Shaleshifter

Really what a childish post. Pathetic and unjust and typical of some on this forum.

Right then. Poole have chosen to take on Leicester Lions in the playoffs even though the quarter finals are yet to be raced. Hmm. Speedway can really be farcical when situations like this arise. Let's look at various Senarious. 1. Scunthorpe sensationally pull back the huge deficit and progress. Not likely but ? 2. The meeting is called off again due to the weather or no Ambulance cover? 3. Meeting abandoned due to rider's crashing out and withdrawing from the meeting. This of course is all hypothetical but again? Anyway if it is to be the Lions then so be it but they will be a tough nut to crack. Poole having to stage their leg first isn't ideal but that's the way it's shaping up unless there is another twist to this drama. Thoughts.

What's your problem you are out of the playoffs so on comes the Poole haters. Stupid childish post and don't think next year Poole will ride as badly at the EWR. Chill out.

That's our Neil getting carried away again. The majority of Pirate's fans are more pragmatic. We know it will be a tough two legged affair which could go either way. Good luck to you but of course I am hoping it's Poole who prevail.

Regardless of who the guest is, it's what happens on the night. As I stated when starting this thread ideally we would be racing the first leg away, but because of rain-offs and other issues this is where we are. Poole and Leicester are both great sides so it could go either way. Let's hope the wheel of fortune is withe the Pirates Bring it on.

Whoops well spotted Skidder. I have amended the title of the thread.. You are also right of course regarding the program.

Sounds a sensible plan to me. It's just frustrating that we have to stage our home semi final leg first particularly as we finished top and have a choice.

The Pirates return to action on Wednesday in the K.o.c after securing top spot in the league after last weeks victory against the Redcar Bears. Leicester have a 8 point league from the fist leg up at Beaumont Leys and we will need to hit them hard from the start to unsettle them and bring the tie level. Leicester have a top 4 that are strong home and away and if they all click then it will be a tough night. Since Stefan Nielsens injury, we have struggled at reserve having to use a guest each meeting and this has put pressure on young Danyon Hume to deliver the points. Fingers crossed the weather forecast doesn't change for Wednesday as this look's like the best day of the week Thoughts?

Who knows, fortunes can ebb and flow during a meeting. Leicester could come flying out of the traps or they could have their minds on the quarter finals against Scunthorpe.

On Wednesday the Pirates welcome the Redcar Bears to Wimborne Road for a first vs 2nd in the league. The Bears have strengthn'd up by signing Lewis kerr and have quite a strong looking top three that includes Charles Wright and Michael-Palm-Toff. Add in Jake Allen as a second string then they do pose a threat. Their only weakness appears to be at reserve and James Sargeant who rides at No 2 in the team Poole will need to at their best to see off the Bears. They will be tough to beat but I would like to think that being at home we should have enough fire power to win. Thoughts?

Yes they could Lisa, but that would mean The Pirates being totally off the pace tonight. Let's all be positive.

Yes he does and it's about time someone reported him or her

Are you for real? Don't post stupid unnecessary crap.

HI Lisa, he damaged his ribs in a fall in the Danish final

Hi Lisa, I am led to believe that Poole wanted the meeting called off at Scunthorpe on Friday. I don't know if was true or not. There was a heavy downpour of rain around 6pm and that lasted about 30 minutes. This left the track very heavy and I don't think Poole wanted to race on it.

Hi Lisa, speedway is unpredictable and anything can happen, like Friday night at Scunthorpe. It's what happen's on the night when fortunes can change depending on riders bike set up and track conditions. We will be ok and who knows maybe given there is time between now and the playoffs Stefan may be able to race as he is till hopeful.

Well done to the Scorpions tonight. They We're clearly fired up for this meeting after losing at home to Leicester Lions a week ago and throwing away a lead at Kent on Tuesdsy. The rain clearly affected Poole and I was disappointed in the performance. Scunthorpe were quicker out of the starts and had more speed and importantly didn't let the conditions put them off. I have been lucky to have seen some cracking meetings at the Eddie Wright Raceway over the years unfortunately the late rain ruined that. You beat us fair and square but just a note of warning to some Scorpians fans. Don't think for one moment that Poole will ride as badly as this come the playoffs and next time if we do meet we won't make it easy for you. Anyway congratulations and good luck In the playoffs.

I can't start this thread without a mention about Bob Cole After hearing the sad news today of the passing away of Bob on Saturday it does make you think about life and how precious life is. The meeting on Wednesday is quite poignant as I know Bob was based down in Devon for a number of years very close to Plymouth and the Speedway. He was still going down to the Coluesium on Tuesday evening's on a regular basis although still a committed Pirates supporter. Anyway the show must still go on but it will be a sad evening when i Iook behind me and see his empty seat. The other thing making it a little sad is if fit it will be Bjarne Pedersen's last ever meeting at Wimborne Road before he retires. Let's hope for a great evening's racing and 3 points for the Pirates. Thoughts?

They may well have enough track knowledge but even so I believe Poole will see them off.

Echo Steve's post. A lovely man and like Steve I have known Bob for about the same amount of time. He was a pleasure to talk with and he was also very knowledgeable. He will be sadly missed . R.I.P. Bob.

Thanks Gazc. When Ulrich Ostergaard got injured at Armadale, he was indeed riding well for the Tigers and also the Panthers. Glasgow started the season on fire and were good home and away. The reshuffle bringing in Tom Brennan and Marcin Nowak is a big gamble at this late hour and I think its already been said that Tom Brennan's signing is with next season in mind. Glasgow still have matches in hand so it's all still to play for. Thanks for being gracious in defeat. Good luck for the rest of the season.

This coming Sunday afternoon the Pirates take on the Brummies at Wimborne Road. A return of former Pirate Chris Harris and also a return for James Shane's riding against their former club. Chris Harris although deemed to be in the twilight of his racing career is a track expert and along with Eric Riss will pose a threat. At reserve they have Paco Castagna who I believe is the son of former rider Armando. They also have Valentin Grobauer who has started to find his feet in British Speedway. Poole will need to be on their guard on Sunday afternoon but I feel quietly confident Poole can pick up three points. On another note I hope Danny Ford gets the track sorted out after the debacle of the dust kicked up during last two home meetings. The track needs to be back to how it was at the start of the current season. Thoughts?

Yes Danny King was on the gas and did make a couple of great passes however, I didn't think the racing was that good apart from Kings overtakes it was from the gate and spread out. No sour grapes well done to the Brummies.

All being well its business as usual next Wednesday for the Pirates after this week's postponement due to stadium staff having to self isolate after the stadium manager testing positive to covid . Hopefully both Ben Cook and New signing Benjamin Basso will be part of the proceedings. Scunthorpe have in their ranks two riders (Adam Ellis and Thomas Jorgensen) who will definitely pose a threat and they both ride Poole well. I believe Josh Mcdonald who is currently riding at reserve was due to join the Pirates last year until Covid-19 brought the season to a halt before a wheel had been turned. It will be interesting to see how he goes. Simon Lambert had a good evening tonight at home to Redcar but I don't recall him doing much at Wimborne Road In the past. Tero Aarnio I can't remember if has ridden at Poole or not and I don't think Jordan Palin has ever ridden here either. I will stick my neck out and I think Poole should win this encounter but everyone needs to be on the pace. Thoughts?

Disappointed with the way we faded at the end. Our gating disappeared just when we needed it however you have to give credit to the Bears and in particular a superb performance from Charles Wright ,Michael Palm Toff and Jake Allen not forgetting Anders Rowe. A poor night for Rory Schlein and has been already mentioned a under par showing from Ben Cook didn't help the Pirates cause. No excuses though, Redcar came good they were fired up and delivered when they needed to in heats 13 to 15. Well done to Redcar Bears. I do feel that they will give us a good meeting in the return match at Wimborne Road next month but I think Poole will get revenge.