Steve Shovlar Posted September 15, 2016 Report Share Posted September 15, 2016 (edited) More to come.... Poole boss Matt Ford is hoping that he has pulled off a masterstroke by tempting club asset Antonio Lindback back to British racing, some nine seasons after the Brazilian-born Swede last rode in the British leagues. Lindback, currently eighth place in this year's GP standings and winner of this season's British GP, has answered Ford's call as a replacement for start of season skipper Hans Andersen who suffered a hand injury on Bank Holiday Monday when riding for the Pirates at Leicester, and it is a signing, under rule 16.3.41 that provides for a redeclaration for an injured rider, which has excited the experienced club promoter. Ford said "I am very proud when I say that this is dream come true for me to be able to bring Antonio back to British racing. He has been been absent from British Speedway for a significant time and will come in on the same assessed average as other established riders such as Bartosz Zmarzlik, Patrik Dudek, Martin Vaculik the Laguta boys etc. "Hopefully with the play-off matches ahead we can whet Antonio's appetite enough to make him want to become a British league regular again, whether that be with us or another club. "In his time with us between 2003 and 2006 he rode in over 120 matches rode in over 120 matches and amassed more than a thousand points and above all became a firm favourite with the Poole fans . Whilst I am sorry not to have Hans in the team and able to finish the season, as he has delivered so many important scores for us this year, I believe Antonio will make the perfect replacement. I am sure he will give us the boost we need going into the play-offs and hopefully his presence in the Poole team will add even further spice to the semi-finals which are now upon us." From poolepirates.co Edited September 15, 2016 by Steve Shovlar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelliejim Posted September 15, 2016 Report Share Posted September 15, 2016 great signing that 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pirates Of Poole Posted September 15, 2016 Report Share Posted September 15, 2016 Fantastic signing!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikec Posted September 15, 2016 Report Share Posted September 15, 2016 Exciting guy to watch, excellent signing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedway28 Posted September 15, 2016 Report Share Posted September 15, 2016 This year's play offs could be the best yet. Anyone's guess who will win now. I'm sure there will be the usual moans about Poole but this is a fantastic signing and sets up the play offs beautifully for the neutral. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy The Rebel Posted September 15, 2016 Report Share Posted September 15, 2016 (edited) Fantastic signing matt but how does his average fit? Edited September 15, 2016 by PTW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trees Posted September 15, 2016 Report Share Posted September 15, 2016 So Hans hasn't recovered from injury then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil The Ace Posted September 15, 2016 Report Share Posted September 15, 2016 Great signing but what happens of hans rides saturday and declares himself fit to ride??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavan Posted September 15, 2016 Report Share Posted September 15, 2016 Thats the league title done and dusted then. Be interesting if Hans rides on Saturday! Lets be fair we all knew this was likely to happen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orion Posted September 15, 2016 Report Share Posted September 15, 2016 (edited) Lol hopes that he returns to uk racing next .just say it how it is we have replaced hans with a better rider Edited September 15, 2016 by orion 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pirates Of Poole Posted September 15, 2016 Report Share Posted September 15, 2016 Matt has certainly pulled a rabbit out the hat again!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dickie Head Posted September 15, 2016 Report Share Posted September 15, 2016 Starman will be in seventh heaven. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil The Ace Posted September 15, 2016 Report Share Posted September 15, 2016 Another one using British speedway when there teams abroad are all finished. Yes I admit it I'm jealous. Poole are now favourites again and I love the Rio rocket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavan Posted September 15, 2016 Report Share Posted September 15, 2016 Lol hopes that he returns to uk racing next .just say it how it is we have replaced hans with a better rider i know i thought that as well! Not a chance he would ride over her full time Matt has certainly pulled a rabbit out the hat again!! not really a rabbit out of a hat, something that was said on here ages ago when Hans got 'injured' always likely Hans wouldnt return Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottyfan Posted September 15, 2016 Report Share Posted September 15, 2016 I believe he rides Monmore Green pretty well too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavan Posted September 15, 2016 Report Share Posted September 15, 2016 Another one using British speedway when there teams abroad are all finished. Yes I admit it I'm jealous. Poole are now favourites again and I love the Rio rocket Be interesting to see what certain Poole fans who moaned about Tai riding back here now say about this! Bet its completly different in their eyes! But i agree with the last sentence he is exciting to watch 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grachan Posted September 15, 2016 Report Share Posted September 15, 2016 So according to Matt Ford he must be on as assessed 8.00 average. Hans is 7.71. How does that work? I guess he must be coming in on his old average, whateverthat was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Star Lady Posted September 15, 2016 Popular Post Report Share Posted September 15, 2016 If Hans doesn't ride again this season fine. However if he rides on Saturday and completes his programmed rides the BSPA should block the move. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavan Posted September 15, 2016 Report Share Posted September 15, 2016 If Hans doesn't ride again this season fine. However if he rides on Saturday and completes his programmed rides the BSPA should block the move. Correct though im sure it wont be seen that way by some. Im just wondering why no Poole fans are moaning that he is just coming over here for the end of the season like they did Tai! Few hypocrites i guess. As ive said though he is good to watch and really makes Poole long odds on favourites to win the league now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pirates Of Poole Posted September 15, 2016 Report Share Posted September 15, 2016 Think it's slightly different Joonas was not injured, Hans clealy is. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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