Grachan 7,314 Posted October 28, 2019 12 minutes ago, HGould said: Not sure where the "only one rider above 8.00 GSA comes from as if you count the number in CL there are currently 17 and if 11-12 teams that's 5 or 6 out of a job! I agree and think Scott may move on and may be Poole or Eastbourne a bit closer to his home base? Read Lawsons comments in Speedway Star last week and seems he might be on the move again in CL and possibly PL?, Glasgow might want him back and Leicester would suit his Midlands base? Lawson for Scott, Worrall and Douglas would be a formidable top 3. It's a Premiership rule. Doesn't seem to apply in the Championship. 18.6.1 A SGB Premiership Team’s initial Declaration must not exceed 42.50 and may include ONLY one rider with an MA of 8.00 or above. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Al 708 Posted October 28, 2019 2 hours ago, HGould said: Not sure where the "only one rider above 8.00 GSA comes from as if you count the number in CL there are currently 17 and if 11-12 teams that's 5 or 6 out of a job! I agree and think Scott may move on and may be Poole or Eastbourne a bit closer to his home base? Read Lawsons comments in Speedway Star last week and seems he might be on the move again in CL and possibly PL?, Glasgow might want him back and Leicester would suit his Midlands base? Lawson for Scott, Worrall and Douglas would be a formidable top 3. Wouldn't begrudge Scott Nicholls moving back to Eastbourne, they have a lot of good young riders who would benefit from his experience. It wouldn't surprise me if Howarth is with Leicester next year, Lawson I can also see (and with Sheffield - I expect Glasgow would require a full transfer!!). Douglas - wouldn't surprise me if he goes with Sheffield....... ....do you see a possible pattern emerging here?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lenny Lion 138 Posted October 29, 2019 Leicester 2020 on current 42.50 limit 1. Ryan Douglas 2. Ashley Morris 3. Kyle Howarth 4. Lasse Bjerre 5. Aaron Summers 6. Connor Mountain 7. Danyon Hume 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bloom89 470 Posted October 29, 2019 7 hours ago, Lenny Lion said: Leicester 2020 on current 42.50 limit 1. Ryan Douglas 2. Ashley Morris 3. Kyle Howarth 4. Lasse Bjerre 5. Aaron Summers 6. Connor Mountain 7. Danyon Hume Do the Bates still own Leicester? If they do didn't they sack Bjerre when he was at Sheffield? So I doubt they'd have him back. Running out of clubs he seemingly hasn't upset is baby Bjerre. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Al 708 Posted October 30, 2019 I think Bateses/Stead have had enough of Lasse Bjerre, but Stewart Dickson's his own man when it comes to team building. Doubt he would take the chance though. Great news that Watling JCB is continuing the support, a loyal sponsor is like gold these days, but the club has to put in the work to keep the goodwill relationship. A far cry from the Hemsley days when relationships with sponsors were, I think, a bit turbulent. So that's one up on Poole already. Next up is Dickson v Ford on the team building. Bring it on! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,225 Posted October 30, 2019 1 hour ago, Big Al said: I think Bateses/Stead have had enough of Lasse Bjerre, but Stewart Dickson's his own man when it comes to team building. Doubt he would take the chance though. Great news that Watling JCB is continuing the support, a loyal sponsor is like gold these days, but the club has to put in the work to keep the goodwill relationship. A far cry from the Hemsley days when relationships with sponsors were, I think, a bit turbulent. So that's one up on Poole already. Next up is Dickson v Ford on the team building. Bring it on! Think most Promotions will have enough of Lasse Bjerre. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iainb 4,863 Posted October 30, 2019 4 hours ago, Big Al said: Great news that Watling JCB is continuing the support, a loyal sponsor is like gold these days, but the club has to put in the work to keep the goodwill relationship. A far cry from the Hemsley days when relationships with sponsors were, I think, a bit turbulent. If it's anything like the relationship with the fans it won't last long Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrizHeathen 37 Posted October 31, 2019 Very early days for 2020 team building but I wonder if Nick Morris would fit (instead of Bjerre)? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flagrag 703 Posted October 31, 2019 Brizheathen- Nick Morris would be a good signing at Leicester and I am confident that he could overcome his recent demons with the track as he used to be amazing around Beaumont Park. It’s also nice and local for you to come and watch him as well Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IronScorpion 1,399 Posted October 31, 2019 Big mates with Douglas Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GiveusaB 1,105 Posted October 31, 2019 On 10/25/2019 at 4:51 PM, stevethelion said: Got my doubts Scott will be back, as good as he was this season, his best years are obviously behind him & to challenge for trophies you need riders to add at least half a point or more to their starting averages, as most of the team did this year. Scott is probably not going to add much, if anything, to his 8.35. Along with his TV duties on Saturdays i'd be surprised to see him back. I'd like to see Perks, Mountain & Douglas back, although i'm not sure Douglas really mastered the Leicester track, as his home average of 7.61 in comparison to an away one of 8.86 shows. I think Richie Worrall could feature again, if I remember when interviewed he said how much he likes riding for Stewart Dickson, so if fully fit I could see him featuring. Whatever happens it's going to be hard to follow this season. We'll have him!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GiveusaB 1,105 Posted October 31, 2019 On 10/29/2019 at 11:40 AM, Lenny Lion said: Leicester 2020 on current 42.50 limit 1. Ryan Douglas 2. Ashley Morris 3. Kyle Howarth 4. Lasse Bjerre 5. Aaron Summers 6. Connor Mountain 7. Danyon Hume Morris will be at Brum! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve9 15 Posted November 3, 2019 Lots of championship teams now beginning to make team building announcements ahead of AGM. Very quiet from the club on Lions plans for 2020, anybody heard any rumours about potential signings as we look to build on this seasons success? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gemini 4,894 Posted November 3, 2019 No rumours on potential signings yet but this is how you should treat your sponsors. http://www.leicesterspeedway.com/_mobile/news.php?extend.31567.1&fbclid=IwAR0Id9tOlE40LD37y1W4EqXuZFnYd1qvsaCYnoDovwigISfCmZJcdPO7Ebw 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jenga 2,998 Posted November 3, 2019 a quadruple winning side . who can beat that ? belated congratulations on this great feat .. maybe more to come ! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites