Bald Bloke Posted June 1, 2022 Report Share Posted June 1, 2022 4 hours ago, foreverblue said: Personally I try to defend my team when I think I need to, I don't defend them when they have bent or twisted the rules as they have done in the past a few times, I don't deny that but since we have been in the championship I don't remember any times when this has happened. I like the rivalry we have had over the years and the Glasgow Tigers rivalry is great and good for both teams and the sport in general I believe. We have been rightly criticized in the past for our bumpy track but that is not the case now. There are some who will always hold a Grudge against us and although we will always want to win a friendly rivalry with other teams is a good thing in my opinion. A few, come on Blue... . That and they have one or 2 annoying posters that would argue that black is white to protect Ford and the club. I don't mind them at all now they are in the 2nd tier Championship 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaColette Posted June 1, 2022 Report Share Posted June 1, 2022 6 hours ago, Andrew said: We at Sheffield miss out on all the fun with Poole,we haven't faced them since 1996! Blimey!! Though you prob wouldn't have Jack Holder if we stayed in the top league Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaColette Posted June 1, 2022 Report Share Posted June 1, 2022 5 hours ago, foreverblue said: I don't think it compares with Coventry, that was much more than a rivalry!! Give it time it might get there! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaColette Posted June 1, 2022 Report Share Posted June 1, 2022 5 hours ago, ScottyJ said: Some really interesting comments here, hate is a strong word but if there was a team I dislike the most it's probably Coventry! Just cos of the local rivalry or other reasons? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobydoo Posted June 2, 2022 Report Share Posted June 2, 2022 (edited) Theres only one Poole i have any liking for and thats Mick Edited June 2, 2022 by scoobydoo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulco Posted June 2, 2022 Report Share Posted June 2, 2022 21 hours ago, foreverblue said: Personally I try to defend my team when I think I need to, I don't defend them when they have bent or twisted the rules as they have done in the past a few times, I don't deny that but since we have been in the championship I don't remember any times when this has happened. I like the rivalry we have had over the years and the Glasgow Tigers rivalry is great and good for both teams and the sport in general I believe. We have been rightly criticized in the past for our bumpy track but that is not the case now. There are some who will always hold a Grudge against us and although we will always want to win a friendly rivalry with other teams is a good thing in my opinion. If the meeting between our two sides at Glasgow a couple of weeks ago is anything to go by , then bring it on . Poole , Glasgow , Leicester and possibly Redcar are looking like the four likeliest winners of trophies this season , with Poole looking favourites , but the end of the season could be a bit special 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishersGate Posted June 2, 2022 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2022 14 hours ago, lisa-colette said: Just cos of the local rivalry or other reasons? Personal reasons but put it this way I'd like them at the tapes 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWC Posted June 2, 2022 Report Share Posted June 2, 2022 Belle Vue pre war Wembley post war then Wimbledon were disliked because they were winners. Then rider control evened out team strengths and only Belle Vue in the 70’s and Cradley dominated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scampispeedway Posted June 2, 2022 Report Share Posted June 2, 2022 When Newcastle returned in 1975 and having a promoter who could find loop holes in the rules, Newcastle were the team to hate but the opposition always had the best crowd of their season because so many fans came along because they hoped to see us lose. Unfortunately this didn't happen very often and this is why prior to 1984 we were the most successful team the National League had seen for many years, yes I did want us to go back into the Premier League but the team was not strong enough and so results affected the crowd and we closed at the end of the year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ovalman Posted June 5, 2022 Report Share Posted June 5, 2022 Was classed as a local derby when Swindon Wiltshire rode Poole Dorset, even though over 70 miles apart. Some people jealous of Poole's success I suppose. Don't hate them as I have Dorset ancestry, the Knobs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigcatdiary Posted June 5, 2022 Report Share Posted June 5, 2022 On 6/2/2022 at 12:06 PM, Paulco said: If the meeting between our two sides at Glasgow a couple of weeks ago is anything to go by , then bring it on . Poole , Glasgow , Leicester and possibly Redcar are looking like the four likeliest winners of trophies this season , with Poole looking favourites , but the end of the season could be a bit special A long way to go yet and lots can happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenga Posted June 5, 2022 Report Share Posted June 5, 2022 just like to say i do not hate poole , if thats okay . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lefty Posted June 5, 2022 Report Share Posted June 5, 2022 8 minutes ago, jenga said: just like to say i do not hate poole , if thats okay . Same here.... I've been known to applaud Poole at the end of a meeting. ... although the last time was 1969 when they won 49-29 at Wolves. That was a great 'team' in the days of team Speedway. This was before the curse of doubling up, cynical average manipulation and excessive rider replacement took hold! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ch958 Posted June 5, 2022 Report Share Posted June 5, 2022 On 6/2/2022 at 12:06 PM, Paulco said: If the meeting between our two sides at Glasgow a couple of weeks ago is anything to go by , then bring it on . Poole , Glasgow , Leicester and possibly Redcar are looking like the four likeliest winners of trophies this season , with Poole looking favourites , but the end of the season could be a bit special not while we're a 6 and sometimes 5 man team, too reliant on our top 3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaColette Posted June 5, 2022 Report Share Posted June 5, 2022 1 hour ago, jenga said: just like to say i do not hate poole , if thats okay . Too busy hating Glasgow I suppose But we'll take that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbw Posted June 5, 2022 Report Share Posted June 5, 2022 LOVE POOLE POOLE stadium appears at the very end Enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neila Posted June 5, 2022 Report Share Posted June 5, 2022 Don't hate Poole as much as I hate Glasgow, but still hate Poole as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marko Posted June 5, 2022 Report Share Posted June 5, 2022 Loads of reasons why a club could be disliked. 1. The track - a lot of people hated on Lakeside because they did not like the size and shape of the track 2. The stadium - if it was hard to get to, parking a pain, or the viewing not very good. 3. The owner/promoter - if there was a feeling that said owner/promoter had abused the rules or taken advantage in an unsportsmanlike like manner. 4. The riders - if a team started to get a reputation for being a little over the top with their racing tactics. 5. The price of success - everyone loves an underdog, seldom do neutrals wants to see the same team always win everything. 6. Social media - Every club will have a minority supporters who’s only aim in life is to wind others up, but that can reflect badly on the club they choose to claim to represent. Any three or more of those six and the chances are your club is not going to be very well liked. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weeyin Posted June 6, 2022 Report Share Posted June 6, 2022 11 hours ago, Neila said: Don't hate Poole as much as I hate Glasgow, but still hate Poole as well Why do you hate Glasgow? What have we done to merit such a strong emotion? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbw Posted June 6, 2022 Report Share Posted June 6, 2022 13 hours ago, Neila said: Don't hate Poole as much as I hate Glasgow, but still hate Poole as well And why do you hate Poole? Are u an unsettled humanoid who wasn't allowed to watch Tiswas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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