Southampton Pirate

You are correct Aviator, but a lot of the comments became abusive and far too personal, with nothing to do with speedway and shed a poor reflection on Poole Speedway itself.

Well, like you Lisa Collette, I think that the site was closed down, mainly due to the fact that some of the posters were "not a good influence" on the club and were painting a bad picture. I reckon you guys know who you were!!!!!! I don't have to mention names. Personally, travelling down from Southampton each week, the forum was good for weather forecasts/conditions and team news. Shame it had to go.

What is it with you two - the Gavan and Shovlar show. I don't regularly log on to this site, but I do like to get the updates on team selection etc. It's always good to read people's varying opinions, factual or not. I have an opinion on most things, but I certainly do not reply with personal or slanderous quips that are designed to upset people. It's little wonder that anyone is banned from the site for overstepping the mark. To both of you, I'm sure we are interested in your remarks and opinions on SPEEDWAY. I'm not interested in slurs or personal insults. If you want to do that, go onto Facebook or whatever and leave this dedicated sport to the people who love and enjoy Speedway for what it is/or isn't

Well, not many people overtake Jason Doyle on the final bend in heat 15, which brings me to my point. WE'VE GOT BOMBER - ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE

Still cannot understand why we are so bad around Somerset, especially as our Nos 1 and 2 used to race there. Over the 2 legs, Somerset still massive favourites for me

Possibly you are right. His average will make him quite attractive, but Bomber would be first on my list.

Would rather have Woryna at reserve!!!!!!!!!!

Looks like a Stars/Rebels final to me. We've just got too many riders under performing and we won't win anything without a number 1.

Really Daniel!!!!! Can you imagine the outrage on here, if a Poole fan even suggested it, let alone if it actually happened.

Can't see us beating Somerset over 2 legs, they are too good around Wimborne Rd, second in line would be Belle Vue and then probably our best bet would be Lyn, who always seem to struggle at our place.

Hi Steve. Are you able to post Heat 15

What are dripping on about? Of the posts that I have seen on hear, nearly every Poole supporter, including me have said that the better team won. WHO' S MOANING, other than you?

As a result of last week's fiasco, and the added chance of a few drops of rain, we decided to save our £30 and watch it on BT at home. I thought it was a pretty good advert for Speedway in general, with the final result being decided in the last heat. Spills, thrills and overtaking. In my effort to try to re-enact the "Speedway" experience, at half time, I asked my mate if he wanted something to eat. He said that he would prefer a hot dog, so after popping out in to my "Gourmet" kitchen, unfortunately, I had to give him the news that I didn't have any hot dog rolls, or onions. Just like actually being at the meeting eh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Absolutely disgraceful!!!!! Whatever is going on at Poole. First of all, the normal disappointment with the first bend "Gourmet" burger van, (No hot dog rolls), but that's for another thread and then the Coup de grace, the postponement. Firstly, everyone in the stadium could see the rain coming, so Why????? did we have an interval. When it did come, it lasted about 5 minutes. To be honest, the track looked in better nick after the shower and with a bit of grading, I'm sure would have produced some good racing. We travel down from Southampton and sadly, will stay at home on Monday. This is NOT the publicity that Poole, or more importantly, Speedway needs at this, or any other time. From one very disgruntled and disillusioned supporter!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm just waiting for the accusation of "cheating" by arranging a meeting on a Thursday.

Are you and Trackrat in bed together. Evidence of that statement please?????????????????????

CONGRATULATIONS Sid, Best comment I've read on here for a long time, by far. The sport is in decline as it is, without those who claim to love the sport most, fighting to drive the last nail in. I have no problem at all with constructive criticism, even against Poole, but most of it is unfounded, unwarranted, untrue, hyperthetical and born out of sheer jealousy, usually in the direction of Matt Ford and his Pirates.

Firstly, and most importantly, I am not your "boy". Secondly, I think you mean, Don't need to prove anything. Finally, you need to be very careful when throwing around empty and unfounded threats, that have no substance or concrete evidence. So, either get your facts right, or, don't bother posting.

Your constant accusations of cheating and average manipulation, indicate that you have concrete proof. I would, therefore, be very interested to read your evidence and let the visitors of this Forum make their own judgement.

A very mature and constructive post Trackrat!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Starman, this forum is all about opinions and Gavan is quite entitled to his. He is quite right, we do need a number 1. Unfortunately, our Nos `1,3,5 have no chance of a 5 race maximum, in their present form, unlike, for instance, Wolves who have Thorssell, Schlein and Masters who are capable of going through the card, especially at home. Forums are open for debate from all fans of Speedway. I am sure that there are members that would like you to "GIIVE IT A REST" PS. Is there any news on Stefan. His Mum was stood next to us last and was understandably distraught. Really hope he is OK

Probably the best meeting of the season. If there was some "average fixing" going on, the riders disguised it very well.

And your proven evidence, Trackrat

Thoroughly well beaten by a good Swindon team, well lead by Nick Morris, I have no problem with that, but I do have several worries. Messrs Sundstrom and Shanes continue to disappoint and despite the heavy loss, speedway was still NOT the winner. The track looked good and apparently well prepared, but there were very few passes and those that could gate, prospered.

Totally agree with that comment Steve. The burger van on 1st bend even ran out of onions by the interval, but then again, they are normally cold anyway!!!!!