Grachan Posted May 27, 2019 Report Share Posted May 27, 2019 16 minutes ago, Steve Shovlar said: Just got back. First of all the ref had a mare. Dave Robinson was in absolutely no rush to speed the meeting along. There was no reason whatsoever for the meeting to take the length of time it did. Unnecessary gaps between heats when he could have put on the 2 mins. As for heat 13, the guy is a disgrace! Both Swindon riders, Batchelor in particular had a massive roller. Everyone in the grandstand was agog when the ref let it go. I thought the tapes hit Batchelor helmet as he rolled under them. He was certainly told by many fans in no uncertain terms. A ridiculous call to not bring it back. And a major howler from Rosco in heat 10. Perks came out to tapes, only to be called back to the pits by Rosco. The 2 mins ran out. Then a delay as Perks came back out on track. He wasn’t happy he had to go from 15 metres! Why didn’t Rosco Use Batchelor as an injury replacement for Musielak? To be honest there was only ever going to be one team in it after Musielak fell. Again their reserves were p poor, though Ellis Perks was trying and in the mix. Good to see Worrall riding as he should be. Best performance of the year. Keep it up Richie! All the boys gave. It a go. Lawson guesting scored ok but nowhere near Kurtz would have got. Track was much better than when the two teams previously met in the cup. Though due to the length of the meeting it got dusty in the last 3 heats. Seemed the Swindon riders struggled today where the Poole boys didn’t. Seems to have been a frenzy on here during the meeting but in truth it was a reasonably entertaining meeting for one taking place at lunchtime. Not as bad as some are making out who we’re nowhere near Wimborne Road. So a suprise 3 points in the bag. More than I expected to be honest. Doubt we will get anything out of tonight but I shall go along to cheer on the depleted Pirates! With IRR you can only use riders with a lower average. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavan Posted May 27, 2019 Report Share Posted May 27, 2019 Arent you Poole fans embarrassed by this poor excuse of a so called speedway fan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noggin Posted May 27, 2019 Report Share Posted May 27, 2019 Should be a bank holiday double for. Poole, Swindon down to effectively 4 riders, no tobi or lamps and Zach a passenger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaColette Posted May 27, 2019 Report Share Posted May 27, 2019 3 minutes ago, Gavan said: Arent you Poole fans embarrassed by this poor excuse of a so called speedway fan He was at the meeting, you weren't. So his opinion carries more weight. Although I'd listen to what riders have to say. Only heard what Batch has to say so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Shovlar Posted May 27, 2019 Report Share Posted May 27, 2019 5 minutes ago, Grachan said: With IRR you can only use riders with a lower average. Thanks Grachan. Was under the impression it was also one above as well. Musielak clearly hadn’t fully recovered from his shoulder injury of a couple of weeks ago. Just unlucky to knock it again. Speedy recovery to the lad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruckerroo Posted May 27, 2019 Report Share Posted May 27, 2019 The tracks been in poor shape for 2-3 seasons really, always bumpy, notoriously dusty. Hope any injured riders aren't too battered and bruised Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Shovlar Posted May 27, 2019 Report Share Posted May 27, 2019 4 minutes ago, noggin said: Should be a bank holiday double for. Poole, Swindon down to effectively 4 riders, no tobi or lamps and Zach a passenger. Would expect Bellego to ride tonight if he is about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noggin Posted May 27, 2019 Report Share Posted May 27, 2019 I was surprised Tobi came back so quickly, going to need a longer time out to heal properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavan Posted May 27, 2019 Report Share Posted May 27, 2019 8 minutes ago, lisa-colette said: He was at the meeting, you weren't. So his opinion carries more weight. Although I'd listen to what riders have to say. Only heard what Batch has to say so far. Firstly.......someone i know was there Secondly..........not hard to deduce what the track was like Thirdly........Shovlar is the biggest spouter of crap on the forum He is the only person ive read that seems to think the track was ok It shows you how sad the man is that he gets his kicks out of trolling on a forum............single i guess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poolebolton Posted May 27, 2019 Report Share Posted May 27, 2019 Track was dicey at best. Big rut on turn 3. Track was better than before though. Poole did look better though. Worrall (proved me very wrong). Covatti had a great meeting. Has a great duel with Doyle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hyabb17 Posted May 27, 2019 Report Share Posted May 27, 2019 16 minutes ago, Steve Shovlar said: Would expect Bellego to ride tonight if he is about. Rasmus Jensen at 2, RR for Tobi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dump that clutch Posted May 27, 2019 Report Share Posted May 27, 2019 just scanned through all the issues on here and and with a depleted side, we only lost by 12... saw the heat 3 clip and none of those riders were full throttle... If the track was as crap as what i have been reading then Poole speedway should be reported as this has been going on for years with holes around Wimborne Road. Hang your heads in shame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray c Posted May 27, 2019 Report Share Posted May 27, 2019 18 minutes ago, Gavan said: Arent you Poole fans embarrassed by this poor excuse of a so called speedway fan I am embarrassed with the state of poole speedway the track is a disgrace waiting for an accident to happen .we have seen better days . got dusty in the middle of the meeting don't see how the meeting could have been any quicker with all the reruns .still onward and upwards 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Shovlar Posted May 27, 2019 Report Share Posted May 27, 2019 4 minutes ago, poolebolton said: Track was dicey at best. Big rut on turn 3. Track was better than before though. Poole did look better though. Worrall (proved me very wrong). Covatti had a great meeting. Has a great duel with Doyle. What has happened to that Zach W? Thought he had potential but he seems to have gone 4 steps backwards this season. He’ll probably make me eat my words tonight kind. Need to see Worrall ride decent tonight. Hope today wasn’t a flash in the pan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Shovlar Posted May 27, 2019 Report Share Posted May 27, 2019 1 minute ago, ray c said: I am embarrassed with the state of poole speedway the track is a disgrace waiting for an accident to happen .we have seen better days . got dusty in the middle of the meeting don't see how the meeting could have been any quicker with all the reruns .still onward and upwards There were delays after several heats which could have been avoided. Ref was very poor. The crowd let him know their feelings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hyabb17 Posted May 27, 2019 Report Share Posted May 27, 2019 (edited) Adam Ellis has now commented. Used to look forward to going to Poole - two emoji’s used - poop & hole... Edited May 27, 2019 by hyabb17 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray c Posted May 27, 2019 Report Share Posted May 27, 2019 10 minutes ago, Steve Shovlar said: There were delays after several heats which could have been avoided. Ref was very poor. The crowd let him know their feelings. yes they did but that was only for heat 13 doyle and batch had a roller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmo Posted May 27, 2019 Report Share Posted May 27, 2019 1 hour ago, Bagpuss said: About time the authorities removed Poole’s licence until the track is sorted. On a different topic is the updates site infected with something? Keep being redirected to some prize draw / survey website. Mine too on the phone but the iPad is OK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bald Bloke Posted May 27, 2019 Report Share Posted May 27, 2019 15 minutes ago, hyabb17 said: Adam Ellis has now commented. Used to look forward to going to Poole - two emoji’s used - poop & hole... The track needs plenty of ….. None of this...…….. And some supporters need to scrap these..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLyric2 Posted May 27, 2019 Report Share Posted May 27, 2019 (edited) So back home after an exhilarating if somewhat avoidably elongated meeting and I can't help smiling at some of the expected anti-Poole comments from the usual suspects on here. Yes the track developed a rut/hole on the 3rd/4th bend apex but its usually the 1st/2nd bend that most complain about?! Considering the track on Good Friday when Swindon won easily was supposedly 'the worst its ever been', then I do believe Swindon today were just looking for excuses. Early race times were some of the fastest this season - The Robins didn't get a heat advantage til heat 12!! Re Musielak - There was talk in the pits before the meeting started that he was unfit to ride with the after-effects of the similar shoulder injury to Brady's. With Lampart also missing, Musielak was going to take one ride, probably tail off and then withdraw from the meeting. The fact that he crashed was a little too much. As he walked back to the pits, Rosco came out and gesticulated 'enough'!! Finally for those that stayed to see the Rider of the Day award presentation and interview (with Richie Worrall) they will have heard him applaud the track staff for doing ' an awesome job' in challenging circumstances ie Warm sunny and breezy with the threat of rain from the west. An unexpected win for the Pirates despite some very strange decisions from the Reading-based, Swindon-supporting ref - Dave Robinson!! If he's officiating again this evening at Blunsdon then Swindon are in for a big win!! Edited May 27, 2019 by Skidder1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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