Steve Shovlar Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 This Thursday see the mighty Pirates take on Swindon in the first leg of the Elite Shield at balmy Blunsdon Stadium. Looking forward to this fixture. A chance to get one over our rivals and hopefully keep it close enough to win our first silverware of the season. Thoughts on the score? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnglishRoundabout Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 Going to be close I reckon. Most of the Pirates go well at Blunsdon. Darcy is 'box office' there and I always enjoy watching Maciej Janowski. See you there Shov. Wouldn't advise you wear your open toe'd sandals this time of year though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagpuss Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 Fairly close I reckon, four points either way. Could be more if there's any pre-GP bike testing going on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A ORLOV Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 The team from the depths of Dorset always mean a great meeting at Blunsdon. Being the first meeting for both teams it could go either way but the racing, providing it is not used for GP testing of machinery, should be up to its usual great standard. Always welcome visits by Darcy and look forward to his style of riding. Magic can also be good but often does not ride to his ability. Josh is getting better each year and a rider I wish we had signed a couple of years ago. Vaclav could get a good score on the big circuit as could Shamek. Killer is getting better each year and should be a match for Darcy, providing he does not try to visit the burger van on bend two during the race, Troy also going well the last couple of days. Nick may struggle as a heat leader for a while but will come good. If Nicolai and Simon show any of their previous form at Swindon they also could score well. Will be interesting to see how the reserves for both teams perform. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pirate Nick Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 Fairly close I reckon, four points either way. Could be more if there's any pre-GP bike testing going on. I think the GP guys' bikes are packed already, so shouldn't be any of that going on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starman2006 Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 This Thursday see the mighty Pirates take on Swindon in the first leg of the Elite Shield at balmy Blunsdon Stadium. Looking forward to this fixture. A chance to get one over our rivals and hopefully keep it close enough to win our first silverware of the season. Thoughts on the score? I don't think it matters mate. The main Trophy is presented to us in October... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavan Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 Swindon to win this. Kildemand and Batch in top firm and if Klindt rides half as well as he did Saturday night then he is a big player for the robins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLyric2 Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 It only really matters when the 2nd leg is staged (whenever that is going to be)??! Poole know they can go to Blunsdon and get beaten but then steamroller the home leg!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Shovlar Posted March 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 The team from the depths of Dorset always mean a great meeting at Blunsdon. Being the first meeting for both teams ................... Poole ride a challenge against Lakeside on Wednesday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy robin Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 Not a level playing field then if Poole have match practice the night before. Have a feeling that the meeting will be decided on the points at reserve & hopefully Steve & Darryl will have the beating of Smart but he knows The Abbey well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebrum Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 Can see Poole nicking this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy robin Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 Can see Poole nicking this one. I'll be surprised if it's anything but an away win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebrum Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 I'll be surprised if it's anything but an away win. Getting team meetings is all the more important now. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A ORLOV Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 Poole ride a challenge against Lakeside on Wednesday. Missed that on the schedule, thanks Steve, that may give Poole a slight advantage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stratton Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 (edited) Does anyone know if the pits will be open for half hour 6.30 until 07.00 like last year so the fans can have a look or is this going to be stopped?. Going to be close I reckon. Most of the Pirates go well at Blunsdon. Darcy is 'box office' there and I always enjoy watching Maciej Janowski.See you there Shov. Wouldn't advise you wear your open toe'd sandals this time of year though.And don't go to those ghastly bogs either. Edited March 23, 2014 by sidney Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A ORLOV Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 Does anyone know if the pits will be open for half hour 6.30 until 07.00 like last year so the fans can have a look or is this going to be stopped?. And don't go to those ghastly bogs either. They should be open sidney, same as last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnglishRoundabout Posted March 24, 2014 Report Share Posted March 24, 2014 What the bogs? Lets hope not, they should have been condemned years ago! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pirate Nick Posted March 24, 2014 Report Share Posted March 24, 2014 What the bogs? Lets hope not, they should have been condemned years ago! Don't think you can touch them, they've been declared a Site of Special Scientific Interest 😉 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starman2006 Posted March 24, 2014 Report Share Posted March 24, 2014 Don't think you can touch them, they've been declared a Site of Special Scientific Interest Is tht the voice of Tony Robinson i hear. I gather he's sending in the Time Team boys!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLyric2 Posted March 24, 2014 Report Share Posted March 24, 2014 (edited) Don't think you can touch them, they've been declared a Site of Special Scientific Interest I think they are more a 'Special Hole In The Home Of Lower Expectation'!! Edited March 24, 2014 by Skidder1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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