szkocjasid 3,160 Posted September 28, 2023 (edited) 39 minutes ago, Steve Shovlar said: There are world class riders who are not in the GPs, as there are a few riders in the GPs who imo are really not world class riders. Tarasenko is a heat leader in the Polish Extraleague. Not writing us off in the final. We are Poole and Pirates know how to win against adversity. I shall be there cheering the boys on regardless of win or lose, with the same team we started the season with, bar Roynons injury. Same as last season. Get the team right from the start and no need to replace. I am sure the team will give it everything they have got, but just as Lambert coming in at the death for Belle Vue made a mockery of last years PL playoffs and final, so could Tarasenko in the Championship this season. I am not blaming Glasgow as they didn’t write the rule, but whoever thought Tarasenko could have a 5 average in both the PL and Championship should be struck off from the sport for total incompetence. Poole aren't winning against adversity, they'll win because they are stronger than Glasgow & clear favourites imo Yes Tarasenko is on a daft average, but Poole or Oxford could have signed him too! If we struck off everyone who came up with idiotic rules, there would be no-one left to run the sport lol! Stop pretending Poole are underdogs to 1) give yourself an excuse if they lose, 2) celebrate a triumph against all odds when they win. Many tried that tactic with Scunthorpe & I didn't believe them then either. If you REALLY believe Poole are the underdogs, I'd say you should have more faith in your team. Since dropping down Poole have won everything (7 man competitions). Poole are the best team in the league! Edited September 28, 2023 by szkocjasid 11 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
szkocjasid 3,160 Posted September 28, 2023 8 minutes ago, Bagpuss said: The idea that Tarasenko is a magic wand who cures all of Glasgow's weaknesses is fanciful. Even with him in the Glasgow side Poole would still wallop them at home and keep it close enough at Ashfield to win comfortably over two legs. I like Glasgow a lot and they would be my preference to win the thing but I think Oxford going through would mean a much more competitive final. Totally agree there, even with Tarasenko getting an r/r outing, the reserves still have to take 10 rides between them, Poole's reserves are going better. Gotta fancy Pirates for a big home win & narrow away defeat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foreverblue 6,122 Posted September 28, 2023 50 minutes ago, Bagpuss said: The idea that Tarasenko is a magic wand who cures all of Glasgow's weaknesses is fanciful. Even with him in the Glasgow side Poole would still wallop them at home and keep it close enough at Ashfield to win comfortably over two legs. I like Glasgow a lot and they would be my preference to win the thing but I think Oxford going through would mean a much more competitive final. Glasgow reserves may be a bit suspect but the top four are top riders, the grain of comfort Poole have is that Brennan is usually poor at Poole and Basso hasnt always rode his best as an away rider, there is no doubt Tarasenko has improved the team massively. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daz9100 275 Posted September 28, 2023 58 minutes ago, szkocjasid said: Yes Tarasenko is on a daft average, but Poole or Oxford could have signed him too! If they could have afforded his wages! He won’t have come cheap. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,457 Posted September 28, 2023 4 minutes ago, daz9100 said: If they could have afforded his wages! He won’t have come cheap. When have Poole ever had a “cheap” Team. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,662 Posted September 28, 2023 (edited) 5 hours ago, Fromafar said: When have Poole ever had a “cheap” Team. In the modern era always within budget and always financially stable (except 2019!) Edited September 28, 2023 by Skidder1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,457 Posted September 28, 2023 Just now, Skidder1 said: Always within budget and always financially stable (except 2019!) Agree,but why question other Teams budgets would be my thoughts. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss 10,839 Posted September 28, 2023 47 minutes ago, foreverblue said: Glasgow reserves may be a bit suspect but the top four are top riders, the grain of comfort Poole have is that Brennan is usually poor at Poole and Basso hasnt always rode his best as an away rider, there is no doubt Tarasenko has improved the team massively. That top four realistically all need to hit double figures at Poole to keep it close enough....not happening IMO. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bojangles 609 Posted September 28, 2023 32 minutes ago, Skidder1 said: Always within budget and always financially stable (except 2019!) Literally went into liquidation in 1984. Poole fans have such short memories. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
King Jamie 361 Posted September 28, 2023 2 hours ago, Bojangles said: So, one change then? The same as Oxford and Glasgow! Poole's change was due to injury. Unavoidable. Glasgow's change was due to a rider being told to go home. Unavoidable. Oxford's change was an attempt to strengthen their team. Wholly avoidable. Bad Oxford. Cheats! 2 hours ago, Bagpuss said: I like Glasgow a lot. 2 hours ago, szkocjasid said: Totally agree there. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arthur54 1,319 Posted September 28, 2023 4 hours ago, ruckerroo said: So is this entire forum sadly Would be a boring place without them Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,457 Posted September 28, 2023 1 hour ago, Bagpuss said: That top four realistically all need to hit double figures at Poole to keep it close enough....not happening IMO. Tigers might not be at Poole. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yoda 82 Posted September 28, 2023 23 hours ago, RogerM22 said: The problem is it's always in dead rubber meetings when it happens. Maybe they did ask lots of riders but it's not a coincidence that when there's nothing at stake then R/R gets wheeled out. Smacks of not being bothered. have a look at the bspl averages and tell me a suitable guest replacement for Craig Cook , from Berwick , Plymouth and Birmingham, then come back and tell me of "smacks of not bothered" 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,662 Posted September 28, 2023 1 hour ago, Bojangles said: Literally went into liquidation in 1984. Poole fans have such short memories. I was quoting Matt Ford ( at yesterday's Brandon Stadium inquiry) under his tenure since 1999 and previously under Stewkesbury and Ansell from 1987. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bojangles 609 Posted September 28, 2023 2 minutes ago, Skidder1 said: I was quoting Matt Ford ( at yesterday's Brandon Stadium inquiry) under his tenure since 1999 and previously under Stewkesbury and Ansell from 1987. Why? What's that got to do with this thread? You might want to edit your post then, as 'always' doesn't exactly mean 'since 1999' does it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
