W9 Lion

It certainly was an interesting bit of track grading. Basically a bit of over watering on gates 1&3 ( flooded were the words I heard ) which coincides with Leicester having those gates for two heats in a row mid meeting which resulted in two 5 1s for the home team! Needless to say the Leicester TM and Captain were on the centre green next to the start line for the next grading and watering which resulted in the tractor having to come back out to grade all the starts after consultation with the referee who inspected the track prep & was dissatisfied as all four gates were not prepared the same..

Its when the ref enters the stadium

You come across as very bitter towards Leicester and the ambitions shown by the club. Didn't you also say that the Lions would rue the signing of two 2 ponit riders (the Thompson Twins) under Dickson's team building philosophy? They are currently averaging over 9 points between the in their first season in the Championship.

Because by doing it this the club generate some anticipation from the fans. After all, we are now all posting about the announcement.

Im told Ellis is very expensive and Becker can only ride for one UK club due to the type of work permit he was granted.

I have looked at what the riders have achievied this season Morris 10.00, Douglas 9.25, Howarth 8.25, Proctor 3.50, Joe 3.50, Dan 3.25, Bates 2.75. Five of the team have increased their averages and two riders have dropped almost seven points between them. So what should "the special one" do next....

Can we keep coming back to it please? Its priceless in so many ways.

I did all four meetings over the weekend. And the rider of the weekend was not Ryan Douglas who looked like he could have raced another 100 heats at Berwick and still not be beaten, or Nick Morris who could be the new King of BP but Leon Flint. I was also at the British Youth training day at Leicester last month and his attitude, combined with putting into action what he was told to do really impressed me. Now granted, I have never thrown a leg over a speedway bike, but I do spend alot of time shouting at people that do.

Dan & Joe have not been the same this season...... You are quite right. They have both improved dramatically. Looking at the NL (which is the only comparison you can make 2019/2021) Dan has inceased his average from 5.50 to 10.00 (+81.82%) and Joe has increased from 6.48 to 8.00 (+23.46%). This is based on the new averages from next Sunday. I would say they are outperforming all expectations (Well maybe with the exception of yours) . But why let the facts stand in the way of a social media post.

It sounded expensive from where I was stood on the starline. Berwick were very unlucky. Start of the weekend for me was Flint.

£25 inc booking fee and £3 for the programme

I think you will find about 40 Leicester fans made the trip up, with the majority being on the third bend.

Can I not have fish & chips before the meeting and a pie before the Cubs match?!?

Got my ticket and looking forward to my trip North. But the key question as a visiting away fan is - Which chippy is best for some pre meeting food? Any shared local knowledge would be appreciated.

Yes, it was at Leicester last Friday

Please state your medical qualification to make such a statement?

I would say your overview of the league could be spot on.

It will be interesting to see what league racing is like on the reshaped track. Im already looking forward to Berwick away, great banter, decent beer & excellent fish & Chips. The only downside is the smug conversation with the Gaffer when he says enjoy the trip down to Leicester. Im home in just over the hour

Well its an interesting view. Do please come and say hello before & after the meeting at Leicester I'm quite easy to spot, you will normally find me around the startline area.....

Well as many teams have announced their 1-7 who do we fancy to win the league. If both teams are injury free its either Eastbourne or Leicester for me. Newcastle look a bit lffy and I think Glasgow may have to get their corporate cheque book out at some point during the season.

So, what do we think if the team now that it has been released? No surprises, safe, solid selection.

So who do you think will be the additional rider?

I think its a positive plan to build on the growing sccess of the British Youth Championship which is starting to develop good, young riders. Maybe the plan is get lots of untried riders into league racing. After say, a couple of season those that are good should be at Champrionship reserve level. Then a couple of years after that in the top league aged 20ish. Maybe the benefits of these changes will not be seen for 4+ years

I'm surprised that Mountain was not selected by a top team

As we have signed Kai Ward who do we think the “Ginger Ninja” should have in his team? I’m guessing at Dan & Joe, but that still leaves 4 spots up for grabs? The issue is, if the points limit has been dramatically reduced surely the focus has got to be getting “value on their average” second strings where they can look at putting a couple of points on their average….