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  2. Posted

    If your planning a trip up to BP 

    There a few options locally a budget ibis located on the A6 in Birstall about 2 miles from the track but not much on site to eat and drink just a shell service station with a few fast food outlets.Nice village of Rothley near by for nice food and pubs

    A premier inn Leicester North West again a couple of miles away but has a pub on site 

    Plenty in the centre of town but parking could be an issue 

    Good luck

    shirl

     

     

     

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  3. Posted

    Following the injury to Martin Vaculik on Thursday I’ve been looking for any official details of his injury 

    I come on to the thread ( not very often these days due to the drivel that some spew out) to find out only to read 10 pages of Swindon  bashing and the same sh**e over and over again,by the same offender

    Pretty sad really when your not even a Swindon supporter hey

    Facts are nobody forced them on to the track,accidents happen and that’s speedway just a shame that we’ve lost Martin 

    Get well soon and look forward to the next time he’s on the bike 

     

    Shirl

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  4. Posted

    On 30/01/2018 at 6:05 PM, ytsejam said:

    1. Leicester 

    2. Poole

    3. Belle Vue

    4. Wolves 

    5. Swindon

    6. Kings Lynn

    7. Somerset

    8. Rye House

     

    Going for a shock with the perennial wooden spoonists, winning the league (don't think they will win the actual play offs though)

    Funnier things happened 

    5000/1 for Leicester City to win the league not many would have given them a chance

    As for there chances this season, I think most lions fans will be happy to see a really competitive team and if we make the playoffs that would be a massive step forward 

    Congratulations to the promotion for assembling a solid team and Steady as team manager

  6. Posted

    26 minutes ago, The Observer said:

    Top final signing by the Lions. This is easily the most balanced lineup we've ever assembled so huge credit must go out to the management and with many of the riders knowing each other I'm hopeful team spirit will be really good. "Give us a L".

    If anyone should be dissatisfied at this lineup, then there's really no hope.

    I couldn't agree more.

    Great work by the promotion 

    Fingers crossed the all steer clear of injury and we might have a good season. 

    Looking forward to the season and midweek race nights 

    "Give us an I"

    Shirl

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  7. Posted

    On 17/12/2017 at 12:05 AM, Gemini said:

    I can recommend the 'Memories of Coventry Speedway' DVD if anyone is thinking of getting it. Great value at £16 for 3 DVD's. I have sort of watched part one, with difficulty, and will be watching two and three when Lucy isn't around. :D What a strange dog she is as she always goes to sleep at meetings yet on TV suddenly finds it really interesting and blocks my view.

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    Great to see the dog lapping it up as well as all the huge crowd.

    how things have changed,I remember countless British finals and visits to Brandon watching the lions( getting beaten every time mind you ) the place was packed and had to park miles away and walk in.

    fingers crossed for a return to those heady days for a more certain future for the bees.As a lions fan I'm optimistic about this season and will also be going along to watch bees in the nationals at BP.

    good luck and a better 2018

    Shirl

     

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  8. Posted

    He's a British youngster with less than two years experience. He obviously has a natural talent, a racing brain, maturity and looks to have the skills necessary to progress to the top. Whether he will is at this stage a matter of opinion and many factors can get in the way, injuries, not remaining dedicated and prepared to make the sacrifices necessary etc. My experience is that every now and again riders come along and you can tell that they are exceptional, Collins, Carter and Lee are examples. Having watched Bewley from his first ride with the Colts to the present I think he is in that same mold.

    Unfortunately away on holiday for last weeks meeting but great to hear all the great comments about a young British rider

    I remember watching Kenny Carter and Michael Lee at Blackbird Road when they were young

    Wow two gifted riders you could ever witness on a bike.Worth the £ 3.00 it cost back in the day and that included the programme to watch them

    Like another poster has said let's not build him up to much as the is hell of a pedigree to live up to.

    We in Britain love to build people up and slate them as soon as things start failing off.

     

    All the best to you Dan Bewley keep up the good work and stay safe

     

    Shirl

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  9. Posted · Edited by Shirl

    To me it seems like basic "promotion".

    Needs the media machine in force but basic promotion is lacking. Bank holiday Monday, kids off school, busy shopping centre... is it an issue to put a stand in the centre aisle with signs and a bike and be seen by 15,000-20,000 locals over a 3 day weekend?

    This public resource is a great way to take the sport to a bigger and new audience. It's not cutting edge marketing but surely it's a vast improvement on relying solely on current patrons to attend and spread the word for you.

    It's seems clear Alan Jones is Not up to the job and the Leicester promotion need to replace him and get somebody in capable of promoting the club better.

    It's seems clear Alan Jones is Not up to the job and the Leicester promotion need to replace him and get somebody in capable of promoting the club better.

    I agree that promoting speedway in Leicester could be better but can be an expensive thing.

     

    After the last few years of turmoil it must have been difficult to drag people back after their disillusionment under the last regime.

     

    It's about entertainment and people would come once only to find that the product wasn't very good,so they act with their feet and don't bother coming back.

     

    What has changed, the track is much better after the alterations made but it's all about having a sucessful team that is winning and giving 100%

     

    Knowing how Leicestershire sport is it's all about results and you can advertise all you like but as the saying goes 'you can't polish a turd '

     

    I know we must be thankful to still have speedway in Leicester and hopefully this is a transition season but it's about bums on seats and to achieve this it's the product which has to be better

     

    Shirl

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  10. Posted

    Hi, I'm coming up from Essex any info on the car park and also what time the gates open please

    Parking is ok around the stadium

    The main car park is usually busy but the car park near to the shopping centre is open all the time

    There used to be a time limit on the length of stay so check out the signs as u don't want a ticket.

    Parking on the street across from the police station is ok too so plenty off it

    Not sure on gate opening times but the weather is a bit showery up here and due to be all morning and into the afternoon so fingers crossed

    Enjoy your day

     

    Shirl

  11. Posted

    What do you think of changing Garrity for Gomolski ?

    Tough on gomolski but really makes financial and speedway sense

    I think Jason has come along way since he rode for the lions a few years ago

    Back then he was never say die and very erratic but these days he's still never say die with a bit more control and a welcome signing for us

    He's 120% everytime and as a supporter you can't ask for anything more

    A good signing i reckon

    Don't know about Leicester Bees , Coventry Lions sounds better to me

  12. Posted

    Are these pages moderated anymore ??

    I think they must be as I replied to a troll yesterday only for both posts to be removed.

     

    My reply was not as savage as the original post but obviously contained his replies,which in my opinion was defamatory.

     

    Everyone has a right to their opinion but person vendettas are other thing.

     

    Let's keep it real and stick to the speedway

     

    Shirl

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  14. Posted

    It may come as a surprise to some but given the opportunity, I would be back. I have no hard feelings towards the new management. They have their reasons I guess for doing what they did though I have no clue what they are.

    I love Leicester, I enjoyed my time there, and was hoping I would be continuing to prepare the track this season as I felt the changes we made would make the racing so much better and that the fans would be getting the race track they deserve and have waited for.

    To me, it has always been about the track as at the end of the day, that is the stage that the riders entertain the fans on.

     

    Glyn

     

    That's great to hear Glyn

    You sound like a very honest and sincere man and one that cannot be lost to speedway.

    In a sport that isn't a wash with money it surely relies on many volunteers helping when they can,I'm not saying that glyn wasn't paid for his services but to him its obviously not all about the money,it's about the product on offer.

    For seasons gone by many on here have been complaining about not having a race track to race on then we let Glyn have six weeks to try and get right.

    As soon as it's ready to go he's shown the door.I find it hard believe that to have someone with the expertise that he has surplus to requirements especially as he is held in such high regard with riders and supporters alike.

    Thought the Helmsley days were gone!!

     

    Shirl

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  15. Posted

    Yes I did ~ I borrowed the stewards at the gate while I waited for Ray to pay as he was ages. Well, no one was sitting in it so why not. Next time I must remember to keep our seats with me rather than letting them disappear with Ray in the queue as I was shattered. It's quite a long walk from the shopping centre and I discovered I'm not very fit yet. :lol:

    That's good to hear and hope the long walk was worth it

    An earlier poster mentioned just the normal two ladies on the ticket windows rushed off there feet,I remember that being the case in the past I think I saw something on the website for online tickets or was I mistaken,surely that's way forward or more turnstiles

     

    How was the racing and size of the crowd.

     

    Shirl

  17. Posted

    No just a fan,

    Thanks for the info

     

    I like you are looking forward to the new season and a new beginning, I didn't go much last season for a few reasons really but am excited about the changes that have gone about in such a short space of time.

    I'm no track expert but it can't be easy preparing a track in a month with all the wet weather we have had.

    So fingers crossed for the team,the track and the promotion

    Good luck to them all and we should all get behind them as it could have been a whole different story if they hadn't have stepped up

     

    Shirl

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  18. Posted

    what a load of bullcrap.....thank God I never bought a season ticket....King is bloody useless IMO.

    Perhaps your getting confused with the footballer Andy King because I can't believe your calling the British Champion and a race winner at last year's British GP useless.

    Maybe you mean Don King?

    Joe was your last post a typo cos I think it should have read

     

    Maybe your a Donkey

     

    Predictive text what a pain in the arse

     

    Happy to see the British champ in lions colours and Josh now his hand is better

    Shame about Wolbert and lebedevs but that's life these days

    Hope they all stay fit and looking forward to the new start

     

    Shirl

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  19. Posted

    What ratio of clay to stone are you using?

    When you say it's been mixed, is it mixed & on the track or is it mixed & still to be laid on the track. Will it be bedded down & in good order for P&P next Wednesday.

    It sounds like something off the bake off

     

    I'm pretty sure it all in hand

     

    Or may be they caused the massive power surge that blew up the. Substation the other day when they had 50 kenwood mixers all going at the same time

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  20. Posted

    But more critically it clashes with the Eurovision Song contest

    For this reason I definitely won't be able to make it as its one of the highlights of the year

     

    Will it be the Brotherhood of Man,Bucks Fizz or Johnny Logan

     

    Saying that never have liked Bucks Fizz too much orange juice

     

    Let's hope we can all get there whoever is riding and show our support for the bees!!

     

    Shirl

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  24. Posted

    Similar feel to the Martin Rogers rescue act. Bates is obviously listening to Darcy, who is probably enjoying his responsibility and freedom from the tinpot dictator ( blimey,almost forgot his name for a second)

    Who might that be then

     

    David 'Kim Jun Helmsley by any chance (think he's been exiled to North Korea )

    Similar feel to the Martin Rogers rescue act. Bates is obviously listening to Darcy, who is probably enjoying his responsibility and freedom from the tinpot dictator ( blimey,almost forgot his name for a second)

    Who might that be then

     

    David 'Kim Jun Helmsley by any chance (think he's been exiled to North Korea )

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