stevethelion 192 Posted December 8, 2018 News on Lions twitter says that they hope to conclude the team within the next 72 hours as an issue has developed with their intended rider which they hope to resolve. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoldenGauntlet 45 Posted December 8, 2018 Could the issue be not having enough points left to sign them? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adonis 1,454 Posted December 8, 2018 On 12/1/2018 at 9:03 PM, Big Al said: I suggest a team name which provides an acknowledgement to Beaumont Park stadium having been built on top of a rubbish tip, or Beaumont Leys former location as a sewage farm. Leicester Landfillers? Leicester Loggers? leicester wasn't built on a rubbish tip , Hemsley imported the rubbish tip @£35 a load to pay for the place Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Al 708 Posted December 8, 2018 1 hour ago, adonis said: leicester wasn't built on a rubbish tip , Hemsley imported the rubbish tip @£35 a load to pay for the place I thought the stadium was built on top of a sealed landfill, and Hemsley's rubble used to build up the land surrounding the stadium. There were rumours that the landfill seal was broken (illegally) when the track drainage tanks were installed - but I must stress they are rumours 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Al 708 Posted December 8, 2018 2 hours ago, stevethelion said: News on Lions twitter says that they hope to conclude the team within the next 72 hours as an issue has developed with their intended rider which they hope to resolve. Does the 2.5% reduction apply to Scott Nicholls? I've been presuming it doesn't because I don't think he was ever in the CL or NL. Or maybe he was? But confusion seems to be reigning over whether the 2.5% reduction eligibility is for that, or if it's given just for being British. If his average is reducable by 2.5%, that would give an extra 0.21 to the points left for rider 7. Maybe they are trying to get Jan Graversen in - but I think he'd need the CL/NL reduction in addition to Scott's Brit reduction!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv 10,706 Posted December 8, 2018 12 minutes ago, Big Al said: Does the 2.5% reduction apply to Scott Nicholls? I've been presuming it doesn't because I don't think he was ever in the CL or NL. Or maybe he was? But confusion seems to be reigning over whether the 2.5% reduction eligibility is for that, or if it's given just for being British. If his average is reducable by 2.5%, that would give an extra 0.21 to the points left for rider 7. Maybe they are trying to get Jan Graversen in - but I think he'd need the CL/NL reduction in addition to Scott's Brit reduction!! Still to be clarified but would seem illogical if it didnt apply to Scott but did to Schlein for example (who may qualify under the criteria in the agm statement) Scott had a short time in the 2nd tier at the start but never in the 3rd Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevethelion 192 Posted December 8, 2018 1 hour ago, Big Al said: Does the 2.5% reduction apply to Scott Nicholls? I've been presuming it doesn't because I don't think he was ever in the CL or NL. Or maybe he was? But confusion seems to be reigning over whether the 2.5% reduction eligibility is for that, or if it's given just for being British. If his average is reducable by 2.5%, that would give an extra 0.21 to the points left for rider 7. Maybe they are trying to get Jan Graversen in - but I think he'd need the CL/NL reduction in addition to Scott's Brit reduction!! Could be that or could be they are trying to get a reduction on Josh Bates average after missing a year. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heedthebaw 439 Posted December 8, 2018 9 minutes ago, stevethelion said: Could be that or could be they are trying to get a reduction on Josh Bates average after missing a year. I maybe wrong, but I’m sure you only get a reduction for a full seasons absence if was due to a “ Speedway injury “ and not any other, for example, sledging 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Al 708 Posted December 9, 2018 17 hours ago, Heedthebaw said: I maybe wrong, but I’m sure you only get a reduction for a full seasons absence if was due to a “ Speedway injury “ and not any other, for example, sledging Well that would make some sense, both in terms of the eligibility for a reduction and the apparent hitch in the team building. If they have come up against a problem with the rulebook it could cause a re-think about the middle of the team because I wouldn't expect Nicholls, Worrall, Mountain and Thomas to be changed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoldenGauntlet 45 Posted December 11, 2018 Sounds like all will become clear around 7am tomorrow 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lionsman66 7 Posted December 11, 2018 For the cubs Hume will do well Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Woz01 3,589 Posted December 12, 2018 Leicester sign Ellis Perks for both sides. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
W9 Lion 222 Posted December 12, 2018 2 hours ago, Woz01 said: Leicester sign Ellis Perks for both sides. Overall, happy with the Lions side for next season, a few riders with things to prove and the scope to improve their average. Fingers crossed its good enough to get us into the playoffs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Al 708 Posted December 12, 2018 2 hours ago, W9 Lion said: Overall, happy with the Lions side for next season, a few riders with things to prove and the scope to improve their average. Fingers crossed its good enough to get us into the playoffs. Fair enough it looks like Perks was moving ahead in 2017 but somehow things went a bit wrong so hope he can get back on course. Can't be definite but did Rye House muck him about a bit (not sure when it was). This probably means the Bates injuryy reduction was a red herring, and they are honouring the deal with Douglas. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites