PIRATES’ TREBLE CHASE

POOLE manager Neil Middleditch says his side will have their full focus on completing the Treble when they face Redcar on Friday.

The second leg of the BSN Series Final between the Pirates and the Bears was put back by 48 hours due to the midweek weather, and for the home side it is an opportunity to add to their Cab Direct Championship and MAXiCab Knockout Cup successes.

If Poole can overturn a narrow two-point deficit from the first leg, they will complete back-to-back Trebles after also scooping the major team silverware in 2024.

Middleditch said: “They will have had a few more days for recovery and to enjoy the achievement of the season so far with the league and cup double, and for sure they will have the taste for another title.

“We will need to be on it from the get-go against Redcar and that will very much be my job, although these boys know what is expected of them.”