SteveLyric2

Hey Dandelion thanks for the kind words - just for info it was announced that Stefan Neilsen (4.40) will start at 2 for Poole rather than reserve. I'm not into predictions at this stage as I'm not knowledgeable enough of the other SGBC teams.

Nothing to do with police. Let's simply say there was an unfortunate error with his visa application paperwork 2 years ago at a time when his off track issues were at their peak and the visa authorities would not allow him to reapply for a minimum of 2 years. He tried to get a different (restricted) visa last year which would have allowed him to work here but that was also turned down. All should be ok now but any application now will be treated along with any other. The fact he is an ex World Champ carries no weight at all.

Hardly an excuse but real reasons!! I don't get what commitment issues you mean? He was due to start as a second string on 7.16 for Poole last season until the visa issue stopped him.

Let's not forget Chris had some horrendous injuries as well as trying to move on from his best mate Darcy's career ending accident. There was also a lot of personal off track stuff that affected him deeply and still affects whether he gets a visa or not. If he signs at Ippo or anywhere else he'll be an 8 point rider for sure

Strange. I can only remember Cyril Hart being the Poole correspondent for Speedway Mail. Whilst Gordon Elsworth for Speedway Star and Colin Smith for the local Echo. Incidentally you did say Poole were the club that destroyed the 1970s/80's NL with the 'Stewkesbury plan'!! How could they have destroyed the NL in the 70s when Mervyn and Pete didn't take over til 1985. Perhaps instead of accusing me of not learning to read you might express yourself more clearly and accurately

Get your facts right. Mervyn and Pete Ansell didn't take over Poole til the mid 80's when they moved from Weymouth.

Oops. I touched a nerve there didn't I?! Incidentally I would never say anything about your father as i've never come across him. You however are a totally different kettle of fish!! Anyone would think Poole have never ridden 2nd division before?! And yes I do remember the 80's very well especially my visits to Rye House!! Sorry to have disturbed your after lunch nap.

Just a thought - do the unofficial rolling averages include ALL meetings ie some that do not qualify for the official GSA? A bit like the ones in the Speedway Star every week never correspond with the 'real' averages!!!

Maybe they've found a mechanic for Hansen and he's back in the picture?

Surely the Number 1 does have to have the highest average and ride at 1 - unless that rule is changed for 2020?!

No details as to the format. And the date was announced before Poole decided to go Championship so anything might change even though Matt Ford has publicly promised Middlo a good 'pay day' after his previous testimonial fund, back in the mid-eighties, was nicked by the then promotion.

With the Poole coffers not what they once were, why would you give up possibly your biggest pay-day of the season for a testimonial? With Middlo's renowned rider connections a barren date would be far better date for the man himself. A top quality line-up (with some riders not U.K. based) would be reflected by a huge crowd. Don't shoot the messenger - just saying what was announced.

So are we back on the 5+point Dane? Or is Ellis going to Newcastle to make them more competitive?

As I've put on the Eastbourne thread - Good Friday at Poole was originally announced for Middlo's Testimonial!!

I believe Middlo's testimonial is scheduled at Poole on Good Friday?!

Why are people suggesting Iversen will/can do a whole season? He only joined Ippo for their last few meetings once all/most of his European commitments had finished.

Ellis and another 4-00 point Aussie and a rethink on Number 4!!!

Says the person who reckons he only keeps to the International section these days cos he has no time for British speedway 'because they treated him so poorly'!? Boo hoo.

Same initials maybe?!

Do you mean the Bomber who is just out of hospital this week?

Nah, Danny Ford will be so overcome with all the pleading and financial incentives from Premiership promoters to come back to the Premiership (assuming its still operative?) that he won't be able to turn it down - as long as Poole can race on Wednesdays!!

Poole track shop open this weekend - 10.00am til 4.00pm on both Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th. New clothing and merchandise available for Adults and kids - also on line from tomorrow.

Spot on FB.

Yeah, maybe just for 2020 though.

Ah so just your 'unbiased' opinion then??