LisaColette

Definitely closer than last time! Havvy just not as tactically aware as other managers. But at home it should be fine. No one should need to be taken out of a ride. I think it shows up more in away meetings as some riders will be good and some might have an off night. He wouldn't necessarily bring a reserve out if a top 5 rider was struggling a bit. But he was better last away meeting he did.

Personally I don't mind what the score is, along as Poole win (joking - as long as the racing is close and competitve!) Perfect example being Glasgow last Friday. The score wasn't close but the racing was which is a credit to the Glasgow riders as they didn't let their heads drop and fought for every point. My point being you can have good, close racing in a 55-35 meeting. Plus last heat deciders aren't good for my nerves and heart!

Nah, even Havvy can't mess this up! Be a lot closer than the last time Plymouth were down though. Be the closest meeting we have had since Edinburgh were down.

Good choice! One of the strongest that is available imo.

Not by much. I prefer Champ, I have been to more meetings this season then the last two season Poole had in the prem. More teams, better race to the playoffs and a lot less boring! I did think after I posted I have no clue what the conversion rate is! Thought there is no 'i' in team Ah, okay. This is what happens when you don't buy a programme and the scoreboard is broken!

Will be interesting to see what Steve and Batch do!

James' average over 5 in the Champ now! At one point this season Poole were using him in the 3.75 or lower before Basso came. So must have been doing well in last 6 weeks or so.

Shame Birmingham ride on Weds as Jack Thomas would have been the ideal guest. Looking at the averages and if I have read them correctly: Bickley, Rowe, Kemp, Bailey, Morley, Kennedy and Josh Mcdonald. I excluded Plymouth, Birmingham and Redcar as they are also riding.

That's fine. Plymouth can get a guest in then!

I don't know for sure but last Champ meeting is 24th Sept, so prob then? The prem playoffs are pencilled in for 27th Sept, but can't see any Champ playoffs pencilled in this month. Though that prob harder as not as cut and dry as the prem and more days available!

Oh no! RIP BobC.

Well Danny King is getting high scores in both leagues so you wouldn't know there is a difference!

Glasgow Tigers on Twitter: "It's match day! We take on Scunthorpe Scorpions at 3pm! Marcin has been approved in our 1-7 and has PZM start permission in place, however his work visa hasn’t come through yet, so although he will be attending today, he is unable to ride in the meeting. (1/2) https://t.co/qCVUM4wumH" / Twitter Jack Thomas riding in place of Novak today.

Novak attending but not riding, visa not quite sorted yet, Jack Thomas riding Glasgow Tigers on Twitter: "It's match day! We take on Scunthorpe Scorpions at 3pm! Marcin has been approved in our 1-7 and has PZM start permission in place, however his work visa hasn’t come through yet, so although he will be attending today, he is unable to ride in the meeting. (1/2) https://t.co/qCVUM4wumH" / Twitter

Of course there is a difference. But the leagues are prob the closest they have ever been. That's why lots of fans pass comments on Batch and so on if they ride in one league miles better than the other one.

Well you think we are otherwise you wouldn't be on here.

Some teams do like using it in last 5 heats of the meeting I have noticed. Not sure about that! But guess you need to take in gates in the heat and oppo riders.

Yes good practice for next month possibly, or the end of this one!

Don't say his name too much he might appear!

Not going too well for Glasgow tonight, bit of practice for Steve at Leicester. Might come in handy next month!

Think a fund me page has been set up, if anyone wants to donate.

Yes I saw what Neil Watson said but then why are Poole trying to sign someone according to others on here? Maybe we will be submitting our new rules along with the signing shortly! Interesting to see what Sheffield do, I was waiting to see if they sign a replacement to know if we are allowed to as well!

Well I'll do a sun dance then to counteract it!

Plus Poole are apparently trying to sign someone so you would have thought he's out for at least 4-6 weeks. Which is pretty much the rest of the season.

Stefan Nielsen Racin (@stefneilsen) / Twitter That the most recent update I have seen. Haven't seen a time scan given in the media down here.