Crazy robin 2,963 Posted March 6, 2020 6 hours ago, STEVEHOLS54 said: Find it a bit of a shame that former Poole riders such as Magic/the returning Crump/Doyle plus a non Poole rider such as top performer Nicki P could not have offered their services for such a good servant of the sport. I wonder if some of the bad press on the condition of the track over the last 2 seasons has scared off some of these guys from wanting to ride in this one off meeting. Especially at the start of the season with so much at stake if one did get injured. Doyle not riding surprises me bearing in mind he has 2 spells with Poole. Perhaps like Crump does not want to risk anything 24 hours before they are both due to open their league accounts with their Prem clubs. Should still be a decent meeting though with plenty of past & present Poole riders making themselves available plus getting some all important track practice. Can’t blame any rider not wanting to ride at Poole as there have been many times that we’ve been told the track is better when it clearly wasn’t. Also surely a good crowd will turn up regardless of the lack of more top riders & that will mean more money in the pocket of Middlo. That isn’t a pop before I get accused of it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crazy robin 2,963 Posted March 6, 2020 2 hours ago, Racin Jason 72 said: Bang on. Despite a huge array of star name riders riding for middlo it’s a pretty poor line up. Just shows how mercenary the majority of today’s riders are. The Ben fund meeting is similar yet the Peter craven meeting is a much better line up. the only difference is the pc meeting the riders receive points money. Ride on a track that you know will be prepared very well or ride at Poole. Think that might also have something for the top riders to take in to consideration. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,636 Posted March 7, 2020 15 hours ago, Racin Jason 72 said: Bang on. Despite a huge array of star name riders riding for middlo it’s a pretty poor line up. Just shows how mercenary the majority of today’s riders are. The Ben fund meeting is similar yet the Peter craven meeting is a much better line up. the only difference is the pc meeting the riders receive points money. Yeah. Must be all those past and present Ipswich riders lowering the quality!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Starman2006 2,354 Posted March 9, 2020 On 2/19/2020 at 12:49 PM, GWC said: So do Poole try to dust off a contract that probably no longer exists since the rider retired years ago. I wonder if there is a clause in it for comebacks? There will be. He is still a Poole asset. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
poolebolton 464 Posted March 9, 2020 Good to see the boys on a pre season tour to France. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonny the spud 2,281 Posted March 10, 2020 Adam on translation duty then ..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,636 Posted March 10, 2020 Matt's place will probably need renovating again!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crabba59 156 Posted March 10, 2020 From what I've been told it will not be ready till the end of this year? After one of the backers pulled out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HGould 2,213 Posted March 10, 2020 14 hours ago, poolebolton said: Good to see the boys on a pre season tour to France. might not be the smartest move in hindsight! looks like they might have to self incubate for 14 days when they get back? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,636 Posted March 10, 2020 47 minutes ago, pitstop84 said: From what I've been told it will not be ready till the end of this year? After one of the backers pulled out. Already been taking guests since Valentines day so ready enough. You'll be able to see for yourselves on Channel 4 starting soon "Escape to the Chateau DIY". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crabba59 156 Posted March 10, 2020 Ok thanks for that. Maybe the bspa will have there agm at Matt's place, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonny the spud 2,281 Posted March 10, 2020 3 hours ago, pitstop84 said: From what I've been told it will not be ready till the end of this year? After one of the backers pulled out. French houses are never finished. There’s always something more to do, especially big ones 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crabba59 156 Posted March 11, 2020 On 3/10/2020 at 12:36 PM, Skidder1 said: Already been taking guests since Valentines day so ready enough. You'll be able to see for yourselves on Channel 4 starting soon "Escape to the Chateau DIY". Just out of interest when is it supposed to be on TV? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,636 Posted March 11, 2020 4 hours ago, pitstop84 said: Just out of interest when is it supposed to be on TV? Not sure. It was originally meant to be next week ie starting on 16th March, but I can't see it on the TV schedules. Good to see Middlo and the whole team enjoying the facilities during a bit of team bonding at the Chateau this week. Middlo has posted photos on facebook. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daz9100 270 Posted March 11, 2020 1 hour ago, Skidder1 said: Not sure. It was originally meant to be next week ie starting on 16th March, but I can't see it on the TV schedules. It's been moved a week, new series now starts on 23rd March Channel 4 @ 4pm 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites