Steve Shovlar 10,439 Posted April 12, 2022 Looking back, the last time these 2 clubs met at Poole was April 11, 2007. 15 years ago. I am surprised asI didn’t think that was the case. Am I wrong here? Anyway instead of the usual 11 am dust fest we have suffered on a Good Friday fixture, common sense has prevailed and it’s a 7.30 start. Oxford come along with track specialist Scotty Nicholls, who has in the last couple of seasons been brilliant value for money with his from the. Ack battles, and Troy Batchelor who has blown hot, and cold. Kyle knows his way around, but really Pirates would need to have a shocker not to win this fairly comfortably. Glad to see them back. More returning clubs, the better. Thoughts? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triple.H. 1,985 Posted April 12, 2022 1 hour ago, Steve Shovlar said: Looking back, the last time these 2 clubs met at Poole was April 11, 2007. 15 years ago. I am surprised asI didn’t think that was the case. Am I wrong here? Anyway instead of the usual 11 am dust fest we have suffered on a Good Friday fixture, common sense has prevailed and it’s a 7.30 start. Oxford come along with track specialist Scotty Nicholls, who has in the last couple of seasons been brilliant value for money with his from the. Ack battles, and Troy Batchelor who has blown hot, and cold. Kyle knows his way around, but really Pirates would need to have a shocker not to win this fairly comfortably. Glad to see them back. More returning clubs, the better. Thoughts? 7:30 start will catch a fair few out but at least the early morning dew should keep the dust down. I'll be happy if we get 40 pts Happy as Larry with a draw Elated if we win Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisa-colette 6,024 Posted April 12, 2022 1 hour ago, Steve Shovlar said: Looking back, the last time these 2 clubs met at Poole was April 11, 2007. 15 years ago. I am surprised asI didn’t think that was the case. Am I wrong here? Anyway instead of the usual 11 am dust fest we have suffered on a Good Friday fixture, common sense has prevailed and it’s a 7.30 start. Oxford come along with track specialist Scotty Nicholls, who has in the last couple of seasons been brilliant value for money with his from the. Ack battles, and Troy Batchelor who has blown hot, and cold. Kyle knows his way around, but really Pirates would need to have a shocker not to win this fairly comfortably. Glad to see them back. More returning clubs, the better. Thoughts? 2007, we would have had Batch!!! And JC lol. Blimey, feels like a million years ago! Good to see Oxford back Don't forget Jack Thomas, Steve! He was good for Brum at Poole on the last meeting the track was an issue and got 9 (I think!) from reserve. I'd go 48-42, as not a form guide from Oxford yet to go on!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hilly 170 Posted April 12, 2022 1 hour ago, Triple.H. said: 7:30 start will catch a fair few out but at least the early morning dew should keep the dust down. I'll be happy if we get 40 pts Happy as Larry with a draw Elated if we win Oxford website says 6pm so maybe that's one already. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisa-colette 6,024 Posted April 12, 2022 1 hour ago, Hilly said: Oxford website says 6pm so maybe that's one already. Changed to 7.30pm. I think because Nathan Ablitt is riding for BV Colts in Manchester at 1pm!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,634 Posted April 13, 2022 13 hours ago, lisa-colette said: Changed to 7.30pm. I think because Nathan Ablitt is riding for BV Colts in Manchester at 1pm!!! I think its more to do with AFC Bournemouth now being at home with a 3pm kick-off and also on TV, which was originally scheduled for the Saturday 16th!!! A 6pm start would have been a bit much for supporters to make both matches. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisa-colette 6,024 Posted April 13, 2022 22 minutes ago, Skidder1 said: I think its more to do with AFC Bournemouth now being at home with a 3pm kick-off and also on TV, which was originally scheduled for the Saturday 16th!!! A 6pm start would have been a bit much for supporters to make both matches. Does it take over an hour to get from Bournemouth to Poole?? Footie would finish about 4.50 if you allow for injury time. I'd say getting from Manchester to Poole in 3 hours on Good Friday when everyone seems to descend onto Dorset! Is more of an issue, esp if the BV meeting overruns imo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M.D 463 Posted April 13, 2022 20 minutes ago, lisa-colette said: Does it take over an hour to get from Bournemouth to Poole?? Footie would finish about 4.50 if you allow for injury time. I'd say getting from Manchester to Poole in 3 hours on Good Friday when everyone seems to descend onto Dorset! Is more of an issue, esp if the BV meeting overruns imo. Ablitts not riding for the Colts on Friday 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisa-colette 6,024 Posted April 13, 2022 32 minutes ago, M.D said: Ablitts not riding for the Colts on Friday How come? Do they have a squad system in that league? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ray c 2,299 Posted April 13, 2022 1 hour ago, lisa-colette said: Does it take over an hour to get from Bournemouth to Poole?? Footie would finish about 4.50 if you allow for injury time. I'd say getting from Manchester to Poole in 3 hours on Good Friday when everyone seems to descend onto Dorset! Is more of an issue, esp if the BV meeting overruns imo. Might take an hour to get out of the car park 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M.D 463 Posted April 13, 2022 1 hour ago, lisa-colette said: How come? Do they have a squad system in that league? higher league takes preference when there is a clash of fixtures 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisa-colette 6,024 Posted April 13, 2022 51 minutes ago, ray c said: Might take an hour to get out of the car park Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Shovlar 10,439 Posted April 14, 2022 The forecast for tomorrow is good so no doubt the meeting will be on. Wonder if we will get a splattering of Oxford fans making the trip down to support their new club? With Nicholls and Batchelor both solid around Poole it should be a decent meeting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Starman2006 2,354 Posted April 14, 2022 Any Oxford fans who are making the trip to Poole tomorrow Just a heads up , you can come straight down the M 27 AND A 31 through Ringwood. I would suggest you leave as early as posible as the traffic could be busy. Come down early and take a walk down the Quay and have lunch there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisa-colette 6,024 Posted April 14, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, Starman2006 said: Any Oxford fans who are making the trip to Poole tomorrowJust a heads up , you can come straight down the M 27 AND A 31 through Ringwood. I would suggest you leave as early as posible as the traffic could be busy. Come down early and take a walk down the Quay and have lunch there. Tbh it hasn't been too bad recently. The traffic has moved pretty well on the contra flow considering. But you are right Good Friday could be very busy, depends on how many escapees from Ringwood there are at the time!! But I would have thought most the traffic will be going through in the morning and early afternoon. Shouldn't be too bad when you get to the evening. Edited April 14, 2022 by lisa-colette 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
