Shaleshifter 177 Posted September 19, 2021 On Wednesday the Pirates welcome the Redcar Bears to Wimborne Road for a first vs 2nd in the league. The Bears have strengthn'd up by signing Lewis kerr and have quite a strong looking top three that includes Charles Wright and Michael-Palm-Toff. Add in Jake Allen as a second string then they do pose a threat. Their only weakness appears to be at reserve and James Sargeant who rides at No 2 in the team Poole will need to at their best to see off the Bears. They will be tough to beat but I would like to think that being at home we should have enough fire power to win. Thoughts? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisa-colette 6,040 Posted September 19, 2021 6 of their riders know the Poole track only Kingsley who hasn't. I would say Poole by 6-8 or 12 if one of their HL has a below par night. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pirates Of Poole 761 Posted September 19, 2021 (edited) Will Schlein be back? Also will depend who lines up at number 6. Fingers crossed Stefan will make a comeback later this month, we are missing him massively. Edited September 19, 2021 by Pirates Of Poole Update Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisa-colette 6,040 Posted September 19, 2021 Pretty sure his 10 days will be up by then. Unless he has had any new symptoms and has to do another 10 days? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,651 Posted September 19, 2021 Also depends on whether Ben Basso has recovered? He hit his head and ribs quite heavily in Wednesday's Danish Final crash!! We have enough guest options for Number 6 who have decent experience of the Poole track, but I still think it'll be a close one, which unfortunately I shall be viewing from behind the glass in the hospitality area rather than my usual seat in the grandstand. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arthur54 1,309 Posted September 19, 2021 25 minutes ago, Skidder1 said: Also depends on whether Ben Basso has recovered? He hit his head and ribs quite heavily in Wednesday's Danish Final crash!! We have enough guest options for Number 6 who have decent experience of the Poole track, but I still think it'll be a close one, which unfortunately I shall be viewing from behind the glass in the hospitality area rather than my usual seat in the grandstand. According to a Leicester fan he's banned for 7 days for a none speedway related illness Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,651 Posted September 19, 2021 24 minutes ago, Arthur54 said: According to a Leicester fan he's banned for 7 days for a none speedway related illness Yes just seen that!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisa-colette 6,040 Posted September 19, 2021 Rib injury ruled Benjamin Basso out of cup semi-finals | Bournemouth Echo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,651 Posted September 19, 2021 If he'd been suspended then he wouldn't have had the r/r facilty granted last night at Leicester. The club are hopeful he will be ok for Wednesday. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gambo 1,341 Posted September 19, 2021 50 minutes ago, Skidder1 said: If he'd been suspended then he wouldn't have had the r/r facilty granted last night at Leicester. The club are hopeful he will be ok for Wednesday. You can have R/R for an 'ill' rider but he is then unable to ride for 7 days. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisa-colette 6,040 Posted September 19, 2021 51 minutes ago, Gambo said: You can have R/R for an 'ill' rider but he is then unable to ride for 7 days. This rule is still stupid! You will either getting riders riding whilst ill (depending on what it is) or riders will say they are injured instead. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Shovlar 10,439 Posted September 19, 2021 Basso is not ill. He was injured in Denmark. We really missed him last night as track conditions would have suited him perfectly. Probably a Pirates win should he have ridden. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ray c 2,299 Posted September 19, 2021 I find it all strange,we never new until last night whether he was ill or injured . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisa-colette 6,040 Posted September 19, 2021 37 minutes ago, ray c said: I find it all strange,we never new until last night whether he was ill or injured . If you bang your head you can be sick after, so then which does it come under? Not saying that this has happened, but possible for both? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Shovlar 10,439 Posted September 19, 2021 How many times does it need saying that he fell in the Danish Playoff Final and hurt himself. The info is online if you wish to look for it. We would have been far better with him riding than not. Even if he had a poor meeting it would be practice incase we meet in the playoffs. Chances are he would have done very well around there. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites