Shaleshifter

Weather permitting this Friday looking to make the trip up to the National Stadium to see the Pirates race on the best track in the league. The Pirates will be using Josh Bates for the Injured Nicolai Klindt and will be looking for a better showing then the K.o.c meeting back in April. The Aces having lost at Somerset last Friday will be looking to bounce back and defeat the Pirates. Poole have yet to win at Belle Vue and I am not expecting them to triumph but live in hope. Thoughts?

Next Wednesday sees the league leaders visit Wimborne Road which could be a tough encounter for Poole. I have started this topic before the result of tonight's away meeting at Leicester.I am hoping for an away win but taking nothing for granted. The Pirates have not had a meeting at home for a month, so could be a little track rusty with new temp signing Gzergorz Zengota making his home debut. Poole will need to all be at thier best to see off the threat from the Wolves. Thoughts?

Looking forward to the trip to Monmore Green on Monday although not a happy hunting ground of late for the Pirates. With other meetings scheduled for the bank holiday I hope there are not any riders missing? Looking on tonight's updates I see that Jack Holder has been withdrawn from the meeting at Armadale with a knee injury. Hope this not to serious. Back to the meeting Wolves are the form team and at Monmore are virtually unbeatable. Poole will need to be at thier best to get anything from this meeting.

Well next Wednesday sees the visit of the Rockets to Wimborne Road for the first time in 27 years I believe. The Pirates lost up at Hoddesdon by 5 largely thanks to gaining an 8-1 to get back into the meeting and some determined riding in heat 15. Poole will need to get back to winning ways after last week's home defeat to the Swindon Robins. The concern at the moment is the form of Krzysztof Kasprzak who clearly is well of the pace and is a pale shadow of the rider the Pirates fans are used to seeing. Not sure if Kyle Newman will replace Lewis Kerr next week but the whole team need to step up and claim 3 points. Thoughts?

Have to say I was not expecting that result however,just like any sport results are not always forgone conclusion. Well done to Swindon who were far far much sharper and more determined then the Pirates over the first half of the meeting. Poole have been so used to riding a slick track every week that when it is grippy like early on they were left flondering. The gloating from the Robin's fans was to be expected but as has been said it's along season. So making predictions about being in the top 4 is a little premature. The Pirates will bounce back from this defeat so dont write us off just yet.

Ha ha Starman,my stupid Internet connection was running slow at the time of posting so I inadvertently posted twice The art of creating a motorway surface just for Speedway

The weather forecast on the bbc has changed from earlier on and now has heavy rain showers right through to late evening so this could play havoc with any track prep. If the meeting goes ahead I will stick my neck out and go for a Pirates win by 10-12 points. On another note it was good to see Kyle Newman come through last night's fixture at Berwick unscathed. The weather forecast on the bbc has changed from earlier on and now has heavy rain showers right through to late evening so this could play havoc with any track prep. If the meeting goes ahead I will stick my neck out and go for a Pirates win by 10-12 points. On another note it was good to see Kyle Newman come through last night's fixture at Berwick unscathed.

You may well be right One of Clubs,Kaszprzak can go missing at times and certain tracks and conditions can affect his mindset.Whether it's your season or not remains to be seen. Will be coming up to the National stadium next Friday for the knockout cup match with a certain Mr Shovlar so we will see how both teams fair over the two meetings.

Looking forward to tomorrow night although on a sad note with the news on Kyle's potentially season ending injuries it's put a damper on the season,but the show must go on. I did not go to Monmore but spoke with Steve Shovlar who was there and it appears that some riders have not found thier form yet but let's see if we can pull back those 10 points and claim the first trophy of the season.

Thanks Barry for the post,let's hope for a great evening of racing to kick start the season at Wimborne Road.All the best to all clubs in 2017

Really in your opinion of course as you are not a fan of Poole. My view is that the top 4 could be a combination of Poole,Kings Lynn,Wolves,Rye-House or Belle Vue. My opinion of course and anything can happen during the season injuries can make or break a team if they occur. Anyway good luck to all teams for 2017

Ha ha Bwitcher,very droll just because Shovy got upset with Pk.

What a complete and utter waste of time posting drivel.Childish post from you but if it makes you happy. Put your money where your mouth is and prove that Poole cheated?

The Pirates are in action on Monday when they take on the Leicester Lions at Wimborne Road. Although at the bottom of the Elite League they have had a resurgence of late especially at Beaumont Park. They have riders like Hougaard and Klindt who have had good meetings at Wimborne Road and then throw in Paul Starke and this will be no walk over for the Pirates. Poole with two home meetings in quick succession with Wolverhampton to follow need to pick up all 6 points on offer if they want to get into the top two. Thoughts?

The Pirates take on the Stars next Wednesday incredibly for the first time this season in what will be a tough encounter. Kings Lynn have a solid 1-7 and with the likes of Iversen and Lambert in their ranks will make it an entertaining meeting. The Pirates will looking at nothing less then 3 point's at home and hoping to get a result at the Norfolk Arena on Thursday. Thoughts?

Can't help yourself Ouch can you?

Will be making the trip up from Hampshire for this fixture and looking forward to the meeting. Entertainment is always top notch at the Eddie Wright Raceway.

After today's wash out the Pirates try again on Wednesday against the Wolves. With Fredrik Lindgren,Jacob Thorsell,Sam Masters,plus Pk, Kyle Howarth,Joonas Kylmakorpi and Max Clegg this will be a tough encounter for Poole. The Pirates have already tasted victory over the Wolves in the A fixture and will be looking to get another 3 points. Thoughts

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After today's wash out the Pirates try again on Wednesday against the Wolves. With Fredrik Lindberg,Jacob Thorsell,Sam Masters,plus Pk, Kyle Howarth,Joonas Kylmakorpi and Max Clegg this will be a tough encounter for Poole. The Pirates have already tasted victory over the Wolves in the A fixture and will be looking to get another 3 points. Thoughts

Next Wednesday See's the return of Speedway to Wimborne Road after 6 weeks of no meetings. Completely crazy situation and still outstanding fixtures to be arranged. Lakeside Hammers are the visitors and will be looking for revenge after the extraordinary result from what was a makeshift Pirates team winning at the Arena Essex raceway last week. The Pirates have matches in hand on their rivals but need to pick up wins home and away to make the top 4. The Hammers have riders who go well at Poole especially Richard Lawson,Lewis-Bridger,Andreas-Jonsson,Kim-Nilsson and Lewis-Kerr. No easy contest but a must win for the Pirates. Thoughts?

The Pirates will be looking for swift revenge over the Bees when both sides meet on Wednesday at Wimborne Road. Last night's loss at Brandon a fired up Coventry side were deserved winners against a less hungry Poole team. Poole will need to ensure they pick up all 3 point's against the Bees next week. Having matches in hand is OK but with out away form as it is we can't afford any more losses at home. Thoughts?

Did not take you long Ouch to jump on the bandwagon all the keyboard warriors are out in force on the forum againYou have a short memory after the stunt Belle-Vue pulled when Poole were due at Kirky-Lane for a match called off for a waterlogged track when certain riders were missing?

Sean whats your problem,there's too-many on here slagging off Matt and Poole constantly.I considered you to be more intelligent then that. This love hate relationship you have with anything connected with Poole is rather sad mate.

After a month without any speedway the Pirates return to action next Wednesday to take on the Stars. The Pirates are behind with outstanding fixtures yet to be slotted in and need to get a result next week. The Stars will be no pushovers with Niels Kristian Iversen and a much improved Robert Lambert in their side. My feeling's are that Poole should win this encounter but could be a close call. Thoughts?