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  3. Posted

    4 hours ago, spin king junior said:

    Giving off a very different tone from Sheffield drawing away to Birmingham compared to when your own team gets run close by them around your own track...

    Not at all the first line of my post was that I thought we would win by more 

    We had Emil getting 4 and crashing whilst in scoring positions and missing out on heat 15 where Ellis got 0. Add 5 onto Emils score and it would have been what I expected …. And yes speedway is all about its and buts but to me Sheffield riders didn’t leave any points behind on the track where as Ipswich did

    One thing is for certain that the Holder brothers are usually poor at Foxhall so I’m more worried about other teams at our place namely Leicester who have riders that go well at Foxhall 

  4. Posted

    Thought we may have won this by more but fair play to the Brummies

    This season we have two second strings that can score 11-15 between them and 2 reserves who can get 8-10 between them 

    Even the lower end of that means the 3 heat leaders need to get 27 between them which will happen most weeks … even with Emil and Danny struggling last night the heat leaders got 23…. 
     

    I think we will be very tough to beat this season but we will see 

     

  5. Posted

    Sheffield fans on social media hailing the comeback should look at why they needed to make that comeback and getting a draw at the possibly weakest side isn’t exactly a good result 

    Holder snr has been poor either winning or last and 9 points from 8 rides is a shocking return for a third heat leader. Couple this with the fact the reserves are one of the weakest and Jack isn’t flying yet means it’s been a poor start for Sheffield 

    But well done Birmingham a backs against the wall jobs and a good result 

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  6. Posted

    Great first night performance 

    Emil said afterwards his first bike going back to the manufacturer lol… got stuck on the kerb trying to shepherd Ellis home and Bewley blasted round the outside … and as always after the meeting he hung around signed every autograph posed for every picture what a credit he is to British speedway 

    King was awesome tonight and Dan T did so well boy he can gate 

    Jordan after a duck egg in the reserves race did well after and Ellis did very well and a great signing if he maintains that 

    Rew was ok not spectacular and Scott did a good job with 7 from 4…. Think Doyle would have had at least 10 though 

    For Belle Vue Kurtz and Bewley looked awesome early on but faded especially Kurtz

    Lidsey Cook and Bailey were the let downs for Belle Vue but Mountain rode very well

    One last point had a good chat with Bewley after the meeting … said he actually loves the Ipswich track but he wasn’t riding great last season but feels he has his mojo back …. Level headed a pleasure to chat to and had time for everyone afterwards … again a credit to British Speedway … something Tai and Lambert could learn from 

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  8. Posted

    On 12/1/2023 at 2:09 PM, Phil The Ace said:

    I’m the total opposite myself. I see a team where all 7 riders could improve and I don’t think no other team could say that. 
     

    regarding Dan, he’s had his metal work out now. So hopefully see a new Dan next season. 

    It’s a decent side I don’t think any side can be classed as poor until we see what they go like as a team 

    However my team Ipswich and Belle Vue have replaced 2 riders each from the 1-7 last season 

    Belle Vue replace Wright and Brennan ( who in the league meetings at Foxhall got 15 and 19 between them ) with Cook and Mountain which makes them weaker in my opinion (especially at Foxhall)….. and Ipswich have replaced Riss and Hume with Ellis and Jenkins which in my opinion makes them stronger … so we beat Belle Vue in the play offs last year and this season I would fancy us again 

    I admit obviously each team has strengths at different tracks like Sheffield look strong but the Holders sulk at Foxhall and Tai hasn’t been there for years …. For example Iversen and Musielek will probably outscore the Holder brothers easily at Foxhall 

    Still it’s all about opinions … may the best team win lol

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  9. Posted

    4 hours ago, cowboy cookie returns? said:

    I think 5 are spot on, including Wojdylo.

    I have a feeling it could look something like 

    Emil 10.10

    Ellis 5.56

    Brennan 5.87

    Wojdylo 5.00

    Doyle 9.10

    Rew 4.00

    D. Thompson

    we need riders with plenty of improvement & Ellis, Brennan & Wojodyo gives you far more than having King & Lambert.

    Thats if I’ve worked the British reduction out correctly 

    I also expect Rew to kick on as well.

    King Riss and Hume our for Ellis Brennan and Wojdylo......................thats pretty strong and possibly always having one strong reserve though the Pole is a worry on our track lol

    I still cant see Ipswich letting Danny go. Club captain and led us to a trophy and his form improved at the end of the season and very good friends with the management.

    Personally the team you have listed can be title winners and definitely better than the Sheffield 1-7

  11. Posted

    Cant see Musielek at Ipswich as that would mean no King and i cant see that happening 

    I would love to see Musielek he is a class act on and off the track......i remember the cup final and he was the only Sheffield rider to congratulate the Ipswich fans..........while the others stropped and sulked ....god id hate my team to have a Holder brother or Tai no matter how many points they brought in

    Emil

    Doyle

    King

    Ellis/Brennan

    ?

    Rew

    D Thompson

    Who we can get and how much we have to play with i dont know

    Riss to me looks a gamble.......Never looked comfortable on the bike to me but maybe his average fits and would there be anyone better

    This means Hume out for either Ellis or Brennan (if that works) and that looks strong to me

  12. Posted

    Doyle and Emil are definitely back so I’ve heard so to get Tobi will mean a lot of outlay and no King…. Not sure that will happen but for me I would go for it why not 

    Means the side built along the same lines except Tobi for King which is an upgrade 

    Riss is still a worry .. yes a low average but his demeanour on the bike wasn’t good and I’d be concerned on him improving on it 

    Rew should add hopefully 1.5 on his average.

    Dan Thompson a no brainier as the rising star 

    Hume is a difficult one as he is a fans favourite , gives 110% and is always amenable and friendly after a meeting …. If we do go top heavy with Doyle Musi and Emil is there a better rider on his average? Not sure there is 

  13. Posted

    Trying to think why Poole fans are given a hard time on this forum……. Simply read this thread it tells you all you need to know about them ……

    What a bunch of absolute (insert word deemed appropriate)

    Think their club is the best ever biggest ever and nobody wants to leave ever … only if you ride for Poole will you ever improve as a rider

    Shocking to let Rowe go young British rider done well and see you later …. The Thompson twins have no desire to be Poole riders and I know that for a fact 

    But anyway let’s just let these fans have their thread 

    Lawson going nowhere but Ben Cook is looking likely it’s been mentioned at most places … 

    Im sure Poole will build a half decent side they often do … but to be so pig headed is just weird 

  14. Posted

    5 hours ago, Skidder1 said:

    So if your team had a 'meaningless' end of season challenge, you wouldn't go and support it?

    No I wouldn’t especially if it means nothing and racing against a select 7 in a match that my team will win easily … I have better things to spend my money on…. I only missed 2 matches at Foxhall this season but if we was racing a very weak team in a match that means nothing I wouldn’t spend £50 of my money no

    2 hours ago, Steve Shovlar said:

    Shows how big Poole are compared to any other club when if we actually lose a final there’s a pile on. So rare has been this event. And next year we can be sure Poole will be up there again at the end of the season. Has been this way since the millennium and nothing will change that. 

    A shame tonight is off but the rain was torrential last night and with rain still around at the moment it’s no surprise. Hopefully there’s time to re-arrange before 1st November

    No you fool the reason there is a pile on is because of people like you who dish it out week after week and yet can’t take it back 

    Poole are disliked for their antics over the years and the absolute buffoons of supporters on here who literally have no clue about the sport 

    Ask most fans on here which club has the most pathetic fan base and Poole would win by a mile

    That said people like foreverblue and rayc are decent enough 

  16. Posted

    Oh dear god I’ve read it all now

    Shovlar trying not only to big this meeting up as important….. when nobody even Leicester fans care as it’s not worth a thing ….. but then he says ‘2 evenly matched teams’ ….. with Leicester slightly stronger!!

    The man is deluded or a child 

    With the exception of Harris Leicester have no chance at all and are weaker in pretty much every area….. Cook against Hume is for one quite laughable

    Poole will hit at least 55….. 

    How any Poole fan would part with money to go watch this is beyond me 

    Well done Shovlar you will get one prize this season and no doubt we will get race by race commentary and a match report and how amazing it is to win a trophy 

    Poole , just like my team Ipswich , choked when it mattered ….. winning a tin pot trophy against an extremely weak opponent will gloss over nothing 

  17. Posted

    On 10/17/2023 at 11:16 AM, Gavan said:

    Some over confidence from Poole fans in some places

    49-41 in the league meeting where Rowe got 6 + 1 and Scunthorpe got 8 from Clegg and Mountain

    45-45 in the play offs where Rowe again got 6 + 1 but Scunthorpe got 15 from Kemp and Mountain with Lambert and Palm Toft having poor nights

    R/R for Rowe makes Poole weaker but they can use Tac Sub in the up i believe

    I doubt Douglas and Kemp will get 30 again but Douglas in 12 races at Poole has got 35 out of 36 points

    A lot depends on how Lambert and Palm Toft go if they can get 12 or 13 between them then this will be close

    Douglas 15 maybe from 6

    Mountain 3

    Lambert 6

    Allen 7

    Palm Toft 5

    Kemp 7

    Ablitt 1

    Thats 44 and broken down like that looks possible

    Poole are favourites without question but this could be close

     

     

    Wasn’t far out 

    To many cocky Poole fans but as pointed out Scunthorpe drew earlier in the season 

    I said if Lambert and Palm Toft got 12 or 13 or would be close and they got 15 

    I got Allen and Mountain the wrong way round and Kemp got slightly more 

  19. Posted

    1 hour ago, lisa-colette said:

    Lol. Zach got 14 at Scunny the other day outscoring Dougie by a point. He also won the Olympique last night, where experienced track specialists like Dougie and Harris got sixes and sevens. And yet he is going to only be a Champ second string according to you. Either you are trolling or never watch him ride! lol

    Zach is a decent enough rider but i cant see him improving much past where he is 

    Averaging 6.22 isnt pulling up any trees 

    He does his job scoring 7 or 8 at home and often beating his opposing number second string and the other teams reserve. 

    He did very well at Scunthorpe and did out score Duggy but had one extra ride and yes he won the Olympique but that throws up odd results because of the format

    Ben is the one going places out of the two. 

    That said i would take either at Ipswich next season as a number 6

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  20. Posted

    If Ipswich don’t sign up Emil and Doyle they will lose a fair number of fans 

    These 2 put bums on seats and provide huge entertainment…. I’ve bask going Foxhall since 1985 and I can’t remember the atmosphere being as good

    We won the cup and almost (should have ) won the league 

    I love to win a trophy and the cup final night was epic….. however I also like to enjoy watching 

    Not sure how this fits 

    1. Emil

    2. ?

    3.King 

    4. ?

    5. Doyle 

    6. Rew 

    7. Dan Thompson 

    What does that leave?

    Is there room for Brennan or one of the Cook brothers ….. even if this means Rew going to 2 or 4

    Got to say wouldn’t want Erik back …. Nice guy but so far off it and looks hesitant in races 

  21. Posted

    Some over confidence from Poole fans in some places

    49-41 in the league meeting where Rowe got 6 + 1 and Scunthorpe got 8 from Clegg and Mountain

    45-45 in the play offs where Rowe again got 6 + 1 but Scunthorpe got 15 from Kemp and Mountain with Lambert and Palm Toft having poor nights

    R/R for Rowe makes Poole weaker but they can use Tac Sub in the up i believe

    I doubt Douglas and Kemp will get 30 again but Douglas in 12 races at Poole has got 35 out of 36 points

    A lot depends on how Lambert and Palm Toft go if they can get 12 or 13 between them then this will be close

    Douglas 15 maybe from 6

    Mountain 3

    Lambert 6

    Allen 7

    Palm Toft 5

    Kemp 7

    Ablitt 1

    Thats 44 and broken down like that looks possible

    Poole are favourites without question but this could be close

     

     

  23. Posted

    Shovlar commenting all through a meet when Poole aren’t being beat lol comical 

    What is up with this Poole side absolutely so off form Lawson and Worrall again pretty average 

    Poole won by 10 last time and this time with the advantage of r/r ( Cook can ride where’s last time reserves only ) and they lose by 4 that’s a big swing 

    Something clearly not right with the Pirates to lose a meeting they clearly should have won …. I’d expect them to win the cup as can’t see Douglas and Kemp getting 30 again 

  24. Posted · Edited by Gavan

    12 hours ago, SharpenRake said:

    What Marcin scored at the BSN final is irrelevant. The Tigers team only got 28! The track was different last night so you can't just assume Marcin would have had a nightmare that's just illogical.

    Spot on it’s just Shovlar being a clown as normal the man is just a child trolling for kicks

    Marcin did indeed get 0

    But in the same meeting Lawson and Worrall got 27 between them beaten only once ….. yet in the final they got 17….. 

    Poole fans need to be looking at their performance rather then other areas 

    Did anyone see how petulant Lawson was going back to the pits after heat 13?? One of the most disliked riders can’t think why lol 

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  25. Posted

    Glasgow don’t run at a loss

    The Shovlar is upset that Poole aren’t the biggest club in the league 

    And yes they would sack Kyle or Anders for Tarasenko who wouldn’t ….. 

    Poole have pulled numerous strokes over the years some outside the rules … Glasgow didn’t act outside the rules 

    Fact is Worrall and Lawson let Poole down …. Their scores in both legs weren’t good enough 

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