Gavan 5,049 Posted June 9, 2019 2 hours ago, Trackrat said: Glad to see Chris Holder not qualifying for the GP, think we need to keep the standard of the competition at a high level. He isn’t good enough anymore simple as that basically Must be a good 10-15 riders more worthy of a place then Chris now but he still has been there and done it and now time to move on 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Starman2006 2,354 Posted June 9, 2019 2 hours ago, Gavan said: He isn’t good enough anymore simple as that basically Must be a good 10-15 riders more worthy of a place then Chris now but he still has been there and done it and now time to move on And something that can never be taken away. World Champion. But he is still good enough to cut it in this league. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
poole keith 909 Posted June 9, 2019 On 6/5/2019 at 10:45 AM, foreverblue said: According to the local paper we are having extensive work done during the home fixture break to improve the track. at the track today "extensive"work not done this wk, arrival of road grader postponed for a few wks,track to my unqualified eye looks good but according to the guys the top surface is basically just dust,and matt been told this wk theyve nothing to work with Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baldyman 6,243 Posted June 9, 2019 When are Poole on TV? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racers and royals 8,719 Posted June 9, 2019 4 minutes ago, Baldyman said: When are Poole on TV? Monday 17th home to Wolves Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ray c 2,299 Posted June 9, 2019 20 minutes ago, poole keith said: at the track today "extensive"work not done this wk, arrival of road grader postponed for a few wks,track to my unqualified eye looks good but according to the guys the top surface is basically just dust,and matt been told this wk theyve nothing to work with That just about sums it up Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baldyman 6,243 Posted June 9, 2019 3 minutes ago, racers and royals said: Monday 17th home to Wolves Can't wait to watch that disaster Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bald Bloke 3,282 Posted June 9, 2019 (edited) 32 minutes ago, poole keith said: at the track today "extensive"work not done this wk, arrival of road grader postponed for a few wks,track to my unqualified eye looks good but according to the guys the top surface is basically just dust,and matt been told this wk theyve nothing to work with I said after Dustgate, there isn't enough shale on it, hence why they didn't/couldn't water it Would of been way to slippery. The track needs money spent, and plenty of work. As I said you can't polish a turd . Edited June 9, 2019 by Bald Bloke Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ouch 1,191 Posted June 9, 2019 17 minutes ago, Baldyman said: Can't wait to watch that disaster To make it worse they're sandwiched between trips to Belle Vue. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Speedtiger 327 Posted June 9, 2019 1 hour ago, Bald Bloke said: I said after Dustgate, there isn't enough shale on it, hence why they didn't/couldn't water it Would of been way to slippery. The track needs money spent, and plenty of work. As I said you can't polish a turd . If Poole is losing money as article in SS says then might be why MF has not got the cash to spend on the track? Is the club still up for sale..? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sunliner 3 Posted June 9, 2019 Guess if the track is that bad the riders will refuse to ride it,not rocket science.As for losing money, with i assume Poole being the best supported team being on the coast with lots of holidaymakers what does the books of all the other premier teams look like.The promoters according to the echo article know it needs attention just wonder why it wasn't addressed pre season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Diamonds85 698 Posted June 9, 2019 Hi, I am thinking about going to a Poole meeting, the one against Peterborough at the beginning of August. Can someone give me any advice on which are the best (cheapest) hotels to stop in, maybe within walking distance? Where to park my car once I'm at the stadium, how much parking/tickets/programs are... Any advice for a first time visitor would be appreciated, thanks very much. Looking forward to seeing what Poole has to offer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trees 2,814 Posted June 10, 2019 10 hours ago, Speedtiger said: If Poole is losing money as article in SS says then might be why MF has not got the cash to spend on the track? Is the club still up for sale..? Made plenty of money in the past hasn't he? Spent all that I guess .... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aviator 213 Posted June 10, 2019 4 minutes ago, Trees said: Made plenty of money in the past hasn't he? Spent all that I guess .... Matt Ford is in denial over the track condition at Poole and has been for several years. He’s lost some good sponsors because they feared for rider safety and, refused an offer from another to buy the shale needed to rectify the problem. The problem goes back at least to the Chris Holder and Darcy Ward era when both would be openly critical of the track.. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,633 Posted June 10, 2019 No point in getting new shale in until the work with the road grader is done! The grader was 'postponed' because it wasn't available soon enough in the current gap between fixtures. The next possible extended gap between home fixtures is next month from 5th to 17th July. I really can't see how Matt Ford can be in denial about the track condition when he and his son Danny have openly stated in the local press that it needs sorting and will be.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites