Speedy swindon pete Posted September 16, 2013 Report Share Posted September 16, 2013 Rosco said before the match that last year when we faced Brum away in the semi first, because we did so well in the away leg, the return home leg had a poorer crowd than expected because everyone knew it would be a non event. So they're negating the chance of that happening this year by going at home first. That's a brave decision and some big assumptions to make... I would have thought the poorer crowd would have been more to do with the pi55 poor weather we constantly had last year. But it could be a good decision tactically, hopefully whatever lead we have from the first leg, we can then defend down at Poole, rather than chasing a target at home. Though with Pooles agregate win over us in August....they surely must go in to this as massive favourites... It'll be an expensive few days with the footy that's for sure, although I'll save a few quid watching the Poole leg from the hospital car park. Don't want Ford seeing any of my cash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottyfan Posted September 16, 2013 Report Share Posted September 16, 2013 Rosco said before the match that last year when we faced Brum away in the semi first, because we did so well in the away leg, the return home leg had a poorer crowd than expected because everyone knew it would be a non event. So they're negating the chance of that happening this year by going at home first. That's a brave decision and some big assumptions to make... I would have thought the poorer crowd would have been more to do with the pi55 poor weather we constantly had last year. But it could be a good decision tactically, hopefully whatever lead we have from the first leg, we can then defend down at Poole, rather than chasing a target at home. Though with Pooles agregate win over us in August....they surely must go in to this as massive favourites... It'll be an expensive few days with the footy that's for sure, although I'll save a few quid watching the Poole leg from the hospital car park. Don't want Ford seeing any of my cash. You must have good eyesight to see inside Poole stadium from Poole Hospital car park about a mile or so up the road??.......I think you mean from the Barclays Bank car park!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfsbane Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 (edited) Will be a small crowd with Swindon Town playing Bristol City on the sat and Then Chelski on the Tuesday I never seen anyone with the choice take the home leg first this is total madness. What was the point of making a big deal of takeing on Poole for a big crowd and the money and then doing this ? If it's been done for anything other than speedway reasons tend to agree. However will point you towards the 2009 final. It can work Edited September 17, 2013 by Wolfsbane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poole Quay 7 Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 I've said all-along that I can't see any team beating this Swindon line-up but the Poole team could well give them a run for their money and over two legs, it could all blow up in Rosco's face because the pressure is now firmly on Swindon next Monday. After the season of injuries we have endured, we ( Poole ) are just grateful that we have actually made the play-offs and now we have nothing to lose. So lets get it on and as always, may the best team win and hopefully, that will be Poole Speedway! Up The Poole Pirates. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritPete Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 I don't think it makes any difference which leg we have first. I notice that the usual Poole suspects have already made their predictions, just in case the do lose, of course. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdmc82 Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 Strange logic of having the 2nd leg away, but I guess that's your perogative for finishin in the top 2. Swindon by 12 in this leg, and by 8 on agregate over two legs is my prediction. Having the second leg away worked for the bees in 2010 Should be a routine win for Swindon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BADGER69 Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 Surprised Swindon have given up the chance of progressing through to the final in front of their own fans but I am guessing it will be a huge crowd next Monday at Blunsdon for the first leg. Swindon start as clear favourites for this one and the title but Pirates will be no pushovers and it could be quite close over the two legs. I think the winner of this semi will go on to be crowned the Champions. Come on Pirates, we have nothing to lose and everything to gain. If we get knocked out it will be expected, but to battle past Swindon will be joyous considering the season we have had this year. Bring it on! We can do this! Our boys are up for it and on good form! Up the Pirates!! Lets hope Swindon put it right up the Pirates and justice will be served 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Shovlar Posted September 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 Swindon handing Pirates the second leg is the equivalent of Poole finishing second in the league. They have handed Poole the inside gate in the GP Final ala Gollob with Hampel. Poole will know exactly what is required of them now on our own patch with our fans behind us. As massive task regardless but one that can be done. We have to hold them to 6-8 points at Blunsdon to stand a chance though. We can do that but THJ and Magic need to stand up and be counted. A great semi to look forward to. And we have nothing to lose and everything to gain. All the pressure is on Swindon. Bring it on. Up The Pirates! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poole Quay 7 Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 Lets hope the Swindon team carry the same arrogance into the two meeting as shown by the usual Swindon " suspects" Lets hope Swindon put it right up the Pirates and justice will be served It already has and Poole are in the play-offs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfsbane Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 Lets hope the Swindon team carry the same arrogance into the two meeting as shown by the usual Swindon " suspects" It already has and Poole are in the play-offs. Oh the irony 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pirates Of Poole Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 This is going to be very very close! Cant really call it, I think Peter will be the difference and nick it for Swindon but only just. The guy is a class act around Poole (apart from the recent GP meeting) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stratton Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 I am really looking forward to Monday it will be close and may the best team win.I am glad we are at home first i think it is easier to defend a lead rather than chase one.Kildemand and Morris are the two key riders for us in my opinion,and if our reserves can get between 6 and 8 points between them that might sway it,The reserves if they can chip in maybe get the odd heat advantage that could push us on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Know Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 Poole to Win by 14 over the two legs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecoombdog Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 The good thing about this tie is that even if Poole beat us on Monday at home its not all over. I could see us going there and winning. Wouldn't be surprised if this goes down to heat 14 or 15 of the 2nd leg but I think we will do it. The Poole team has far too many last places in them but this is obviously made up for by a strong top 2. Got all the makings of a classic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritPete Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 I don't want to predict this one, but I will pick up a nice lump of money (filthy lucre) should Poole win.Needless to say I will be much happier if they lose, even if it means little more than bragging rights for the winter......Not to mention sticking it up Matt Ford! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trees Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 I'll be well peed off if Swindon don't win this semi!!! Don't you let us down Robins!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adder Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 (edited) I think that riding away second could actually be a benefit to our chances of progressing to the final. If we win by say 8 points at home, which I would expect, then if Poole manage to get 10 up on the night in the second leg, and 2 on aggregate then we can bang in a tactical to get us back in front overall. That said, running a home meeting two days after STFC v B*****l City and the night before the Chelsea game is financial suicide. People are put off from attending anyway as these semi-finals are long drawn out affairs due to Sky jumping from track to track and dictating when each heat can start and as many Robins fans are also Swindon Town fans a lot will rather choose to spend their cash on the footy rather than the 1st leg at the speedway. Also parents who are taking their saucepans to the Chelsea game are unlikely to take them to the speedway the night before giving two late nights when they are at school. Edited September 17, 2013 by Adder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritPete Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 LOL! Rosco has just been on local radio, and he said: "Nobody likes Poole" LOL, he got that right! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*JJ Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 Up the Pirates!! RIGHT up! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagpuss Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 (edited) And so seven days of mindgames, spin and propaganda begins Swindon obviously feel that they can win the tie in the first leg but I can't see them pulling out too much of a lead really, Poole have top end power for TR's and lively reserves. Fancy Swindon over two legs but only just, think it will be very tight and could be decided by an EF or a dodgy ref call. Less hope the good guys get the fortune! A bit disrespectful for people to say the winner of this semi will win the whole thing, Brum won the league and are at full strength after all. Edited September 17, 2013 by Bagpuss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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