lewy 2,326 Posted December 13, 2023 1 minute ago, Nickinho said: If I was the Poole boss I'd bring back Joe Thompson on a 3.51 Towards the end of the season he was looking like a number 4 and his performance in the u21s around Ashfield was terrific. And speaking of Ashfield, in the first leg of the Championship final he beat Tarasenko fair and square and really impressed me. Bringing in a 4.00 foreign rider could have its disadvantages and being old fashioned I'd rather see places go to British riders. Joe has signed for Plymouth 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,637 Posted December 13, 2023 18 minutes ago, Nickinho said: If I was the Poole boss I'd bring back Joe Thompson on a 3.51 Towards the end of the season he was looking like a number 4 and his performance in the u21s around Ashfield was terrific. And speaking of Ashfield, in the first leg of the Championship final he beat Tarasenko fair and square and really impressed me. Bringing in a 4.00 foreign rider could have its disadvantages and being old fashioned I'd rather see places go to British riders. He probably would have if Garry May hadn't 'tapped him up' in the Poole pits to go with his brother??! Eh, Lewy? 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lewy 2,326 Posted December 13, 2023 4 minutes ago, Skidder1 said: He probably would have if Garry May hadn't 'tapped him up' in the Poole pits to go with his brother??! Eh, Lewy? You still telling lies, I will show you up again if you're not careful, slanderous accusations to be throwing around on a public forum! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,637 Posted December 13, 2023 12 minutes ago, lewy said: You still telling lies, I will show you up again if you're not careful, slanderous accusations to be throwing around on a public forum! True to form - straight in!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lewy 2,326 Posted December 13, 2023 3 hours ago, Skidder1 said: True to form - straight in!! If you're going to post rubbish at least have the courage to stand by it instead of making out it was all a wind up,think Poole are the main culprits for poaching riders anyway. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gazzac 1,015 Posted December 13, 2023 9 hours ago, lisa-colette said: I get why people want to keep the Ben and Zach partnership going. But there are going to be 4 riders who never rode for Poole before next season. So I think for at least first month of the season, Ben should be at 5 whilst others settle in. Not my decision though! Think Tom will rise to the occasion at 5, especially with team guidance on the track, actually takes most of the pressure off team riding in that position as well, just a thought anyway.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisa-colette 6,035 Posted December 13, 2023 4 minutes ago, gazzac said: Think Tom will rise to the occasion at 5, especially with team guidance on the track, actually takes most of the pressure off team riding in that position as well, just a thought anyway.... Yeah, good point. Just looking at first couple of meetings will be against Oxford and Plymouth in the BSN trophy, I am assuming. So would be tough having Sam or Scott in 2 races on debut potentially. Haven't checked who has higher average out of them two. But again I can see why they would want to keep Ben and Zach partnership together. I suppose try one riding order and if it doesn't work as hoped can always swap it around. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gazzac 1,015 Posted December 13, 2023 1 minute ago, lisa-colette said: Yeah, good point. Just looking at first couple of meetings will be against Oxford and Plymouth in the BSN trophy, I am assuming. So would be tough having Sam or Scott in 2 races on debut potentially. Haven't checked who has higher average out of them two. But again I can see why they would want to keep Ben and Zach partnership together. I suppose try one riding order and if it doesn't work as hoped can always swap it around. Nice problem to have I suppose. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foreverblue 6,096 Posted December 13, 2023 1 hour ago, lewy said: If you're going to post rubbish at least have the courage to stand by it instead of making out it was all a wind up,think Poole are the main culprits for poaching riders anyway. You will be telling us next that Zach is a Plymouth asset and is only riding for Poole because Plymouth didn't want him!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lewy 2,326 Posted December 13, 2023 5 minutes ago, foreverblue said: You will be telling us next that Zach is a Plymouth asset and is only riding for Poole because Plymouth didn't want him!! We would love to have zach in the team, but unfortunately not to be but he really is going to be a top rider imo. As for being an asset we all know that means nothing in reality other than a loan fee. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foreverblue 6,096 Posted December 13, 2023 47 minutes ago, lewy said: We would love to have zach in the team, but unfortunately not to be but he really is going to be a top rider imo. As for being an asset we all know that means nothing in reality other than a loan fee. Yes he has come on alot, Ben is better though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,637 Posted December 14, 2023 Max Perry (2.00) Confirmed. 4.20 left for the final rider. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisa-colette 6,035 Posted December 14, 2023 17 minutes ago, Skidder1 said: Max Perry (2.00) Confirmed. 4.20 left for the final rider. This team is giving me the feels of 2007 with a few young riders in the team! When we had Kennett, Doyle and Batch all in their early 20s. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BluTiger 21,701 Posted December 14, 2023 25 minutes ago, Skidder1 said: Max Perry (2.00) Confirmed. 4.20 left for the final rider. Max gas got a lovely style on the bike, a very good signing imo... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteelShoe 500 Posted December 14, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, Skidder1 said: Max Perry (2.00) Confirmed. 4.20 left for the final rider. Good little rider is Max with plenty of determination ! Reminds of a young Daniel Ratcliffe in Harry Potter when he is wearing his specs . Seen him a few times at Work last season and he always caught the eye. Hope he is recovering well from his end of season injury which sounded a bit nasty. Edited December 14, 2023 by SteelShoe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
