Shaleshifter 177 Posted July 2, 2023 (edited) After Friday's first leg wash out up in Glasgow, the Pirates will now stage the first leg of the final. The Tigers are in good form and include track specialist Chris Harris who has been a thorn in the Pirates side on more than one occasion. Tom Brennan had a good meeting at Wimborne Road at Steve Worrals testimonial add in ex Pirate Benjamin Basso and you have a strong top three. I feel that the Second strings and reserves of both sides could be the difference in determining the outcome of the meeting. This is where I think the Pirates will be stronger. Thoughts? Edited July 2, 2023 by Shaleshifter Missed information Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonnybegood 258 Posted July 2, 2023 Wow , you are really trying to make this a “tough match “ the reality is POOLE are too strong , it will be a high scoring home match again with only harris trying to make a couple of passes all night . 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MD 1,307 Posted July 2, 2023 36 minutes ago, Jonnybegood said: Wow , you are really trying to make this a “tough match “ the reality is POOLE are too strong , it will be a high scoring home match again with only harris trying to make a couple of passes all night . From being there a couple of times and watching a fair few on tv, passes all night will likely be absent after the second bend. If we dont trap we dont stand a chance. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lbw 869 Posted July 2, 2023 (edited) 54 minutes ago, Jonnybegood said: Wow , you are really trying to make this a “tough match “ the reality is POOLE are too strong , it will be a high scoring home match again with only harris trying to make a couple of passes all night . While I appreciate your acknowledgment of Poole's strength, Shaleshifter is simply paying respect to the opposition! Edited July 2, 2023 by lbw 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lbw 869 Posted July 2, 2023 (edited) Looking forward to this big clash in the BSN Final, don't come much bigger than this with our old rivals Glasgow. No matter who has done what in recent results when it comes to a final anything can happen although being on board the Pirate Ship I think we can edge out a 12 point lead to take up to Scotland for the 2nd leg whenever that may be. Yes, any news on a 2nd leg date would be most welcome. Got about 16 weeks to fit it in! Edited July 2, 2023 by lbw 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gazc 7,098 Posted July 2, 2023 1 minute ago, lbw said: Looking forward to this big clash in the BSN Final, don't come much bigger than this with our old rivals Glasgow. No matter who has done what in recent results when it comes to a final anything can happen although being on board the Pirate Ship I think we can edge out a 12 point lead to take up to Scotland for the 2nd leg whenever that may be. Yes, any news on a 2nd leg date would be most welcome. Got about 12 weeks to fit it in! There has never been a rivalry with Poole in all my years following Glasgow. Don't know we’re you get this idea from ?. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lbw 869 Posted July 2, 2023 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Gazc said: There has never been a rivalry with Poole in all my years following Glasgow. Don't know we’re you get this idea from ?. I created it this morning when I was thinking very creatively. I often do that Edited July 2, 2023 by lbw 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gazc 7,098 Posted July 2, 2023 Just now, lbw said: I created this morning when I was thinking very creatively. I often do that Smashing. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StevePark 2,783 Posted July 2, 2023 15 minutes ago, lbw said: Looking forward to this big clash in the BSN Final, don't come much bigger than this with our old rivals Glasgow. No matter who has done what in recent results when it comes to a final anything can happen although being on board the Pirate Ship I think we can edge out a 12 point lead to take up to Scotland for the 2nd leg whenever that may be. Yes, any news on a 2nd leg date would be most welcome. Got about 16 weeks to fit it in! Depends on the 1st leg score, maybe??? If Poole win big, then the second leg might take months to arrange, if it's close then it might be arranged quicker LOL..... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ray c 2,299 Posted July 2, 2023 20 minutes ago, Gazc said: There has never been a rivalry with Poole in all my years following Glasgow. Don't know we’re you get this idea from ?. will basso be your trump card at poole ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lbw 869 Posted July 2, 2023 6 minutes ago, ray c said: will basso be your trump card at poole ? Only if he's been on the baked beans 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nickinho 429 Posted July 2, 2023 1 hour ago, lbw said: Looking forward to this big clash in the BSN Final, don't come much bigger than this with our old rivals Glasgow. If you take a look at a globe of the world from a distance of about 25 metres away and squint a bit Glasgow and Poole are right next to each other so this technically is a local rivalry and i'm looking forward to seeing both of the Glaspoole encounters Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mac101 1,201 Posted July 2, 2023 42 minutes ago, ray c said: will basso be your trump card at poole ? think ben has really upped his riding since he has teamed up with his new mechanic Nathan Stoneman in both leagues but here’s hoping it’s a decent score to make it go down to last Ht at Glasgow Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Noelinho 922 Posted July 2, 2023 1 hour ago, lbw said: Yes, any news on a 2nd leg date would be most welcome. Got about 16 weeks to fit it in! From what I've seen, it's unlikely to be a Friday. 14th and 21st July are both free for both clubs, but sounds like they're not logistically easy for the Tigers. So it might end up being a Sunday or Tuesday. I never know which of those days is preferred. We seem to fluctuate between the two when racing on off-nights. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
szkocjasid 3,043 Posted July 2, 2023 3 hours ago, Shaleshifter said: After Friday's first leg wash out up in Glasgow, the Pirates will now stage the first leg of the final. The Tigers are in good form and include track specialist Chris Harris who has been a thorn in the Pirates side on more than one occasion. Tom Brennan had a good meeting at Wimborne Road at Steve Worrals testimonial add in Claus Vissing and you have a strong top three. I feel that the Second strings and reserves of both sides could be the difference in determining the outcome of the meeting. This is where I think the Pirates will be stronger. Thoughts? Vissing is 5th in the Tigers averages, can't help but think this is a slight on Basso? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
