lisa-colette 6,026 Posted August 2, 2021 (edited) This could be a tougher test for the Pirates than Leicester potentially. Sam Masters Richie Worrall Josh Pickering Nathan Greaves Kyle Thomson William Lawson Luke Crang (speedway updates line ups) Obviously Masters and Richie know how to ride Poole well. I think Nathan has been at Poole before with Swindon, think he did alright. But I am not sure about the others? However considering they won at Glasgow definitely not to be undersetimated. Edit - not sure if there is any news on Ben yet or guest and I guess the no2 position isn't filled yet? Edited August 2, 2021 by lisa-colette Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,636 Posted August 2, 2021 The club's announcement last week indicated that the Edinburgh away meeting on 6th August is the more likely date for the Number 2 newcomer - thats of course if all the necessary paperwork and permissions are in place. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,360 Posted August 2, 2021 They will give Poole a run for their money IMO if Pickering and Thompson keep up their recent form,and Lawson gets some decent machinery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BobC 664 Posted August 2, 2021 Kyle Bickley is at No.2 again for this meeting. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
szkocjasid 3,023 Posted August 2, 2021 I think Leicester are stronger than Edinburgh. If you can beat Leicester home & away, shouldn't fear any other team! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisa-colette 6,026 Posted August 2, 2021 50 minutes ago, szkocjasid said: I think Leicester are stronger than Edinburgh. If you can beat Leicester home & away, shouldn't fear any other team! On paper I agree. But depends what some of their riders think of the Poole track (who haven't been before). Also depends who is guesting for Ben. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheScotsman 2,483 Posted August 2, 2021 1 hour ago, szkocjasid said: I think Leicester are stronger than Edinburgh. If you can beat Leicester home & away, shouldn't fear any other team! At Leicester probably............... ............ but IMO Edinburgh are stronger away. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trackrat 444 Posted August 2, 2021 When's the next Poole match on Tv or is it only the top league shown? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisa-colette 6,026 Posted August 2, 2021 5 minutes ago, Trackrat said: When's the next Poole match on Tv or is it only the top league shown? Haha, 3 top league meetings tonight and not one on tv. Maybe they miss us lol. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisa-colette 6,026 Posted August 2, 2021 (edited) SIGNING | PIRATES SIGN RATED DANE Poole Pirates have filled the vacancy left by the complications in travel encountered by Czech rider Ondrej Smetana, by signing the promising young Dane Benjamin Basso. FULL STORY https://bit.ly/3yqcUws #Speedway #PiratePride Edit - Poole Pirates account on twitter Edited August 2, 2021 by lisa-colette Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Shovlar 10,439 Posted August 2, 2021 Be surprised if we lose this one. Edinburgh are definately one of the top teams this year but I think the Pirates will be too strong for them at home, unless complacency sets in and the way the team are riding I doubt that will happen. Should be a great contest and another good crowd on Wednesday. Of course it might well turn out to be a very different story on Friday when we are heading all the way up there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fozzie4388 679 Posted August 2, 2021 Zach is guesting at reserve for Brother Ben Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheScotsman 2,483 Posted August 2, 2021 2 hours ago, lisa-colette said: SIGNING | PIRATES SIGN RATED DANE Poole Pirates have filled the vacancy left by the complications in travel encountered by Czech rider Ondrej Smetana, by signing the promising young Dane Benjamin Basso. FULL STORY https://bit.ly/3yqcUws #Speedway #PiratePride Edit - Poole Pirates account on twitter Looks like a good signing. Very good CV! Interesting to see what he makes of Armadiddle for his first outing! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisa-colette 6,026 Posted August 3, 2021 On 8/2/2021 at 7:02 PM, Fozzie4388 said: Zach is guesting at reserve for Brother Ben Oooh interesting! He normally rides at 3 for Plymouth so should do okay at reserve. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
King Jamie 356 Posted August 3, 2021 On 8/2/2021 at 5:03 PM, lisa-colette said: SIGNING | PIRATES SIGN RATED DANE Poole Pirates have filled the vacancy left by the complications in travel encountered by Czech rider Ondrej Smetana, by signing the promising young Dane Benjamin Basso. FULL STORY https://bit.ly/3yqcUws #Speedway #PiratePride Edit - Poole Pirates account on twitter Excellent. The Championship needs a Benjamin Hopefully he won't go all Barker-esque and change it to 'Ben' less than 5 minutes after his UK career begins. Also hope he will be referred to by his full name at sunny Armadale on Friday. Abbreviations really are somewhat disrespectful. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
