Jaizer 2,879 Posted August 10, 2023 3 minutes ago, Skidder1 said: I would say its talent spotting when a club (eg Poole) pays for the rider to come over from Oz in the first place and then loans him out (eg IOW etc) to gain experience! Its happened many times. I recall a press release when Jim holder was with iow to the contrary that they were assets but it was 15 years ago so is a hazy recollection at best. Fair enough can claim those ones but I highly doubt was such an agreement with Lynn about Darcy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisa-colette 6,045 Posted August 10, 2023 20 minutes ago, Jaizer said: It's hardly "talent spotting" when another club takes the plunge on a rider and once successful you sign them then is it? Especially in those days when Aussies came in on a 9 then a 7 I think Poole spotted them but shared the cost of bringing them over with IOW and then rode for IOW first for a season or 2 before moving them up to Poole. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisa-colette 6,045 Posted August 10, 2023 4 minutes ago, Jaizer said: I recall a press release when Jim holder was with iow to the contrary that they were assets but it was 15 years ago so is a hazy recollection at best. Fair enough can claim those ones but I highly doubt was such an agreement with Lynn about Darcy Darcy came cos Chris was here otherwise he was going to Peterborough I believe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iainb 5,080 Posted August 10, 2023 50 minutes ago, Skidder1 said: If only Poole Speedway owned their own stadium.......................... I wonder why he didn't but that and bought the Shateau instead Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jaizer 2,879 Posted August 10, 2023 3 minutes ago, lisa-colette said: I think Poole spotted them but shared the cost of bringing them over with IOW and then rode for IOW first for a season or 2 before moving them up to Poole. Explains why IOW had more success with their Aussie's than we did during the same period!! They had Chris holder, we had harley Norwood lol. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,654 Posted August 10, 2023 5 minutes ago, Jaizer said: I recall a press release when Jim holder was with iow to the contrary that they were assets but it was 15 years ago so is a hazy recollection at best. Fair enough can claim those ones but I highly doubt was such an agreement with Lynn about Darcy No agreement then for Darcy which is why Poole coughed up £30k for his signature! Since Darcy's accident and recuperation he is now a Promoter in Oz and running regular training schools with Watty and Boycie for the youngsters. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,654 Posted August 10, 2023 2 minutes ago, iainb said: I wonder why he didn't but that and bought the Shateau instead It wasn't for sale!! and the incumbant has a long(ish) lease. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lbw 869 Posted August 10, 2023 (edited) Poole talent spotted Nathan Ablitt a good upcoming British talent and kept with him all last season despite his lack of ability at Championship level with it being his debut season. They gave the kid an amazing opportunity and he is now starting to benefit from the experience. He will no doubt be back in Pirates colours again some day soon Edited August 10, 2023 by lbw Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisa-colette 6,045 Posted August 10, 2023 Also other riders recommend as well. King recommended Hume and Klindt and Bjarne recommended Freddie Jakobsen. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Noelinho 939 Posted August 10, 2023 43 minutes ago, Skidder1 said: It wasn't for sale!! and the incumbant has a long(ish) lease. Plus the château will be a lot cheaper. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Shovlar 10,439 Posted August 10, 2023 1 hour ago, Sir Sidney said: It wasn't just the number of passes. I think you can have good racing without passes if the racing is close - but mostly it was just strung out with no interest at all. It's the third time I have been to Poole this year and it has been similar each time. Obviously the locals enjoy winning and that's fair enough, but as a neutral I hope for more Heat 8 Rowe passed Heeps up the inside of bend four. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
poole keith 912 Posted August 10, 2023 (edited) 43 minutes ago, Noelinho said: Plus the château will be a lot cheaper. And he didnt buy it on his own Edited August 10, 2023 by poole keith 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bloom89 496 Posted August 10, 2023 2 hours ago, Arthur54 said: So why do Poole attract big crowds week in week out, must have been more people in the pits last night than some track actual attendance Well that’s the attitude why many people dislike Poole fans uk speedway is in the pits but as long as Poole are ok then it’s all good. Give it a couple of years when you’re racing bv, Redcar and Sheffield on repeat see how much you enjoy it then. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisa-colette 6,045 Posted August 10, 2023 40 minutes ago, bloom89 said: Well that’s the attitude why many people dislike Poole fans uk speedway is in the pits but as long as Poole are ok then it’s all good. Give it a couple of years when you’re racing bv, Redcar and Sheffield on repeat see how much you enjoy it then. I'd be surprised if Poole were one of the last teams around. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cast1rn 467 Posted August 10, 2023 15 minutes ago, lisa-colette said: I'd be surprised if Poole were one of the last teams around. Is wimborne road used for anything else? I know they've said after 2024 they don't know where they'll be, surely with the Fords backing they could buy land and build their own stadium? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
