Haza 1,765 Posted October 20, 2016 Why?? That would put a new promoter on the wrong footing from day 1, that really wouldn't be fair on him/them/her, would it...? well yes that would be very fair - a football club goes bust like Glasgow Rangers they was religated to 2 else 3 leagues so minus 4 league points is very fair in my opinion . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Shovlar 10,439 Posted October 20, 2016 What a total shambles of a club Leicester are. And all down to one person who just wouldn't listen to any advice. How the hell did this guy manage to manipulate himself into the position of owner? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Whisperer 276 Posted October 20, 2016 Who did then? Speedway Control Bureau Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shale Searcher 1,264 Posted October 20, 2016 Speedway Control Bureau Got them mixed up, all a much of a muchness though, aren't they.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TMW 533 Posted October 20, 2016 I'm pretty sure Poles aren't allowed to ride Premier League or less they ride under a different licence to their Polish one, so if we are in the Premier League, Wozinak wouldn't be able to ride. I have to agree with you about Klindt, under the circumstances I think he's done pretty well this year & would like to see him return, especially as his last premier average was only 5.42. But let's just hope this mess get's sorted first & we are running next season ( preferably Saturdays in the Premier League). Poles can ride in the PL but as all their meetings in Poland are at the weekend they don't tend to. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Bump 254 Posted October 21, 2016 As of now not sure a Leicester Lions 2017 thread has any validity to it. Very disheartening for all supporters of Leicester speedway. Bugger. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shale Searcher 1,264 Posted October 21, 2016 (edited) Personally I don't want to watch Premier League racing at Leicester if at all possible, been there, done that, got the T-shirt...... I would prefer an expanded Top league, so you get different teams rather than the same old 7 teams, twice every season.. Revert to pre-edr format (total team ave not more than 39 pts. 1 GP rider, or over 8.00 allowed 8, 9, 10 of the best of the 3 yr trained edr's to ride at no 2 or 4 (1 per team minimum) No 6 and No 7, Brita only combined ave not to exceed 7pts, from all previous edr's/edr guests, from PL or NL, so you could have say a 5 pointer at no 6, and a 2 pointer at 7, say a Bewley, or Hume type of rider, but not a Wilko. So that's around 19/20 pts used So no's 2, 3, and 5 have 20 pts to play with... and you can have who the hell to fill those places except a GP rider, or another 8pt +er..... Don't have a working example of a team based on the above build, so if SCB/anyone else build a team with this criteria **** a 2 point reserve****** Anyone from the NL or PL that has not had more than 6 meetings in a PL or EL team, but qualifies for NL, not including old hands (over 20yrs) (They will be given the 2 point status for team build purposes) 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) Edited October 21, 2016 by Shale Searcher Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phillipsr 2,053 Posted October 21, 2016 Personally I don't want to watch Premier League racing at Leicester if at all possible, been there, done that, got the T-shirt...... I would prefer an expanded Top league, so you get different teams rather than the same old 7 teams, twice every season.. Revert to pre-edr format (total team ave not more than 39 pts. 1 GP rider, or over 8.00 allowed 8, 9, 10 of the best of the 3 yr trained edr's to ride at no 2 or 4 (1 per team minimum) No 6 and No 7, Brita only combined ave not to exceed 7pts, from all previous edr's/edr guests, from PL or NL, so you could have say a 5 pointer at no 6, and a 2 pointer at 7, say a Bewley, or Hume type of rider, but not a Wilko. So that's around 19/20 pts used So no's 2, 3, and 5 have 20 pts to play with... and you can have who the hell to fill those places except a GP rider, or another 8pt +er..... Don't have a working example of a team based on the above build, so if SCB/anyone else build a team with this criteria **** a 2 point reserve****** Anyone from the NL or PL that has not had more than 6 meetings in a PL or EL team, but qualifies for NL, not including old hands (over 20yrs) (They will be given the 2 point status for team build purposes) 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) Except no teams want to join the EL. EL is basically PL now anyway so not a great deal of difference, Plus Leicester would be a bigger player in the PL if they stay Elite they might aswell collect the wooden spoon now Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Liontamer 202 Posted October 21, 2016 Dave Darcy was interviewed on Radio Leicester this morning (I didn't know Radio Leicester knew we had a speedway team). He stated categorically that the Lions would be riding in the Elite League next season, with new sponsors, although he couldn't say any more until after the AGM. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted October 21, 2016 Dave Darcy was interviewed on Radio Leicester this morning (I didn't know Radio Leicester knew we had a speedway team). He stated categorically that the Lions would be riding in the Elite League next season, with new sponsors, although he couldn't say any more until after the AGM. Not a happy situation sadly for Leicester fans as the moment. Now what was to have been the 2016 finale has been cancelled: SGB PRESS RELEASE http://www.speedway-forum.co.uk/forums/index.php?showtopic=82993 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reliant Robin 492 Posted October 21, 2016 (edited) Except no teams want to join the EL. EL is basically PL now anyway so not a great deal of difference, Plus Leicester would be a bigger player in the PL if they stay Elite they might aswell collect the wooden spoon now So EL is basically PL now anyway, but Leicester will be a bigger player in the PL but collect wooden spoon in EL. If they're basically the same, why would that be the case?! Would be a shame to see them drop back down, have enjoyed my visits there, a nice set up. Hopefully they'll get sorted with a management to push them forward. Edited October 21, 2016 by Reliant Robin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Bump 254 Posted October 21, 2016 Dave Darcy was interviewed on Radio Leicester this morning (I didn't know Radio Leicester knew we had a speedway team). He stated categorically that the Lions would be riding in the Elite League next season, with new sponsors, although he couldn't say any more until after the AGM. Well that's something to be positive about at least. As long as it's not on a Saturday night again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trees 2,814 Posted October 21, 2016 That's good news, in that case I will keep my rain off ticket for next year orrrr would it help the new promotion to cash it in so they get my money next season 😊 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TMW 533 Posted October 21, 2016 That's good news, in that case I will keep my rain off ticket for next year orrrr would it help the new promotion to cash it in so they get my money next season 😊 Like your thinking. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
INCOGNITO 357 Posted October 21, 2016 As of now not sure a Leicester Lions 2017 thread has any validity to it. Very disheartening for all supporters of Leicester speedway. Bugger. It possibly just needs moving to the Premier League section Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
