stevebrum 6,836 Posted May 13, 2014 The Elite League has become a total shambles this season! I feel for Leicester ! Didnt think any other team would suffer as much as we have so far, but I could be wrong? I don't think its any worse than in previous recent seasons. The Draft riders are the best thing to have happened for quite a while. At least we get reserves wanting to have a go and trying. You cant blame them for wanting to see Elite League riders there every week? Darcy Ward or Premier League guys? (no disrespect intended...) Plus the World Champ. 100% agree. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Agrotron 955 Posted May 13, 2014 I don't think its any worse than in previous recent seasons. The Draft riders are the best thing to have happened for quite a while. At least we get reserves wanting to have a go and trying. Plus the World Champ. 100% agree. Amen to that 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TMW 533 Posted May 13, 2014 (edited) I don't think going EL was as much to do with ego more to do with showing the council, who you have to bow and scrape to, some progression in order to secure it's future. That is one thing Leicester has on it's side a promoter who knows planning law back to front and how to beat it. Yours sincerely Rose tinted Edited May 13, 2014 by TMW Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jim the whipper 231 Posted May 13, 2014 You cant blame them for wanting to see Elite League riders there every week? Darcy Ward or Premier League guys? (no disrespect intended...) there are no more of them wanting to see Elite league every two or three weeks than there were for premier league .in fact now that the novelty of elite league has worn off , and no visible improvement on the racing , theres less , the management now find themselves with hugely increased expense but decreased revenue since their paydays are at best every fortnight , and they are suffering the same as all the other Elite teams with riders having to bow to demands from Poland , better quality riders have a higher wage demand and also more opportunities to have those demands met abroad , leicester will remain in the elite to the bitter end which wont be long , because Hemsley will never accept that anything he does is a mistake . Instead of creating more support joining the Elite league has actually lost support , disjointed fixtures are one reason , and another is because the local teams are now in the same league , so Cov , Wolves , Bham, supporters will not support like they did when leicester were in a different league . showing the council an empty stadium and a losing team wont do them any favours and suggesting that it will shows how the rose tinted come up with excuses for everything based on their own delusions , meanwhile back in the real world !!! Jim the crystal clear over and out . 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Al 710 Posted May 13, 2014 What exactly are the management supposed to say? 'Ljung and Hougaard are no longer with us, and we don't yet know who will replace them'?! You should apply for the job of Leicester press & PR officer 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,664 Posted May 13, 2014 You should apply for the job of Leicester press & PR officer Ha ha. Spent too many years doing exactly that elsewhere!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mdmc82 2,878 Posted May 14, 2014 What exactly are the management supposed to say? 'Ljung and Hougaard are no longer with us, and we don't yet know who will replace them'?! We know Ljung isn't injured as riding elsewhere. Surely there must be a period of time to replace him? Once again like with Poole & smart, the paying public are last to know What exactly are the management supposed to say? 'Ljung and Hougaard are no longer with us, and we don't yet know who will replace them'?! We know Ljung isn't injured as riding elsewhere. Surely there must be a period of time to replace him? Once again like with Poole & smart, the paying public are last to know Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,664 Posted May 14, 2014 (edited) I'm sure the paying public will know before they pay to attend their next meeting - on 22nd is it?? As for Poole and Smart - the vast majority of Poole fans knew exactly what was happening and many said so on this forum. They can't help it if others choose not to believe!! Edited May 14, 2014 by Skidder1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebrum 6,836 Posted May 14, 2014 We know Ljung isn't injured as riding elsewhere. Surely there must be a period of time to replace him? Once again like with Poole & smart, the paying public are last to know seems odd that Ljung and Hougaard are both , it appears, no longer interested. Hopefully Leicester will do what most sensible clubs do and name the replacements and make the changes ASAP and let the public know whats going on. What we don't want is another `Smart` situation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TMW 533 Posted May 14, 2014 As for Poole and Smart - the vast majority of Poole fans knew exactly what was happening and many said so on this forum. They can't help it if others choose not to believe!! His fate was sealed the moment he was picked 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TMW 533 Posted May 14, 2014 (edited) A bit like Ben Hopwood then Well on that one we will have to wait and see, I suppose. He would have been better at BV Edited May 14, 2014 by TMW Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,664 Posted May 14, 2014 Any more rumours seeping out of Leicester? There were one or two circulating at Poole this evening - and not about any specific riders?!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LagutaRacingFan 1,948 Posted May 14, 2014 Any more rumours seeping out of Leicester? There were one or two circulating at Poole this evening - and not about any specific riders?!! Please tell me they were involving THJ. I would walk from P'boro to Leicester to watch THJ. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Al 710 Posted May 15, 2014 Any more rumours seeping out of Leicester? There were one or two circulating at Poole this evening - and not about any specific riders?!! Seeing that Lakeside were the visitors - was it anything to do with Ellisgate? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wandersome 281 Posted May 15, 2014 anyone hear how the planning application decision went yesterday? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
