SteelShoe

No, fans are increasingly uncertain about whether the team is sorted.

This is an interesting one. There may be something in it simply because he hasn't ridden Speedway for 7 years and many people may well have forgotten about him in the context of a speedway rider. Could be a good signing if he feels he has unfinished business . He would need to be assigned a favourable average of 4.97 or less based on my belief that if Cookie has been given yet another chance then we should sign Max Perry as our other reserve (2.29). Other options that fit with Perry would be Danyon Hume 4.97 ( on condition his fractured back metalwork removal due around this month is uncomplicated. ) Nathan Ablitt 4.91 and Declan Kennedy 4.63. I reckon Scunny will do all they can to sign Drew Kemp in order to give them 2 heat leaders. Luke Harrison must be back and more than likely Lambo. This would only leave them 3.24 for the last reserve if indeed this is the scenario.

Zach's last Speedway meeting was in September 2018. He apparently stepped away from the sport citing reasons of confidence on the bike. He is 27 now and did become World Long Track Champion in 2025. Could he be fancying a return after 7 years ? and what would be his assessed average ?. More questions than answers.

Jason Garrity ? Who is it ?

Who is it ?

That's a left field choice if true. Can't see it somehow. Can't believe we would be in such a position.

Not if Cook has been signed.

Jamie Etherington would struggle in the Championship based on what I seen of him last season. Don't know much about Heidelberg so can't really comment. Think Cookie would let us down again. Would like us to get the team signed up and announced now. The first 4 signings came in quick succession then a gap indicating we haven't got a full team signed up yet .

yeah think geography would have been a factor in his decision.

I think this is a good shout. Worky track would suit him. Saturday track logistics may be an issue.

It is looking like there may have been a fly in the ointment which is a shame if true considering most teams have had their line ups sorted for a while. If the Cookie rumour has legs then I will be surprised past history considered. If there has been backword from a Danish rider and Cookie has signed then the options are limited. Danyon Hume and Max Perry comes in bang on 40 points if my math is correct. Danyon is a trier and Max has scope for improvement.

You never know in Speedway. Looking like the Anders Rowe defection has worked out well though. Cook the better rider in my opinion. Cairns should kick on while young Cooper finds his feet. Definitely two reserves with bags of potential.

Not a bad way to announce young Cooper by the Pirates 👍

Not long to wait then. Bit of trumpism in the club announcement re season tickets and pricing for next year I think. Stating season ticket prices excellent value to then announce a price increase on general admission. The Harbourmasters meeting is included which the promotion boast as a meeting that fits perfectly with Poole's aim of showcasing the best of young British Talent British 😏

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Do you know he has left the Championship behind ?. Haven't seen this in writing. Championship team places do now look extremely limited. Scunny who are yet to announce the remaining pieces of their team jigsaw could fit him in.

Welcome Cooper Rushen. Great enthusiastic young racer whom I would have loved to have seen in Worky Comets kevlars next season. Good luck for 2026 Coops. The Poole fans are indeed lucky to have two of the hottest young prospects in their team for 2026.

More than likely.

Believe Drew doesn't want a Saturday track due to his commitments in Europe otherwise he would have been a good signing for the Comets. I wouldn't be surprised if he is yet to be announced in a Championship line up though.

That is a big ask riding at No1. Be surprised if he reached a 9 point average.

Be interesting to see how he actually does handle being a No 1.

Bowes quite a bit older too.

Think he done alright for the Comets last season.Scored decent points at home but less impressive away for a rider of his experience in the Championship. Bit unlucky with some nasty looking crashes but showed toughness as he was never missing for long periods with injury.

Believe you are correct.

His 8.20 average would actually be 7.99 if his 0.25 % reduction was rounded up from the calculated 0.205.