Poole 2025

[foreverblue]

1 minute ago, Diamonds85 said:

Poole given special dispensation to use Charles Wright as he doubles up with Redcar on a 2.96 average 😆

Chad Wirtzfeld should be nowhere near the Championship... But he is local.

I think Redcar have a good chance of winning the title next season.

[Diamonds85]

Just now, foreverblue said:

I think Redcar have a good chance of winning the title next season.

They are the reason that I said 'top 2' in my post 5 minutes ago. I think Redcar look very strong.

[LisaColette]

3 minutes ago, Diamonds85 said:

I can see by the end of the season

1. Richard Lawson 9.00-9.50

2. Tobias Thomsen 4.75-5.25

3. Zach Cook 6.75-7.25

4. Anders Rowe 6.75-7.25

5. Lewis Kerr 7.25-7.75

6. Paul Starke 3.75-4.25

7. William Cairns 4.50-5.00

Fair assessment? Of course you Poole fans will know these riders better than me.

I'd say it's fair. Might put Anders up to 7.5 instead of 7.25 though. 

[LisaColette]

3 minutes ago, foreverblue said:

I think Redcar have a good chance of winning the title next season.

I think that every year!

[foreverblue]

31 minutes ago, LisaColette said:

I think that every year!

They seem to have a particularly strong team next season. 

[Diamonds85]

22 minutes ago, foreverblue said:

They seem to have a particularly strong team next season. 

They easily have the best top 3, I think Jason Edwards is really going to have a big year next year too... Their top 4 is incredible. Jake Mulford should be solid enough at number 2, especially at home. I like their reserves, but they are just as likely to go missing away from home, particularly again teams with stronger reserves. I rate Tom Spencer quite a bit, he's never going to be world champion but he's a very solid rider and I think he'll surprise a few, always gives 110%.

Anyway back to Poole.

58 minutes ago, LisaColette said:

I'd say it's fair. Might put Anders up to 7.5 instead of 7.25 though. 

I'd be delighted to see Anders pushing mid 7s and I would love to be proven wrong and see him hit 8 too. I just wish he'd stop wearing his hats like a condom...

[arnieg]

1 hour ago, Diamonds85 said:

They easily have the best top 3, I think Jason Edwards is really going to have a big year next year too... Their top 4 is incredible. Jake Mulford should be solid enough at number 2, especially at home. I like their reserves, but they are just as likely to go missing away from home, particularly again teams with stronger reserves. I rate Tom Spencer quite a bit, he's never going to be world champion but he's a very solid rider and I think he'll surprise a few, always gives 110%.

Anyway back to Poole.

I'd be delighted to see Anders pushing mid 7s and I would love to be proven wrong and see him hit 8 too. I just wish he'd stop wearing his hats like a condom...

I'd be more worried if he wore his condoms like a hat 😝

[Tosh1218]

21 hours ago, szkocjasid said:

 

@PTW completely agree.

@SharpenRake I cannot see any 2.00 rider scoring better than Starke, so think whoever signs will be the one dropped for Cairns (if he's at Poole)

All this speculation about Young Cairns who is an outstanding prospect I agree , but as we all know speedway riders have crashes and injuries .I would hate for the lads sake he doesn’t but to try and build a side around a lads 16th birthday date could  be a huge gamble if injuries hit the Poole side .Speedway is won on the track and I wish all riders in the 3 leagues have an injury free season 

[daz9100]

Cairns confirmed on an 18 month deal

http://bit.ly/cairns25

Edited 17 hours ago by daz9100

[LisaColette]

12 minutes ago, daz9100 said:

Cairns confirmed on an 18 month deal

http://bit.ly/cairns25

They also have done an Instagram reel with him, for all the SM people. 

[daz9100]

https://x.com/poolespeedway/status/1869462597675934205

[geoff100]

Whats that well know 80s song by stevie v?

[SteelShoe]

4 hours ago, foreverblue said:

They seem to have a particularly strong team next season. 

A lot depends on the reserves and Jake Mulford riding at No 2. Certainly 3 the strongest if not the strongest heat leaders in the Championship.

[SaddlebowRoad]

5 hours ago, foreverblue said:

Don't really know why the concern about the number 7, it does not really matter who it is.

exactly

its completely moot

[SteelShoe]

40 minutes ago, daz9100 said:

Cairns confirmed on an 18 month deal

http://bit.ly/cairns25

Worst kept secret in Speedway William going to Poole, must be very exciting for the Poole fans to have secured such a precocious young talent. Do find it a bit contrived that a club that appears to do very little to develop young speedway talent professes that William feels Poole is the best place for him to develop and improve with a focus on providing him with the support , guidance, and environment he needs to thrive without undue pressure. Wonder how Max Perry views this.

[SteveLyric2]

15 minutes ago, SteelShoe said:

Worst kept secret in Speedway William going to Poole, must be very exciting for the Poole fans to have secured such a precocious young talent. Do find it a bit contrived that a club that appears to do very little to develop young speedway talent professes that William feels Poole is the best place for him to develop and improve with a focus on providing him with the support , guidance, and environment he needs to thrive without undue pressure. Wonder how Max Perry views this.

I doubt Max Perry had Greg Hancock mentoring him!!

[Mr Blobby]

So who’s the poor stop gap till June? 

[SteveLyric2]

13 minutes ago, Mr Blobby said:

So who’s the poor stop gap till June? 

...til July 1st..Any one of several NDL hopefuls who would be chuffed at the chance!😄

[szkocjasid]

6 hours ago, foreverblue said:

Don't really know why the concern about the number 7, it does not really matter who it is.

It matters a little, if Poole want to win the treble again, they'll have to do well in the BSN & KOC before Cairns arrives, plus remain in top 4 contention in the league.

They won't find it as easy as last year, but still expect them to be near the top, once Cairns signs, big favourites.

[szkocjasid]

45 minutes ago, SteelShoe said:

Worst kept secret in Speedway William going to Poole, must be very exciting for the Poole fans to have secured such a precocious young talent. Do find it a bit contrived that a club that appears to do very little to develop young speedway talent professes that William feels Poole is the best place for him to develop and improve with a focus on providing him with the support , guidance, and environment he needs to thrive without undue pressure. Wonder how Max Perry views this.

I guess that's one reason why Poole don't bother with the NDL, let others train up riders & can still pick up the best prospects.

I would think Poole is the most "pressure club" to join, the club & fans expect to win every season & riders know they could be dropped if they don't perform, even if the team is doing well.

If you don't want any pressure go to Berwick, Edinburgh or Plymouth, they're used to losing lol!