weatherwatcher 664 Posted June 4, 2014 Been better to have kept Perry Liked the lad, from the day I watched him in practice. Wish him the best of luck and even as a Lions fan I hope he gets another chance with another EL team and comes and sticks it up the Lions. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebrum 6,824 Posted June 4, 2014 Just checked out Toms face book and Twitter page and he has not mentioned anywhere that he has been dropped. Its all over his facebook page. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TMW 533 Posted June 4, 2014 Been better to have kept Perry Liked the lad, from the day I watched him in practice. Wish him the best of luck and even as a Lions fan I hope he gets another chance with another EL team and comes and sticks it up the Lions. Tbh they normally do Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wandersome 281 Posted June 4, 2014 Ha, Ha!! Well the last time I spoke to him, he said he hated the place!!!!! don't we all?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Al 708 Posted June 5, 2014 Has Richard retired from speedway now? Presume he has 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
barrow boy 119 Posted June 5, 2014 don't we all?? No 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
guesty1992 6 Posted June 5, 2014 Tom Perry says he was "disappointed" but "wasn't shocked" when Leicester told him they were releasing him from the team. Read a full statement from Tom at: http://tomperryracing.co/2014/06/05/perry-disappointed-but-not-shocked-by-leicester-decision/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Al 708 Posted June 5, 2014 Tom seemed to be ok getting second and third places, but possibly wasn't winning often enough in heats 2 and 9. Bates could well improve matters a bit in this respect, but also he could be more prone to finishing last, or not finishing at all. Swings and roundabouts, I suppose. I've read Hougaard's statement and it's disappointing. The number 5 team position doesn't appear to have as much responsibility in terms of being the more "senior partner" in races compared with No.1 and No.3, and in terms of opposition riders faced. And I'm not sure about publicly admitting you're lacking confidence - that could only give more confidence to your opponents?? It shows how vital mental toughness and resilience is to becoming and staying a top dog. Thankfully Jason Doyle seems to have these qualities, hopefully others in the team also. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A ORLOV 8,628 Posted June 5, 2014 The Russian is coming When Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shale Searcher 1,264 Posted June 6, 2014 When He has arrived, it's a play on words, let me explain... Russian = Ruskie/Rusky = Rusk = Food For The Young = Young Rider = Josh Bates!! Zimplez!! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrcts 252 Posted June 7, 2014 Not enjoying the "Elite?" League at all. Too many guests! Most teams are hybrid Premier/National League level with 1 or possibly 2 riders who can genuinely be called "Elite"! The ridiculous Draft System...what that all about?....The cream will always rise to the top....most of the lads hogging the reserve berths will never be much better than they are now! "Racing" no better than previous seasons(I know that's down to the crap track)! I would definitely have rather stayed in the Premier.......far better product! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justathought 374 Posted June 7, 2014 Not enjoying the "Elite?" League at all. Too many guests! Most teams are hybrid Premier/National League level with 1 or possibly 2 riders who can genuinely be called "Elite"! The ridiculous Draft System...what that all about?....The cream will always rise to the top....most of the lads hogging the reserve berths will never be much better than they are now! "Racing" no better than previous seasons(I know that's down to the crap track)! I would definitely have rather stayed in the Premier.......far better product! Agree 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LagutaRacingFan 1,936 Posted June 7, 2014 Rick Frost did warn the Lions. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KevH 257 Posted June 7, 2014 Rick Frost did warn the Lions. Warn them.........more accurately he stitched them up 12 months previously !!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shirl 165 Posted June 8, 2014 Not enjoying the "Elite?" League at all. Too many guests! Most teams are hybrid Premier/National League level with 1 or possibly 2 riders who can genuinely be called "Elite"! The ridiculous Draft System...what that all about?....The cream will always rise to the top....most of the lads hogging the reserve berths will never be much better than they are now! "Racing" no better than previous seasons(I know that's down to the crap track)! I would definitely have rather stayed in the Premier.......far better product! Agree Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
