Pinny

Who is saying he has been dropped? Glasgow could of, and probably have, came in with a top offer for a top prospect ALA Basso two years ago and Poole cannot do anything about it?

True.

If I was Poole promoter, I would definitely not want to lose the Cooks but I would be seriously considering signing a new number 1.

Pedersen for me just had a bit more of a ruthless streak compared to Crump. Also the man to stop Rickardsson winning 3 on the trot. Crump tho I think got 10 top 3 medals in a row. But if both in their primes, Pedersen would of beaten Crump for me. Either way both superb riders. Now back to Sheffield 2024

Harris, B Cook, Complin and Pijper nailed on.

Thought Basso, Brennan, Vissing and Tarasenko only four confirmed to not return?

Agreed. After Trick, I'd put Crump joint second with Nicki P in the list of best riders I have seen since following the sport since 1999.

You'd have to expect Bailey back after his season just gone and the fact he is a Glasgow asset isn't he? Also, doesnt he work for the Glasgow owners during the week?

Its hilarious how certain Poole fans think no rider would ever want to leave them!

Crumpy I think was a huge mentor for Holder later on, which is quite mad when you think back to Crump and Holders fall out in Cardiff a few years before.

Exactly. And for a change of scenery and to stop the chance of going stale.

Would you like to bet on that??

No idea but doubt he will ride second tier if he was willing to leave Glasgow and wants to progress in Poland?

No doubt Pedersen wasnt happy and tried the mind games and fair play to Holder, he held his nerve and done it and became world champ and I don't doubt that. What I do doubt is how he was in the re run in the first place. As I said, no doubt Nickis past behavior went against him this time like it did many times in his latter GP days.

Harris and Ben Cook top 2. Complin and Pijper reserves. How many points does that leave for other 3?

Why, because a good source has told me this? Or do you Poole fans think no rider would ever dare to leave? Cook may well of seen Basso's progress since leaving and want a bit of it? And he is currently a better rider than Basso was when he left.

Bet Poole fans absolutely hate not being the big money club these days. Can you imagine 10 years ago Glasgow paying way more than Poole for top prospects? Haha. First Basso and now Ben Cook. And probably his brother as can't see one going with out the other.Maybe Poole will have to keep S Worrall afterall.

Well thats no good at all. Expecting fans to pay and turn up to see a bang average foreigner not try hard cos he isnt fit. Another reason fans stay away. The day that clubs and promotions rule the roost rather than riders, especially mediocre foreign riders, is the day the sport may start heading upwards rather than down the sewer.

Heard off a VERY reliable source here in Aussie this week that Lawson is off to Edinburgh and B. Cook is off to Glasgow as second heatleader. May be a rumour but doubtful going by the person who told me.

Probably relating to your second sentence. When fit. Lasse is injured quite a lot, wouldn't you agree? Borke would probably be the better bet due to reliability .

Not as mad as the people suggesting R Worrall for a team spot, how on earth is that going to happen? And before I am accused of slating Worrall, I am not. He is actually an entertaining rider who says exactly what he thinks and thats how more riders should be. His interview regarding Pedersen and Pboro months ago was brilliant. But with the drugs test incident hanging over his head, I cant see how he has a chance. Especially as he went over the BSPA's head and got his own test done. He is also much more entertaining to watch than his brother.

Behave yourself. holder took him out and its as clear as day on replay. Pedersens reputation went against him simple as that. It is a massive shame thats the only title holder won, i thought he would of won more and probably would of if not for injuries. But that night , Pedersen was robbed and its only because many dislike Nicki that more wasnt said. Had that of been Crumpie or Hancock instead of Pedersen, there would of been uproar. that being said , Holder imo was the best in the world that season but doesnt make that decision right. Ref bottled it in a semi final and well the rest is history.

He certainly should of been excluded in that semi final though for wiping Pedersen out. He lost control and it was one of the worst decisions I have seen to put all 4 back rather than exclude him.

Pedersen was brilliant , gave it his all on track and was a huge hit with the fans. Yes, he was ruthless and dirty but he himself was a victim of many bad moves even early on in his career. Everyone wanted to watch him, whether it was to watch him win or watch him get beaten. He was box office. the series could do with a prime Nicki P in it now , thats for sure.

Lindgren is the closest thing to Pedersen. Doyle is extremely ruthless and hard charging but not in Pedersens mould.