Shale Searcher 1,264 Posted April 10, 2017 have you been sacked by any chance? No, why? The track was bloody awful!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barrow Boy 2 172 Posted April 11, 2017 With it looking like Leicester will need to rely on guests to replace missing D/U riders would it be possible to sign David Howe as a squad member? Last season didn't Lakeside get permission to do something similar? David has been practising after meetings and on Saturday I timed him over 4 racing speed laps and he did approx. 63 secs. His brought forward average of 6.72 is sufficient to come in for anyone in the team other than Josh Bates & Danny Ayres. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mdmc82 2,878 Posted April 11, 2017 No squad members this year Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1 valve 564 Posted April 11, 2017 (edited) David has been practising after meetings and on Saturday I timed him over 4 racing speed laps and he did approx. 63 secs. His brought forward average of 6.72 is sufficient to come in for anyone in the team other than Josh Bates & Danny Ayres. Do we think there are any riders already in the "last chance saloon" who David could replace ? I like the idea of having him as a replacement for a double up rider and his knowledge of away tracks would be an advantage especially after he has shook off any race rustiness he may have. However, I only see Gomolski as a candidate - perhaps Auty too although I would stick with Josh as I think he will alternate with Bates between reserve and number two...although Josh Bates may well stay in the main body of the team on his current form. Unfortunately this would not solve the problem of losing riders under double up.....More radical maybe to drop King if his form does not improve with the thought that either Howe or Bates could fill the void? Tough call as I would like to see Danny recapture the form we know he is capable of and needs to be given a few more weeks to see if that is possible. Edited April 11, 2017 by 1 valve Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justathought 374 Posted April 11, 2017 I think Howe would make an half decent team manager. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robert72 845 Posted April 11, 2017 I think Howe would make an half decent team manager. He has to be better than the one the lions have now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedflash 242 Posted April 11, 2017 David has a lot of good racing left in him. Hope he gets a chance. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebrum 6,829 Posted April 11, 2017 David has a lot of good racing left in him. Hope he gets a chance. Agreed, he seems fit and fired up. No doubt it would suit him to be at Leicester however I hope his parent club come calling and he can slot in at reserve for wolves. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robert72 845 Posted April 16, 2017 Another FIVE weeks until Leicester have there next Home league match, that means a 6 week premiership gap since they raced against Poole at home. Those running speedway are killing it as supporters are finding other things to do. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Haza 1,777 Posted April 16, 2017 Another FIVE weeks until Leicester have there next Home league match, that means a 6 week premiership gap since they raced against Poole at home. Those running speedway are killing it as supporters are finding other things to do. and to my reckoning you've not had your official 1-7 all together in a home meeting yet - the way things are going guest rider will be your no1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robert72 845 Posted April 16, 2017 (edited) and to my reckoning you've not had your official 1-7 all together in a home meeting yet - the way things are going guest rider will be your no1Yes and we have seen ex Leicester rider Klindt ride for 3 different teams in the 3 matches at Leicester this season, We have a captain that has Only rode One match at home which is Not good enough. The Leicester promotion are leaving the fans feeling short changed by Not having a Full Leicester team at any of the 3 home matches. Edited April 16, 2017 by robert72 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SCB 3 Posted April 16, 2017 Nicolai Klindt is an everpresent at Beaumont Park in 2017. Something over half of Leicesters team had failed to achieve by meeting number 2. Only in speedway! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flagrag 705 Posted April 16, 2017 The question for Leicester fans is on his performances this year for the Lions would you make a team change in time for the next league fixture and include Lasse Bjerre instead of Josh Auty ? To me I think it makes sense as Lasse seems to have upped his game this year and more committed. I would give Gomolski a bit more time as he has proven that he can be a heatleader and like Buckowski needs time to settle and get equipment set for British tracks which he seems to have done now and was a lot better last night. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SCB 3 Posted April 16, 2017 I'm amazed nobody has signed Bjerre. He's a bargain in his average. I said so when Coventry signed him and I stand by it now a few meeting in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Haza 1,777 Posted April 16, 2017 I'm surprised Rory Schlein hasn't been snapped up - from what I saw last night at Rye House Watt is on borrowed time woeful is the word I'd use so if Leicester are thinking of a team change I'd act fast before others do - not having a full official 1-7 is a crazy situation for home meetings at least . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites