SteveLyric2 Posted November 14 Report Share Posted November 14 4 minutes ago, poole keith said: Who thinks up these micky mouse ideas ?? Tho does this open up the way for poole town fc to play in the champions league? So the 7 Prem clubs invite the 2024 Championship winners into the ko cup 1st round rather than have 3 meetings and a bye! What's not to like.......? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bald Bloke Posted November 14 Report Share Posted November 14 9 minutes ago, Mr Blobby said: Personally think it’s bonkers that the pirates cab ride in the premiership KO cup. Well it’s not even Poole it’s effectively a select side they can go with. Must’ve been several pints down when they came up with this and thought it was a good idea. Being as Poole are allowed to strengthen up to Prem standard, i wonder if there was a draw involving all the Champ clubs? I'm sure many lesser supported Champ clubs would of liked the opportunity for a bumper pay day as well.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLyric2 Posted November 14 Report Share Posted November 14 2 minutes ago, Steve Shovlar said: They might be used against Sheffield, but if by some fluke we get to next round and draw a club one of these two rides for. We would have to use guests who haven’t probably ridden Wimborne Road for a few seasons, if ever. is it just Poole invited to the]is comp? What if Cheetahs and drawn against Spires? Perhaps they could use guests who haven’t from the other team in heats they are not used. It's just Poole as the Championship winners who are invited. The winners of Poole v Sheffield are against Brum or Leicester in the next round, so unless Zach is signed by Brum again (doubtful!) then shouldn't be an issue. But let's not get ahead of ourselves....its an extra home fixture. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur54 Posted November 14 Author Report Share Posted November 14 5 minutes ago, Steve Shovlar said: They might be used against Sheffield, but if by some fluke we get to next round and draw a club one of these two rides for. We would have to use guests who haven’t probably ridden Wimborne Road for a few seasons, if ever. is it just Poole invited to this comp? What if Cheetahs and drawn against Spires? Perhaps they could use guests who haven’t from the other team in heats they are not used. I still think it's a shame we are not drawn against the spires, Harris would have been up for it 😛 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCS Posted November 14 Report Share Posted November 14 Is it the try before you buy for Poole? Premiership 2026 maybe.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur54 Posted November 14 Author Report Share Posted November 14 9 minutes ago, SCS said: Is it the try before you buy for Poole? Premiership 2026 maybe.. Might be, but I think they were just invited being Championship champions 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catalan Posted November 14 Report Share Posted November 14 29 minutes ago, SCS said: Is it the try before you buy for Poole? Premiership 2026 maybe.. If it wasdown to Danny that would be a resounding NO! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaColette Posted November 14 Report Share Posted November 14 Well, will be good to see the Holder's and Tai back at Poole. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavan Posted November 14 Report Share Posted November 14 Well speedway has just gone full on Mickey Mouse with this decision Irrelevant that it’s Poole it’s a cup competition for the top league and the top league only Basically it will be a Poole select side ….. as an Ipswich fan I don’t want Tom representing Poole and risking injury and not would whichever club Ben Cook rides for Absolute farce of a decision 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bitza Posted November 14 Report Share Posted November 14 (edited) 1 hour ago, SteveLyric2 said: So the 7 Prem clubs invite the 2024 Championship winners into the ko cup 1st round rather than have 3 meetings and a bye! What's not to like.......? Exactly, it's means more opportunities to watch speedway at Wimborne Road, those who don't like the idea well there's a simple solution. So now, when does the drip feed of team riders start? Edited November 14 by Bitza 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie456 Posted November 14 Report Share Posted November 14 2 hours ago, SCS said: Is it the try before you buy for Poole? Premiership 2026 maybe.. There probably won't be any Poole in 2026. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLyric2 Posted November 14 Report Share Posted November 14 (edited) 9 minutes ago, Wolfie456 said: There probably won't be any Poole in 2026. Why? So any 2-year sponsorship deal would have no relevance then? Edited November 14 by SteveLyric2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaColette Posted November 14 Report Share Posted November 14 2 hours ago, Gavan said: Well speedway has just gone full on Mickey Mouse with this decision Irrelevant that it’s Poole it’s a cup competition for the top league and the top league only Basically it will be a Poole select side ….. as an Ipswich fan I don’t want Tom representing Poole and risking injury and not would whichever club Ben Cook rides for Absolute farce of a decision Calm down Gav, it's only been provisionally accepted. Might not happen yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szkocjasid Posted November 14 Report Share Posted November 14 3 hours ago, Gavan said: Well speedway has just gone full on Mickey Mouse with this decision Irrelevant that it’s Poole it’s a cup competition for the top league and the top league only Basically it will be a Poole select side ….. as an Ipswich fan I don’t want Tom representing Poole and risking injury and nor would whichever club Ben Cook rides for Absolute farce of a decision But every Ipswich rider races for other clubs, not sure how Brennan riding for Poole in the KOC is a great risk? Could just as easily get injured riding in Poland or even guesting for a play-off rival in the Premiership. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szkocjasid Posted November 14 Report Share Posted November 14 Would be good if the Poole KOC side was a mixture of this year & next year's team, rather than a team of guests. For example (rumoured line-ups) Sheffield 1. J Holder 2. A Rowe 3. C Holder 4. J Pickering 5. T Woffinden 6. D Gilkes 7. L Flint Poole 1. M Janowski 2. Z Cook 3. R Lawson 4. T Brennan 5. B Cook 6. L Kerr 7. V Foord Would these teams not pull in a big crowd? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcon1983 Posted November 14 Report Share Posted November 14 12 minutes ago, szkocjasid said: Would be good if the Poole KOC side was a mixture of this year & next year's team, rather than a team of guests. For example (rumoured line-ups) Sheffield 1. J Holder 2. A Rowe 3. C Holder 4. J Pickering 5. T Woffinden 6. D Gilkes 7. L Flint Poole 1. M Janowski 2. Z Cook 3. R Lawson 4. T Brennan 5. B Cook 6. L Kerr 7. V Foord Would these teams not pull in a big crowd? 6 of those I'd presume would be cup tied until their full time premier team is out of the competition? So to make it less Mickey Mouse you'd have to put a 1-7 together that dont have a current Premiership side which IMO would be impossible But then British Speedway lost all credibility years ago 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szkocjasid Posted November 15 Report Share Posted November 15 2 hours ago, Falcon1983 said: 6 of those I'd presume would be cup tied until their full time premier team is out of the competition? So to make it less Mickey Mouse you'd have to put a 1-7 together that don't have a current Premiership side which IMO would be impossible But then British Speedway lost all credibility years ago The only way Poole could build a competitive side without using Premiership riders would be to include Robert Lambert & Scott Nicholls for example. Anyway there's no reason other riders would be "cup tied" guests are allowed in the league, KOC & play-offs. Don't see why Poole borrowing riders is any less credible? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcon1983 Posted November 15 Report Share Posted November 15 7 hours ago, szkocjasid said: The only way Poole could build a competitive side without using Premiership riders would be to include Robert Lambert & Scott Nicholls for example. Anyway there's no reason other riders would be "cup tied" guests are allowed in the league, KOC & play-offs. Don't see why Poole borrowing riders is any less credible? Guests generally cover for injured riders Riders dont double up in the same competition which effectively is what may happen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherborne Green Posted November 15 Report Share Posted November 15 13 hours ago, Gavan said: Well speedway has just gone full on Mickey Mouse with this decision Irrelevant that it’s Poole it’s a cup competition for the top league and the top league only Basically it will be a Poole select side ….. as an Ipswich fan I don’t want Tom representing Poole and risking injury and not would whichever club Ben Cook rides for Absolute farce of a decision I know what you mean, however what is the difference between this and riders accepting guest bookings? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Shovlar Posted November 15 Report Share Posted November 15 (edited) 11 hours ago, szkocjasid said: Would be good if the Poole KOC side was a mixture of this year & next year's team, rather than a team of guests. For example (rumoured line-ups) Sheffield 1. J Holder 2. A Rowe 3. C Holder 4. J Pickering 5. T Woffinden 6. D Gilkes 7. L Flint Poole 1. M Janowski 2. Z Cook 3. R Lawson 4. T Brennan 5. B Cook 6. L Kerr 7. V Foord Would these teams not pull in a big crowd? Sheffield would run riot if those two teams met. Edited November 15 by Steve Shovlar 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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