Yes it is always the plan to have meetings in the school holidays. Do not know what the issue is.
Surely other teams have the same opportunities to have meetings at a time that benefits them.
To be honest I thought he was not a good signing and only came to us based on one meeting he had at Poole. I feel sorry for him though, injuries like this can take a long time, just amazes me how many riders ride with rib injuries which do not sound awful but they are very painful.
I think our promotion would probably have done what Oxford have done although there are far more pubs within walking distance of Poole stadium than Oxford which could be a factor in their decision.