Steve Shovlar 10,439 Posted March 23, 2014 This Thursday see the mighty Pirates take on Swindon in the first leg of the Elite Shield at balmy Blunsdon Stadium. Looking forward to this fixture. A chance to get one over our rivals and hopefully keep it close enough to win our first silverware of the season. Thoughts on the score? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EnglishRoundabout 1,752 Posted March 23, 2014 Going to be close I reckon. Most of the Pirates go well at Blunsdon. Darcy is 'box office' there and I always enjoy watching Maciej Janowski. See you there Shov. Wouldn't advise you wear your open toe'd sandals this time of year though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss 10,784 Posted March 23, 2014 Fairly close I reckon, four points either way. Could be more if there's any pre-GP bike testing going on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A ORLOV 8,628 Posted March 23, 2014 The team from the depths of Dorset always mean a great meeting at Blunsdon. Being the first meeting for both teams it could go either way but the racing, providing it is not used for GP testing of machinery, should be up to its usual great standard. Always welcome visits by Darcy and look forward to his style of riding. Magic can also be good but often does not ride to his ability. Josh is getting better each year and a rider I wish we had signed a couple of years ago. Vaclav could get a good score on the big circuit as could Shamek. Killer is getting better each year and should be a match for Darcy, providing he does not try to visit the burger van on bend two during the race, Troy also going well the last couple of days. Nick may struggle as a heat leader for a while but will come good. If Nicolai and Simon show any of their previous form at Swindon they also could score well. Will be interesting to see how the reserves for both teams perform. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pirate Nick 1,801 Posted March 23, 2014 Fairly close I reckon, four points either way. Could be more if there's any pre-GP bike testing going on. I think the GP guys' bikes are packed already, so shouldn't be any of that going on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Starman2006 2,355 Posted March 23, 2014 This Thursday see the mighty Pirates take on Swindon in the first leg of the Elite Shield at balmy Blunsdon Stadium. Looking forward to this fixture. A chance to get one over our rivals and hopefully keep it close enough to win our first silverware of the season. Thoughts on the score? I don't think it matters mate. The main Trophy is presented to us in October... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gavan 5,050 Posted March 23, 2014 Swindon to win this. Kildemand and Batch in top firm and if Klindt rides half as well as he did Saturday night then he is a big player for the robins Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,637 Posted March 23, 2014 It only really matters when the 2nd leg is staged (whenever that is going to be)??! Poole know they can go to Blunsdon and get beaten but then steamroller the home leg!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Shovlar 10,439 Posted March 23, 2014 The team from the depths of Dorset always mean a great meeting at Blunsdon. Being the first meeting for both teams ................... Poole ride a challenge against Lakeside on Wednesday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crazy robin 2,963 Posted March 23, 2014 Not a level playing field then if Poole have match practice the night before. Have a feeling that the meeting will be decided on the points at reserve & hopefully Steve & Darryl will have the beating of Smart but he knows The Abbey well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebrum 6,824 Posted March 23, 2014 Can see Poole nicking this one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crazy robin 2,963 Posted March 23, 2014 Can see Poole nicking this one. I'll be surprised if it's anything but an away win. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebrum 6,824 Posted March 23, 2014 I'll be surprised if it's anything but an away win. Getting team meetings is all the more important now. Good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A ORLOV 8,628 Posted March 23, 2014 Poole ride a challenge against Lakeside on Wednesday. Missed that on the schedule, thanks Steve, that may give Poole a slight advantage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stratton 1,491 Posted March 23, 2014 (edited) Does anyone know if the pits will be open for half hour 6.30 until 07.00 like last year so the fans can have a look or is this going to be stopped?. Going to be close I reckon. Most of the Pirates go well at Blunsdon. Darcy is 'box office' there and I always enjoy watching Maciej Janowski.See you there Shov. Wouldn't advise you wear your open toe'd sandals this time of year though.And don't go to those ghastly bogs either. Edited March 23, 2014 by sidney Share this post Link to post Share on other sites