TurnTwo 317 Posted October 9, 2018 Apparently gilkes is on his way to Leicester with Jenkins & the Thompson twins. That’s one set up already. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sings4Speedway 3,246 Posted October 9, 2018 Thought the Jordan heading Leicester bound was Palin? If Gilkes was added to the list could they be heading for the first competitive team of riders all starting on 3.00? Thompsons x 2, Gilkes, Palin, Abliit, Mulford, McGurk 21 points used up, limited 3 pointers for any other teams and genuine play off contenders. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sings4Speedway 3,246 Posted October 9, 2018 12 minutes ago, teaboy279 said: All but confirmed National League last year, whilst he is the only rider who is officially signed, speaking to various lads 5 of our team seems set in stone. 6 if the planning application for Saturday racing next year is passed. I think its virtually confirmed and for good reason, the crowds are strong for NL level and the club runs at a profit each year. Len has formed a strong bond with many of the riders and he is a notoriously loyal man helping plenty of the side out with various items. If anything moving to a weekend makes rider signings even easier. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Islander15 1,062 Posted October 9, 2018 3 hours ago, Sings4Speedway said: Thought the Jordan heading Leicester bound was Palin? If Gilkes was added to the list could they be heading for the first competitive team of riders all starting on 3.00? Thompsons x 2, Gilkes, Palin, Abliit, Mulford, McGurk 21 points used up, limited 3 pointers for any other teams and genuine play off contenders. That will walk the league on a low points limit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Islander15 1,062 Posted October 9, 2018 3 hours ago, teaboy279 said: All but confirmed National League last year, whilst he is the only rider who is officially signed, speaking to various lads 5 of our team seems set in stone. 6 if the planning application for Saturday racing next year is passed. A risky policy with everything so uncertain for next year. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gazzac 1,013 Posted October 9, 2018 26 minutes ago, Islander15 said: A risky policy with everything so uncertain for next year. True, with no real indication of structure and point's limit could be a disaster if you guess wrong. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cityrebel 2,960 Posted October 9, 2018 29 minutes ago, Islander15 said: A risky policy with everything so uncertain for next year. Totally agree. With rumours of a lower points limit for next season, it seems foolish to sign riders without knowing the format. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sings4Speedway 3,246 Posted October 10, 2018 14 hours ago, Islander15 said: A risky policy with everything so uncertain for next year. 13 hours ago, cityrebel said: Totally agree. With rumours of a lower points limit for next season, it seems foolish to sign riders without knowing the format. Very true but Len has done it before. In 2017 he signed Bowen & Clifton before the AGM (with |Thomas & Hopwood lined up but not announced) then was left shell shocked when the limit was cut to 39 points and left Shanes frozen out. I guess the risk is reduced greatly when signing 3.00 pointers and in fairness if the limit stays 39 Kent could track virtually the same side as this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GiveusaB 1,128 Posted October 11, 2018 On 10/9/2018 at 2:33 PM, TurnTwo said: Apparently gilkes is on his way to Leicester with Jenkins & the Thompson twins. That’s one set up already. 3 of the most promising British riders riding at one of the worst tracks in the country ??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mac101 1,187 Posted October 11, 2018 Track will be changed before the start of next season Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike.Butler 601 Posted October 11, 2018 7 hours ago, GiveusaB said: 3 of the most promising British riders riding at one of the worst tracks in the country ??? have you been there recently? 2nd half of this season has seen some fantastic racing! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GiveusaB 1,128 Posted October 11, 2018 21 minutes ago, Mike.Butler said: have you been there recently? 2nd half of this season has seen some fantastic racing! Really??? I've only seen the track when on BT sport and that's been poor and then I've heard all about the NLRC and that's sounded even worse It was also poor when B'ham raced there ? Which was during the second half of the season ? Great stadium for spectating, but I don't rate it for 'racing' ! I'm glad I don't have to go there week in week out! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cityrebel 2,960 Posted October 11, 2018 52 minutes ago, Mike.Butler said: have you been there recently? 2nd half of this season has seen some fantastic racing! He's talking about Leicester Mike, not Kent. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
East End Fan 426 Posted October 13, 2018 I note that the Silly Season for rumours has started early this year !! Simply do not believe that Leicester will be able to sign every good looking youngster in the country, much as they might like to. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
