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I see Tom Brennan has signed for Vastervik for 2025 in Sweden.

Now my post wasn't a fully researched resolved proposal, more a suggestion that there might be an alternative. But there is a more serious point, as it is something that Poole Pirates fans should be considering NOW before Wimborne Road becomes unavailable and another speedway club disappears into the ether.

No chance actually in Poole but there is an existing small track (Colesseum like) Matcham Raceway out Ringwood way, with development potential. I think the idea has legs, for a community stroke fan led facility.

Has the team limit been set? If so what is it? If not when will it be set?

Seems to me like it would be a really good idea, to have some kind of international team match. Maybe uk league champs vs Polish or Danish equivalent for the last match of the season.

Sam's fall in form was quite pronounced and has continued over a fair period now. A winter in Aus may restore matters, whatever the issue is I think it's in his head and I'm sure he would disagree which is a problem. On balance I feel that he's a gamble.

Here's a thought, why not have Max Perry back to be replaced by Cairnes. It would be a bit of a shop window opportunity for him to show how he has progressed, he's familiar with the set up etc?

Pity to see Ben moving on, but the upside is that Zac seems to up his game when his big bro isn't around. Making him Captain would be a shrewd move too, good for his confidence and good for the team.

Tobias is another good value rider. Maybe not my rider of the playoffs, but has made a valuable contribution, was probably the only rider still up for a tussle later on last night.

Yup a good value (potential /GSA) rider. Re Tom I heard it suggested that he would be interested in riding for Poole in 25 average cap allowing. Otherwise he'll give the Championship a miss.

Well that's a shame but understandable in the circumstances. So it'll be two Cheetahs and five guests not the kind of contest anyone wanted, but just hoping that there will be some interesting racing. It's the last meeting of the season whatever, so let's just have a bit of fun and enjoy.

All this over the word "interesting", take a deep breath, move on and keep a bit of dignity.

Went via Bing to check out Oxford Speedway website, on the summary bit for OS it shows a picture of Wimborne Rd bit odd, their favourite track maybe? The other odd thing is that there is no preview for the KO 2nd leg on their website.

Re Luke's fitness, the earliest he could have a 12 day medical is tomorrow surely, bearing in mind his off was in the evening. So he can't be feeling too bright.

Heard the result of the pairs final UK bronze congratulations to the young trio, mind you the heavy lifting was by our(till Wednesday anyway) Tom Brennan. Well it made me think how lucky we've been having him as a Pirate for 2024. The top people in any sport are always two steps up on the people who are just very good, and Tom has the potential to be a top rider. I guess what I'm saying is that winning the triple this year would be a great achievement, but winning the triple in 2025 with Kerr or Thompson would be an even greater achievement.

So what was the result?

Yup I'd go with that, Kerrs and Thompson pretty comparable although the latter has more potential I'm thinking.

For An other hopefully read Dan Thompson.

Not so sure about Kerrs, personally I would like to see Dan Thompson at Poole.

I haven't seen any mention of Tobias Thomsen yet on this thread, but he is definitely coming good (since I got him a proper big flag), he represents good value per his average and would give a bit of continuanuity going into 2025. Tonight he couldn't have done much more.

VF big step up this evening, somebody's been having a word in his ear I'm thinking, and to his credit he's been taking notice. Hold that thought VF and the future looks good.

Have resisted posting on this thread till now but..... VF does ride like he stole it, does look like he's on the ragged edge, and does witness quite a few offs from close up. But he is a highly entertaining rider, I'm not a great fan of his reactions to opposition fans but can see where it comes from. He will improve with time/experience, and referees will be well aware of his reputation. But the real question is "can he afford to carry on racing" at the rate he currently wrecks his bikes (he reminds me of the early years of The Who).

Thanks for that clarification. Any thoughts on where to find rider averages relevant to next season? and or what the team total will be?

When I looked at the British Speedway site, under rider statistics it says 8 meetings for an official GSA, can anyone clarify? Also where are the rider averages relevant for next season published?

All down to whether he's fit or not, anyone have any updates on his fitness?