Poole 2025

[Marky_Mark]

42 minutes ago, Arthur54 said:

I think it's to late now, they have completed 75% of their fixtures 

Is that how it works then? I thought there was a cut off date rather than percentage of fixtures ridden?

Only that Berwick and Sheffield just made changes stating “before the deadline” ?

[Triple.H.]

1 hour ago, Arthur54 said:

I think it's to late now, they have completed 75% of their fixtures 

But if Poole were able to bring in a new 4pt rider to replace Starke at this point in the season.

If he didn't get double figures including BP in his first match.

You'd all be on his back

Look at young Cairns, last week he was according to Poole fans  the new Zmarzlik last night he was Efkins (sic)

 

[Arthur54]

2 minutes ago, Triple.H. said:

But if Poole were able to bring in a new 4pt rider to replace Starke at this point in the season.

If he didn't get double figures including BP in his first match.

You'd all be on his back

Look at young Cairns, last week he was according to Poole fans  the new Zmarzlik last night he was Efkins (sic)

 

First I've heard, him being the new Zmarzlik, Will is going along just fine, four weeks into being 16

[Triple.H.]

13 minutes ago, Arthur54 said:

First I've heard, him being the new Zmarzlik, Will is going along just fine, four weeks into being 16

I know he is, but Poole fans are already moaning. I'd hazard a guess that the only Poole rider who's not been slagged off by the Poole fans this season is Dickie the Gater. But his time will come

[LisaColette]

15 minutes ago, Triple.H. said:

I know he is, but Poole fans are already moaning. I'd hazard a guess that the only Poole rider who's not been slagged off by the Poole fans this season is Dickie the Gater. But his time will come

Neila and Gavan aren't Poole fans and they are the only ones going at Will. Seems you not taking last nights loss very well with all this crap you're spreading. 

[Triple.H.]

1 minute ago, LisaColette said:

Neila and Gavan aren't Poole fans and they are the only ones going at Will. Seems you not taking last nights loss very well with all this crap you're spreading. 

You sure ?

Im not spreading crap. I might talk like a farmer but I'm not one.

[Arthur54]

1 hour ago, Triple.H. said:

I know he is, but Poole fans are already moaning. I'd hazard a guess that the only Poole rider who's not been slagged off by the Poole fans this season is Dickie the Gater. But his time will come

Dickie the Gater passed Masters twice last night 

[Arthur54]

1 hour ago, Triple.H. said:

You sure ?

Im not spreading crap. I might talk like a farmer but I'm not one.

Neila is Workington, Gavan is Ipswich 

[Triple.H.]

15 minutes ago, Arthur54 said:

Dickie the Gater passed Masters twice last night 

He's improving 

[ASpeedwayfan]

Will Cairns is doing fantastic for Poole. He came in on 2 and has already doubled that. It takes some 2pointers years to do that. 
I’ve not seen any actual Poole fan say they aren’t impressed with him, although I’ve seen a few too many say that they’ve seen Poole fans say that, strange!

 

Pooles issue is Thompson is incredibly hit and miss, last year it was Thompsons form in the playoffs that probably sealed his return, he does seem to ride better the brighter the light shines so maybe we can expect that again, 

the other factor is Starke, yes he’s doing his job but as a fan it’s not riders like Starke that make me want to attend a meeting, it’s your triers like Foord Hagon and even Ritchings. 
 

 

[foreverblue]

1 hour ago, Triple.H. said:

You sure ?

Im not spreading crap. I might talk like a farmer but I'm not one.

No Poole fans are moaning about Will Cairns. 

[LisaColette]

3 hours ago, Triple.H. said:

You sure ?

Im not spreading crap. I might talk like a farmer but I'm not one.

I'm sure. Feel free to quote any Poole fans who have said it though. 

[SteveLyric2]

1 hour ago, foreverblue said:

No Poole fans are moaning about Will Cairns. 

...and none are moaning about Thomsen either.

[foreverblue]

8 hours ago, SteveLyric2 said:

...and none are moaning about Thomsen either.

Or Richard or Zach or Anders, Kerr was much better so not moaning about him anymore either! 

[foreverblue]

9 hours ago, Triple.H. said:

He's improving 

And would have most likely won heat 15 anyway. Masters was not on his best form, looked much better at Leicester last night.

[Fromafar]

11 hours ago, ASpeedwayfan said:

Will Cairns is doing fantastic for Poole. He came in on 2 and has already doubled that. It takes some 2pointers years to do that. 
I’ve not seen any actual Poole fan say they aren’t impressed with him, although I’ve seen a few too many say that they’ve seen Poole fans say that, strange!

 

Pooles issue is Thompson is incredibly hit and miss, last year it was Thompsons form in the playoffs that probably sealed his return, he does seem to ride better the brighter the light shines so maybe we can expect that again, 

the other factor is Starke, yes he’s doing his job but as a fan it’s not riders like Starke that make me want to attend a meeting, it’s your triers like Foord Hagon and even Ritchings. 
 

 

Thompson spent a lot of last season at reserve though.Poole lost the 2 riders that really were the main reason they won everything Ben Cook and Brennan.Very difficult too replace .

[Pirates Of Poole]

I haven't seen Cairns being moaned about from any Poole fans! seems a wind up from other teams supporters! He is 16 and already done an amazing job and he will continue that in 2026 with Poole! 

[STEVEHOLS54]

59 minutes ago, Pirates Of Poole said:

I haven't seen Cairns being moaned about from any Poole fans! seems a wind up from other teams supporters! He is 16 and already done an amazing job and he will continue that in 2026 with Poole! 

Will's GSA now down to 3.74  after 7 matches. That will do nicely if the GSA AV only cover matches in regular League season (i.e 16 maches).

There are 3 matches left (1 hone - 2 away) so with Poole comfortably inplay offs and good chance the would be top. I would suggest Will is told to just enjoy getting track time & experience in those 3 matches and not push it.

We could in effect see him nearer 3 than 4 which for team building 2026 would be a bonus if you factor in possible Rushen 2 - Bailey 4 plus Will on maybe 3.50. In effect 9.50 points for 3 of the brightest young talents in the sport.

 

That would leave approx 30.5 for the top 4. Lawson 9.5/9.75 - Rowe 7.75/8(maybe lower as he is riding partly injured)  - Cook or another 7.35/7.5 pus a rider maybe up to 5.

You would expect Cairns to push on an add to his expected closing 2025 GSA and as for Rushen & Bailey ?. Well who knows but expect more upside in than their combined current GSA's.