THOMPSON IN FOR PIRATES

POOLE have handed Joe Thompson a full-time team berth at No.7 as a replacement for the injured Adam Roynon.

Thompson, who himself is just back from a broken collarbone, comes in for Roynon who is out with shoulder damage.

Promoter Dan Ford said: “We looked at our options and we knew that having a permanent one to seven was important as we prepare for some crucial matches between now and the end of the season, with two trophies still to ride for.

“Searching for suitable guests is no easy task and a different face in the pits every meeting is not ideal, particularly for team morale, so hopefully having Joe in on a permanent basis we will be able to forge a strong team off track as well as on.

“Obviously it is hard luck on Adam, but being uncertain of when he would be fit enough to return and with three league matches, two legs of the Knockout Cup Final and the play-offs all to come, and with the signing deadline rapidly approaching, we knew we had to act sooner rather than later.”