Last night the elite league final took place after the third attempt to be a lucky charm. 

The pirates were without Darcy Ward and the replacement Niels Kristian Iversen had to pull out, so the late replacement Chris Harris had to pull on the pirate logo and take in a shift.

It seems that the robins team had not been affected and had strength in depth.

Coming into the second leg Swindon had the advantage with Poole playing catch up. But that advantage continued where there was the golden touch with nearly all the early heat a robins rider gaining three points. 

Although at some points of the evening it looked like Alun Rossiter behind the fence was a caged animal fighting to get on the other side, whereas Neil Middleditch looked very concentrated on the task at hand.

Eventually pirates riders were made to walk the plank when they were not scoring, but with three heats to go the robins found the gold and became elite league champions of 2013. 

A big hand to both pirates captain and manager who went over to congratulate the winning side.

So everyone that is it for the 2012 season. Swindon Robins won the championship. Chris Holder became the elite league riders champion and world champion. Many riders got injured from being knocked around on the track. Also all the travelling that many fans have done to support their team can be rested till March next year.

Hoping that next season will be drier and just an fun and the banter be friendly and fun as well as!!!!

It seems now that the Poole Pirates will be without key front man Darcy Ward on Monday for the second leg of the final at Winbourne Road. 

According to Poole Pirates Matt Ford will bring in Niels Kristian Iversen in replacement for Darcy.

Also today there has been more worrying news for the pirates people that the new 2012 champions Chris Holder has an ankle injury sustained in a Polish meeting. 

Can a rainbow shine over Winbourne Road for them to find a pot of gold to aid them in retaining the title of elite league champions.

Source:

http://www.poolepirates.co/news.php?extend.691

In the last 24 hours it has come to light that the wondrous talent of Darcy Ward may be a doubt for the second leg of the final on Monday at Winbourne Road.

It has emerged that Darcy was attacked and was admitted to hospital. Although the news on how serious the injuries are are yet unknown.

According to the Bournemouth Echo and Swindon Advertiser Poole Pirates do have Kings Lynn Star Niels Kristian Iversen as stand in if Darcy does not participate.

Sources:

http://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/sport/9997886.Pirates__Ward_set_to_miss_grand_final__updated_/

http://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/sport/9997845.Ward_set_to_miss_grand_final/

For many Autumn brings good and bad things. Some people love the vibrant colours of fall and the wrapping up in layers. Others see that the football season is gaining momentum and is gong very well or not so good. However those who love the summer  sports now is time to say farewell. The summer season of sport is ending either on a high or low depending on sport and club.

A common theme of the Summer is the rain and the amount there has been to disrupt sports like cricket and especially speedway. With over a 100 meetings called off through the leagues it is surprising why fans want more action and feel they have missed out on the 2012 season.

Rivalries are known to cause high tensions that have maybe from time to time over boiled with fan v fan, rider v rider and even rider v fan. But now after all the tensions high and low, good and bad the final is near and far.

Swindon Robins and Poole Pirates, the two teams that have dominated the elite league sponsored by sky sports have now become the two final teams battling out for the chance to become champions of 2012. Poole fans are hoping to do a back to back season and robin fans are hoping to take that title off the buccaneering pirates.

As mentioned the weather has played a crucial part in what has happened in the season. The first leg of the final at Swindon has taken part, but the second leg has not yet gone ahead. The saying goes third time lucky and this Monday the second leg is meant to happen according to the weather. A huge fingers crossed that it does!!!!

It has been generally a mixed season for all in all sometimes ending in frustration and it seems the final has taken a turn like the rest of the 2012 season, anticipation, frustration and annoyance. 

It has been a high for Chris Holder who at 25 became not just a father for the first time, but also world champion which came down to the final wire in Torun Poland, round 12 and also the ELRC (elite league riders championship) champion. Craig Cook who came in to the Belle Vue Aces sides halfway through the season became the PLRC (premier league riders championship) champion. 

But other news that has come, rather sad and unfortunate is that some riders may not be able to financially continue in speedway because of lack of sponsorship money. This is sad news for fans of riders that have such a passion and fire to be an inspiration in the sport.

Although this is a double edge sword in that there are those who are passionate but there are those who whine about others due to rivalry can sometimes ruin the banter that is there between people because the banter is a serious issue. It is like a lion fighting another lion over land and lionesses!! In nature that is needed but sport and unhealthy fight and banter is not, so please take things in a light hearted nature and all in good fun.

Lets hope the final goes to plan and be a third time lucky for Swindon v Poole and he 2012 champions are revealed and that people prepare over the winter for March 2013. 

There is sunshine!! That means a speedway meeting, whilst you all recover from the shocking news that a meeting will go ahead. Belle Vue Aces are going against the Poole Pirates. All hoping the aces do well this evening.

After a call off on Monday Belle Vue were at Winbourne Road at the Poole pirate speedway club.

Unfortunately on Tuesday one of the double up riders Claus Vissing took another knock by getting a collar bone injury in the premier league meeting of Ipswich v Somerset, where there was an incident between Dakota North and Claus. So Craig Cook was the replacement for Vissing.

Poole did not get it their own way all the time. The aces put up a fight in that the pirates were not cruising in all 15 heats. Although heat 15 was the decider with the return of turbo twins Chris Holder and back from injury Darcy Ward.

There was another incident which involved Sam Masters who has consequently injured his wrist.

But the scores on the doors was not enough for the aces to get a point with the score being 49-41.

Weather permitting Poole will face Belle Vue again at Kirkumshulme Lane.

Another week has begun and that means a new week in the speedway fixture list. This evening Belle Vue Aces are in Wolverhampton against the Wolves. Last week the aces got their first win and hopefully another win against the same team could boost the confidence and moral in the team.

On sky there will be Lakeside v Swindon. Let’s hope that the weather stays nice and a good meeting can go under way.

In Poland yesterday Darcy Ward suffered an injury with his hand due to an incident. It is seen that he will not be in the meeting on Wednesday for Poole. Is this a downer for the pirates fans when one of their best riders is out injured, but these things happen and just the best for him and a speedy recovery.

The usual Wednesday night speedway meeting was held with Poole Pirates against Swindon Robins.

Last time these two met it rained and the result did not stand. Well the weather was on the pirates side and they caused a storm as well as. Timo Lahti came into the side as reserve. 

So the meeting did seem to be exciting with many heats creating the same scores at many points in the meeting.

However the pirate boys came through with another win. The final score was Poole Pirates 48-42 Swindon Robins.

As most people know Belle Vue are at the bottom of the table with no points and eight meetings. Although they have had their problems in the early season.

However the aces had their ninth meeting away at Birmingham Brummies. There were many changes with their team, with Chris Harris as number guest in replacement for the injured Rory Schlein. There was also appearance from Salford man Ricky Ashworth and Dudley Heathons man Adam Roynon.

But there is some bad news, the aces were so close at gaining their first point. But with a score of Birmingham 50-43 Belle Vue.

Tonight Peterborough were the hosts to the buckineering pirates. The final score of this meeting was Peterborough 39-51 Poole. 

Tonight we have Birmingham Brummies v Belle Vue Aces

also; Peterborough Panthers v Poole Pirates

Poole Pirates 50-43 Wolverhampton Wolves

King’s Lynn Stars 43-49 Lakeside Hammers

As tonight there is coverage of Poole v Wolverhampton on BBC west midlands

http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio/player/bbc_wm

If you are either a Birmingham or Belle Vue fan then click the link above around 7pm for live coverage of the meeting

All the pirates fan will be happy for tonight as it is Wednesday and Poole are riding tonight against Wolverhampton in the knock out cup.