Lionsman66 7 Posted June 26, 2019 With limited options I would say the other Lions reserve will be very busy taking at least 5 rides every meeting. Could this be the undoing of Lions title chase? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevethelion 192 Posted June 26, 2019 Jason Edwards replaces Jack Thomas, for the 2 matches against Redcar on Friday & Saturday. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GWC 495 Posted June 26, 2019 Wouldn’t it be helpful if Jack replaced Perks in the NL side to give the lad a bit of confidence? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sings4Speedway 3,247 Posted June 26, 2019 6 minutes ago, GWC said: Wouldn’t it be helpful if Jack replaced Perks in the NL side to give the lad a bit of confidence? Stepping down is the same as withholding his services and hence a 28 day ban awaits. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GWC 495 Posted June 26, 2019 1 minute ago, Sings4Speedway said: Stepping down is the same as withholding his services and hence a 28 day ban awaits. I suppose that helps Leicester then as they don’t have to name a replacement and use a guest to suite. Doesn't help Jack though and another reason the ‘ 2 point average’ attraction to clubs was misplaced. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sings4Speedway 3,247 Posted June 26, 2019 1 minute ago, GWC said: I suppose that helps Leicester then as they don’t have to name a replacement and use a guest to suite. Doesn't help Jack though and another reason the ‘ 2 point average’ attraction to clubs was misplaced. Jack was caught in no mans land with the 2 point CL incentive and the reduction of NL team building limit. As a rider who is relatively short on experience compared to many it was a big ask to continue his advancement without the regular sharpness & confidence a NL place would have brought. Whilst the weekend home team must have been appealing along with greatly reduced travel a patchy fixture list can struggle to keep the interest of a rider of his age. Sometimes things can come too easy and the desire starts to fade when things get tough. Jacks a good lad though and i wish him well whatever he chooses to do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GWC 495 Posted June 26, 2019 It does reflect the dilemma the CL is now.Too strong for the majority of NL riders trying to moving up and a refuge for PL riders wanting more rides. I don’t see how it will change unless we have a strong PL and large enough to stop riders dropping down. Unfortunately it will probably result in a much weaker CL if it survives in its current format. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HGould 2,213 Posted June 26, 2019 6 minutes ago, GWC said: It does reflect the dilemma the CL is now.Too strong for the majority of NL riders trying to moving up and a refuge for PL riders wanting more rides. I don’t see how it will change unless we have a strong PL and large enough to stop riders dropping down. Unfortunately it will probably result in a much weaker CL if it survives in its current format. British League of 14-16 Clubs and a National Development League of 8-10 Clubs No doubling up apart from NDL to reserves 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HGould 2,213 Posted June 26, 2019 5 hours ago, stevethelion said: Jason Edwards replaces Jack Thomas, for the 2 matches against Redcar on Friday & Saturday. Is Edwards the new No 7 then? Good signing for them if he is; might be a bit soon but he'll do well there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevethelion 192 Posted June 26, 2019 7 minutes ago, HGould said: Is Edwards the new No 7 then? Good signing for them if he is; might be a bit soon but he'll do well there. The press release just says he steps in for the 2 matches against Redcar, nothing about him being the man to replace Thomas permanently, but I suppose it gives him a chance to impress. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gazzac 1,015 Posted June 26, 2019 1 hour ago, HGould said: Is Edwards the new No 7 then? Good signing for them if he is; might be a bit soon but he'll do well there. Don't think he'll do enough matches to get an average, sure he'll be a reserve on 2.00 for Eastbourne next year and really needs another year in the NL, establish himself as a heat leader there, and then do a full season in both leagues next year. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
00000 1,279 Posted June 26, 2019 1 hour ago, HGould said: British League of 14-16 Clubs and a National Development League of 8-10 Clubs No doubling up apart from NDL to reserves Makes total sense--but it cannot be at the level of the current Premiership. Not even sure if halfway in-between the Championship and Premiership is any good. Think Championship level and Championship level costs and pay rates. Premiership Speedway is generally not that much better than Championship. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HGould 2,213 Posted June 26, 2019 17 minutes ago, gazzac said: Don't think he'll do enough matches to get an average, sure he'll be a reserve on 2.00 for Eastbourne next year and really needs another year in the NL, establish himself as a heat leader there, and then do a full season in both leagues next year. I think Eastbourne may have missed the boat as he signed for Mildenhall so they own his contract. I know that as the Brummies had a look at Jason when we made reserve change but Stoneman was preferred. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gazzac 1,015 Posted June 26, 2019 4 hours ago, HGould said: I think Eastbourne may have missed the boat as he signed for Mildenhall so they own his contract. I know that as the Brummies had a look at Jason when we made reserve change but Stoneman was preferred. Can NL clubs hold contracts now? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the hobbit 153 Posted June 27, 2019 10 hours ago, gazzac said: Can NL clubs hold contracts now? yes as confirmed several times last season by Jayne at Buxton Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
