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Proctor declared fit for Workington this evening!!

Excellent 2-page interview with Matt Ford by Phil Lanning in this week's Speedway Star, giving some insight into MF's possible future. In a seperate article, Middlo reckons that MF has already started his team building plans for next year, so Promoters must have a pretty clear view of the format/changes for 2019 - as long as they are agreed at the AGM.

If we do get past Somerset then I would prefer BV as we would have the choice of home or away first. If its KL they would have the choice.

Crikey - all sorts of entertainment and atmosphere then!!?

You're married?????!!!!

Quite correct Iris123. Phil Taylor attended Wimborne Road on a few occasions as a guest of Matt Ford. It was back in the days of Sky when Premier League Darts was at the Bournemouth International Centre during the speedway season. Matt, Middlo and a few riders and sponsors usually had a table at the front of the stage for the darts. Steve Brandon was the 'Floor Manager' for the darts as he still is for BT for the Speedway.

Jason Done (Waterloo Road) was/is often at Belle Vue, even getting some BV posters into one episode I recall. Also didn't Matt Ford bring a rock star celeb to a recent BV v Poole meeting this season? Can't remember his name..? Several of the current and former AFC Bournemouth players are regular visitors to Poole - probably going back to when MF was on the AFCB Board.

If its level on aggregate then its Golden Heats!!

Brady showed what he can do when not up against the World Champion. He won't be up against him as much in the home leg as new averages are effective from 1st October so his confidence should improve riding down the order and on a track that has been prepared for the riders.. Back to last night I'm not sure why in heat 15 Poole didn't have Josh and Nicolai as they'd already ridden as a pair in 3 earlier heats scoring 4-2; 4-2; and 3-3. Still well done to both teams.

May the best team win and all riders are injury-free at the finish.

Can't be. Average is much too high!!

r/r for Proctor.

....and Virgin Media Channel 553.

With all these NSS-related posts do I assume that Poole 2019 will be based there? Its almost as if this forum should offer the opportunity for a new thread 'Who has the best track' in the Speedway Discussion section?! Oh hang on a minute......................................................................!!!

Where it might fall down is when it comes to rider pay rates!? If the majority of riders expect to get paid as per Polish rates then unless the FIM or whoever coughs up the megabucks it'll never happen - a bit like the 'World Speedway League' a few years ago.

I was interested to read about some attendances in this week's SS. Against all the doom and gloom merchants on the BSF, Leicester are reporting very good crowds - despite languishing at the bottom of the Premiership (and with claims of poor racing!!) Somerset have reported no drop in crowd numbers by switching to Mons/Weds plus increased numbers as the season has progressed and their success has been recognised.. Belle Vue fans reckon that numbers have increased progressively through the season. Poole's crowds whilst dwindling at the start of the season have now picked up considerably once their play-off place has been assured - and the club is financially stable.. Swindon and Wolves? - Both owners have intimated they wish to continue in the sport's top level and don't want to be dictated to by the Championship teams!!. That leaves Kings Lynn - top of the Premiership and presumably wanting to defend their 'title' next season?! What about their crowds in their best season for years? Not sure what any of that means in the overall scheme of things.......?

Brady got 10 points at Somerset in the May KOC fixture when Doyley only got 8+1.

To be honest I was quite impressed with him when he guested for Poole against the Robins in August. Did his job at reserve and looked very competitive.

Chris's situation is mentioned in a good article in the SS this week as well as on the Speedwaygp website. Still lacking some nitty gritty detail but thats fine.

Good to see 2 Somerset riders get the 'losing at home' vibe, with Bomber doing his thing away from home!!

What has Belle Vue got to do with 'Poole 2019'?

Any signs that the 'new' greyhound track is being marked out as well?

Sounds as though JD's injury is his hip! Garry May said afterwards that he will be fit for monday - but then nobody would expect him to say anything else at this stage?!

Large box of tissues for Gavan, anyone?! The article states that there is another commercial project that has seriously interested Matt Ford (Shame its not buying into Ipswich, just to picture Gavan's reaction!!) so now it will come down to whether another businessman (men) matches MF's valuation of the club - together with some security of tenure over the stadium development.

Whatever the shape/size, at least its something positive for Swindon fans for 2019 and beyond. Good to hear.