POOLE boss Neil Middleditch hailed reserve guest Andrew Silver as a hero in their first away win of the season to ease relegation fears.Silver won the second race in the Pirates' 48-41 win at rivals Eastbourne on his first visit to Arlington for 15 years.

POOLE boss Neil Middleditch hailed reserve guest Andrew Silver as a hero in their first away win of the season to ease relegation fears.

Silver won the second race in the Pirates' 48-41 win at rivals Eastbourne on his first visit to Arlington for 15 years.

Said Middleditch: “Everyone in the pits thought it was just fantastic for him and he said he was just delighted to get that ride.”