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Peter Oakes and Russell Lanning seem to care - on a regular basis too! You do have to actually read the the right papers rather than just look at the pictures!!

I think it is weather related, Basso is Danish, they have a lot of rain like Scotland!!

Still here trolling I see

Could be, may as well announce all the team as we all know what it will be.

So its the Cook Brothers confirmed.

A regular run for me in SE London used to take me past Speedway Dry Cleaners in New Cross. I assume very close to where the old speedway used to be? Some nice memories here from Plough Lane. I only went to the speedway once for a 4TT in 1990 and then for Stock Car World Champs 2-3 years later and finally to the dogs about 10-12 years ago. Sorry to say the old place just grew more and more dilapidated. I had the same feeling the last time I went to Brandon too.

I can see Flint getting a 7+ ave in the Champ, but certainly not in the Prem. Maybe 4.00 ave is more realistic for Wolves.

Comes in on a 4 Leaves 13.02 Very happy with this signing, hes only going one way

At least £2!!!

And you'd be right last two non Russian winners were: 15 March 2003 Bauer 9 March 2003 Sereniuos .. since when (at a quick count) 139 GPs have been won by Russians.

Strange one this. I remember the good old days when tigers fans would have a go at Blobby but 5 days after his post and no ones bothered. It's as if people think his views are insignificant, shame that.

What a thread.... Have never read so much babyish bickering in all my life. Its embarrassing.

This thread just isn't interesting at all. Nothing to do with Poole speedway now, or what their team is going to be, or their plans for 2022. It's just a lot of people bickering and arguing, how boring. I feel sorry for any of the Poole fans who have an actual interest in their club.

Reference the poor crowds in 2007 Oxford started the season under Colin Horton some teams named top heavy sides preventing Oxford having no number one and a poor team Colin withdrew mid season and Alan Trump kept the Conference team going. Alan was prepared to run the next season (I think in the 2nd tier), but was stopped by the stadium owners GRA who did not want the stadium to be succesful so they could justify building houses. Thanks to lots of hard work by speedway, greyhound fans and supportive MP'S and councilors we are in the situation we are now. The new leaseholder is certaintly making moves to ensure that speedway and the stadium has the best chance of succeding.

Never heard that one but he was very difficult to pass. Arms and legs everywhere but great to watch. One of my favourite 60’s riders.

ok, to save the forum becoming overrun did anyone go to speedway prior to 1948 or can that award go to Hyam and we can all be done with it?

Dazn where launched in Germany,Austria,Switzerland and Japan in 2016.Now with over 200 countries.Matchroom boxing tied up for 5 years.

They are a fairly big player in online sports streaming in a few Countries...They started out in Germany, Austria and Switzerland but now have services available in most Countries, although what sports are available depends on the Country. In the UK I think they currently only have Boxing and Women's Football. I guess that they are looking to expand that by taking over the rights that BT currently have.

Yes, be interesting to see how Ben does next season. Last season he had no expectation and got to grips with the tracks quicker than people were expecting. I don't see any problem with him getting 5/6 points a meeting though.

Kemp will do OK at reserve,but if the Cook’s don’t perform and improve,Kemp might find himself in Top 5.Pressure is on the Cook’s IMO.

A full season in the championship Jordan Palin 5.70 Scunthorpe DrewKemp. 3.67 Eastbourne/Edinburgh in real times Kemp should have a higher average to be fair as both Eastbourne/Edinburgh are technical tracks but I think due to Jordan spending a full season at Peterborough around some seasoned pro’s in the Top league makes him the better rider

He got hurt guesting for Redcar v Newcastle on the 23rd July at Redcar. He scored 2*3 F/X = 5+1…Hope that helps. Poole website has it wrong

Looked good at Monmore in the Olympique, I was very impressed to be honest

Looks that way!

So all going as planned! Lawson and Kemp still the likely final two?

As do all Speedway rider's

My predictions based on confirmed signings: King's Lynn Sheffield Wolverhampton Peterborough Ipswich Belle Vue

Yes. The new Wimbledon football stadium . Barry Briggs visited the stadium a few weeks back. Not sure if he visited the bar though

here's Norick Blodorn in action

Certainly take both of those

No chance!

Think you best just accept Auty will be number 1

The losses could be even more if you "win"... And end up closing a track down.... Adrian Smith clearly has the support of those who pay the bills, and also, (from his interviews in the past), seems to understand what the sport needs to move forward, so would also be a loss to the sport overall... A tough year ahead maybe for the Aces, but crowds are very loyal there considering they had so many years of abject rubbish at the old track... Who knows, a few "cheap nights" salary wise and they could even make a profit... The irony of British Speedway....

My money is on Flint to really become a top rider (7.00+ average) this season. He's great around the bigger tracks, really full throttle with little fear.

Terry Russell seemed very confident of speedway running in 2023 in last week's Speedway Star interview as well as having a 'pop' at the FIM and Polish Speedway!!

What's the difference between PL and CL these days ?

More of a wish than a statement on my part...I'd settle for Covatti!

and if he isn't interested in riding in the UK in any shape or form? nad if he was interested would he not be lining up a PL place also/instead? If the pockets are that deep the money would be better thrown at Kildemand or Musielak who would at least have some level of UK base in place. I feel for Brum i really do, i feel the spread of heatleaders could be better enforced but the reality is that Birmingham are in deep deep trouble and a wheel is yet to be turned.

The young German lad Norick Blödorn confirmed at reserve. Looked impressive at the PC meeting on borrowed gear so hopefully a good signing for us

Do they offer any GF or vegan options for example? If not, then it's perfectly reasonable for anyone on a special diet to bring their own.

Kemp I reckon.

Last time Kemp was at Poole he beat Basso twice and Hume once on his way to 8+1, so I'm sure he'll be fine!

Why? It wont be the team you finish with some form of manipulation will occur at some point

I think his crash at Wolverhampton knocked the stuffing out of him so he realised it's still a young man's game. I honestly think he will still race a few meetings in Australia but not State titles etc to scratch his itch. I'm definitely in the remember him on the top of his game camp as opposed to seeing him being beaten by youngsters chasing the dream. As a manager he can maybe give so much advice to the team that it has to be a good move.

Its very easy to down cry riders, have they been given the right support or opportunities? They are trying their best and should be applauded for the time and effort being put in. On a foot note, how long and how many times was Ivan Mauger given numerous opportunities before his success? Was Charles Wright an overnight sensation? Both were given time to blossom and so they flourished!!

It doesn’t matter how you say it, your spelling and grammar you use. It’s the content and aggressive meaning of your posts that angers. Which is obviously your intent. Sorry but you can’t then play the emotional card if you continue to throw stones. That often contains your desire to lose another Speedway club.

Another very excellent read...particularly enjoyed the interview with Eric Boocock.

Very strange post considering your club was close to being closed. Most people would show a bit of empathy..

I've got the same figures as you. With a couple of 3.00, they'd be at 40.99. So over the limit. Averages are reduced by 8% if a rider has missed a full year due to injury. Stoneman missed 2021 and Hopwood missed 2019 and 2021. Not sure if either or both riders were missing due to injury, but if we give them the benefit of the doubt and say they were both injured and couldn't ride, and give them both 8% reduction, then Stoneman becomes 7.56 and Hopwood 6.59, and it would fit.

these things never make the press it’s pretty normal between clubs these days or just never comes out it will be like glasgow not paying for cookie because there using james sarjeant