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  5. Posted

    4 minutes ago, Big Al said:

    Good point it's been very unfortunate for him to not have that level of competition yet when he badly needs it. Can't really be learning much at NDL level any more

    He is at Scunthorpe with the Gladiators tonight. It's a track he knows well so it will be interesting to see how he goes.

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  6. Posted

    1 hour ago, Cross Roads said:

    To early for changes in my opinion, I'm confident the top 5 will come good and once click is a solid unit. Reserves I with others agree need to be holding there own especially at home. Think Kemp will turn it around Joe seems a little out his depth at this level no criticism just maybe a jump to far at present in his career. I would only make the 1 change but give it a few more meetings. as the city say KEEP THE FAITH Lions fans.

    I'm hoping we see an improvement from Joe when he has done a few Championship meetings with Plymouth and perhaps gained some confidence. It's a shame that Plymouth haven't been able to have any meetings so far because of the weather.

  7. Posted

    2 hours ago, Heathcote said:

    Whats the stream like?  Considering but curious of the quality? Is it something on par with BSN or is it just one camera? No too bothered about the interviews or commentary more do you get a good view of the action as considering a purchase of tonights stream 

    Thanks

    There are some clips from the Leicester v Ipswich match on the Lions Facebook page. There are least two cameras in use.

  8. Posted

    I have a holiday caravan in South Devon and, as well as following my home town team, I have followed Exeter Falcons and the Plymouth Devils/Gladiators as well as the Somerset Rebels. At the Arena I have seen some cracking meetings over the years including those when Plymouth started up again and were in speedways third tier. The track might be a bit tricky but I've seen some spectacular overtaking and there's no time for the riders to get strung out like I saw at the NSS on Monday. If anyone reading this is having a holiday in South Devon or North Cornwall this summer, I urge you to go to the Coliseum for a good night's speedway. There's plenty of free parking in the Coypool Park and Ride Car Park and plenty of seating!

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  11. Posted

    On 9/15/2023 at 10:06 AM, arnieg said:

    Although by the NDL's standards final dates of 8th & 14th October is comparatively early. :o

    [In the last 20 stagings (I.e. going back to 2000) the EARLIEST the final has been completed is 13 October in 2018]

    PS Is there a date for Newport v Buxton yet? That second leg play-off final is long overdue. :(

    I suppose I really ought to start a 2024 thread! The Lions pricing structure for next season  includes season ticket holders getting a discount off admission to Cubs meetings. I'm really pleased that this means the Cubs will be riding again in 2024.

     

  14. Posted

    From the Lion's website:-

    LEICESTER co-promoter and team manager Stewart Dickosn is representing the club at this week’s AGM of British Speedway Promoters’ Ltd.

    Dickson has flown to Tenerife for the three-day gathering which gets underway on Wednesday November 15 and will see plans for the 2024 season rubber-stamped.

    News from the AGM is expected at the end of the week, and the Lions themselves expect to be in a position shortly to confirm their own club structure and intentions for next year.

     

  17. Posted

    15 minutes ago, Wild Man Vic said:

    I can only echo the above and hope that Max makes a full recovery from his injuries.

    I have followed speedway for over fifty years ap and down the country and  across Europe; but I don't think I have ever felt as incensed and disillusioned with sport in this country as I do right now.

    There are so many things wrong with how it is run that you could fill a book if you listed them all. And, the events leading up to the conclusion of the NDL season, the decisions made and the way that events ultimately played out just summed it all up perfectly.

    I am not a fan of any particular club, just a speedway fan, but I think if I was a fan of Mildenhall or Oxford right now I would not be "celebrating" my victory as it would feel very hollow having been achieved the way it has been. To be fair, it is not their fault, that is the hand they have been dealt - but I am pretty sure if it was my club I would feel very flat despite picking up the trophy. Maybe they should both refuse to accept the trophy under the circumstances and see where the BSPL Management Committee go from there! In all liklihood they would impose a fine on both clubs for refusing to accept their respective trophies. That would just about sum up the state of the sport at present in this country.

    I can only agree with previous posts that a change is needed at the top because things can't continue as they are - the sport and its supporters deserve so much better than this!

    Right now I am seriously considering whether I even bother with the sport anymore, I am that disillusioned. And, sadly, I fear I am not alone!

    I can't believe the Mildenhall Manager said this:-

    Mildenhall boss Jason Gardner said: “On a personal basis, I am over the moon to have a winners’ medal in my first season as sole team manager.

    “But more importantly I’m really pleased for the club, the volunteers and supporters that we have the KOC back in the West Row trophy cabinet. It’s also a reward for missing out on both titles last season. 

    “Of course it’s a shame that we didn’t win on the track, but that was out of our hands.”

     

  18. Posted

    17 minutes ago, HGould said:

    Thoughts with the lad and his family. 

    Really hope there aren't any internal complications as if that list isn't horrifying enough. 

    On the cold light of day some very searching questions have to be asked about this and other fiascos

    May be time for a complete clear out of the management committee and some form of independent govermence 

     

    I think all right minded speedway supporters would agree with you! What a way for a young lad to finish a season full of promise, including beating Josh Pickering! I wish him well and hope that he comes back stronger than ever!

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  21. Posted

    24 minutes ago, PotteringAround said:

    When Leicester lost at Peterborough on 7 September, their Premiership season was over.   No more Premiership meetings.

    When Leicester Cubs won at Belle Vue on 8 September and defeated Workington at home on 9 September it meant Belle Vue could no longer make the NDL play-off, so the final would be Leicester v Oxford.

    From that point (9 September) Leicester had to run a play-off final....    1 meeting....   52 days to do it in...  over 7 weeks.....  nearly 2 months of a 7 month season left....

    How the hell did they fail?

     

    Don't forget it takes two to tango!

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  25. Posted · Edited by Happy Hunter
    Additional comment.

    14 minutes ago, Bagpuss said:

    How can the cup be awarded to Mildenhall when they are behind after their home leg :rofl:

    Absolute shambles. 

    I don't think anyone can explain the logic behind that decision! Perhaps it was a typo! If Mildenhall have any decency they will refuse to accept the cup!

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