lbw Posted September 28, 2023 Report Share Posted September 28, 2023 16 minutes ago, Endeavour said: I do have sympathy for the promotion. Six riders at some stage in the season injured or ill plus retirement of Buckley. The change at reserve did us no favours at all and people were led to believe it was for a “few weeks”. Glad we were able to run this year but if we come to tapes next season there has to be some fresh faces brought in. Hope you do come back Any news as regards new land? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruckerroo Posted September 28, 2023 Report Share Posted September 28, 2023 18 hours ago, Arthur54 said: This thread is for Poole fans, bore off. So is this entire forum sadly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Shovlar Posted September 28, 2023 Report Share Posted September 28, 2023 Watched the stream late last night and as expected a completely one sided affair only kept slightly closer due to Poole riders having bike issues when in scoring positions and the efforts of Pickering and Castagna. The other 4 Monarchs may as well have stayed in bed. So now we wait for Glasgow and Oxford to finish their meeting next Tuesday, to meet Glasgow in the final again. Getting in the Tarasenko has completely changed the Tigers from making up the numbers in the playoffs to outright favourites. But Pirates will give it 100% and hopefully the good guys will win. Feel sorry for Oxford who should really be in the final but for dodgy 5 point averages given to world class riders. Bring it on! 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbw Posted September 28, 2023 Report Share Posted September 28, 2023 (edited) 11 minutes ago, Steve Shovlar said: Watched the stream late last night and as expected a completely one sided affair only kept slightly closer due to Poole riders having bike issues when in scoring positions and the efforts of Pickering and Castagna. The other 4 Monarchs may as well have stayed in bed. So now we wait for Glasgow and Oxford to finish their meeting next Tuesday, to meet Glasgow in the final again. Getting in the Tarasenko has completely changed the Tigers from making up the numbers in the playoffs to outright favourites. But Pirates will give it 100% and hopefully the good guys will win. Feel sorry for Oxford who should really be in the final but for dodgy 5 point averages given to world class riders. Bring it on! Steve I welcome u righting the Pirates off because we overcome all adversity including urs! *Since when as Tarasenko bren a world class rider? Never seen him in the GP's! And Pirates would've pulled the same trick! And I would've won the sweepstake 55-35! Who do u think u r kidding Mr Shovlar? Edited September 28, 2023 by lbw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biffa Posted September 28, 2023 Report Share Posted September 28, 2023 And beatable from front & behind, even at Glasgow. Is a very good rider but not unbeatable imo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreverblue Posted September 28, 2023 Report Share Posted September 28, 2023 1 minute ago, lbw said: Steve I welcome u righting the Pirates off because we overcome all adversity including urs! I think Steve is being honest, having Tarasenko is a massive difference from Nowak who is usually pretty inept at Poole and we know what Harris can do, Basso has been a bit up and down as an away rider but is capable of beating anyone. All depends how we get on at Glasgow if it is them we face which is not a certainty., Oxford have a good chance of defending a ten point lead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Shovlar Posted September 28, 2023 Report Share Posted September 28, 2023 8 minutes ago, lbw said: Steve I welcome u righting the Pirates off because we overcome all adversity including urs! *Since when as Tarasenko bren a world class rider? Never seen him in the GP's! And Pirates would've pulled the same trick! And I would've won the sweepstake 55-35! There are world class riders who are not in the GPs, as there are a few riders in the GPs who imo are really not world class riders. Tarasenko is a heat leader in the Polish Extraleague. Not writing us off in the final. We are Poole and Pirates know how to win against adversity. I shall be there cheering the boys on regardless of win or lose, with the same team we started the season with, bar Roynons injury. Same as last season. Get the team right from the start and no need to replace. I am sure the team will give it everything they have got, but just as Lambert coming in at the death for Belle Vue made a mockery of last years PL playoffs and final, so could Tarasenko in the Championship this season. I am not blaming Glasgow as they didn’t write the rule, but whoever thought Tarasenko could have a 5 average in both the PL and Championship should be struck off from the sport for total incompetence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Shovlar Posted September 28, 2023 Report Share Posted September 28, 2023 6 minutes ago, foreverblue said: I think Steve is being honest, having Tarasenko is a massive difference from Nowak who is usually pretty inept at Poole and we know what Harris can do, Basso has been a bit up and down as an away rider but is capable of beating anyone. All depends how we get on at Glasgow if it is them we face which is not a certainty., Oxford have a good chance of defending a ten point lead. I don’t think Oxford have a chance, but will be pleased to be proved wrong as it means an extra meeting to attend. They are 6 points short imo. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagpuss Posted September 28, 2023 Report Share Posted September 28, 2023 (edited) The idea that Tarasenko is a magic wand who cures all of Glasgow's weaknesses is fanciful. Even with him in the Glasgow side Poole would still wallop them at home and keep it close enough at Ashfield to win comfortably over two legs. I like Glasgow a lot and they would be my preference to win the thing but I think Oxford going through would mean a much more competitive final. Edited September 28, 2023 by Bagpuss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bojangles Posted September 28, 2023 Report Share Posted September 28, 2023 30 minutes ago, Steve Shovlar said: There are world class riders who are not in the GPs, as there are a few riders in the GPs who imo are really not world class riders. Tarasenko is a heat leader in the Polish Extraleague. Not writing us off in the final. We are Poole and Pirates know how to win against adversity. I shall be there cheering the boys on regardless of win or lose, with the same team we started the season with, bar Roynons injury. Same as last season. Get the team right from the start and no need to replace. I am sure the team will give it everything they have got, but just as Lambert coming in at the death for Belle Vue made a mockery of last years PL playoffs and final, so could Tarasenko in the Championship this season. I am not blaming Glasgow as they didn’t write the rule, but whoever thought Tarasenko could have a 5 average in both the PL and Championship should be struck off from the sport for total incompetence. So, one change then? The same as Oxford and Glasgow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post szkocjasid Posted September 28, 2023 Popular Post Report Share Posted September 28, 2023 (edited) 39 minutes ago, Steve Shovlar said: There are world class riders who are not in the GPs, as there are a few riders in the GPs who imo are really not world class riders. Tarasenko is a heat leader in the Polish Extraleague. Not writing us off in the final. We are Poole and Pirates know how to win against adversity. I shall be there cheering the boys on regardless of win or lose, with the same team we started the season with, bar Roynons injury. Same as last season. Get the team right from the start and no need to replace. I am sure the team will give it everything they have got, but just as Lambert coming in at the death for Belle Vue made a mockery of last years PL playoffs and final, so could Tarasenko in the Championship this season. I am not blaming Glasgow as they didn’t write the rule, but whoever thought Tarasenko could have a 5 average in both the PL and Championship should be struck off from the sport for total incompetence. Poole aren't winning against adversity, they'll win because they are stronger than Glasgow & clear favourites imo Yes Tarasenko is on a daft average, but Poole or Oxford could have signed him too! If we struck off everyone who came up with idiotic rules, there would be no-one left to run the sport lol! Stop pretending Poole are underdogs to 1) give yourself an excuse if they lose, 2) celebrate a triumph against all odds when they win. Many tried that tactic with Scunthorpe & I didn't believe them then either. If you REALLY believe Poole are the underdogs, I'd say you should have more faith in your team. Since dropping down Poole have won everything (7 man competitions). Poole are the best team in the league! Edited September 28, 2023 by szkocjasid 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szkocjasid Posted September 28, 2023 Report Share Posted September 28, 2023 8 minutes ago, Bagpuss said: The idea that Tarasenko is a magic wand who cures all of Glasgow's weaknesses is fanciful. Even with him in the Glasgow side Poole would still wallop them at home and keep it close enough at Ashfield to win comfortably over two legs. I like Glasgow a lot and they would be my preference to win the thing but I think Oxford going through would mean a much more competitive final. Totally agree there, even with Tarasenko getting an r/r outing, the reserves still have to take 10 rides between them, Poole's reserves are going better. Gotta fancy Pirates for a big home win & narrow away defeat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreverblue Posted September 28, 2023 Report Share Posted September 28, 2023 50 minutes ago, Bagpuss said: The idea that Tarasenko is a magic wand who cures all of Glasgow's weaknesses is fanciful. Even with him in the Glasgow side Poole would still wallop them at home and keep it close enough at Ashfield to win comfortably over two legs. I like Glasgow a lot and they would be my preference to win the thing but I think Oxford going through would mean a much more competitive final. Glasgow reserves may be a bit suspect but the top four are top riders, the grain of comfort Poole have is that Brennan is usually poor at Poole and Basso hasnt always rode his best as an away rider, there is no doubt Tarasenko has improved the team massively. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz9100 Posted September 28, 2023 Report Share Posted September 28, 2023 58 minutes ago, szkocjasid said: Yes Tarasenko is on a daft average, but Poole or Oxford could have signed him too! If they could have afforded his wages! He won’t have come cheap. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted September 28, 2023 Report Share Posted September 28, 2023 4 minutes ago, daz9100 said: If they could have afforded his wages! He won’t have come cheap. When have Poole ever had a “cheap” Team. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLyric2 Posted September 28, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2023 (edited) 5 hours ago, Fromafar said: When have Poole ever had a “cheap” Team. In the modern era always within budget and always financially stable (except 2019!) Edited September 28, 2023 by Skidder1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted September 28, 2023 Report Share Posted September 28, 2023 Just now, Skidder1 said: Always within budget and always financially stable (except 2019!) Agree,but why question other Teams budgets would be my thoughts. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagpuss Posted September 28, 2023 Report Share Posted September 28, 2023 47 minutes ago, foreverblue said: Glasgow reserves may be a bit suspect but the top four are top riders, the grain of comfort Poole have is that Brennan is usually poor at Poole and Basso hasnt always rode his best as an away rider, there is no doubt Tarasenko has improved the team massively. That top four realistically all need to hit double figures at Poole to keep it close enough....not happening IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bojangles Posted September 28, 2023 Report Share Posted September 28, 2023 32 minutes ago, Skidder1 said: Always within budget and always financially stable (except 2019!) Literally went into liquidation in 1984. Poole fans have such short memories. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Jamie Posted September 28, 2023 Report Share Posted September 28, 2023 2 hours ago, Bojangles said: So, one change then? The same as Oxford and Glasgow! Poole's change was due to injury. Unavoidable. Glasgow's change was due to a rider being told to go home. Unavoidable. Oxford's change was an attempt to strengthen their team. Wholly avoidable. Bad Oxford. Cheats! 2 hours ago, Bagpuss said: I like Glasgow a lot. 2 hours ago, szkocjasid said: Totally agree there. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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