cityrebel 2,960 Posted June 24, 2021 12 minutes ago, East End Fan said: What do you know that the rest of us don't ? You need to sign up to the Kent Kings news feed, if you want to hear it first. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sings4Speedway 3,247 Posted June 24, 2021 24 minutes ago, cityrebel said: You need to sign up to the Kent Kings news feed, if you want to hear it first. Or wait for those who do sign up to it to blab the "secret" news in minutes which is what i do. There's also a big hint on the Kent website.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PotteringAround 633 Posted June 24, 2021 23 minutes ago, Sings4Speedway said: Or wait for those who do sign up to it to blab the "secret" news in minutes which is what i do. There's also a big hint on the Kent website.... Is it the Alex Spooner for Rob Ledwith change that we're waiting for someone to blab? Or is that common knowledge? 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cityrebel 2,960 Posted June 24, 2021 1 hour ago, Sings4Speedway said: Or wait for those who do sign up to it to blab the "secret" news in minutes which is what i do. There's also a big hint on the Kent website.... I keep quiet, or I'll be hung, drawn and quartered! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
old bob at herne bay 828 Posted July 2, 2021 With Kent Kings in heeps of trouble after losing the bacon , Len seem in no hurry to spend a few nickels ......in stark contrast to Poole. 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
East End Fan 426 Posted July 3, 2021 17 hours ago, old bob at herne bay said: With Kent Kings in heeps of trouble after losing the bacon , Len seem in no hurry to spend a few nickels ......in stark contrast to Poole. Poole have traditionally spent far more money than any other club. Clearly their income ( at least in the past) has allowed them to do it. Kent, on the other hand, with a stupid 8.30 curfew to contend with have never been a rich club, but has, it seems , sound finances. They recently purchased the contract of Paul Starke, so they are prepared to spend money if it is needed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
old bob at herne bay 828 Posted July 4, 2021 East End Fan, not sure that the 8.30 curfew has much to do with Kent Kings’ rider problems to be honest. Never likely that large attendances from away supporters on a midweek evening are likely at a track hindered by access via the awful traffic in the South East of England ( M25/Dartford crossing ☹️) Being prudent with club finances has always been a trademark of Len as a promoter, but will support be maintained for the Kings after another drubbing by Eastbourne on Tuesday? The side assembled for 2021 already missing Covatti, was always going to struggle. Both veterans Ledwith and Hurry originally featured in the team, Ledwith subsequently pulled out of the CL team.... With R/R for Bacon totally useless in a team of possibly 3 championship standard riders ......hard to see the Kings winning a meeting. Will crowds sustain the CL side ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
East End Fan 426 Posted July 5, 2021 On 7/4/2021 at 9:16 AM, old bob at herne bay said: East End Fan, not sure that the 8.30 curfew has much to do with Kent Kings’ rider problems to be honest. Never likely that large attendances from away supporters on a midweek evening are likely at a track hindered by access via the awful traffic in the South East of England ( M25/Dartford crossing ☹️) Being prudent with club finances has always been a trademark of Len as a promoter, but will support be maintained for the Kings after another drubbing by Eastbourne on Tuesday? The side assembled for 2021 already missing Covatti, was always going to struggle. Both veterans Ledwith and Hurry originally featured in the team, Ledwith subsequently pulled out of the CL team.... With R/R for Bacon totally useless in a team of possibly 3 championship standard riders ......hard to see the Kings winning a meeting. Will crowds sustain the CL side ? Ledwith pulled out of the Kings before the season started. He obviously has issues outside of the sport as he has now dropped out altogether. Shame, I liked watching him ride, usually above his level. It has always been clear to any observer that Kent are in a learning curve, and that has in fact been quoted by the management more than once. The club have two of Britains outstanding prospects and as a Kings fan I will get a lot of pleasure from watching their progress. I think the vast majority of Kent fans will give their support win or lose. They have a truly great rider leading the side and others who have still to get to their best, such as Cameron Heeps. He is IMO a much better rider than we have seen so far, largely caused by his early injury. So it's not all doom and gloom. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyO 39 Posted July 10, 2021 with Len Silver admitting in this weeks Speedway Star that Paul Hurry is struggling quote 'he knows it, we know it and the public knows it' makes you wonder what Luke Bowen is doing these days? Assume that he has retired however if not he might be good for a few points away and certainly knows the best way around Central Park? Probably not possible but options are very limited and would certainly be at least a slight up-grade? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phillipsr 2,053 Posted July 10, 2021 3 hours ago, AndyO said: with Len Silver admitting in this weeks Speedway Star that Paul Hurry is struggling quote 'he knows it, we know it and the public knows it' makes you wonder what Luke Bowen is doing these days? Assume that he has retired however if not he might be good for a few points away and certainly knows the best way around Central Park? Probably not possible but options are very limited and would certainly be at least a slight up-grade? Definitely retired and i believe sold his equipment, had some corrective surgery fairly recently, just become a father and has a decent job outside of Speedway so not sure theres much to tempt him back 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyO 39 Posted July 10, 2021 6 minutes ago, phillipsr said: Definitely retired and i believe sold his equipment, had some corrective surgery fairly recently, just become a father and has a decent job outside of Speedway so not sure theres much to tempt him back Thanks didn't know the background but that makes sense, shame though as a fully functioning 747 would have made a good replacement! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
East End Fan 426 Posted July 10, 2021 1 hour ago, AndyO said: Thanks didn't know the background but that makes sense, shame though as a fully functioning 747 would have made a good replacement! From my Arena Essex days I have been a great fan of Paul and I am very surprised at his poor form. He is a much better rider than we have seen so far this yea.r Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HGould 2,213 Posted July 10, 2021 10 minutes ago, East End Fan said: From my Arena Essex days I have been a great fan of Paul and I am very surprised at his poor form. He is a much better rider than we have seen so far this yea.r Age has caught up with him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phillipsr 2,053 Posted July 10, 2021 47 minutes ago, HGould said: Age has caught up with him. And doughnuts by the look 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ruckerroo 792 Posted July 10, 2021 59 minutes ago, East End Fan said: From my Arena Essex days I have been a great fan of Paul and I am very surprised at his poor form. He is a much better rider than we have seen so far this yea.r Hes 50 +ffs, he was getting mullered in the nl 2-3 yrs ago. The worst signing of all time on a 5+ average. Not the only problem tho, heeps a major concern. Ive no idea how len will attract riders down there to fill the void, he wont pay over the odds. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites