iainb 5,313 Posted March 13 Popped in to watch a bit of practice... first thing I'm greeted with under the new regime is Lake Leicester covering the whole of the entrance to the stadium like a moat! Would it have really hurt for somebody to have brushed it all away? There was a big top circus camped next door and some of their punters may have been tempted to have a look at what all of the noise was about... but they'd have to have pole vaulted over it... I really do despair sometimes, same old speedway, smh. Perhaps that was @davieb1 's job Other than that, good to see, hear and smell the bikes again. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davieb1 20 Posted March 13 1 hour ago, iainb said: Popped in to watch a bit of practice... first thing I'm greeted with under the new regime is Lake Leicester covering the whole of the entrance to the stadium like a moat! Would it have really hurt for somebody to have brushed it all away? There was a big top circus camped next door and some of their punters may have been tempted to have a look at what all of the noise was about... but they'd have to have pole vaulted over it... I really do despair sometimes, same old speedway, smh. Perhaps that was @davieb1 's job Other than that, good to see, hear and smell the bikes again. Which circus did they go to lol 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
W9 Lion 228 Posted March 14 14 hours ago, iainb said: Popped in to watch a bit of practice... first thing I'm greeted with under the new regime is Lake Leicester covering the whole of the entrance to the stadium like a moat! Would it have really hurt for somebody to have brushed it all away? There was a big top circus camped next door and some of their punters may have been tempted to have a look at what all of the noise was about... but they'd have to have pole vaulted over it... I really do despair sometimes, same old speedway, smh. Perhaps that was @davieb1 's job Other than that, good to see, hear and smell the bikes again. The water was brushed away a number of time throughout the day. The enterence to the stadium is lower than the land around it so once brushed or even pumped away water leaches out of the soil and returns to the lowest point. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iainb 5,313 Posted March 14 (edited) 37 minutes ago, W9 Lion said: The water was brushed away a number of time throughout the day. The enterence to the stadium is lower than the land around it so once brushed or even pumped away water leaches out of the soil and returns to the lowest point. Not at 6:30 when the gates were opened to the public though. I'm afraid when you open things to the public these are the little things that need thinking about and addressing Edited March 14 by iainb Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Al 712 Posted March 14 17 hours ago, iainb said: Popped in to watch a bit of practice... first thing I'm greeted with under the new regime is Lake Leicester covering the whole of the entrance to the stadium like a moat! Would it have really hurt for somebody to have brushed it all away? There was a big top circus camped next door and some of their punters may have been tempted to have a look at what all of the noise was about... but they'd have to have pole vaulted over it... I really do despair sometimes, same old speedway, smh. Perhaps that was @davieb1 's job Other than that, good to see, hear and smell the bikes again. I came across Neil Machin once just outside the gate, working hard with a sweeping brush to clear a giant puddle. But the water just ran back again. Probably needs some drainage work to resolve properly, which would be down to the landlord Mr Hemsley to carry out! However, during his days as promoter, DH would probably have commandeered several stewards (and maybe a couple of riders!) to get out there with brooms! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lenny Lion 140 Posted March 14 On 3/12/2024 at 10:55 AM, W9 Lion said: No, its a public response to clarify the clubs position. Who are you to “clarify the clubs position” ? All you are is a jumped up commercial manager who clearly thinks he represents the club on every aspect now . Steward staffing has nothing to do you. Maybe let the club clarify their position if it needs to be clarified publicly. People’s private messages should stay private not released into the public. I believe you have crossed the line . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Al 712 Posted March 14 On 3/11/2024 at 8:29 PM, therefused said: Why post such cryptic comments? If you know something just post it I'd also question the need to include the word "female". Would Stewart Dickson be called "male promoter"? Dodgy 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob B 1,276 Posted May 3 Leicester replaced Joe Thompson with Sam Hagon 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iainb 5,313 Posted May 3 (edited) 39 minutes ago, Rob B said: Leicester replaced Joe Thompson with Sam Hagon Poor decision. I don't know if JT has asked to be stood down but surely the club could have maybe done more to help him turn his form around? Binning him off is very much the easy option and for what? Replacing him for a rider of similar calibre who won't get around BP as well as JT does. I thought the idea of the rising star system was that they were protected, this change makes no sense, drop a club asset, the captain of the cubs and bring in an outsider, doesn't send out a great message and it's not made Lions into title contenders all of a sudden. Edited May 3 by iainb 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cross Roads 52 Posted May 3 Whilst seems harsh this is the right decision for the rider and club in my opinion. The kid is struggling and confidence is huge for any sports person. Re group lower league and come back stronger. This is a results game and time is tight in this league. Believe 1- 5 when all fire is as good as any team and will come good. Comments on other groups around track. I’ve commented many times over years shape was wrong from day one. Drop temp stands make bends wider and racing improves how many times do you see a rider nearly hit air fence exiting bend 4…that said never going to happen so track prep will be only way forward to give some level of entertainment. Sound like a broken record yet again intro worst in league why can’t we have old days bikes at start line introduce riders then a few practice laps… costs nothing.. Any way see you at Oxford Monday… Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flagrag 717 Posted May 3 (edited) 33 minutes ago, iainb said: Poor decision. I don't know if JT has asked to be stood down but surely the club could have maybe done more to help him turn his form around? Binning him off is very much the easy option and for what? Replacing him for a rider of similar calibre who won't get around BP as well as JT does. I thought the idea of the rising star system was that they were protected, this change makes no sense, drop a club asset, the captain of the cubs and bring in an outsider, doesn't send out a great message and it's not made Lions into title contenders all of a sudden. Iainb- The club have tried to help Joe with extra assistance in the pits and the more senior riders including Greg Hancock have provided guidance and advice. Joe has not been enjoying his Premiership racing and it shows in his performances he has been riding different lines to what he does in NL and Championship at Leicester. His confidence is very low and that showed even on track walk last night and it was felt best to try another option before it affects Joe’s championship form as well . Sam Hagon is a tidy rider who listens well and yes like other RS riders this may be a bit soon for him but with confidence may pick up some points . I don’t think any changes that clubs make now are going to make them into title contenders it’s what changes happens early July time that will be the decider Edited May 3 by flagrag 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FishersGate 539 Posted May 3 It was coming. He isn't good enough for this level and everyone knows that, even Joe himself. I do feel for the lad though, said it before and il say it again the RS system is not fit for purpose simply because there isn't enough of them. If anything, the RS system has made Joe's career worse by lowering his confidence. I don't know much about Hagon, I heard that he's started the season well. Will he get us winning at home? Highly doubt it, the bigger issues we have are the constent tinkering with the track preparation and the form of Kemp, Becker and Masters last night. Good luck to Joe I really hope his smashes the championship and proves us all wrong one day. And welcome Sam. Good luck! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iainb 5,313 Posted May 3 8 minutes ago, flagrag said: Iainb- The club have tried to help Joe with extra assistance in the pits and the more senior riders including Greg Hancock have provided guidance and advice. Joe has not been enjoying his Premiership racing and it shows in his performances he has been riding different lines to what he does in NL and Championship at Leicester. His confidence is very low and that showed even on track walk last night and it was felt best to try another option before it affects Joe’s championship form as well . Sam Hagon is a tidy rider who listens well and yes like other RS riders this may be a bit soon for him but with confidence may pick up some points . I don’t think any changes that clubs make now are going to make them into title contenders it’s what changes happens early July time that will be the decider Thanks for the BTS info, sheds a bit more light on the situation. I think the talent pool is too shallow to successfully run a rising star programme in the PL 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iainb 5,313 Posted May 3 7 minutes ago, FishersGate said: said it before and il say it again the RS system is not fit for purpose simply because there isn't enough of them. If anything, the RS system has made Joe's career worse by lowering his confidence. Another rider chewed up and spat out by the rising star system 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisa-colette 6,109 Posted May 3 (edited) 36 minutes ago, FishersGate said: It was coming. He isn't good enough for this level and everyone knows that, even Joe himself. I do feel for the lad though, said it before and il say it again the RS system is not fit for purpose simply because there isn't enough of them. If anything, the RS system has made Joe's career worse by lowering his confidence. I don't know much about Hagon, I heard that he's started the season well. Will he get us winning at home? Highly doubt it, the bigger issues we have are the constent tinkering with the track preparation and the form of Kemp, Becker and Masters last night. Good luck to Joe I really hope his smashes the championship and proves us all wrong one day. And welcome Sam. Good luck! Not sure about NL. But Poole have only had two meetings so far and he got 10+1 and 2+1 But the two did include 2 falls and an ef. Edited May 3 by lisa-colette Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
