Poole Pirates 2021

[ray c]

17 minutes ago, The Weasel said:

Chomp Chomp Chomp......keep chewing the swallowing will get easier. 

I think you will find the word you are looking for is jealousy 

[DC2]

 

If it’s the rumoured 40 point limit, Poole might as well sign the Sheffield team (39.61) and save money on unnecessary phone calls.  

King, Sedgmen, Todd Kurtz, Nicol, Howarth, Kennedy, MacDonald.

Sorted.

 

[STEVEHOLS54]

1 hour ago, DC2 said:

 

If it’s the rumoured 40 point limit, Poole might as well sign the Sheffield team (39.61) and save money on unnecessary phone calls.  

King, Sedgmen, Todd Kurtz, Nicol, Howarth, Kennedy, MacDonald.

Sorted.

 

If the rumour allegedly among some Poole Sponsors is that Ford/s have offered contracts to 3 heat leaders plus one reserve, it would kick that idea into the long grass.

However maybe not so daft would be King as one of the H/L and Nicol in a reserve berth as an up and coming 21 year old American who could improve like a Luke Becker (maybe more wishful thinking on my part). Both Kennedy & Macdonald could be anything as both were first season Aussies at 21 & 22 and either/both could push on a bit in second season both starting from 4 point GSA's. If they get offered back that is now that Sheffield are moving up, but perhaps they may want the better of the 2 as one of their Prem reserves next season.

Maybe Poole could choose the one that Sheffield would want as they are probably best judges on whom of the two is better if they choose one as a Prem reserve. Am sure the one chosen would love a double up roll in only his second UK season.

My concern would be if Poole are going down the multiple H/L route and the points limit is set around the 40/41 point mark then they are likely to be looking for a N/L rider plus a strongish reserve for those 2 last team slots.

All conjecture of course but none the less 8 days away from the first day of the AGM at least its something to debate.

[noggin]

On 11/4/2019 at 7:44 PM, Starman2006 said:

Including Swindon...

 

Where does it say we're up for sale

[DC2]

1 hour ago, STEVEHOLS54 said:

If the rumour allegedly among some Poole Sponsors is that Ford/s have offered contracts to 3 heat leaders plus one reserve, it would kick that idea into the long grass.

However maybe not so daft would be King as one of the H/L and Nicol in a reserve berth as an up and coming 21 year old American who could improve like a Luke Becker (maybe more wishful thinking on my part). 

 

Three heatleaders and a 5.16 reserve, built to 40?

8.5 + 7.5 + 7 + 5.5 + 5.5 + 5.16 + 2 = 41.16

 

[STEVEHOLS54]

13 hours ago, DC2 said:

 

Three heatleaders and a 5.16 reserve, built to 40?

8.5 + 7.5 + 7 + 5.5 + 5.5 + 5.16 + 2 = 41.16

 

Yes I agree.

Perhaps Poole have offered 3 x H/L contracts in the hope of signing one.

Personally I think that the Champ team av is already agreed subject to the AGM rubber stamping next week. Bearing in mind some teams have already started announcing riders and the promoters have pre AGM meetings/discussions on agenda points it would kind of make sense to save hours of bickering over what it should/shouldn't be. 

Would also maybe explain why (if true) Poole have started making moves on the H/L front.

Anyway we will hopefully be a lot wiser in just over one week.

[STEVEHOLS54]

One to throw into the mix.

I saw on twitter this morning that Hans Andersen is seriously considering his situation for 2020 after a difficult year on a number of fronts.

Some have commented that maybe he should consider dropping a League to Champ to get his confidence back. Maybe even a double up with Peterborough and a.n.other.

When you factor in the cost of taking on 3/4 leagues as he did for years although maybe only 3 now perhaps staying in one place - set your financial goals a bit lower bearing in mind he won't get a guaranteed place in POL anyway, perhaps it's a possibility.

Also as i type this the news has just broke on SGB site that Nichols (who is based on South Coast last year or two) will not be part of Leicester in 2020 due to his Saturday Speedway GP TV commitments (Leicester being a Saturday raceday). Could moves be afoot for him to sign for Poole if he one of the so called 3 H/L that it is rumoured Poole have approached for 2020 ??

Edited November 6, 2019 by STEVEHOLS54
wrong reason for Leicester not retaining Nichols

[LisaColette]

Difficult if Hans is riding in Denmark though. Depends how many clashes? It has been said that Nicholls is leaving Leicester, might be the brit Skidder has mentioned? 

Ha, see you have already mentioned Scott, Steve! I only read the Hans bit originally. 

Edited November 6, 2019 by lisa-colette

[SteveLyric2]

1 minute ago, STEVEHOLS54 said:

One to throw into the mix.

I saw on twitter this morning that Hans Andersen is seriously considering his situation for 2020 after a difficult year on a number of fronts.

Some have commented that maybe he should consider dropping a League to Champ to get his confidence back. Maybe even a double up with Peterborough and a.n.other.

When you factor in the cost of taking on 3/4 leagues as he did for years although maybe only 3 now perhaps staying in one place - set your financial goals a bit lower bearing in mind he won't get a guaranteed place in POL anyway, perhaps it's a possibility.

Also as i type this the news has just broke on SGB site that Nichols (who is based on South Coast last year or two) will not be part of Leicester in 2020 due to points limit. Could moves be afoot for him to sign for Poole if he one of the so called 3 H/L that it is rumoured Poole have approached for 2020 ??

Hans rides in the Danish league on some Wednesdays.

Scott is leaving Leicester due to the number of Saturday fixture clashes with his BT Sport commitments.

Meanwhile Kent confirm a 'surprise International rider' to be announced!!

[W9 Lion]

3 minutes ago, STEVEHOLS54 said:

One to throw into the mix.

I saw on twitter this morning that Hans Andersen is seriously considering his situation for 2020 after a difficult year on a number of fronts.

Some have commented that maybe he should consider dropping a League to Champ to get his confidence back. Maybe even a double up with Peterborough and a.n.other.

When you factor in the cost of taking on 3/4 leagues as he did for years although maybe only 3 now perhaps staying in one place - set your financial goals a bit lower bearing in mind he won't get a guaranteed place in POL anyway, perhaps it's a possibility.

Also as i type this the news has just broke on SGB site that Nichols (who is based on South Coast last year or two) will not be part of Leicester in 2020 due to points limit. Could moves be afoot for him to sign for Poole if he one of the so called 3 H/L that it is rumoured Poole have approached for 2020 ??

It actually says n the Lions site that its due to rider availability on Saturday nights because of TV commitments.

[STEVEHOLS54]

2 minutes ago, W9 Lion said:

It actually says n the Lions site that its due to rider availability on Saturday nights because of TV commitments.

Yes - Realised I had put wrong reason immediately after I had posted. I have corrected.

[STEVEHOLS54]

3 minutes ago, Skidder1 said:

Hans rides in the Danish league on some Wednesdays.

Scott is leaving Leicester due to the number of Saturday fixture clashes with his BT Sport commitments.

Meanwhile Kent confirm a 'surprise International rider' to be announced!!

Maybe Kent's surprise could be THJ. You never know as he could be classified as International and had signed a contract to ride in UK 

[LisaColette]

That would rule Eastbourne out too then. If not keen on massive amounts of travelling then Kent would be the nearest.

[SteveLyric2]

1 minute ago, lisa-colette said:

That would rule Eastbourne out too then. If not keen on massive amounts of travelling then Kent would be the nearest.

Although Eastbourne have run a fan survey asking for opinions of Saturday nights v Sunday afternoon racing?!  Its a nice little survey on their website!

[STEVEHOLS54]

5 minutes ago, Skidder1 said:

Hans rides in the Danish league on some Wednesdays.

 

True but he did as did Klindt when both have ridden for Poole on a Wed in seasons prior to last season. They managed in the main to accommodate back then.

I think much will depend on which route Hans wants to take. DK only gives so many meetings but i suppose you have to ride in them to qualify for things like DK Champ and to qualify for the SGB/SEC  qualifiers.

When you think about it from a meetings perspective he would have a lot more meetings riding as double up in UK in both Prem/Champ so I suppose it partly comes down to mentally and at his stage does he want to continue globetrotting around Europe or go for being based in one place and also saving on bikes/traveling etc. Does he feel his body and mind can continue to keep hammering out 3/4 leagues per season as he approaches 40.

No doubt we will see as he tends to post quickly on twitter when he has news.

[Bagpuss]

Andersen would be a great addition to the Championship. 

[DC2]

10 minutes ago, Bagpuss said:

Andersen would be a great addition to the Championship. 

 

He’d be 9.26, so it’s doubtful that Poole could fit him in with King (8.67) unless they had three 5 pointers and two low averaged reserves.

[LisaColette]

56 minutes ago, DC2 said:

 

He’d be 9.26, so it’s doubtful that Poole could fit him in with King (8.67) unless they had three 5 pointers and two low averaged reserves.

Kinda missed having a proper no1 last few seasons (no offense to Brady and Jack!) so I wouldn't mind it. 

[LisaColette]

1 hour ago, Skidder1 said:

Although Eastbourne have run a fan survey asking for opinions of Saturday nights v Sunday afternoon racing?!  Its a nice little survey on their website!

Oh lol, I just assumed they did Sat nights! 

[eaglesno1]

2 hours ago, Skidder1 said:

Although Eastbourne have run a fan survey asking for opinions of Saturday nights v Sunday afternoon racing?!  Its a nice little survey on their website!

Nicholls definitely ruled out for Eastbourne, Ian Jordan stated on one of the Eagles fan groups on Facebook that we couldn't sign him for the same reason that Leicester have let him go.