flipper11 134 Posted December 29, 2021 14 minutes ago, Diamonds85 said: Did Kent have any assets last year then? I thought you needed a certain amount of assets to run, but if last year was their first in the CL, who did they sign as an asset? Could be, and probably am, talking a load of sh!te though Does the Thompson twins, Jamie Halder and Max Perry fit as the last 4? I'm at work so can't do all the sums!! 1. Dan Thompson 2. Jamie Halder 3. Connor Coles 4. Tom Spencer 5. Joe Thompson 6. Mickie Simpson 7. Max Perry This season Paul Starke, Jordan Jenkins (rode for Redcar/Mildy) and Dan Gilkes were Kent assets, I'm not sure if there were any others. I don't think any rider under 16 can be an asset of any club. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barrow Boy 2 172 Posted December 30, 2021 On 12/29/2021 at 9:59 AM, Happy Hunter said: Mickie Simpson back! Joe Thompson is also back as skipper Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skodaman 192 Posted January 3, 2022 On 12/30/2021 at 10:29 AM, Barrow Boy 2 said: When will Max James qualify to ride in the NDL? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PowerfulPierre 88 Posted January 3, 2022 Don't think his birthday is until 5 July. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Happy Hunter 368 Posted January 4, 2022 On 12/24/2021 at 7:41 PM, Diamonds85 said: 1 Dan Thompson 10.17 2 Mickie Simpson 3.62 3 Connor Coles 6.04 4 Tom Spencer 5.53 5 Joe Thompson 8.52 6 Vinnie Foord 3.00 7 Max Perry 3.00 1 Dan Thompson 10.17 2 Mickie Simpson 3.62 3 Sam Hagon 5.75 4 Tom Spencer 5.53 5 Joe Thompson 8.52 6 Vinnie Foord 3.00 7 Max Perry 3.00 Vinnie Foord announced this morning and with Dan Thompson being a cert you are doing ok with your first selection! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PotteringAround 631 Posted January 4, 2022 Though we knew it was happening, I'm still a bit surprised at the signing of Vinnie Foord. He's not local to Leicester by any means, and I'm not sure the tricky bends of Beaumont Park will suit his "style" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sings4Speedway 3,237 Posted January 4, 2022 2 hours ago, PotteringAround said: Though we knew it was happening, I'm still a bit surprised at the signing of Vinnie Foord. He's not local to Leicester by any means, and I'm not sure the tricky bends of Beaumont Park will suit his "style" Unfortunately for Foord all tracks have bends which doesn't suit his style he could have been "snapped up" by Leicester before others opened talks or closer Kent / Oxford weren't interested? Im yet to be convinced he has the skill set required to make a successful and safe rider but i hope to be proven wrong. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PotteringAround 631 Posted January 4, 2022 22 minutes ago, Sings4Speedway said: Unfortunately for Foord all tracks have bends which doesn't suit his style That's what I was trying to politely hint at. Surprises me that Leicester couldn't find a 3 pointer of at least equal standard closer to the Midlands. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flagrag 704 Posted January 4, 2022 (edited) I understand it was the opportunity to ride at the Leicester practice sessions that convinced Vinnie and his dad to join Leicester for 2022. With regards to other riders on that low average Leicester will have two 3point reserves to start the season and there really isn’t many more that are up to NL standard yet From the clubs point of view I do remember Stewart Dickson seeing him ride at Leicester for Kent and being very impressed with his raw talent and hopefully with some guidance can become more settled if not the Air Fence repair company are going to have a busy year from Leicester meetings also it has to be remembered if he is found to be out of his depth then Max James becomes an option in July Edited January 4, 2022 by flagrag 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Happy Hunter 368 Posted January 5, 2022 Max Perry announced this morning. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave1964 4 Posted January 5, 2022 Can Max James not ride for the cubs until his July birthday when he’ll be 16? It’d be a shame not to see him in a team in 2022. Would Dan Thompson want another year in the cubs or should he just push on in the Lions and as #8 with Sheffield? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phillwhitewasmad 1,486 Posted January 5, 2022 1 hour ago, Dave1964 said: Can Max James not ride for the cubs until his July birthday when he’ll be 16? It’d be a shame not to see him in a team in 2022. Would Dan Thompson want another year in the cubs or should he just push on in the Lions and as #8 with Sheffield? Think you will find max is 15 in July not 16 please do your home work ... 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave1964 4 Posted January 5, 2022 2 hours ago, phillwhitewasmad said: Think you will find max is 15 in July not 16 please do your home work ... Ahhhh! My bad! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Happy Hunter 368 Posted January 5, 2022 I will eat my Lion's cap if Dan isn't announced as the Cubs No.1 ! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimsboy 58 Posted January 6, 2022 Will Foord become a full asset of Leicester? Was hoping he would be back at Eastbourne 2023 as a reserve as a eagle asset. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
