Steve Shovlar

If that is the lineup, it’s a strong one.

I am not falling for that one. The touted Plymouth lineup for Tuesday looks stronger than if they had no injuries.

It’s not Poole’s fault that Plymouth have had all these injuries and self inflicted bans. Are we meant to go into the meetings giving Plymouth a 20 point headstart to even things up?

Place will be packed as always.

Lucky the meeting isn’t taking place tonight then. Plenty of time for track to dry. ‘The excuses coming from Devon will take some beating! One would think they don’t want to ride!

Pretty sure Wimborne Road will be packed regardless of what team Plymouth put out. In it to win it!

Justice.

Proper ref.

Outrageous decision.

Woryna must go surely. Not touched.

High drama!

Going to all be on heat 15.

Hate to say it but Woryna caused that. Came across and fell. Be surprised if ref threw him out though.

Perhaps Plymouth can order in a load of straw from the local farmer to burn.

Not our problem. Plymouth will have to use riders that are available.

As I use accurate forecasts on a daily basis through my flying hobby, I do keep an eye on what is going on a little more than watching big jugs Carol on breakfast news. Forecast hasn’t changed. Tuesday is a risk of morning showers with a risk of the occasional shower in the afternoon. Should go ahead. https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/forecast/gbvn9cv4h#?date=2022-09-06 A much more accurate forecast will be available on Monday evening. The closer the date, the more accurate the reading. More likely to go ahead than not. Of course a rogue heavy shower might be enough if the Plymouth promotion are desperate to call it off.

Shame this isn’t scheduled for after the playoff final. Both clubs get to look at the others respective tracks before the big one.

Poole should get the second leg. Plymouth have no right to it. They could of course call off the meeting on Tuesday to force Poole’s hand, but it will just be delaying for no good reason. All this dreadful weather forecast is a nonsense. A risk of sunshine and showers in a brisk wind. https://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2640194

There’s no denying Plymouth have been stuffed with injuries. No team could expect to challenge for the title with the bad luck they have had. My guess is that Nicholls will be riding for them on Tuesday along with another guest (perhaps R Worrall?) and RR. Morley and Coles at reserve are very decent. But really, if Poole don’t make it through to the semis it will be a very big shock.

Good effort by Torun. Second leg should be fun.

Zmarzlik being 5-1’d is a shock. Lions to win this.

Woryna did a job there holding up Zmarzlik. And Swidnicki nearly blew it final bend.

He’s better than his. Expecting him to improve. What surprises me is size of crowd. Poor with loads of empty seats. Polish fans deserting the sport or hate the format this season?

Nice to see Andy Smith being interviewed. Was a real top Brit in his day. How many consecutive British finals? And he kept qualifying for GP’s if I remember!

Plymouth still have a good chance with their little track. We got hammered there earlier this year. And Plymouth scraped a draw at Poole. So clearly Plymouth favourites to go through and it will take an almost impossible effort from Pirates to make it to the semis. Can they do it against all the odds?