TheWellBehavedWorrall

Allen blocks Scott, costing him second. Edwards gets in Wright’s way, delaying him having any impact on the Pirates in heat 13 and in heat 14, Lambert failing miserably to pass Newman who was essentially standing still, having already gone from second and on a 5-1 to last in his previous heat. Self-harming from Redcar here.

Awful from in that last heat. Woeful awareness.

I stand corrected. Crashes aside, an absolute borefest so far. Hopefully things improve as the meeting progresses.

Looking forward to this. Poole have a great side capable of entertaining and Redcar prepare their track for toe-to-toe racing (the polar opposite of what Poole do), so it should be a great meeting. May the best side win.

If it was Harris or Thompson, then it was even more of a no brainer than Howarth or Thompson. Harris has been the first name on the team sheet since 2023/2024. Next season might be the first he isn’t.

Agreed. Howarth’s contribution in the play-offs was outstanding. The two 5-1s in heats 13 and 15 to steal it from Edinburgh in the semi-final, then his pass of Zach Cook - who he absolutely bullied - and beating of Lawson in the final at Ashfield were massive. I really rate Dan Thompson, but being passed by Lewi Kerr in heat 12 of the final was an absolute killer. Retaining Hodder was even more of a no brainer, unless we were planning on binning both reserves.

What’s your professional view on this, Dean? Having never ridden speedway, my perspective is; Poole build strong sides that have the ability to entertain, so why are their home meetings absolute brain damage in terms of quality speedway? Is this accurate, or am I missing something? That was a complete waste of money tonight.

I don’t know, but I don’t mind a slick track that produces good racing which this has. Unfortunately for us, it’s largely been at our expense. Harris & Flint should be ashamed. A disgraceful input tonight. Nothing short of embarrassing.

Biggest meeting of the season and Harris & Flint put in a shift like this. What chance do you have? The guests - Zischke and Grmek - have been our strongest riders.

Any idea when the play-off semi-final fixtures be announced?

Thanks. Seasons over before it’s actually over in that case.

Am I correct in believing we replace Howarth or Hausl? Or Sam Hagon, for that matter? So we’re reliant on guests?

Welfare check on @Mr Blobby😂

Well done Redcar. The better side by some distance. It was always going to be an uphill task with three guests, but when one of them contributes like Drew Kemp (again, I should add), then it’s game over. Add Sam Hagon’s input to the mix and you might as well hand Redcar the points before a wheel has even been turned. Between tonight and the Plymouth meeting, we’ve limped over the play-off line and will do well to make the final. If we do and face Poole, it’ll be a cricket score. No idea what the solution is.

That’s great to hear. A Wimborne Road that produces good racing does British Speedway an absolute world of good. Long may it continue.

No chance.😂 It was wrong, but perfectly executed. He’s been practicing that on Cruz in the back garden. Does anyone remember Joe Screen knocking Jimmy Nilsen off at Hull many years ago by hitting his left handlebar as he passed him after the race?

Very true and I hope you’re right, but Lightcap takes the Pirates up a notch. I think this might be the closest we’ve seen to the 2000 Exeter Falcons. The 2025 Pirates are definitely stronger away from home than the Falcons were back then. With the addition of Lightcap, there are now no weak heats for Poole. Good on them. I just wish they’d prepare a track that affords those excellent riders an opportunity to entertain.

This can’t be real.

Not a good look for Harris. In no way am I condoning it - he deserves the rule book thrown at him - but I’d love to know what Barker said to him. It was so out of character. I like them both; naturally as a Glasgow fan with Harris, but Barker gives his all when guesting and I find his interviews honest and refreshing. Hopefully they kissed and made up.

I was referring to the content, not the volume. What a fool.😂

Might as well hand Poole the league title now. No-one is doing them over two legs.

Great contribution.

Didn’t realise this. Gross mismanagement in that case.

Didn’t realise this. Gross mismanagement in that case.

I’ve no idea, but I have faith the same people responsible for bringing in Tarasenko and Nagel are capable of repeating similar deals. It’s either that, or it’s game over. Also, forgot to add that Jason Edwards was a disgrace. 5 points from 8 rides between tonight for us and Friday for Berwick is so far off it, it’s an insult.