Poole v Scunthorpe. KO Cup Final 2nd leg. 18/10/23

[Steve Shovlar 10,439]

So we win two trophies this year instead of three. Let’s face it we will win this cup unless something unexpected and dramatic happens. Only 4 points to make up. Yet we treat this season as a failure. Scunthorpe on the other hand were saying before the start of today’s meeting that it was their biggest meeting in years. That’s the difference between what we expect as Poole fans and the reality of other clubs. And that’s meant with no disrespect to the Scorpions who assembled a very good side this year.

Of course you are going to get thick morons jumping in trying to mock Poole for not winning every single trophy going, but no club has been anywhere as successful as our fine club in the 21st century. 

And we all know next year we will do it again, and again Poole will be the team to beat. 

Another huge crowd expected at Wimborne Road on Wednesday. Douglas will continue his love affair with the Wimborne Road circuit and will be difficult to beat. Kemp will try his best but I don’t believe he will repeat his last visit. Allen and Palm-Toft will battle but we do have the beating of them. 

Pirates battled for every point today and rode exceptionally well. But for trying to team ride on 5-1’s twice and getting picked off, we could have drawn the meeting. Let’s hope for fair weather, and another trophy in the cabinet. Bring it on!

[lisa-colette 6,031]

I really hope the Poole riders aren't as complacent as you and FB. Not going to be as easy as you make out. Scunny have scored the most at Poole this season. 

Bet Simon Lambert is at no2 again lol.

[Steve Shovlar 10,439]

11 minutes ago, lisa-colette said:

I really hope the Poole riders aren't as complacent as you and FB. Not going to be as easy as you make out. Scunny have scored the most at Poole this season. 

Bet Simon Lambert is at no2 again lol.

Not complacent at all. Confident. 

[foreverblue 6,096]

28 minutes ago, Steve Shovlar said:

Not complacent at all. Confident. 

I agree but Scunthorpe are not Glasgow.

[Steve Shovlar 10,439]

Current forecast for Wednesday is diabolical. Heavy rain all day. Rest of week not great either. A week today for the second leg?

https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/forecast/gcn8db1mu#?date=2023-10-18

[lisa-colette 6,031]

Not that I am being argumentative but it does say 'light rain'. But we even need that to stop by start time. 

[foreverblue 6,096]

6 minutes ago, lisa-colette said:

Not that I am being argumentative but it does say 'light rain'. But we even need that to stop by start time. 

I just looked and Steve is correct it does say heavy rain Wednesday but forecasts can change especially in the evening. It does say light rain as an overall forecast though/

Edited October 15, 2023 by foreverblue

[scorpion61 9]

1 hour ago, lisa-colette said:

I really hope the Poole riders aren't as complacent as you and FB. Not going to be as easy as you make out. Scunny have scored the most at Poole this season. 

Bet Simon Lambert is at no2 again lol.

yeah big simon will come show you pirates how its done

[lisa-colette 6,031]

21 minutes ago, foreverblue said:

I just looked and Steve is correct it does say heavy rain Wednesday but forecasts can change especially in the evening. It does say light rain as an overall forecast though/

Yeah, what I meant.  When it is still a few days away I look at overall forecast first. 

20 minutes ago, scorpion61 said:

yeah big simon will come show you pirates how its done

He did well last time. 

[Steve Shovlar 10,439]

Forecast hasn’t improved and it currently looks like Wednesday is going to be a washout. No dry days until the weekend, with Sunday the best bet. As. Wednesday gets closer the forecast will increase in accuracy so tomorrow will give a much more accurate and clearer picture.

[foreverblue 6,096]

1 hour ago, Steve Shovlar said:

Forecast hasn’t improved and it currently looks like Wednesday is going to be a washout. No dry days until the weekend, with Sunday the best bet. As. Wednesday gets closer the forecast will increase in accuracy so tomorrow will give a much more accurate and clearer picture.

When do you think they will make a decision to postpone?

[Steve Shovlar 10,439]

11 minutes ago, foreverblue said:

When do you think they will make a decision to postpone?

Hopefully tomorrow but forecasts have been wrong before. Danny has been very good at giving riders and fans good notice to save on wasted journeys. It’s not like Wednesday is looking dodgy with what time the rain is coming in as it’s forecast for all day. 

[Steve Shovlar 10,439]

Heard a rumour that Tomorrow the promotion are making a decision about the second leg. I just hope it’s not going to be Saturday as many fans will be at Vitality for the Wolves match and would already have purchased tickets. Saturday night ok if 7.30 to give enough time to get across to the stadium. But would struggle to do it with a 6pm start time.

[scunny1 436]

Any truth in the rumour if 2nd leg not completed by end of the month then first leg result stands and Scorpions win K O Cup?  3 dates apparently agreed this months, with first one on Wed looking a potential wash out???

[Skidder1 7,637]

7 minutes ago, Steve Shovlar said:

Heard a rumour that Tomorrow the promotion are making a decision about the second leg. I just hope it’s not going to be Saturday as many fans will be at Vitality for the Wolves match and would already have purchased tickets. Saturday night ok if 7.30 to give enough time to get across to the stadium. But would struggle to do it with a 6pm start time.

I can't see Saturday being an option with the difficulty of getting stadium staff - many of whom have other work on a Saturday, including at the Vitality?!