Ghosty Posted January 25, 2022 Report Share Posted January 25, 2022 4 hours ago, daz9100 said: This is the Echo report that Lisa mentions https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/sport/19871388.poole-pirates-jumped-chance-snap-richard-lawson/ I'm so glad the Fords have a good relationship with Mark "the Undertaker" Phillips because you would be well advised not to pi££ him off. Those of us that know Mark consider him a hard working man of his word, top bloke all-round, he fully deserves any success coming Plymouth's way in '22. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skidder1 Posted January 25, 2022 Report Share Posted January 25, 2022 7 hours ago, Ghosty said: I'm so glad the Fords have a good relationship with Mark "the Undertaker" Phillips because you would be well advised not to pi££ him off. Those of us that know Mark consider him a hard working man of his word, top bloke all-round, he fully deserves any success coming Plymouth's way in '22. The relationship is good having assisted last seasons Crump and Pedersen signings as well as setting-up the Keleher switch. With the Poole-based Garry May link as well i'm sure everything is fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewy Posted January 25, 2022 Report Share Posted January 25, 2022 1 hour ago, Skidder1 said: The relationship is good having assisted last seasons Crump and Pedersen signings as well as setting-up the Keleher switch. With the Poole-based Garry May link as well i'm sure everything is fine. No one said it wasn't. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris4gillian Posted January 25, 2022 Report Share Posted January 25, 2022 One other point worth mentioning methinks is that we have 5 Brits in our starting septet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiveusaB Posted January 25, 2022 Report Share Posted January 25, 2022 12 minutes ago, chris4gillian said: One other point worth mentioning methinks is that we have 5 Brits in our starting septet So do Redcar and Plymouth...Newcastle and Leicester have 6 I think ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris4gillian Posted January 25, 2022 Report Share Posted January 25, 2022 8 minutes ago, GiveusaB said: So do Redcar and Plymouth...Newcastle and Leicester have 6 I think ? But we haven't had 5 for quite a few years, so I thought it was worth a mention. And it's good to see so many British boys in all the teams...I never meant it as a competition! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiveusaB Posted January 25, 2022 Report Share Posted January 25, 2022 4 minutes ago, chris4gillian said: But we haven't had 5 for quite a few years, so I thought it was worth a mention. And it's good to see so many British boys in all the teams...I never meant it as a competition! My post wasn't meant as a direct comparison....just promoting the positives of the Brits inclusion. It's all we have, especially with Poland killing the sport in this country IMO. Not criticising the Poles....after all, speedway is popular there most likely coz they're sh#te at football amongst other sports....(a whole new debate...) LOL 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray c Posted January 25, 2022 Report Share Posted January 25, 2022 52 minutes ago, GiveusaB said: So do Redcar and Plymouth...Newcastle and Leicester have 6 I think ? yes but it dont often happen at poole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skidder1 Posted January 25, 2022 Report Share Posted January 25, 2022 There are more Brits of the required standard in the Championship!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiveusaB Posted January 25, 2022 Report Share Posted January 25, 2022 21 minutes ago, Skidder1 said: There are more Brits of the required standard in the Championship!! I think its more of..... 'the Championship has dropped to a level to suit the standard of rider' if you get my drift.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corfe pirate Posted January 25, 2022 Report Share Posted January 25, 2022 15 hours ago, foreverblue said: Surely you await his posts with bated breath! 15 hours ago, phillipsr said: Fair point Bagpuss forget Poole is deaths waiting room so its fair Got to agree foreverblue his posts are certainly baited. . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crescent girl Posted January 25, 2022 Report Share Posted January 25, 2022 2 hours ago, chris4gillian said: But we haven't had 5 for quite a few years, so I thought it was worth a mention. And it's good to see so many British boys in all the teams...I never meant it as a competition! There is a general, encouraging, trend in seeing more British riders staffing CL squads. Even Berwick, where they've been fairly thin on the ground, now have (at least) three this year. Whatever the reason, more home riders moving through the leagues can only be good news..... 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skidder1 Posted January 25, 2022 Report Share Posted January 25, 2022 (edited) Poole P&P is on 25th March at 1pm for media, invited guests, sponsors and season ticket holders. On track practice from 3.30pm. Edited January 25, 2022 by Skidder1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skidder1 Posted January 25, 2022 Report Share Posted January 25, 2022 (edited) 19 hours ago, foreverblue said: Lawson is a decent signing and will score well , hopefully we won't regret not having a stronger reserve. ....and becomes a full asset for Poole in a swap with Basso. Lets hope he's as much of a crowd-pleaser! Edited January 25, 2022 by Skidder1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaizer Posted January 25, 2022 Report Share Posted January 25, 2022 24 minutes ago, Skidder1 said: ....and becomes a full asset for Poole in a swap with Basso. Lets hope he's as much of a crowd-pleaser! Richard Lawson is a very good speedway rider, but entertaining he is not. Not quite a gating tart but in 3 seasons think can count on 2 hands number of passes he had after 2nd bend 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazzac Posted January 25, 2022 Report Share Posted January 25, 2022 13 minutes ago, Jaizer said: Richard Lawson is a very good speedway rider, but entertaining he is not. Not quite a gating tart but in 3 seasons think can count on 2 hands number of passes he had after 2nd bend Although a far higher level in his prime, wasn't Bjarne Pedersen slightly in that mould? How many times did he lead from the gate and was almost impossible to pass, but not quite in the Holder/ Ward league at coming from the back. I'm not comparing like for like but there is as much skill to gate and stay there, sure his points hauls will overcome a slightly less exciting rider. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaizer Posted January 25, 2022 Report Share Posted January 25, 2022 1 minute ago, gazzac said: Although a far higher level in his prime, wasn't Bjarne Pedersen slightly in that mould? How many times did he lead from the gate and was almost impossible to pass, but not quite in the Holder/ Ward league at coming from the back. I'm not comparing like for like but there is as much skill to gate and stay there, sure his points hauls will overcome a slightly less exciting rider. No absolutely he's a class act and you expect double figures any meeting he's in, but he's got his way of doing it and doesn't take any unnecessary risks. Yeah bjarne is another in that mould. Helluva rider but you're rarely going to leave the meeting raving about him. Whereas Noddy, Darcy, Shane Parker (to name just 3) had you on edge of your seat most races Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Shovlar Posted January 25, 2022 Report Share Posted January 25, 2022 Shane Parker? Not in the same league as Bjarne. Bjarne a class act. Won a GP, solid as a rock and in his prime was a very big hitter. Yes he could gate but he could also pass with ease. Top man and hope he gets a massive turnout for his testimonial in a couple of months time. Fully deserved. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaizer Posted January 25, 2022 Report Share Posted January 25, 2022 17 minutes ago, Steve Shovlar said: Shane Parker? Not in the same league as Bjarne. Bjarne a class act. Won a GP, solid as a rock and in his prime was a very big hitter. Yes he could gate but he could also pass with ease. Top man and hope he gets a massive turnout for his testimonial in a couple of months time. Fully deserved. My point was based on styles not abilities. I'm also reminded of a televised meeting where bjarne was riding against Poole, heat was stopped on lap 3 and was re-run. Turbo twins openly laughed in referees face at his explanation that bjarne could have passed them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodgy Posted January 25, 2022 Report Share Posted January 25, 2022 3 hours ago, Skidder1 said: Poole P&P is on 25th March at 1pm for media, invited guests, sponsors and season ticket holders. On track practice from 3.30pm. To me, this is a completely wasted opportunity. Media, guests, sponsors and season ticket holders only. Why? We are not in the luxurious position that can afford to separate. It’s a rare season opener marketing opportunity - why not try and sell it to all that have an interest - nothing to lose, only potential gain. If we really want to promote then bloody promote it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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