think he will actually LOSE money on the day and not bother trying to milk the UK further?

So you know the final two signings? I would be very interested if you could share with everyone because last time I looked the 3 who have been named were part of the team that finished second in the league campaign this year!

Why don't you have him in the Poole team then if there's nothing wrong with him?

Good luck - seems Rosco couldn't get the best out of him - an enigma I suppose every cloud has a silver lining - he won't be in the Swindon team this year

That team has wooden spoon written all over it!

Are you still going on about your best buddy?

You two should get a room

No we don't

As we are talking last season - I don't think anyone could claim that Swindon do chequebook speedway - unless it's rubber ones you are talking about

Probably because it is - The Grin doesn't come cheap for example

Good - proves the grass isn't always greener

That's what I thought about your 2013 team but injuries stopped that. Fingers crossed you have more luck this season.