Posf2 Poole V Coventry

[LisaColette]

Just read Mick Horton's summary of events over the last two days if you haven't then read if. He gives you the full information regard the antics of all involved with the actions of the Poole management. Well done Mick Horton, shame on you Poole there's an old saying cheats never prosper, let's hope this comes true tomorrow!!

Is this the statement that's on the Coventry website?

[Bees_Man]

COVENTRY can confirm they requested clarification from the BSPA and SCB regarding the Poole line-up for the second leg of their Elite League play-off semi-final on Monday.

 

The scores are level at 45-45 after Fridays thriller at Brandon, meaning the clash at Wimborne Road will be a winner-takes-all encounter.

 

The Pirates have announced a change for the second leg with Dakota North, who failed to score at Coventry, being ruled out on compassionate grounds.

 

Norths father has been seriously injured in an industrial accident in Australia, and Poole have been granted a facility to replace him with Edward Kennett.

 

North has reportedly been advised to take a week off, which would theoretically make him available for the Final should Poole qualify, with a potential trip to Belle Vue or Swindon coming next Monday.

 

Bees queried that facility on the basis that it did not appear to be covered by the provisions of regulation 16.5.1 concerning absent riders, but have now been informed a medical certificate is in place.

 

Coventry promoter Mick Horton said: First and foremost I want to stress that we as a club have great sympathy for Dakota North.

 

Its awful news for him with his father seriously injured on the other side of the world, and our thoughts go out to him and his family.

 

But Im very disillusioned with the situation. The accident happened before Friday yet Dakota rode in the first leg, scoring zero, and then our manager Gary Havelock was informed on Saturday night that the change was being made.

 

We registered an appeal over the Poole team line-up on Sunday morning given their statement that Dakota had been ruled out on compassionate grounds, but we are now told they have a medical certificate for him.

 

I do have to question whether this would have happened had Dakota scored ten points on Friday. I doubt he would then have been missing on Monday.

 

When I heard about it I expected to then find out he would be on the plane home to Australia, which I would be telling my rider to do in that situation regardless of the cost, but I see instead he was on the golf course on Sunday with Davey Watt.

 

Its clear that on current form Edward Kennett is likely to score more than Dakota North around Poole, everyone can see the reaction to this situation on social media and on the forums, and where does it end? This is not just a Coventry issue, its speedway fans in general who cannot understand why this is happening.

 

We will go to Poole and we will do our very best of course, but I can only apologise to the Coventry fans. I want to stress we have strongly raised the issue, and I would not blame them one bit if they choose not to go - because thats how I feel myself.

 

Bees have elected to operate the rider-replacement facility for the injured Joonas Kylmakorpi at Wimborne Road.

 

With guest Freddie Lindgren scoring just three points from the tough No.5 position in the first leg, Bees will now share Kylmakorpis rides amongst the rest of the team and look for big nights from their senior riders, all of whom have ridden well at Poole in the past.

 

But another major blow to their prospects is the absence of Jason Garrity at reserve, whose ankle is badly swollen following his crash on Friday, so much so that he was unable to have X-rays on Saturday. Garritys Sheffield team-mate Josh Bates will come in as his replacement.

 

Horton concluded: The boys will still give it their all, and going into this meeting now as big underdogs will spur them on. Bees pride!

[pirateandi]

I for one applaud North it must've been difficult to come forward and spill out his emotions. And for the disappointing posts regarding the issue from folk on here it's amazing how insensitive you all are ! His father is seriously ill after an accident and some of you are questioning his integrity. If he's not in the right frame of mind he's not putting the other riders at risk and therefore I back his decision 100% ! Good on ya Dak hope you're dad gets well soon.

[TheSmiler]

Well this has been delightful.

 

100% done with the so called Elite League. What's the point in running a league when you just have Poole Pirates?

 

Love you Poole, absolutely love you. Love your constant cheating, your constant lies and your constant P taking of paying customers.

 

This sport has hit rock bottom and I have seriously drifted away in the past two years.

[Bees_Man]

Think the statement sums it up perfectly. We all know we've been cheated but the powers that be just keep turning a blind eye.

[Rob VDS]

Well this has been delightful.

 

100% done with the so called Elite League. What's the point in running a league when you just have Poole Pirates?

 

Love you Poole, absolutely love you. Love your constant cheating, your constant lies and your constant P taking of paying customers.

 

This sport has hit rock bottom and I have seriously drifted away in the past two years.

Bedtime I think. Someone's tired 😩

[pirateandi]

So why is it wrong for Dak to be on the golf course & is he expected to sit in his house thinking over & over about his father ? No what Watty did is what all good mates do take him out and do something instead of dwelling on it all the time ! Really Mick Horton you're comments a truly amazing if I were you stay away from Poole speedway you are not welcome after you're insensitive comments

[orion]

This Orion guy What planet is he on how did Garrity get a Doctors note on a Sunday, he could only hobble after the meeting at least we have a genuine reason, sorry Poole have done it again worked the proverbial flanker. I have spent the last two days wondering what they would do yes replaced the only none scorer for Poole on Friday night. I know nothing of Dakotas situation but I feel they have stretched this injury or Doctors note to the full and this is 2015's fiddle by Poole how on earth do the authorities allow them to get away with it only describe it as unblelievable then again it's ghost crazy sport with crazy administrators that allow it.

Is this the best Whoosh ever ?

So why is it wrong for Dak to be on the golf course & is he expected to sit in his house thinking over & over about his father ? No what Watty did is what all good mates do take him out and do something instead of dwelling on it all the time ! Really Mick Horton you're comments a truly amazing if I were you stay away from Poole speedway you are not welcome after you're insensitive comments

No he's expected to go home if it's that bad ...Hortons comments are not amazing at all just common sense .

[Woz01]

What I find bizarre is a doctor gives a note for compassion these days. Since when was that a medical illness? I best not tell my work about this because they'll class it as a sick day in future. No issue with North not riding if he doesn't feel upto it but getting a facility just isn't right.

[New Science]

I for one applaud North it must've been difficult to come forward and spill out his emotions. And for the disappointing posts regarding the issue from folk on here it's amazing how insensitive you all are ! His father is seriously ill after an accident and some of you are questioning his integrity. If he's not in the right frame of mind he's not putting the other riders at risk and therefore I back his decision 100% ! Good on ya Dak hope you're dad gets well soon.

If he is that bothered he should be on the first plane down under.After all the good press over the care of Darcy Ward it seems Poole are have quickly reverted back to type.

[Bees_Man]

Funny enough for the first time ever and I don't like the man but I agree with Mick Horton.

 

*If Dak would have scored 10 on Friday then he wouldn't be missing Monday's 2nd leg

 

*I expected to then find out that Dak would be on the next plane home to Australia

 

*Its clear on current form EK is likely to score more than Dak

 

*I would not blame the Coventry fans for not going to the meeting

 

 

At the end of the day....I said straight after Friday's meeting that this would happen....

 

The BSPA wont stand up to us because British Speedway is nothing without Poole....That's the truth whether you like it or not....Poole Speedway get fans to turn up by signing big name riders (Holder, Hancock, Janowski, Ward and many more)....British Speedway needs Poole more than Poole needs British Speedway.

 

All I say is this if it was Lakeside/Leicester/Wolves would they get a facility....I doubt it.

 

Best wishes to Dak's dad....

The only sensible Poole fan here it seems.

[TheSmiler]

Bedtime I think. Someone's tired 😩

Yes, incredibly. Long day. Thanks for stating the obvious. 👍🏼

[mickthemuppet]

would be good if Coventry replaced reserve Jason Garrity (Ave 8.07) with Robert Lambert (ave 7.59) or similar. . Then there would be no more complaints about Eddie Kennet.

While commiserating with Dakota North and the plight of his father why did not apply for compassionate grounds when he first heard about his father.His fathers illness just did not happen on Saturday, A 6 points National league rider Poole should be given only

[Rob VDS]

would be good if Coventry replaced reserve Jason Garrity (Ave 8.07) with Robert Lambert (ave 7.59) or similar. . Then there would be no more complaints about Eddie Kennet.

While commiserating with Dakota North and the plight of his father why did not apply for compassionate grounds when he first heard about his father.His fathers illness just did not happen on Saturday, A 6 points National league rider Poole should be given only

In all honesty after the BS I've seen today I'd be happy for us to go into the meeting with 6 riders only and no r/r, I'm sure bees fans would still find something to whinge about mind

[mdmc82]

Feel for the Bees fans though.

 

*We shouldn't get a facility for Dak as he rode Friday

 

*BV Shouldn't get a facility for Zagar as he rode in the GP & The Golden Helmet

 

*Swindon cheated to get Darcy in....(Batchelor dodgy bike failures on last bends when leading races & Average dropping)

 

*Coventry play by the rules and get punished with a lot of bad luck.

👍🏻

[scottyfan]

Is Zagar not riding?

 

No, but he rode in the Czech golden helmet meeting today and reached the final!!

This Orion guy What planet is he on how did Garrity get a Doctors note on a Sunday, he could only hobble after the meeting at least we have a genuine reason, sorry Poole have done it again worked the proverbial flanker. I have spent the last two days wondering what they would do yes replaced the only none scorer for Poole on Friday night. I know nothing of Dakotas situation but I feel they have stretched this injury or Doctors note to the full and this is 2015's fiddle by Poole how on earth do the authorities allow them to get away with it only describe it as unblelievable then again it's ghost crazy sport with crazy administrators that allow it.

Errr Paul Starke scored zero too!! And he hasn't been replaced.............yet!! Edited September 20, 2015 by scottyfan

[Gavan]

Right some of you Poole fans are beyond the pale.

 

NOBODY is saying Dakotas dad isn't ill. He is but its obviously not serious otherwise North would have flown home. The fact he was playing golf proves his dad isn't serious.

 

Now can anyone of you cheats please answer the following question because so far you have all avoided it.

 

You keep saying North shouldn't ride because of his mental state of mind.............................yet you were all praising Holder for riding in the gp when quite clearly he was in no fit state to ride??

 

Tell me what is the difference please because im struggling as to why you are all a bunch of hypocrites???

 

Well done Poole on riding against an injury hit Coventry and strengthening your own team by cheating yet again.

 

Come on Belle Vue or Swindon please win the final and serve justice to this ailing sport

[robert72]

Funny enough for the first time ever and I don't like the man but I agree with Mick Horton.

 

*If Dak would have scored 10 on Friday then he wouldn't be missing Monday's 2nd leg

Had he scored 10 points then Of course he would t of been missing on Monday as he would of clearly been handling the bad news ok but because He decided to try and do his job on Friday but found it too much he won't be, that's not cheating.

 

Too race a bike you need to be mentally right to do a good job, dak clearly isn't

 

Bees management having chucked the towel in already is laughable when they have bomber,hans,Danny and a good reserve in Sargent,plus the other two who could spring a surprise.

[scottyfan]

Right some of you Poole fans are beyond the pale.

 

NOBODY is saying Dakotas dad isn't ill. He is but its obviously not serious otherwise North would have flown home. The fact he was playing golf proves his dad isn't serious.

 

Now can anyone of you cheats please answer the following question because so far you have all avoided it.

 

You keep saying North shouldn't ride because of his mental state of mind.............................yet you were all praising Holder for riding in the gp when quite clearly he was in no fit state to ride??

 

Tell me what is the difference please because im struggling as to why you are all a bunch of hypocrites???

 

Well done Poole on riding against an injury hit Coventry and strengthening your own team by cheating yet again.

 

Come on Belle Vue or Swindon please win the final and serve justice to this ailing sport

Wasn't the GP in Poland the same place as Darcy was in hospital?? Didn't Holder not ride in Sweden on the Tuesday after Darcys crash?? Therefore Holder didn't ride his next meeting on compassionate grounds the same as Dakota North??

[Rob VDS]

Right some of you Poole fans are beyond the pale.

 

NOBODY is saying Dakotas dad isn't ill. He is but its obviously not serious otherwise North would have flown home. The fact he was playing golf proves his dad isn't serious.

 

Now can anyone of you cheats please answer the following question because so far you have all avoided it.

 

You keep saying North shouldn't ride because of his mental state of mind.............................yet you were all praising Holder for riding in the gp when quite clearly he was in no fit state to ride??

 

Tell me what is the difference please because im struggling as to why you are all a bunch of hypocrites???

 

Well done Poole on riding against an injury hit Coventry and strengthening your own team by cheating yet again.

 

Come on Belle Vue or Swindon please win the final and serve justice to this ailing sport

I'm sick of repeating myself so let's play a game. I've spotted 5 areas of your post which are complete garbage. See if you can pick them out. I'm off to bed now so I'll mark it in the morning. Good luck!