Steve Shovlar

Scunthorpe put up a bit of a fight but the result was never in doubt. Next week much harder meeting with Oxford capable of winning both legs. We need to ride better than we did tonight or the tile is going north. Note to one’s self. When I make a score choice, never change it. I picked 57, saw the Scunny lineup and adjusted it to 61. I lost £206. 😩😂😂

The home riders look over to the other side of the pits and do a little poo. One team riding at a much higher level and wanting it.

Reported on BSN thatChris Harris was in A&E today and his wife posted she was very worried about him. Think he was released later? Not sure what happened. Anyone any idea?

Very enjoyable meeting. Yes it was one sided, made more so by bringing in Boughen as a number one when they could have used Allen, Mountain, Lambert and Howarth/Harrison and kept the score reasonably close. Boughen was on a hiding to nothing. Special mention to two young riders. Harrison and Foord. Both raw and prone to errors but both aggressive and great fun to watch. Harrison was excellent for a reserve and deserved his heat 15. Gave Lawson a hard time and Lawson had to use a bit of skill to back Harrison away. Vinnie Foord doesn’t know when to give up and deserved far more than his score. Some great racing and the meeting was done and dusted in 75 minutes. Can Scunthorpe surprise the Pirates in the second leg? Not a chance. But I hope they come to Poole and put up a fight for their fans.

At what? The teams?

If Boughen is in for Palm-Toft that is a ludicrous replacement, with all due respect. Do they think Boughen is going to score more than Lambert, Allen, Howarth and Mountain? Boughen is a good rider in the making and has a big future, but as number one? And with no T/Rs allowed, he has to take his allocated 4 rides unless replaced by a reserve.

Why would Poole fans get behind Scunthorpe? Poole fans support Poole. Poole is built to entertain and win the same as every club.

Looking forward to this afternoons meeting. Do fancy our chances but take nothing for granted. Young Harrison at reserve has been scoring very well and taken some big scalps this season. We know Allen and Howarth will do well as well as Simon Lambert and all get an extra ride. Four points either way.

Great GP shame about the winner. Dan choosing gate one was a terrible call. The speed was on the outside. Zmarzlik left the best gate!

What a great ride from Bewley. Last to first!

Home banker call. Polish who is leading the meeting.

Disgraceful call

Whatever they have done to the track it’s bloody brilliant. Top notch racing in every heat. He who dares to go out wide……..

Who have we got in for Ben? Or does he ride?

Real average for away, +5% for home meeting.