Pirates Reports

Poole Pirates speedway v Berwick Bandits. The first home meeting for the Pirates in the 2021 season. Steve Worrall.

Power-packed Pirates in command of cup tie after victory at Plymouth
PIRATES put themselves in command of their Championship Knockout Cup tie with Plymouth after a 49-41 win at the Plymouth Coliseum.

Danny King and Ben Cook led Pirates to a 5-1 in heat seven (Picture: Richard Crease)

Pirates seal emphatic home victory over Berwick on return to Wimborne Road

Glasgow Tigers v Poole Pirates (Picture: Phil Lanning/@LannoMedia)

Patched-up Pirates tamed by Glasgow as Schlein taken off in ambulance

Rory Schlein hits the fence after tangling with Craig Cook at Glasgow (Picture: Phil Lanning/@Lanno Media)

Two ambulances called to treat Schlein after first-heat clash at Glasgow

Team manager Neil Middleditch and promoter Danny Ford were present to see Pirates beaten at Arlington

Pirates suffer final-heat agony on return as Eagles swoop to seal victory

Poole Pirates Speedway v King’s Lynn Stars at Wimborne Road. Neil Middleditch.

Pirates slump to SGB Premiership play-off exit after heavy defeat at Ipswich

ON THE CHARGE: Jack Holder looks to go round the outside in heat four

Super Pirates leave Witches spellbound after remarkable semi-final first-leg comeback

Poole Pirates Speedway v Ipswich Witches at Wimborne Road. Brady Kurtz.

Pirates top SGB Premiership and have pick of play-off opposition after victory at King's Lynn

CDLEBRATIONS: Nicolai Klindt with his team after winning heat five

Pirates power to victory over Witches – but made to wait in quest for SGB Premiership top spot

AUSSIE ACE: Jack Holder in heat four

Pirates leave threadbare King's Lynn seeing Stars to keep up push for top spot

STAR PERFORMER: Nicolai Klindt delivered 15 points for Pirates (Picture: Richard Crease)

Wolves catch Pirates cold to dent charge on SGB Premiership summit

Poole Pirates Speedway v Swindon Robins at Wimborne Road. Neil Middleditch.

Pirates hold their nerve to bounce back against Ipswich

Poole Pirates speedway v Wolverhampton Wolves at Wimborne Road. Neil Middleditch.

'At this moment in time, we are not man enough to win it with the team we’ve got' – Middleditch admits Pirates need to recruit after heavy defeat to Wolves

TOP-SCORED: Brady Kurtz's 12 points proved in vain for Pirates at Swindon

Robins get their revenge as Pirates succumb to heavy defeat at Swindon

AUSSIE CHARGERS: Jason Doyle and Jack Holder do battle in the opening heat

Powerful Pirates keep up impressive form with victory over rivals Swindon

DYNAMIC DUO: Josh Grajczonek and Nikolai Klindt teamed up for a 5-1 in heat three

Pirates power to victory over rock-bottom Panthers

BACK WITH A BANG: Pirates reserve rocket Nico Covatti returned from injury to take the spoils in heat two

Pirates return to SGB Premiership summit after pulsating victory over Ipswich

MAN IN FORM: Jack Holder totalled 13 paid 15 for Pirates at Foxhall

'Nobody saw that coming' – Witches left spellbound by makeshift Pirates

MISFORTUNE: Danny Ford says Pirates' injury list caught up with them in their defeat at King's Lynn

Ford hopeful aces will be back soon after Pirates suffer crushing defeat at King's Lynn

DYNAMIC DUO: Josh Grajczonek and Nicolai Klindt sealed a 501 for Pirates in heat three

Patched-up Pirates keep up impressive form with victory over King's Lynn

MAN IN FORM: Pirates skipper Josh Grajczonek (Picture: Taylor Lanning)

Skipper Grajczonek 'an inspiration' as Pirates seal victory at Belle Vue

CAPTAIN FANTASTIC: Josh Grajczonek totalled 11 paid 13 for Pirates against Wolverhampton at Monmore Green

Middlo's delight as Pirates tame Wolves in pulsating battle

Poole Pirates speedway v Wolverhampton Wolves at Wimborne Road. Heat 3.

Ace Klindt shines as Pirates roar against Wolves

NO WAY THROUGH: Poole's Jack Holder cannot pass Panthers pair Bradley Wilson-Dean and Hans Andersen

Patched-up Pirates fall to home defeat against Peterborough

Poole Pirates speedway v Ipswich Witches at Wimborne Road. Jack Holder and Neil Middleditch.

Holder stars to earn Pirates valuable draw in battle at Swindon

PLENTY IN RESERVE: Nico Covatti and Nikolaj Busk Jakobsen storm to a 5-1 for Poole in heat two

Pirates rock Robins with convincing victory in bank holiday opener

IN THE POINTS: Aussie ace Jack Holder top-scored for Pirates with 10 paid 11 at Peterborough

Panthers pounce to see off Pirates in pulsating last-heat decider

STAR PERFORMER: Poole's Brady Kurtz totalled 13 paid 14 in a stunning performance at King's Lynn (Picture: Taylor Lanning)

Middleditch says Pirates matured 'like a fine wine' after stunning comeback victory at King's Lynn

DEFEAT: Pirates co-promoter Danny Ford, left, admitted his frustration after Poole's loss at Ipswich

'Repercussions may have to come' after Pirates heavy defeat at Ipswich

EDGED OUT: Richie Worrall and Jack Holder are beatan by Chris Harris and Richard Lawson in the opener

Comeback kings Pirates do it again in last-heat victory over Ipswich

AUSSIE ACE: Brady Kurtz battles for the lead for Pirates at Belle Vue (Picture: Taylor Lanning)

Kurtz leads the charge for Pirates to seal dramatic comeback with draw at Belle Vue

PLENTY IN RESERVE: Pirates duo Nico Covatti and Nikolaj Busk Jakobsen storm to a 5-1 in heat two

Pirates hold all the Aces in convincing victory over Belle Vue

PAID MAXIMUM: Jack Holder totalled 11 paid 12 from his four rides at Somerset

Pirates rock Rebels to claim commanding challenge match victory

TOP SCORER: Pirates star Brady Kurtz totalled 13 points from five rides at Swindon (Picture: Denis Murphy)

Middlo happy to earn draw in Supporters' Cup opener at Swindon

IMPRESSED: Danish star Nicolai Klindt scored 12 in Pirates' defeat at Peterborough (Picture: Denis Murphy)

Panthers pounce to thwart Pirates in SGB Premiership opener

PRIZE TIME: Pirates celebrate after claiming the Premiership Shield with a 94-86 aggregate victory over King's Lynn (Picture: Denis Murphy)

Shield is sealed to begin season as Pirates overcome King's Lynn on aggregate

IN THE POINTS: Brady Kurtz leads Erik Riss and Robert Lambert on the way to winning heat six at King's Lynn (Picture: Taylor Lanning)

Pirates get season off to a flyer with Premiership Shield first-leg victory at King's Lynn

JUBILANT SCENES: Pirates enjoy their SGB Premiership title win (Picture: Richard Crease)

Brilliant Pirates keep their cool to charge to SGB Premiership title in 70th anniversary year

WHEELIES: Richie Worrall and Frederik Jakobsen celebrate their 5-1 in heat two (Picture: Richard Crease)

Pirates secure 16-point advantage over King's Lynn in first leg of play-off final

HERO OF THE HOUR: Poole number one Chris Harris

Harris heroics send Pirates into play-off final after Somerset thriller

IN FRONT: Pirates reserve Richie Worrall leads the way at the Oaktree Arena (Picture: Taylor Lanning)

Pirates keep play-off final hopes alive after narrow loss at Somerset

ON THE POWER: Poole captain Josh Grajczonek leads the way in heat one (Picture: Richard Crease)

Pirates warm up for Somerset play-off clashes with taming of Wolves

TEAM MANAGER: Neil Middleditch

Pirates' play-off berth all but guaranteed despite hammering at King's Lynn

SOLID HAUL: Brady Kurtz

Play-off chasing Pirates make their point at Swindon

SHOWMAN: Pirates reserve Kacper Woryna celebrates a heat win against Somerset (Picture: Richard Crease)

Woryna wows Wimborne Road as Pirates topple Somerset

AUSSIE ACE: Josh Grajczonek on the charge

Late flurry helps Pirates sink rivals Swindon

VALIANT EFFORT: Poole's Nicolai Klindt

World champion Doyle turns up the heat on Pirates

HORRIFYING CRASH: Ty Proctor cannot avoid running over Chris Harris (Picture: Richard Crease)

Harris walks away from horror crash as in-form Pirates thrash King's Lynn

BUMPER SALVO: Frederik Jakobsen (Picture: Denis Murphy)

Pirates roar into play-off spots after triumphing in the Lions' den

THUMBS UP: Poole's Chris Harris (Picture: Denis Murphy)

Bomber and Kurtz lead superb team effort as Pirates hammer Leicester

SOLID HAUL: Former British Grand Prix winner Chris Harris contributed well in Poole's narrow loss at King's Lynn

Pirates pipped by last-gasp Lynn

CARNAGE: Frederik Jakobsen (red helmet colour) and his rivals hit the deck in heat two (Picture: Richard Crease)

Pirates storm to emphatic win over Belle Vue

AUSSIE ACES: Josh Grajczonek and Brady Kurtz (Picture: Richard Crease)

Pirates succumb to heavy Knockout Cup defeat

IN FRONT: Brady Kurtz (Picture: Taylor Lanning)

Kurtz roars back to his best as Pirates make their point at Belle Vue