Dave Jones 2,119 Posted October 23, 2018 We are not liked due to our success, says Poole boss Ford 3 Sport 22nd October We are not liked due to our success, says Poole boss Matt Ford By Ned Payne nedpayne_echo VIEW: Pirates chief Matt Ford PIRATES boss Matt Ford believes the club is "not liked" outside of Dorset due to its bulging silverware cabinet. 3 comments Earlier this month, Poole secured their eighth top-flight league title in 16 seasons thanks to victory over King's Lynn in the SGB Premiership play-off final. Team boss Neil Middleditch has made a habit of jokingly welcoming new riders to what he terms as "the most hated club in Britain". And Ford told the Daily Echo: “I know we are not liked. I know myself and Neil are not liked but I think that to a degree it’s people who haven’t met us who don’t like us. “It’s part of being at a club when it’s successful. It’s the way it is. All I can do is build the club as we have done for the past 20 years. “From bringing in Mark Loram and Gary Havelock, securing the continued service of Lars Gunnestad and then going to another level with Magnus Zetterstrom and Tony Rickardsson. “Then it just flowed. Leigh Adams and Antonio Lindback joined, Jason Crump came, Chris Holder came, Darcy Ward came and Maciej Janowski came. “That’s the great part of the club – that we’ve never stopped trying to improve it." Well he's half right there, they are disliked but not for their success . Just the underhanded, rule abusing approach used to gain it 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,616 Posted October 24, 2018 So Poole won't be 'hated' from next season then??!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Starman2006 2,353 Posted October 24, 2018 (edited) On 10/16/2018 at 3:24 PM, theblueboy said: I would think that with all the stunts pulled by Poole over the years surely a tie up with Evel Knievel would be more appropriate? The Evel Pirates? Looking at the hole on bend 1, Pollyfilla could be a shout but I'm not sure they do a tube in that size.... Nevermind eh keep chomping.. When you know what your talking about you can come back.. Edited October 24, 2018 by Starman2006 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theblueboy 960 Posted October 24, 2018 7 hours ago, Starman2006 said: Nevermind eh keep chomping.. When you know what your talking about you can come back.. Classic Starman... Only sees what he wants too.. Can someone enlighten the... Know it all... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
orion 7,608 Posted October 24, 2018 (edited) On 10/16/2018 at 1:57 PM, foreverblue said: Matt Ford will stay unless a buyer can be found. Matt Ford stays then ..speedway clubs are worthless I doubt you could give them away Edited October 24, 2018 by orion Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob Dyer 116 Posted October 25, 2018 Today’s Speedway Star has an article showing that Pirates co-promoter is to retire from British speedway and will also leave his position with the SCB. Cites travel from his home on the Isle of Man as being one reason as well as not wishing to be an obstruction to progress. I had a lot of time for Gordon and wish him well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisa-colette 5,993 Posted October 25, 2018 (edited) 2 hours ago, Rob Dyer said: Today’s Speedway Star has an article showing that Pirates co-promoter is to retire from British speedway and will also leave his position with the SCB. Cites travel from his home on the Isle of Man as being one reason as well as not wishing to be an obstruction to progress. I had a lot of time for Gordon and wish him well. Hmmm, I wonder if someone has made a decent offer to take over then..? Edit- new promoter to replace Gordon could be announced next week, maybe.. Edited October 25, 2018 by lisa-colette Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisa-colette 5,993 Posted October 25, 2018 'Local businessman' is to be the new promoter. Steve Shovlar, you sure it's not you??!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Jones 2,119 Posted October 25, 2018 11 minutes ago, lisa-colette said: 'Local businessman' is to be the new promoter. Steve Shovlar, you sure it's not you??!! Just as I was beginning to think anyone would be better than Fraud. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ray c 2,299 Posted October 25, 2018 59 minutes ago, lisa-colette said: 'Local businessman' is to be the new promoter. Steve Shovlar, you sure it's not you??!! Don't forget to mention his assistant 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisa-colette 5,993 Posted October 25, 2018 13 minutes ago, ray c said: Don't forget to mention his assistant Ha!! That is just taking it too far! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hamish McRaker 600 Posted October 25, 2018 On 10/16/2018 at 1:51 PM, The Weasel said: It's not local but I'm surprised they haven't considered a tie in with these guys.....http://www.fastonepizza-smethwick.co.uk/ The Poole 'Fast One' Pirates would resonate with speedway fans all over the world giving both parties global exposure. They could also provide the bikes for next seasons imported star reserve. I think this is the business owned by the Fastone brothers (pronounced Fastoni, as in Swiss Tony). I hear they could be interested in getting involved in owning a Speedway club Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve0 5,517 Posted October 25, 2018 3 hours ago, lisa-colette said: 'Local businessman' is to be the new promoter. Steve Shovlar, you sure it's not you??!! Hope the local businessman has deep pockets because he isn’t going to make any money from speedway in its current state Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel Smith 5,645 Posted October 25, 2018 Has to be Harry Redknapp and his son Jamie. One is excellent at getting a deal done by any means and the other is excellent at cheating Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve0 5,517 Posted October 25, 2018 2 minutes ago, Daniel Smith said: Has to be Harry Redknapp and his son Jamie. One is excellent at getting a deal done by any means and the other is excellent at cheating A perfect match for the Poole “Cheating Scumbag” Pirates Share this post Link to post Share on other sites