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3 minutes ago, Skidder1 said:

I am well aware.  I guess that with Bomber (Long Track/Grass Track) and other riders with Polish commitments, Sundays are now likely to be less frequent?  Just an observation.

I had only looked at the Poole thread at that time & have not been to our website yet, which I will now do.

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14 hours ago, HGould said:

Very sad to see this character assasination of Zane Keleher for the alleged crime of arguing with a Ford. 

Interesting too to find out that he only took up speedway in his mid 20s after a successful MX career. He's had one season in UK and done as well most could have expected. 

Christ knows what flak he'd have had to take from Poole fans if he'd actually have been accused of something serious and faced serious charges in Court after arriving from Australia and bringing shame on himself and the sport. . 

Strange world where money and favour rules. 

I take it you're on about Darcy Ward, why bring something up that happened over 7 years ago, something that he was cleared of by the way 

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1 hour ago, HGould said:

Funny isn't it that only issues are with people from one club!

Never had an issue with anyone on here - agree or disagree - treat and treated with respect.

Then one day challenged something about Poole

Then it starts drip drip drip, the name calling, the false accusations , the bullying, the attacks.

Some people lie down and curl up and run away, just like the bullies want.

Some of us stand up and give a bit back, Guess what - the Bullies don't like it.

Be interesting to meet some of you bullies one day and have a frank discussion. See how brave you are then.

I'll bring a few of my Front Row Vets XV mates with me. We can have a nice chat and a pint or 10.

I don't understand this 'bullying' thing. How can it be 'bullying' when one is merely presenting true, factual information to contradict the falsehoods being spread by others?

BTW, if he was still alive, My dad would be bigger than your dad!! :rofl:  (At his well attended funeral we played 'In The Army Now!):cheers:

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1 hour ago, Wee Eck said:

Usually, there are more pages on the Poole thread than any other but, until Kyle Newman was announced, Glasgow were “winning” that battle. But thanks to the usual suspects, particularly HGould, Poole have romped ahead and are currently 125-122. So the Poole promotion and it’s supporters should give a big clap to HGould for helping to promote the Pirates. It seems everyone’s a Pirate at heart…..or wish they were!

I look forward to my annual visit to Ashfield where the welcome is always warm and friendly. 

Meanwhile my last 2 visits to Poole, and my last ever ruined by abuse for sitting in a Unreserved seat that various bone heads didn't want a speedway fan to sit in and then disgusting cheering whilst an opposition rider was carried off. 

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7 hours ago, HGould said:

Yep, there will surely be a number of possible overseas riders , especially from Oz and US who will be thinking it's a hell of a long way and commitment for what may be as few as 18 matches in 6 months if they can't find employment in other Leagues across Europe.

If they sign for Poole, there is a good chance of a lot more meetings :party:

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1 hour ago, Skidder1 said:

Glasgow v Poole is on a Friday as is Edinburgh v Pirates!

Yes aware but with a bit of co-operation the Glasgow (or Edinburgh) could have been moved to the Sunday afternoon? Gives Poole fans a reason to have a mini northern break, saves riders two journeys to Scotland in two weeks, costing lots in time and fuel.  A shames as it’s a missed opportunity.

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5 hours ago, HGould said:

Well may be you'd like to ask yourself and a number of other Poole supporters who seem hell bent on dissing Kelleher at every opportunity because he had some sort of bust up with Danny Boy??...

Merely pointing  out , given that others including Poole fans raised the issue of ZK once again, that his 2021 record was VERY COMPARABLE with both Cooks and especially the one he outperformed in the same team for most of the year including when he smashed a Track record held and challenged by such established riders as Craig Cook, Richard Lawson and Ben Barker and now by Richie Worrall.

To be comparable to those at that venue clearly indicates wouldn't you say that he is far better than the complete waste of time and space some of you bullies are making him out to be.

Your point in the context of the number Poole comments on ZK are hypocrisy with a capital H!

 

He may well of out performed him, but which one has moved up a level now 

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11 minutes ago, Steve Shovlar said:

Yes aware but with a bit of co-operation the Glasgow (or Edinburgh) could have been moved to the Sunday afternoon? Gives Poole fans a reason to have a mini northern break, saves riders two journeys to Scotland in two weeks, costing lots in time and fuel.  A shames as it’s a missed opportunity.

Its only a missed opportunity if both teams have a full 1-7. I believe all Glasgow's home meetings are on Fridays - even when clashing with Edinburgh.  Also don't forget Poole's 2 senior riders also have Polish commitments this year!!

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31 minutes ago, Steve Shovlar said:

Yes aware but with a bit of co-operation the Glasgow (or Edinburgh) could have been moved to the Sunday afternoon? Gives Poole fans a reason to have a mini northern break, saves riders two journeys to Scotland in two weeks, costing lots in time and fuel.  A shames as it’s a missed opportunity.

Yes why can't Glasgow and Edinburgh bow to the mighty pirates and they can have a fixture list tailor made to suit them, possibly  with a bit of flexibility the rest of the league could let Poole pick their own fixture list and the rest of us fit in around it. Maybe the position on the mc has been abused to often hence the 40pt limit and one or two other things that are coming to light that is not to the liking of the not so special one 

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2 hours ago, Steve Shovlar said:

Yes aware but with a bit of co-operation the Glasgow (or Edinburgh) could have been moved to the Sunday afternoon? Gives Poole fans a reason to have a mini northern break, saves riders two journeys to Scotland in two weeks, costing lots in time and fuel.  A shames as it’s a missed opportunity.

Newport's Northern tours were always Glasgow thursday, Edinburgh friday and Berwick saturday. Glasgow used to switch from Sunday afternoon to Thursday evening to accommodate us so yes its fair to say with a bit of common sense fixtures could of been rejigged. 

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50 minutes ago, Pinny said:

Newport's Northern tours were always Glasgow thursday, Edinburgh friday and Berwick saturday. Glasgow used to switch from Sunday afternoon to Thursday evening to accommodate us so yes its fair to say with a bit of common sense fixtures could of been rejigged. 

Glasgow have 4 riders and Poole have 2 that have other weekend (Sat/Sun) commitments. That's why no Sunday meetings are an option  at this stage.

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4 hours ago, Skidder1 said:

I am well aware.  I guess that with Bomber (Long Track/Grass Track) and other riders with Polish commitments, Sundays are now likely to be less frequent?  Just an observation.

I hate Sunday meetings tbh, so glad we are back to Friday nights

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29 minutes ago, Cookiefan said:

I hate Sunday meetings tbh, so glad we are back to Friday nights

Poole can change race night to a Friday, but are pretty reluctant to do this as last years playoffs proved so why would anyone be willing to change race night to suit them :nono:

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2 hours ago, Pinny said:

Newport's Northern tours were always Glasgow thursday, Edinburgh friday and Berwick saturday. Glasgow used to switch from Sunday afternoon to Thursday evening to accommodate us so yes its fair to say with a bit of common sense fixtures could of been rejigged. 

In these happy days, the Wasps would bring over 250 travelling fans north!   A bit different to Poole's current small band of camp-followers, and certainly not worth switching off a regular Friday night at either Ashfield or Armadale for......

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13 minutes ago, crescent girl said:

In these happy days, the Wasps would bring over 250 travelling fans north!   A bit different to Poole's current small band of camp-followers, and certainly not worth switching off a regular Friday night at either Ashfield or Armadale for......

How many miles is it from Poole to up North and I seem to remember the Berwick and Edinburgh away meetings being streamed on BSN, so prob affected some of the numbers 

I don't recall many Glasgow or Berwick fans at Poole. Edinburgh fans seem to attend in numbers though. 

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9 minutes ago, lisa-colette said:

How many miles is it from Poole to up North and I seem to remember the Berwick and Edinburgh away meetings being streamed on BSN, so prob affected some of the numbers 

I don't recall many Glasgow or Berwick fans at Poole. Edinburgh fans seem to attend in numbers though. 

Poole to Berwick approx 415 miles

Poole to Armadale approx 455 miles

Although, presumably, it would be done as part of a tour.

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54 minutes ago, lewy said:

Poole can change race night to a Friday, but are pretty reluctant to do this as last years playoffs proved so why would anyone be willing to change race night to suit them :nono:

Just a bit different if you don't own your own stadium or have restrictions on usage.

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I should imagine that northern teams will be riding at Plymouth the night before they come to Poole. So when Glasgow are due on 5th July, swap the fixture with Birmingham coming instead, and put Glasgow back to the 19th July. That way they can make two long journeys down to the south coast in a couple of weeks. 

Sounds fair as that’s what Glasgow want Poole to do, right? 

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23 minutes ago, Steve Shovlar said:

I should imagine that northern teams will be riding at Plymouth the night before they come to Poole. So when Glasgow are due on 5th July, swap the fixture with Birmingham coming instead, and put Glasgow back to the 19th July. That way they can make two long journeys down to the south coast in a couple of weeks. 

Sounds fair as that’s what Glasgow want Poole to do, right? 

Yes but Poole always pay their riders on time so money no object. :t:

Plymouth have to make a one of trip to Glasgow aswell  and we are further away than Poole are,so stop whinging. 

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33 minutes ago, Steve Shovlar said:

I should imagine that northern teams will be riding at Plymouth the night before they come to Poole. So when Glasgow are due on 5th July, swap the fixture with Birmingham coming instead, and put Glasgow back to the 19th July. That way they can make two long journeys down to the south coast in a couple of weeks. 

Sounds fair as that’s what Glasgow want Poole to do, right? 

Glasgow and Edinburgh ride on the same night. Friday is our race night. And do you really think Glasgow have any say over the Edinburgh promoter who does the fixtures. Usual BS we've come to expect 

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