Alan Middleton managed Sunderland 'Stars' for a couple of years back in the '70's.

That's an old excuse 

You put pressure on ever rider from day one.

Sunderland!

Apparently Poole riders weren't happy with parts of the track prep on the track walk, so you kinda on a loser before it even started imo.  But I agree, whether it's different or not how they like it, they should know what to do. Which they kinda did near the end. Just left themselves to much to do imo. 

I have been impressed with Anders, very good signing. I wont mention Kerr as his riding is doing the talking!!