gazzac 1,015 Posted October 26, 2021 1 minute ago, 1 valve said: Really? A couple of big hurdles to overcome A move away from regular Saturday race nights & a change of ownership required (if Sheffield stay in top flight) Frankly, why do the Lions need to move up anyway? They don't really, just need to do a slightly better job than this year in the most competitive league and keep Saturday night. Should keep the fans coming in if you can be nearer the top from go( although Eastbourne didn't help that cause this season) and keep costs to a viable amount I suppose. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Falcon1983 557 Posted October 26, 2021 3 hours ago, Skidder1 said: Swindon have already announced and confirmed they will not be running in 2022. Any decision from Poole will be a financial one having lost big money in 2019 due to poor attendances on 'off' race nights ie Thursdays (despite finishing top of the Premiership) and the loss and let-down of their main sponsor mid-season costing them in excess of £20k. I cannot see any 'carrot' big enough in the BSPL finances to attract them back after just one truncated Championship season - unless Eurosport have decided to increase their funding and are desperate to broadcast from somewhere other than NSS, Monmore or anywhere north of Watford!!!!!!??? Apologies they sure have I meant 2023 obviously just having a senior moment well ahead of my years so a potential 9 team top league IF swindon return in 2023 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flagrag 704 Posted October 26, 2021 (edited) As it stands at the minute Leicester are planning on running a NL team in 2022 and have already got two good 15 year olds lined up as their reserves. With regards to the Lions team planning is very well advanced with some fans favourites returning to the club, along with an Australian moving from a Northern track Edited October 26, 2021 by flagrag Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elmo 274 Posted October 27, 2021 8 hours ago, flagrag said: With regards to the Lions team planning is very well advanced with some fans favourites returning to the club, along with an Australian moving from a Northern track Would be good if it’s JP, full on entertainment. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arnieg 3,638 Posted October 27, 2021 1 hour ago, Elmo said: Would be good if it’s JP, full on entertainment. Without a doubt watching JP was one of the highlights of the season for me. Would be a welcome addition if the rumour is true. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FishersGate 522 Posted October 27, 2021 May I ask who JP is thankyou? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,361 Posted October 27, 2021 1 minute ago, ScottyJ said: May I ask who JP is thankyou? Josh Pickering at a guess. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FishersGate 522 Posted October 27, 2021 Thankyou! Wouldn't mind him at Beaumont park Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LionsFan 44 Posted October 27, 2021 JP would be a great signing, but could also be Jordan Stewart or Josh MacDonald? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,361 Posted October 27, 2021 2 hours ago, LionsFan said: JP would be a great signing, but could also be Jordan Stewart or Josh MacDonald? More likely than Josh Pickering. IMO.Although Pickering rides for Bates at Sheffield might be a influence.. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1 valve 558 Posted October 27, 2021 Anybody know if Pickering is an asset of any UK team? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jaizer 2,863 Posted October 27, 2021 1 minute ago, 1 valve said: Anybody know if Pickering is an asset of any UK team? Edinburgh, who I highly doubt he'd be leaving anytime soon 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LionsFan 44 Posted October 27, 2021 Flagrag didn't say it was a northern championship club, so it could be Troy Batchelor. Sheffield/Bates connection etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Teromaafan 586 Posted October 27, 2021 Aaron Summers? Would be a good second string. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moranboys 411 Posted October 27, 2021 10 minutes ago, Teromaafan said: Aaron Summers? Would be a good second string. Aaron summers has retired....going back to Australia I think. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites