chris4gillian

Nobody has said he will. I stated that he won't be expected to score heavily, especially away from home, when he moves into the 1-5 as second string.

Rubbish. Him starting at reserve gives Poole strength in depth throughout the whole team and that's something Newman has ackowledged. When (not if) Newman moves up and somebody (anybody in our case) moves down we will still have a very strong reserve pairing. That is the point Coventry missed. So either Coventry missed a trick or Garrity wasn't interested in the team building, unlike Newman. Newman has proven in the last couple of seasons he can beat other teams 1-5's around Wimbourne Road and he (just like the other second strings) won't be expected to score heavily on all away meetings.

Interesting press article in todays Bournemouth Echo from Newman himself regarding his starting position in the reserves and why he agreed to it this season. It also proves that he is a team man. I suggest Gavan (and a few others) read it... http://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/sport/speedway/piratesnews/14391163.Speedway__Top_five_target_for_Pirates_charger_Newman/ It's a shame Garrity didn't feel the same...or was it that Coventry just didn't have the same foresight? Oh dear, oh dear, oh dear. I am amazed at just how deep your hole has become and it just gets deeper and deeper and deeper and deeper and deeper...

As I've said on numerous occasions, ignore Matt Ford's laccy....us sensible Poole supporters do Is there an echo in here? So remind me, what country is Garrity riding in outside of GB? Out of the two Newman is the more consistent EL rider. Let's see where they're both at in a month or two... Oh and I invite you to come to Poole to watch us and in particular Newman, you may change your opinion once you do. Newman is 100% Poole and wants only what's best for Poole. Garrity is all about Garrity and that is detriment to himself and Coventry which is reflected in their poor team. Garrity is nothing better than a reserve even in the weak EL.

I actually said, every promoter had access to every available rider. If Buzz isn't included within that then my statement \s written is correct No gloating here fella, but there is no reason why we shouldn't celebrate a convincing win - be it against a 'top' team or a 'weaker' team. Every sport has stronger and weaker teams, riders, drivers or individuals. The fact that Poole are strong this season when some other teams are not is not Poole's problem. The BSPA and all teams as a collective have made the league weaker year on year, not Poole. And you know I don't stand for some of the strokes Matt Ford has pulled, however this season he's pulled a cracking team out of the bag when others haven't. Oh and your comments regarding Newman are so very wide of the mark and Garrity will NEVER ride for Team GB as he's not or will ever be good enough. An honest assessment, well done that man (I assume!). Good point

My God, there are some sour gits on here...Poole won comfortably, that's a fact. Poole built their team to the points limit within the rules, another fact. Every promoter in the league had access to every available rider just like Poole, another fact. A number of the other teams built their team poorly, yet another fact. Matt Ford has pulled absolutely NO strokes so far, a big fat fact. So for once us genuine Poole supporters have a lot (and every right) to celebrate. GO PIRATES!!!

Isn't that adequate?

Newman made plenty of tactical change (i.e. substitute) rides last season and comfortably beat plenty of heat leaders and second strings at Poole so that negates the above highlighted statement. Some of us are saying we prefer Newman to Garrity for more reasons than just averages....and these are personal opinions. I have not once said one or the other is better, just expressed my own opinion. However, I have stated that I feel it's unlikely Garrity will ride for Team GB and it's very possible that Newman won't either, but Newman currently has the better style, control and ability IN MY OPINION.

Both yours and mine then Mr S Ha, ha!! Quality.

For the experience only (just like a handful of others), be sure to let me know if he (like the other handful) is ever picked for Team GB in a meaningful completion though won't you. I think Lisa is taking the rise Gem! Young, yes. Improving? Questionable. I already stated it was my personal opinion and justified why that opinion has been formulated. So stop quoting the figures argument.

All those riders you've quoted are/have been better than Garrity...so that's a non-argument. I said it was my personal opinion only so averages are irrelevant. There are also other things to take into account...skill, ability, recklessness...etc. etc.

Are you Garrity's brother? Only a fool would ever believe Garrity will ride for Team GB. As for Garrity being better than Newman, that's a matter of personal opinion. Personally I would pick Newman over Garrity every day of the week, but that's MY personal opinion. And I say that a speedway fan, not a Poole supporter. Do HM Revenues and Customs know about this?

Officially he cannot earn more...and I will never post he can or does. Hilarious that innit.

Delusion is a wonderful thing!

Ignore them Lisa, they haven't got a clue and if they wish to think that Matt Ford is giving him back handers (LOL!!) then let 'em. All we care about is Kyle loves Poole, wants to ride for Poole and is happy to fit around things to be accommodated knowing that he has the opportunity to rise up into the main body of the team...and I think he will at some point. Thank you Skids, the voice of reason saying the same (more or less) as I had posted

Codswallop. Try reading what's been posted as it explains everything. Why you keep banging on about swelling bank balances is beyond me as there is an agreed rate per point for the EDR's. Kyle cannot earn over and above that while riding at No. 7 Garriity doesn't have the right attitude at all, he thinks he's better than he actually is and has no team spirit because it's all about himself so he refused to ride as an EDR. Coventry are giving him a chance to prove himself. Would any other team do that at this stage of his ability? I think not. Just accept that Coventry have completely and utterly cocked up with their team building and Poole have played a blinder. End of. Oh and as for Rosco even looking at Garrity let alone considering him

No I think you're talking rubbish...Kyle is on the agreed EDR rate the same as ALL of them. Kyle wants to ride for Poole, Kyle wants to do what's best for Poole and Kyle listens to Matt Ford and how he wants to build a team. He had a choice and chose to remain with Poole as their senior EDR. Get over it fella.

Because Kyle is a team man, Garrity isn't.

Unless I've gone senile, I remember reading somewhere that it was Matt Ford who really wanted Kyle to remain in the EDR position at the start of 2016 for team building purposes. Kyle was a bit reluctant, but knows that he can move up should averages allow so that is why he remained at No. 7 All these 'he has no ambition' posts are way off the mark!!

Absolutely spot on. Another foresight by Matt Ford. You have gone from one extreme to another there Gav! Kyle is not the 'second coming' and as far as I can ascertain I've not seen any Poole supporters say he is. He will however hold his own as a second string at home, maybe not away so much, should he move up. That is a real Poole supporters honest opinion.

No manipulation at all so far. Note to (your)self: Must try harder at trolling

That's completely irrelevant, if Coventry wanted Buzz (instead of say Danny K) then they should have gone for him. They didn't so it's pointless groaning about it. As I have made acutely clear on here a number of times, I'm not always a huge fan of some of the things our promotion get up to however Matt F has played a blinder with our team building for 2016.

He wouldn't know what 'vision' is so I beg to differ

What folk need to remember is ANY club could have signed Buzz or Hans...Poole just had the vision to do it when other clubs didn't. As Skids would say, simples.

Oops! I meant Gem Apologies. Edited now.