Poole 2017

[foreverblue]

Newman is Poole through and through, I wish failure on Poole sooo much!!

it isn't because of Newman you wish failure on us is it.

[LisaColette]

Poole forum now closed due to losing potential sponsors, apparently.

[Trees]

it isn't because of Newman you wish failure on us is it.

Matt Ford to be precise lol

[Jonny the spud]

Poole forum now closed due to losing potential sponsors, apparently.

He's almost Trump like in his paranoia.

[Pirate Nick]

Matt Jong Un 😂😂

[waiheke1]

It has been proved letting Ellis go was the right decision and so is letting Newman go, I very much doubt we have seen the last of Newman in Pirates colours.

I wouldn't be surprised if he's back before the end of the season, as his average of around 3.5 will make him relatively easy to fit in. I'd be sure that this move is done with an eye to further changes.

[poolebolton]

Well that all happened then.

 

1. This was going to happen after the last two meetings. I don't actually agree with you Steve S. Kyle looked slow on the bike and even after the meeting Zengota(Yes is a better rider generally) looked 2 secs a lap quicker having recorded it on my phone.

 

2. There seems to be lots of backlash on Twitter. This is a general rule for most Poole fans, in two weeks time when we beat Leicester 60-30 or whatever in the future they will come back. The team is bigger than a rider and yes i respect loyalty but this is a result based business. I would rather win a title than keep Kyle in the team.

 

3. This is all set up for MILIK. Yes, I know he is doing 3 leagues, but he will drop the Czech league and I could see him and Pawel P coming in for KK and Klindt (simply because of injury in a couple of weeks)

 

4. Matt, wants to win and would rather upset a few people. Titles=Big name sponsors and bigger than the ones with Kyle. He is setting up this team not only for the push but also for next season. This team is set up for Magic to walk into next season and he will because there is rumours he will drop Sweden for the UK.

 

 

I don't think Matt is done here and lets see what he says in the echo.

 

About the team not the individuals though.

[Panthers89]

You had to replace Newman with a British rider, so not many other choices apart from Starke tbh

[ray c]

Poole forum now closed due to losing potential sponsors, apparently.

some of the comments on the poole forum was not very complementary to matt ford decision before closing it

[LisaColette]

some of the comments on the poole forum was not very complementary to matt ford decision before closing it

He's nearly closed it a few times in the past, i guess this was the final straw!

[Agrotron]

Unless you kiss Fords ass on the Poole forum he don't like it the bloke is simply childish and pathetic.

[Daniel Smith]

Unless you kiss Fords ass on the Poole forum he don't like it the bloke is simply childish and pathetic.

 

Haven't you learnt anything yet.

Promoters don't like listening to their customers.

Us fans know absolutely nothing and the promoters know everything, that's why British Speedway is in such a healthy position with massive crowds week in week out

[LisaColette]

Unless you kiss Fords ass on the Poole forum he don't like it the bloke is simply childish and pathetic.

Probably because sponsors read it and they wonder what the heck they have got involved with!!

[hagonshocker]

Can't really see Milik dropping Czecho really can't however strong his love is for Poole

And for the love of Ford why can't you drop the obsession with next season all the time PooleBolton?! I'm not a Poole fan but if I was it would do my nellies in , it's about now next week and the rest of this bloody season , I don't think most Poole fans could currently give a rats about Magic and next year blah blah blah

[BobC]

Poole forum now closed due to losing potential sponsors, apparently.

Nothing to do with his stupid decision to drop probably the most marketable rider in the 2017 team? Hes local and fans can relate to that.

 

Its Fords own fault. Most potential sponsors are fans first anyway. They watch and listen to terrace talk. They are not stupid, they know whats going on.

 

Kyle will do almost anything to help promote Poole Speedway, take his bike to schools, shopping centres, talk to the fans, photos etc are never a problem. He works very hard on sponsorship.

 

I really like Paul Starke and his Dad Tony. Smashing people.I sincerely wish Paul all the best at Poole, I am very pleased to welcome him into the team

 

Same goes for Kyle, whoever he ends up riding for.

 

Good luck to both riders, as their form will be under severe scrutiny from a lot of fans.

[Bleeds Pirate Blue]

Very disappointing on both regards. Thanks for all the service Kyle. You're a Poole legend in the eyes of myself, and many others. I look forward to seeing you in the skull and crossbones again soon. This is nothing against Paul Starke mind, who has always been a pleasure to watch in Poole colours.

 

As for closing down the Poole forum, well, that's simply laughable behaviour.

[Gavan]

I can understand why Newman has been dropped as his on track performances havent been good enough.

 

But if you drop someone............someone who has been with the club for a long time and given good service..........then you need to replace them with someone who is better..........nothing between Starke and Newman at this level..........and lets not forget how poor Starke has been in the top level this season...hence he didnt have a team after being sacked.

 

Poole did this with Holder........replacing him with a lesser ride in this case in Kasprzak and look how that has turned out.

 

Starke may well get 7-8 every meeting then the change is justified..........in my opinion i cant see that

[A ORLOV]

Probably because sponsors read it and they wonder what the heck they have got involved with!!

But Matt needs to be careful that because this one has been closed an unofficial forum does not post even worse comments that the sponsors could just as easily read. In fact some of the sponsors might even read the bsf to get a feel of what the fans think.

[chris4gillian]

He's nearly closed it a few times in the past, i guess this was the final straw!

 

As you say the writing has been on the wall with that for a few years and I had seen an improvement (i.e. a couple of inane posters had seemed to have disappeared in recent times) however the sacking of Kyle has lead to a bit of a meltdown. I posted on there only yesterday morning to return today to see it gone all but the updates section! I never understood why peptalk didn't just ban the continual offending posters as he policed the forum admirably (unlike on here).

 

For what it's worth this move by Matt Ford has surprised me as he really has alienated a fairly large section of supporters. Kyle, whilst never pulling up tress, has be a fantastic, reliable and hugely loyal Poole rider for the last 4-5 years and that has earned him a hell of a lot of love on the terraces. His never say die style of riding (when fully fit) was always a joy to watch.

 

Whilst I tend to agree with most of Matt's rider management (but not always his business acumen!), this is a very poor decision which may cost him in more ways than one.

Edited June 13, 2017 by chris4gillian

[Aroundtheboards]

STARKE FOR NEWMAN ?????? !!!!!! What is Ford playing at ? While I like Paul, as a rider and bloke, he had hit the bottom rung when GM released him from Rebels, as someone said earlier he's got to hit the ground winning for you guys. I hope he rekindles his previous form and he could well shine for Poole but because he hasn't really proved himself since parting company with Rebels, I think it's a risky move ! Never the less, I wish Starkey and Pirates all the best for the rest of the season ! Feel gutted for Kyle also.