eide67 199 Posted September 11, 2021 For Edinburgh Drew Kemp back from helping GB to 3rd place in World U21 Team Final. Jordan Jenkins replaces Nathan Greaves - good choice I think. From Leicester website: LEICESTER can effectively secure their place in the Championship play-offs with a win at home to Edinburgh on Saturday (7pm).The Watling JCB Lions were rained-off at Redcar on Friday and dropped to fifth in the table as a result of Scunthorpe defeating leaders Poole in their final regular fixture to move onto 33 points.That is the mark the Lions will also reach if they beat the Monarchs at the Paul Chapman & Sons Arena, and having already moved out of reach of Berwick, Plymouth and Newcastle, their race-points difference advantage is such that 33 points would almost certainly be enough to finish above both Scunthorpe and Kent, neither of whom can exceed that total.The main job on Saturday is to get the better of an Edinburgh side who have had an up and down spell but appear some way stronger than in recent weeks.A strong heat-leader trio incudes former Lions star Richie Worrall, who returned from injury with a 14-point haul in Friday’s KO Cup win over Birmingham, and track specialist Sam Masters - and the lower order has recently been strengthened by the signings of Anders Rowe and Drew Kemp.The visitors bring in Jordan Jenkins to guest at reserve with Nathan Greaves having recently retired.For the Lions, Nick Morris lines up in the No.1 race-jacket with Hans Andersen reverting to No.5, with Ryan Douglas and Kyle Howarth teaming up in the middle order.And boss Stewart Dickson expects a tough test despite his side’s impressive recent form – being mindful of the fact that the Monarchs proved to be one of the best visitors to Leicester in 2019 when they raced into an early six-point lead before the Lions roared back to win 47-42.Dickson said: “We’re now up to +6 in terms of away points gained over home points lost, which makes things look a lot more comfortable, but I’m never fully satisfied, and we do want more points away!“At the moment I’m not looking beyond Saturday because this is going to be a hard one. Masters, Worrall and (Josh) Pickering is a great top three, and I expect a very tough encounter.“But the way we’re racing, we’ve upped our game in the last three or four weeks, and if we ride to what we can then it’s another meeting we should win.”LEICESTER: Nick Morris, Dan Thompson, Ryan Douglas, Kyle Howarth, Hans Andersen, Joe Thompson, Zaine Kennedy.EDINBURGH: Sam Masters, Anders Rowe, Kye Thomson, Josh Pickering, Richie Worrall, Drew Kemp, Jordan Jenkins. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gr8scot 589 Posted September 11, 2021 I would have normally been heading in the direction of Leicester by now but previous plans being scuppered twice already mean I’m staying at home this time. Good luck to our boys and I really hope you can bring home a win. Stay safe all Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lbw 869 Posted September 11, 2021 I'll be there tonight. Looks a good close battle with both teams at full strength with Morris and Worrall back from injury. I'd like to see Lions win to secure their play off place. Hoping for a Pirates v Lions Final Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PowerfulPierre 88 Posted September 11, 2021 On a lighter note, I hope that Ryan can stay on his bike when gardening tonight, unlike his exploits at Scunny last night!!!! He got nil points from me for artistic impression! W7, have a quiet word with him!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JanAndersen 822 Posted September 11, 2021 Any stream? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iainb 5,011 Posted September 11, 2021 18 minutes ago, JanAndersen said: Any stream? Only in the toilets... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ekimba 319 Posted September 11, 2021 Not much passing here tonight but we should use Jordan Jenkins again Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elmo 274 Posted September 11, 2021 2 minutes ago, ekimba said: Not much passing here tonight but we should use Jordan Jenkins again It usually livens up later on 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iainb 5,011 Posted September 11, 2021 2 minutes ago, Elmo said: It usually livens up later on They are playing things can only get better over the pa Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elmo 274 Posted September 11, 2021 And indeed it is! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ekimba 319 Posted September 11, 2021 Joshie boy showed how to do it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ekimba 319 Posted September 11, 2021 (edited) They are allowing extra time as Sam has 2 in a row and then they announced after that there will be an interval, talk about stupidity Edited September 11, 2021 by ekimba Spelling 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chewbacca 653 Posted September 11, 2021 Diamonds fan passing through and supporting the Monarchs. Been a bit of a one line track up until ht10 but if anyone can find a way it is Josh Pickering. Great guy to watch and currently my favourite non-Diamond 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iainb 5,011 Posted September 11, 2021 10 minutes ago, ekimba said: They are allowing extra time as Sam has 2 in a row and then they announced after that there will be an interval, talk about stupidity Welcome to Leicester! They'll be playing it's like that, it's just the way it is for you next 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JanAndersen 822 Posted September 11, 2021 Good point in the end. Decent effort with two of the team not scoring. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
