Big Al 708 Posted July 21, 2018 Leicester needed someone like Scott Nicholls when they went into the Elite League, but better late than never I suppose. He is definitely a rider with the skill level needed for that track, and has not lost his enthusiasm for racing and isn't scared to go for a small gap to try and pass. He probably won't average more than 7.5 overall, but what he will bring is some much-needed personality to the team, something which I think was badly lacking although Hans does provide some of that. Danny Ayres would have been an even bigger boost in that respect, but good luck to Connor Mountain and hope he can transfer his form from the Coventry setup. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrcts 252 Posted July 21, 2018 On 20 July 2018 at 12:24 PM, Sidney the robin said: 1969 was that the year the American Dewayne Keeter had his one and only season in Britain.? I remember him.......he was tragically injured in a crash dying 2 days later riding in California...........he was only 30 at the time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sidney the robin 4,735 Posted July 21, 2018 46 minutes ago, mrcts said: I remember him.......he was tragically injured in a crash dying 2 days later riding in California...........he was only 30 at the time. He had a very good debut season here averaging nearly five points a meeting that was when the tracks in this Country were varied.He carried on riding in the States did well at dirt track but unfortunately was killed in 1975 at Ascot Park aged only 30. RIP Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coltsareus 5 Posted July 31, 2018 After the drubbing by Poole, its difficult to see where the Lions go next. The loss margin was unexpected, although the team rallied in the second half, it was way too late. How can Auty with a 9+ championship average have such a bad meeting. Was it that the new guys weren't used to the track, though they've all ridden it before? Can anyone who attended add an explanation? It may have been that the Poole team is getting charged up and just wanted it more. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Al 708 Posted July 31, 2018 Could have started a new thread "Leicester team changes" but I suppose this will do. So how do the changes rate? These are not direct like for like changes, but I think they're approx: Nicholls for Bjerre :. Nicholls all day long, he's a racer Wells for King : At the start I thought no doubts Wells, and is probably still just shading it for me Wright for Newman:. Even though CW isn't having a great impact, he is still far better if you're looking at the 1-5 Auty for Peiszczek. :. Needed Auty to contribute immediately but hasn't. KP could win races sometimes, Auty can't. Robson for Kurtz. : No brainer, for me, Robbo better Mountain for Sarjeant : Sarj had to be sacrificed due to numbers and Mountain is no improvement. I'd have had Ayres. So I make that 4-2 in favour of the changes. So why no improvement in results? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justathought 374 Posted July 31, 2018 1 hour ago, Big Al said: So I make that 4-2 in favour of the changes. So why no improvement in results? I think that is perhaps a question a lot of people are asking themselves. The obvious answer, is they aren't good enough. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1 valve 558 Posted July 31, 2018 (edited) 2 hours ago, Big Al said: Could have started a new thread "Leicester team changes" but I suppose this will do. So how do the changes rate? These are not direct like for like changes, but I think they're approx: Nicholls for Bjerre :. Nicholls all day long, he's a racer Wells for King : At the start I thought no doubts Wells, and is probably still just shading it for me Wright for Newman:. Even though CW isn't having a great impact, he is still far better if you're looking at the 1-5 Auty for Peiszczek. :. Needed Auty to contribute immediately but hasn't. KP could win races sometimes, Auty can't. Robson for Kurtz. : No brainer, for me, Robbo better Mountain for Sarjeant : Sarj had to be sacrificed due to numbers and Mountain is no improvement. I'd have had Ayres. So I make that 4-2 in favour of the changes. So why no improvement in results? Lions have the wrong reserves. They should go back to Newman & Sarjeant (assuming fit and available) i.e. the original reserve pairing intended for start of the year Stats show that Lions would have heats with more race wins and fewer last places than current with these two. Many changing 1-5 's into 3-3's which is as good as a heat advantage by comparison. Edited July 31, 2018 by 1 valve Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hamish McRaker 601 Posted July 31, 2018 2 hours ago, 1 valve said: Lions have the wrong reserves. They should go back to Newman & Sarjeant (assuming fit and available) i.e. the original reserve pairing intended for start of the year Stats show that Lions would have heats with more race wins and fewer last places than current with these two. Many changing 1-5 's into 3-3's which is as good as a heat advantage by comparison. Newman looked crocked on the gogglebox last night. Struggled badly with the grip. Is Danny King anywhere near being available again? It's only rearranging the deck chairs now, though isn't it?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv 10,706 Posted July 31, 2018 (edited) 1 minute ago, Hamish McRaker said: Newman looked crocked on the gogglebox last night. Struggled badly with the grip. Is Danny King anywhere near being available again? It's only rearranging the deck chairs now, though isn't it?? Danny very unlikely to ride again this season https://ipswichwitches.co/no-immediate-return-for-king/ Edited July 31, 2018 by dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Link added Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Bump 254 Posted July 31, 2018 3 hours ago, 1 valve said: Lions have the wrong reserves. They should go back to Newman & Sarjeant (assuming fit and available) i.e. the original reserve pairing intended for start of the year Stats show that Lions would have heats with more race wins and fewer last places than current with these two. Many changing 1-5 's into 3-3's which is as good as a heat advantage by comparison. New averages effective from tomorrow now put Auty at reserve. Serjeant could indeed come back in & we’d still have 1 point to play with overall. Charles Wright was only signed as a 28 day replacement for Danny King so that must be about to end too?. The idea of even more changes though seems almost absurd. We’ve used that many riders we look more like a chuffin’ rugby union team than a speedway team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevethelion 192 Posted July 31, 2018 1 hour ago, Mr Bump said: New averages effective from tomorrow now put Auty at reserve. Serjeant could indeed come back in & we’d still have 1 point to play with overall. Charles Wright was only signed as a 28 day replacement for Danny King so that must be about to end too?. The idea of even more changes though seems almost absurd. We’ve used that many riders we look more like a chuffin’ rugby union team than a speedway team. Don't think you can bring back riders you have released in the same season, unless they are returning from injury & covered by 28 day signing, so pretty sure Sarjeant can't be re-introduced. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fliss44 346 Posted July 31, 2018 7 minutes ago, stevethelion said: Don't think you can bring back riders you have released in the same season, unless they are returning from injury & covered by 28 day signing, so pretty sure Sarjeant can't be re-introduced. After being kicked out would he want to return? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebrum 6,824 Posted July 31, 2018 2 hours ago, Mr Bump said: New averages effective from tomorrow now put Auty at reserve. Serjeant could indeed come back in & we’d still have 1 point to play with overall. Charles Wright was only signed as a 28 day replacement for Danny King so that must be about to end too?. The idea of even more changes though seems almost absurd. We’ve used that many riders we look more like a chuffin’ rugby union team than a speedway team. Getting Auty at reserve should be a good move. Never looked capable in the top flight main team. Some bit of good news for the Lions. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Al 708 Posted July 31, 2018 Unfortunately, Auty moving to reserve has probably happened 3 matches too late. If Robbo, Wright and Wells can perform more in line with their CL averages, and possibly James Shanes at 7, it might bring a brighter end to the season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gemini 4,894 Posted July 31, 2018 4 hours ago, Mr Bump said: New averages effective from tomorrow now put Auty at reserve. Serjeant could indeed come back in & we’d still have 1 point to play with overall. Charles Wright was only signed as a 28 day replacement for Danny King so that must be about to end too?. As Danny won't be riding again this season we can keep Charles can't we? Don't fancy any more changes with only 3 home matches left and as we'll perhaps be bottom of the league by the end of next week it's not really worth it now. Just hope the remaining matches don't completely destroy the confidence of Connor Mountain as I think it's a season or two too early for him to be riding in the Premier League. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites