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CHAMPIONSHIP PLAY OFF FINAL - SCUNTHORPE v POOLE v SCUNTHORPE (2 & 7 October)


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If Cook wanted to do grass track, he should have used a grass track bike. The fact is, Pickering is in the way at this angle, The rear angle is more conclusive imo, The ref had this footage, so he is either incompetent or too cowardly to make a decision. Either way, he should have his licence taken away.

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6 hours ago, Steve Shovlar said:

Louis Kerr announcing his retirement to the crowd was a sad moment in the celebrations. He said he goes out on a high having ridden for the biggest club in British speedway for two whole seasons and has the team suit to prove it. He said Poole were the Manchester Utd of the sport. 

Last time I looked Manchester United plyed their trade in the top level of the sport in this country alongside the other big boys . Poole however have no ambition to be the best that they can be in the sport, preferring to come top of a league where they’re very rarely challenged and when they are they find any way to win. It’s obviously about the ££ for them. Prestige and honour doesn’t come into it. I’m surprised the pirates fans continue to fall for it. It’s not as if the racing is top notch down there. Far from it…

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Gutted for Scunthorpe.

Had no right being in that final, but dug so deep to achieve it, only to be outright cheated twice.

Stevie Wonder could see that Cook’s wheels were over the white line, but hats not up for debate is Cairns’ warming his tyres on live TV in the first leg. If the rules are applied correctly and Scunthorpe aren’t cheated, it doesn’t even go to a race-off last night.

As if British speedway isn’t in enough of a mess, we’ve now compromised its integrity.

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8 hours ago, Steve Shovlar said:

Just got back and what a fantastic advert for speedway. For the second year on the bounce Pirates win it with a superheat. Doesn’t get more thrilling than that. A huge crowd as expected making a cacophony of noise cheering on the Pirates against a resilient and determined Scunthorpe team, strengthened with the inclusion of Jordan Jenkins and a revitalised Palm Toft.

And who says there’s no passing at Wimborne Road? Heat 15 must go down as a classic with Pickering throwing his body and soul into keeping Scunthorpes dreams alive after heat 14 when Pirates nearly blew the title away with some abject riding.

Plenty of taking points. Heat 2 and the crash which put Ablitt out of the meeting. Looked like he had clipped Lightcaps back wheel but ref ruled it unsatisfactory. Made no odds as poor Nathan had to withdraw. And then Kerr coming down when it looked like Jenkins had clipped him. Louis out for the meeting and now announcing to everyone he is calling it a day. All the best in your retirement.

Pirates gradually clawed it back and should have sewed in up in heat 14 but those the breaks. Heat 15 was a real thriller taking us to the golden heat. No mistakes this time as Cook saw off Pickering and Lawson made sure he stayed ahead of Palm Toft. Stadium erupted. Unbelievable scenes of joy.

A rumour went around that Cook had gone over the inside line but it was quickly dismissed by the ref with no conclusive evidence.

Pirates celebrated and a few minutes later the Scunthorpe riders and management came out to collect theirs to warm applause. David Howe said he would rather had lost by 30 than a golden heat but in the end Scunthorpe to a rider, manager and owner must feel very proud. They were written off and took the Champs to 31 heats. Absolutely astounding effort. 

 

What planet are you on Jenkins was in front of Kerr now your home if you have BSN I suggest you watch it and if you can't see both wheels over the white line, there's a good opticians called Specsavers I suggest you make an appointment 

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20 minutes ago, Bandit59 said:

What planet are you on Jenkins was in front of Kerr now your home if you have BSN I suggest you watch it and if you can't see both wheels over the white line, there's a good opticians called Specsavers I suggest you make an appointment 

Steve Shovlar is a knob of the highest order 

Cant even spell his own riders name and is a blinkered troll with a sad life 

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4 hours ago, lucifer sam said:

You absolute pillock

Rob Peasley, always thought of you as a sensible person but last night someone posted a picture of you on X with Poole fans asking who this person was abusing Poole fans. What have you got to say about that?

https://x.com/pirategirl43/status/2107954355965947964?s=61

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14 minutes ago, Gavan said:

Steve Shovlar is a knob of the highest order 

Cant even spell his own riders name and is a blinkered troll with a sad life 

Bet you slept well last night Gavan. So wound up It’s ridiculous. 🥳

So many times over the years you blow a fuse when Pirates win. Never changes. 

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16 minutes ago, Steve Shovlar said:

Rob Peasley, always thought of you as a sensible person but last night someone posted a picture of you on X with Poole fans asking who this person was abusing Poole fans. What have you got to say about that?

https://x.com/pirategirl43/status/2107954355965947964?s=61

People in glass houses, I doubt he's ever had a S.H.P.O on his criminal record 

 

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