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  1. Posted · Edited by Skidder1

    1 hour ago, Neila said:

    A lot of people now can't afford to attend speedway every week,  a couples cost is £50 a meeting, so every few weeks as it is now is more affordable 

    Aah so it IS ok to post on other teams' threads then?!:t:

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  2. Posted

    1 hour ago, Fromafar said:

    Probably waying up the Profit and Loss situation.Would think he’s doing alright financially running in Championship with very good crowds, so why cut your your Profits by stepping up and probably playing to the same size of crowds.Wise decision.IMO.

     

    He said at the time that  Championship costs were around 30% cheaper than Premiership. Coupled with fans (and some key sponsors)stating they wanted to go back to the traditional regular Wednesday speedway, it was and still is a no-brainer.

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  3. Posted

    1 hour ago, poole keith said:

    Have to agree,obviously it's matt ford's decision and he can do as he wishes,cant believe poole fans are so fickle that they wouldn't turn out on a mon or thurs especially considering the quality riders in the prem compared to what some would call average fare in division two.if he did ever take over at  coventry you can be certain it would be top flight only!!

    MF stated at the SOS enquiry that Coventry (with him as Promoter) would start in the Championship with a view to going Premiership later if crowds responded.

    As far as Poole going Mon/Thurs, it didnt work that well in the 2018 or 2019 top league despite Poole always winning or challenging for the top spot!

  4. Posted

    2 hours ago, Bagpuss said:

    My thoughts exactly, is all this fuss that Blobby is making (without basis anyway) really worth it over a rider who won't ever amount to an awful lot? Better to go with somebody who might improve I'd have thought.

    Clegg GSA is 4.21 less 2'5% = 4.105

  8. Posted

    15 hours ago, Neila said:

    Would you be so negative if Poole had managed to sign the young kid ?? Anyway will be dialed into away tracks by mid May,  ready to blast round Poole,  :D   be interesting to see how your star 4 pointer does at home or away

    How is 'a great signing' being negative. The kid is a massive talent but has been susceptible to a number of crashes. Poole were never going to sign him after it became clear about his 5pt average. I look forward to seeing him race at Poole.

    As for our 'star 4 pointer' I'm not sure anyone has called him that? He is an unknown and a surprise signing to most fans even though his recent Danish 2nd division scores suggest he is capable of at least achieving his average - thats all he's expected to do.

  9. Posted

    2 hours ago, Athos said:

    Not many 18 year old would beat these guys wether it was in his back yard or not. This boys got skill. Workington have done well to get him 

    Not disputing that. It is a great signing that Darcy set up when they were over here in August. Once he's dialled in to the Worky track he should do a great job as long as he doesn't have too many crashes early on. Only time will tell how he does on the away tracks.

  10. Posted

    1 minute ago, szkocjasid said:

    Saw that & thought if he can reproduce that form for the Comets he'd be a steal on a 5.00 average.

    As a Darcy Ward protege on his home Darcy Ward North Brisbane track, he was expected to do OK. He is also the wildcard in the first round of the Aussie Championships so will be interesting to see how he does then.

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  12. Posted · Edited by Skidder1

    1 hour ago, STEVEHOLS54 said:

    I see. 

    Let's hope it's maybe more than one then, as the words imply giving more to the younger rider development. I refer to the Our specific participation's meaning Poole's. (As below)

    Our specific participation as to which tier we will be taking is yet to be decided but we are committed to the programme and that means there will be more youth opportunities at Poole for the 2024 season  and hopefully our supporters will get behind this and enjoy the development of the sports future.

    Merry Christmas all.

    From the BSPA AGM statement:

    'All Premiership and Championship clubs have signed up to the new three-tier structure following discussions at this week’s AGM.

    This will involve each club either competing in the National Development League; or staging events in a new National Individual series; or taking part in a Youth programme to be run in second halves following senior meetings, and it is now compulsory for each club to take one of those options'.

    Merry Christmas.

  13. Posted

    2 hours ago, Arthur54 said:

    I would imagine any pre or after meeting racing will be announced nearer the time 

    It doesn't have to be pre or post meeting nor to run an NDL team.

    Poole can choose to host one or more rounds of the new 'GP-style' individual championship for NDL level riders which Neil Vatcher will be announcing!

  16. Posted

    37 minutes ago, Mike0310 said:

    He sponsors Workington as well ?

    Nothing to do with knowledge of other teams. Darcy made it very clear - publicly- that his protégé would be Workington-bound when he came over., due to Tate's style and Aussie experience suiting the Worky  track better. 

    Also nothing to do with Brennan becoming unexpectedly available after his rumoured absence from Championship ship racing in 2024. Neither were in Poole's original 1-7!

  18. Posted

    3 minutes ago, STEVEHOLS54 said:

    I'm trying to work out who Thomsen will meet as opposition in the 2 slot next season (besides obviously the opposite No 1 in the opening heat).

    If not a stupid question how is the number 2 rider chosen to ride with the heat leader.

    For example we know the 3 H/L in a team but how is the rider in the 2 slot chosen ??. Is it done automatically based on (excl the 2 reserves) on the 5th lowest average or another method.

    Where does it say he'll be at 2? Just an assumption by some at this stage.

    However if he is a good starter then he could be 'protected' by the Rocketman (bonus king)?

  20. Posted

    9 hours ago, Neila said:

    Hope he is still in your team when the comets come to town in may, with tate in the team, yes that same rider you were convinced was gonna be a pirate :D

    Many of us knew Tate had been recommended to Worky when Darcy was here in the summer so his signing for you came as no surprise even if some were still hopefull. I'm sure you'll enjoy his racing.

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  21. Posted

    5 minutes ago, STEVEHOLS54 said:

    Neither Nielsen and certainly not Roynon is a forward move. Adam had his chance but was starting to struggle in that last 4/6 weeks prior to injury also on poor equipment.

    Also why would Poole change the Dane so early before at least trying to prove he can achieve at least a 4 point av. As for the Aussie's. Most of the decent one's have already signed in POL U24 with odd exception who may not even want to do UK.

    'Thomsen was one of the top scorers in this season's Danish 2nd Division' is the quote from Danny Ford in the press article.

  24. Posted

    1 hour ago, TTT said:

    2019 isn't half a decade ago.

    How many Championship tracks would be new to him in 2023? He's awful, Ford's very rarely get it wrong but the Thomsen signing is the balls up of all balls ups.

    Deep down they know but they won't admit to it because they always get behind the 1-7 signed by the Ford family.

    More than likely the only 4.00 pointer available which speaks volumes because nobody in their right mind would pick him on a shortlist containing other options.

    At least we have a 1-7 to get behind. The amount of time you spend on a Poole topic suggests you've given up trying to save your own?

  25. Posted

    16 hours ago, Ryan555 said:

    Suppose the average we are referring to is for team building purposes and not that actual average hence being allowed to go below 3.00 again.

    On the scunny website it’s 2.92 so would expect that to be right 

    If Nathan's real 3.00 average is actually a rounded-up 2.99 then the 2.5% reduction makes 2.92 correct.

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