oneandtwohalfs 35 Posted July 9, 2013 A big match for the Lions. We need to take all 3 points from this. Especially after the shenanigans that went on after our last home meeting. Hopefully we will have a full complement of riders this week. Loose or draw and I can see the axe being sharpened. Leicester to win by 6pts Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
El Gringo 1 Posted July 9, 2013 I take it that it was mr H to blame again as it cant be the riders !! ... I would be sharpening my axe if i was paying them ... They need a big win at home just to keep the hopes up Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bri1966 201 Posted July 9, 2013 The Diamonds just need to pack their gating gloves as there will be no passing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gemini 4,894 Posted July 9, 2013 Actually that's not really true if you've got riders who will 'attack' the track and are willing to give it a go instead of just following the leader if they don't gate. My opinion has changed since making my first visit of the season to the Leicester v Somerset match last month which had some brilliant racing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wandersome 281 Posted July 9, 2013 Could be close. Worral in particular, but also Lindgren, Tully, Henry all look useful at times around BP as potentially did Kerr when he rode for us last year. Robson & Schramm not so much. It may depend on whether the ref allows some of those 'incredagates' from Robson to go as he's looked fairly dreadful around BP when he hasn't made the gate. I think we'll need big points from either Edberg, Branford or hopefully both to squeeze it. Pity Mark Lemon isn't still riding for Newcastle as that would have given a bit more breathing space. Going for an honourable draw. Hopefully Gemini is right about the racing and every rider has just been a wuss upto that Somerset meeting! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jackson2 17 Posted July 10, 2013 Well the riders better get there heads down and fight or I can see mr H ringing the changes shame but we need to show some fight come lads let's show them Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jim the whipper 231 Posted July 10, 2013 Well the riders better get there heads down and fight or I can see mr H ringing the changes shame but we need to show some fight come lads let's show them Supposing the riders don't come up with the goods this week and Mr Hemsley's axe falls , firstly who will be the replacements ? does the new assistant team manager have a few Sayfutdinov's up her sleeve ?. and secondly is she that good as team manager that she can find some capable riders who will ride for whats on offer by the Leicester promotion ? I would like to hear your suggestions suggestions Robert . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gemini 4,894 Posted July 10, 2013 .......Volty....... Hopefully Gemini is right about the racing and every rider has just been a wuss upto that Somerset meeting! I hope so too as I realize I was probably just lucky with the match I attended. I do know what goes on with the racing because I hear enough moaning and whingeing most weeks when my other half gets back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LionsDen 124 Posted July 10, 2013 (edited) I hope so too as I realize I was probably just lucky with the match I attended. I do know what goes on with the racing because I hear enough moaning and whingeing most weeks when my other half gets back. The weather forecast for Saturday is warm and dry but that's not great at BP because it seems that the track needs rain to produce a decent racing surface. That's what it got on the day of the Somerset meeting. And the Ippo one before that. Edited July 10, 2013 by LionsDen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StevePark 2,796 Posted July 10, 2013 The weather forecast for Saturday is warm and dry but that's not great at BP because it seems that the track needs rain to produce a decent racing surface. That's what it got on the day of the Somerset meeting. And the Ippo one before that. Have they not got a water bowzer at Leicester then? 'Cos that's just a poor excuse in my opinion. I won't be there due to financial restrains, unfortunately, but hope the racing is a damn sight better than it was last season for those who are in attendance. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
El Gringo 1 Posted July 10, 2013 Supposing the riders don't come up with the goods this week and Mr Hemsley's axe falls , firstly who will be the replacements ? does the new assistant team manager have a few Sayfutdinov's up her sleeve ?. and secondly is she that good as team manager that she can find some capable riders who will ride for whats on offer by the Leicester promotion ? I would like to hear your suggestions suggestions Robert . I take it from that statement Jim that Gyln has ran out of options and other riders he can bring in if he is relying on a back up no 2 manager lol if thats the case Leicester really are in trouble. The Fact remains that if the riders keep losing races it needs sorting ... who does it is erelevent.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Halifaxtiger 5,318 Posted July 11, 2013 Actually that's not really true if you've got riders who will 'attack' the track and are willing to give it a go instead of just following the leader if they don't gate. My opinion has changed since making my first visit of the season to the Leicester v Somerset match last month which had some brilliant racing. Hope you are right, Gem, because I am going on Saturday en route to the fours. One thing blown apart by that meeting is that the poor quality of racing seen in the past is down to the shape. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justathought 374 Posted July 11, 2013 Looking forward to a weekend speedway fest. Leicester v Newcastle Saturday and the fours Sunday. . . . . .. .Plus loads of sunshine, does life get any better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Halifaxtiger 5,318 Posted July 11, 2013 Looking forward to a weekend speedway fest. Leicester v Newcastle Saturday and the fours Sunday. . . . . .. .Plus loads of sunshine, does life get any better. A little better for me, yes. I have Sunday lunch out, a few beers and a mate I don't see enough as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justathought 374 Posted July 11, 2013 Yep sound great. Enjoy. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
