Gavan 5,049 Posted August 14, 2017 2010 then 2011 2012 then 2013 It does happen!... Yes it can obviously but this year you will have gone 2 years without winning it...that can quickly be 3 4 then 5. The fact there is hardly any teams, and that Poole have the biggest financial benefactor means they should always be in the top 2 or 3 every season Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,632 Posted August 14, 2017 Who is Poole's 'biggest financial benefactor' exactly?? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve0 5,517 Posted August 14, 2017 I am surprised by this Poole team. They were one of the favourites at the start of the year and have turned into also rans. KK's form has had an impact but that team should have been able to cover and now they seem to be everyone's tip for 7th. Compare this with Swindon who were written off (and mocked by some) at the start of the year and they are currently top of the pile. Rosco should be applauded for the team he put together - the potential was there and they have delivered and only one change to the original 1-7 - with Zach now out injured too. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gavan 5,049 Posted August 14, 2017 Who is Poole's 'biggest financial benefactor' exactly??so you don't think Matt Ford pays big money to get the top boys in his team then?? I'm sure over the years the likes of Holder, Magic, Hancock and Lindback to name just some, don't come cheap. Poole have been able to afford and pay riders more than some other teams. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ray c 2,299 Posted August 14, 2017 so you don't think Matt Ford pays big money to get the top boys in his team then?? I'm sure over the years the likes of Holder, Magic, Hancock and Lindback to name just some, don't come cheap. Poole have been able to afford and pay riders more than some other teams.decent crowds helps pay for top riders and we have always had decent support until the last couple of season's Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisa-colette 6,018 Posted August 14, 2017 so you don't think Matt Ford pays big money to get the top boys in his team then?? I'm sure over the years the likes of Holder, Magic, Hancock and Lindback to name just some, don't come cheap. Poole have been able to afford and pay riders more than some other teams.I thought the main sponsors mainly paid, sure that's what happened when Castle Cover were there. Might be mistaken though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike.Butler 601 Posted August 14, 2017 hell of a lot of pressure on wolves now to keep the run going with the rest of the league rooting for them.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bald Bloke 3,281 Posted August 14, 2017 Whats Pooles average gate this season..1,500? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,632 Posted August 15, 2017 so you don't think Matt Ford pays big money to get the top boys in his team then?? I'm sure over the years the likes of Holder, Magic, Hancock and Lindback to name just some, don't come cheap. Poole have been able to afford and pay riders more than some other teams. Its well known that MF is not one of the biggest payers. If and when Poole sign a 'top' rider then its down to the many corporate sponsors that MF works very hard to support the club - in addition the many 'family or individual' sponsors. You've only got to look at Poole's website - every meeting sponsored - every heat in every meeting sponsored. No 'financial benefactor' just good sponsors. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keef robin 551 Posted August 15, 2017 Without good sponsors the Robins would have gone out of business in 2013. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gee jay 234 Posted August 15, 2017 hell of a lot of pressure on wolves now to keep the run going with the rest of the league rooting for them.. top 3 are virtually there surely . the 'neutral' pressure is on somerset or rye house to catch poole isn't it ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
False dawn 2,294 Posted August 15, 2017 I am surprised by this Poole team. They were one of the favourites at the start of the year and have turned into also rans. KK's form has had an impact but that team should have been able to cover and now they seem to be everyone's tip for 7th. Compare this with Swindon who were written off (and mocked by some) at the start of the year and they are currently top of the pile. Rosco should be applauded for the team he put together - the potential was there and they have delivered and only one change to the original 1-7 - with Zach now out injured too. Well I'll be the first to hold my hand up. I thought the idea of signing a no.1 on a silly high average was suicidal given the strength in depth other teams were building. At the very least I foresaw significant team changes after a few weeks as we saw at Wolverhampton (who's changes I thought were astute btw). But no, Swindon have done the business, even doing without JD during their recent run of success. They are real championship (small c) material. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beowulf 1,513 Posted August 15, 2017 hell of a lot of pressure on wolves now to keep the run going with the rest of the league rooting for them.. Sadly we are going there at the wrong time. We are missing Masters and Riss, and Schlein is off form. Can't win a match with 3.5 riders. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Starman2006 2,354 Posted August 15, 2017 so you don't think Matt Ford pays big money to get the top boys in his team then?? I'm sure over the years the likes of Holder, Magic, Hancock and Lindback to name just some, don't come cheap. Poole have been able to afford and pay riders more than some other teams. Rickarsson, Adams Loram, And why do you think that is then. ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gavan 5,049 Posted August 15, 2017 Rickarsson, Adams Loram, And why do you think that is then. ? erm is it rocket science??? Sponsors and Matt Ford getting the sponsors...........good businessman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites