Poole 2025

[Bitza]

On 1/8/2025 at 1:12 PM, lewy said:

I've heard it's matt Marston.

Well the law of averages tells you somebody had to be right! After all just about every possible rider has been mentioned at some point. 

Well done lewy. 

Edited 5 hours ago by Bitza

[spt82]

27 minutes ago, Bitza said:

Well the law of averages tells you somebody had to be right! After all just about every possible rider has been mentioned at some point. 

Well done lewy. 

Nah he was wrong, it's Matt Marson they've signed 😉

[STEVEHOLS54]

So they sign an Aussie who will be 25 in March who has been riding UK since 2018 (with a 2 year break in 20/21).

I know this is only a temp appointment, but did they even attempt to approach a young Brit based here like Springer/Vale etc who have more scope to improve.

My personal view from videos seen is he did not look a natural on a bike and his riding style looked awkward to me and certainly not impressive for someone who has ridden on NDL tracks for 7 years (less 2 off).

Compared to both Springer & Vale both have shown improvement and both based in the South.

Maybe I am wrong and they were approached and didn't want to take on Champ this early if also both still in education system.

Of course we will never know that, but I think we could have done better.

But of course the die hards will say its only a temp appointment.

My personal view remains that Springer (only 16 last Nov) showed a lot more scope to improve and could have showcased his talent to be considered for a 2026 slot.

I get the impression that Marsen was the first and possibly only rider they approached. Could have done a better job promoting a young up and coming Brit talent for the future, but just my opinion.

[SteveLyric2]

38 minutes ago, STEVEHOLS54 said:

So they sign an Aussie who will be 25 in March who has been riding UK since 2018 (with a 2 year break in 20/21).

I know this is only a temp appointment, but did they even attempt to approach a young Brit based here like Springer/Vale etc who have more scope to improve.

My personal view from videos seen is he did not look a natural on a bike and his riding style looked awkward to me and certainly not impressive for someone who has ridden on NDL tracks for 7 years (less 2 off).

Compared to both Springer & Vale both have shown improvement and both based in the South.

Maybe I am wrong and they were approached and didn't want to take on Champ this early if also both still in education system.

Of course we will never know that, but I think we could have done better.

But of course the die hards will say its only a temp appointment.

My personal view remains that Springer (only 16 last Nov) showed a lot more scope to improve and could have showcased his talent to be considered for a 2026 slot.

I get the impression that Marsen was the first and possibly only rider they approached. Could have done a better job promoting a young up and coming Brit talent for the future, but just my opinion.

Maybe a 25 year old can travel to 12 meetings under his own steam rather than a 16year old having to rely on family members who may not be geared up for midweek commitments? Just a thought.......

[poole keith]

I know some will but its difficult to disagree with your thinking steve hols,would think though its difficult nay near impossible for a lad still in full time education who can't drive to compete in the championship, but like you say it would have been good to give a British youngster a go or maybe a couple sharing the gig

[poole keith]

Overlapping posts there, need to type quicker!

[foreverblue]

1 hour ago, poole keith said:

I know some will but its difficult to disagree with your thinking steve hols,would think though its difficult nay near impossible for a lad still in full time education who can't drive to compete in the championship, but like you say it would have been good to give a British youngster a go or maybe a couple sharing the gig

It may have been a problem getting someone to only do a few meetings knowing you will be replaced and it really does not matter who it is.