Personally no, I’d say he’s stagnated or even regressed this season. Has looked afraid to really contest first turns and attack the tight technical track.

So Poole's team average for October is 44.98. That's one helluva lot to shave off for 2027 assuming the rumoured 38 point limit happens. That's even taking account of any 2.5% Brit discount!!

I hope the Aces don't lose to Sheffield in the final... An open top bus parade down Deansgate has been planned for the day after the 2nd leg ... Dozens are expected .. And a celebration pie and pea supper sorted in the Star and Garter afterwards... Someone who knows the Mayor will be there... Serious stuff this...

Question for the serious Witches fans, would you keep Jason Edwards knowing he will get a 25% reduction? This would bring him down to a 3 yet even if his career stood still and he only attained a 4, that is still a full point on his starting average and not many riders do that. 

And lucky his average dropped enough to replace Jack...

How will the final work out if it’s Belle Vue v Sheffield & we want the second leg? It will result in both teams riding on an off night and as Poole has proven that’s a no no, even with their massive following. Might they go Thursday 8th & Monday 12th?