SteveLyric2

Should be NO live EL meetings - just a weekly 'highlights' programme - just a one hour slot should be ample!!

Its a shame One Sport didn't tell the Eurosport Commentators then!!

Or 4-3-2-0 even!

Tribunal? Law? Whatever?! The fact is the FIM turned up to the 'hearing' and produced a test machine and breath test certificate that DID NOT MATCH! Fact! We still await their explanation statement - which may give a clue as to why Ward ONLY got a 10-month ban - on the balance of probabilities , of course!? PS. Despite being a Poole fan, from the start I have stated that Ward should have had an appropriate punishment! (as per my signature)

Exactly which 'SEC' promoted events are ideal for 'emerging British talent'? And which 'emerging British talent' are you thinking of? ps. Holder back in for the Aussies tonight!!

Still waiting for the FIM statement to explain why/how they turned up to a hearing with a breath test machine and a test certificate that didn't match!!? There is loads left in this thread if/when the FIM explain their decision.

I gather Darcy was there last night and I will continue to 'blow his trumpet' for his on-track/in-the-pits activities! If you don't like it, tough!

North called up as reserve for the Aussie Pairs - Fricke replaces. Sedgman in for Newman who is still getting over mild concussion

So what average is Eddie on? Has it been agreed by all?

With tonight's scheduled meetings, it'll be interesting to see if there are any protests about any rider averages?!

Is his ban finishing early then?? Quote - Edited for a laugh Lets be fair here people - Gavan is a rather aggresive clueless individual who is basically good to laugh at. He also sticks it to Starman in virtually every post which is quite incredible in its own right.

'Clearly the 70% is a guesstimate but I imagine Sidney isn't a million miles out. The Poole faithful do seem in the main rather supportive of Darcy and everything he does' - on the track.

All teams are 'illegal' at the moment!! For those riders that rode in 2014, the final 2014 averages are on the BSPA site.

Did they not put a load of extra shale on at around 6pm which left parts of the track (Bend 3 in particular - but not exclusively) far too heavy, which resulted in much attempt at regrading during the first 4 heats? Much better to have left it slick after scraping all the top slop off!! But Buster has all the right equipment and loads of shale so everything must have been ok?!

Visiting friends!!

Isn't it Portugal that has Europe's worst drivers?

Should suit Poole to a tee then, I'd have thought!! Although it sounds as though having so much spare shale sitting around at the arena and putting it on too late has led to a poorly prepared and dangerous track for both sets of riders!!

Great round of applause for Poole's non-riding club captain showing concern for one of his injured clubmates. Some people on here need to get a life and move on.

Hopefully the 14 point lead can be defended, especially with the possible use of the T/R yielding more than Rory managed last night?! Hopefully a safe night for all riders too!!

I didn't realise speedway had any fans in Blackpool??! NB. Great to see Darcy amongst the first to rush across to check on Kyle Newman after his big crash in Heat 2 at Poole last night

Not forgetting Eurosport2 at 1800 hours LIVE, with numerous repeat showings over the next week. I actually enjoyed the Pairs last year much much more than the Euro Championships.

Maybe its just for League meetings?! Davey Watt did it too.....

Kyle Newman took a big off (broken chain) in his first race at Poole this evening - withdrawn from meeting with mild concussion.

Mild concussion for Kyle but looked ok after the meeting tonight. Holder missing due to the Pairs and not being able to get a flight in time for the practice. Janowski is not in the Pairs, but the fixture was not on the original draft list given to Magic some weeks/months ago, so he has other commitments.

Well I confess to being a little surprised but nevertheless delighted with tonight's result, especially after losing Kyle Newman (mild concussion - but looked fine afterwards) in heat 2 when his chain broke whilst attempting a 'big one around the outside of turn 4'!! All the Pirates contributed well - each with at least one heat win - but exceptional performances by North and Starke and of course the skipper. Disappointed with the Stars to be honest - not one rider in double figures including a T/R - but they are just as likely to reverse all that with Poole on Thursday night. PS. For all the afficianados, Nothing wrong with the track, that a bit more shale wouldn't have improved - but no holes, no ruts to speak of, and not even Poole's infamous 'blue groove' appearing. It was bl***y cold though!