Poole 2026

[foreverblue]

1 hour ago, Bagpuss said:

Not really sure why, that'd be as good a heat leader trio as anyone due to the 8 pointer rule and two amazing prospects at reserve, get the second strings right and it'd be the team to beat once again.

I dont think so, Kerr was good in the play offs but did not have a good season generally and poor in BSN final. Shame Zach won't be back he was terrific and irreplaceable on his average. Rowe had a good season generally. Need another good heat leader, I dont think Kerr is that rider. We need a good second string, prefer to have a new rider to Bowes.

 

[STEVEHOLS54]

1 hour ago, foreverblue said:

I dont think so, Kerr was good in the play offs but did not have a good season generally and poor in BSN final. Shame Zach won't be back he was terrific and irreplaceable on his average. Rowe had a good season generally. Need another good heat leader, I dont think Kerr is that rider. We need a good second string, prefer to have a new rider to Bowes.

 

If it was Lawson/Rowe/Cairns/Bailey/Rushen/Bowes and Kerr on his 6.77 after Brit reduction the total would be 0.83 below the 40 point limit. Would they really go that far below the 40 points ??.

I know team building is a juggling act, but having to shed 4.53 points - losing Cook who av just over 8 per meeting at Poole stadium and 9 incl BP, I think Kerr inconsistency could cost Poole next season if they retained him. Factoring in we could have 3 new riders in Rushen/Bailey & Bowes.

Suppose ultimately it may come down to how ambitious the Ford's want to be.

I am sure Kerr would have his good meetings but it's his bad ones which would concern me. All riders have off days but with potentially alot having to hit the ground running, would it be too much.

Of course none of us (or should I say most of us) know if Bailey & Rushen plus Bowes are definite or ultimately just Forum rumour

[arnieg]

34 minutes ago, STEVEHOLS54 said:

If it was Lawson/Rowe/Cairns/Bailey/Rushen/Bowes and Kerr on his 6.77 after Brit reduction the total would be 0.83 below the 40 point limit. Would they really go that far below the 40 points ??.

They started 2025 0.94 below, so yes they might well start that far below next year.

[Bagpuss]

I don't think it really matters anyway as long as you've got the correct blend of riders.

[Youhave2minutes]

3 minutes ago, Bagpuss said:

I don't think it really matters anyway as long as you've got the correct blend of riders.

And they always do have

[SteveLyric2]

3 hours ago, STEVEHOLS54 said:

If it was Lawson/Rowe/Cairns/Bailey/Rushen/Bowes and Kerr on his 6.77 after Brit reduction the total would be 0.83 below the 40 point limit. Would they really go that far below the 40 points ??.

I know team building is a juggling act, but having to shed 4.53 points - losing Cook who av just over 8 per meeting at Poole stadium and 9 incl BP, I think Kerr inconsistency could cost Poole next season if they retained him. Factoring in we could have 3 new riders in Rushen/Bailey & Bowes.

Suppose ultimately it may come down to how ambitious the Ford's want to be.

I am sure Kerr would have his good meetings but it's his bad ones which would concern me. All riders have off days but with potentially alot having to hit the ground running, would it be too much.

Of course none of us (or should I say most of us) know if Bailey & Rushen plus Bowes are definite or ultimately just Forum rumour

It was Rocketman who recommended Lewi Kerr to Matt Ford in 2025 so as Rich is staying, Kerr could be a possibility.

[Youhave2minutes]

8 minutes ago, SteveLyric2 said:

It was Rocketman who recommended Lewi Kerr to Matt Ford in 2025 so as Rich is staying, Kerr could be a possibility.

But is Rushen coming?

Edited 5 hours ago by Youhave2minutes

[Paddy The Rebel]

1 minute ago, Youhave2minutes said:

But is Rushen coming?

Think that was done a while ago.

[Youhave2minutes]

Just now, Paddy The Rebel said:

Think that was done a while ago.

WOW🤩

[Neila]

12 minutes ago, Paddy The Rebel said:

Think that was done a while ago.

££££££££££ss been dished out prior to turning 16 in march 😗

[Youhave2minutes]

Just now, Neila said:

££££££££££ss been dished out prior to turning 16 in march 😗

Money always speaks

[Neila]

Just now, Youhave2minutes said:

Money always speaks

But officially you are not supposed to sign up riders until they are 16 🤔

[Catalan]

They won't have until a contract is logged at BSP office will they.

[Paddy The Rebel]

22 minutes ago, Youhave2minutes said:

WOW🤩

Better than Cairns imo,shud b hitting a 5.00 average I think which will put Poole in the mix and if Bailey is signed those 2 could put 5pts on there averages between them.

[Nickinho]

1 Lawson

2 Cairns 

3 Kerr

4 Bowes

5 Rowe

6 Boughen

7 Rushden

[Arthur54]

52 minutes ago, Neila said:

But officially you are not supposed to sign up riders until they are 16 🤔

Will Cairns was signed before he was 16

[LisaColette]

58 minutes ago, Nickinho said:

1 Lawson

2 Cairns 

3 Kerr

4 Bowes

5 Rowe

6 Boughen

7 Rushden

Where has Boughen come from? Thought he quit? 

[foreverblue]

25 minutes ago, LisaColette said:

Where has Boughen come from? Thought he quit? 

He did, ridiculous suggestion.

[foreverblue]

2 hours ago, Youhave2minutes said:

WOW🤩

Are you the only one who didn't know that!

Edited 2 hours ago by foreverblue

[YeOldPitGate]

1 hour ago, Nickinho said:

1 Lawson

2 Cairns 

3 Kerr

4 Bowes

5 Rowe

6 Boughen

7 Rushden

Ideally you want Cairns at reserve.