BTFC LION

I think some people on here are being a bit harsh on the new promotion regarding the track. 6 weeks ago we very nearly had nothing !! We now have a promotion, who at great expense have tried to do what we were all asking for, track changes. Its my understanding after changing the track a soft spot appeared, it was ripped up and retried, If I am correct? It has had to be dug up again, this time going even deeper, just to try and get rid of the offending soft spot, Not ideal, but just do not think they deserve the comments they are receiving on here. Guests are booked for Sat, Why not just give it a go? Instead of being so negative saying you are going to stay away.

I would agree, but think its mainly due to his Polish club, would miss lots of meetings.

2 changes at the Lions already, King and Bates come in.

Just been up to the track, I am sure the changes will make a big difference! I hope all the people who have walked away over the last couple of years come back and show support for our new owners, they have wasted no time in trying to do what the fans have been asking for. So think its only right they are backed,

went for a walk up near BP today, spoke to one of the volunteers, ask if he had any idea what was happening? His said he didn't know anything but thought a statement was going to be released tomorrow, not sure what it will tell us though?

Yes it looks like Lions are sticking to Sat nights, but I would guess that all depends on if Cov run or not? Or maybe if Cov come and track share with us?

I would not want Bees to fold. Would not like to see any side disappear . Just do not think it would be good for our club to go and Cov move in. That's just a bit to much to take.

To be honest if it was a track share it might not be such a problem. But if Lions folded and Bees moved in I could not see that going down very well at all. I would envisage bees having lots of problems.

Not really a shock. He said on twitter, Can not keep flogging a dead horse, so guessed he would give up. My opinion, bikes just not quick enough, costs money to put that right, but if not scoring points then no money to do it.

Well I was there. I like banter !! It is good for sport. But what Jason did was wrong, Not all people take it the same way, what would of happened if someone had gone for him? Not good. I have supported JD for the last 2 years, been great for us, felt very disappointed when he left giving excuses and not good reasons. Myself and others defended him away at Eastbourne when he had a paddy, and some Eastbourne fans tried to get at him. We stopped them !!! Repaid on sat night with a middle finger salute from him. Makes me feel so good. NOT !!!

He has shown he is not worth it. onwards we go.

Where did I make a threat? Said he could be in trouble if someone did? So are you saying what he did was ok then?

I do not think they would send anyone. But if reported they have to follow it up, says so in the law. Go check it out,

I guess you were not at the meeting then? It was the decision by the ref that got the boos at first, it was JD smug reaction in front of fans on turn 3/4 that people did not like. Then he turned back while walking away to stick his middle finger up at the fans. Very professional , Not !! So if he got abuse after that as he walk down the back straight then so be it!! You can keep your star asset, for now, May be a complaint to the police for foul and abusive gesture's towards supporters, possible cause of trouble. Sure it would not do his visa very good. Great rider, but a prat as a man.

Tonight is a new low. Had enough !!

Well after last night I have decided things are not going to get any better for the rest of the season. I think the club either need a man with very deep pockets with lots of money in them, to tempt some quality heat leaders, the ones who say they will not ride a sat track, if the money is good enough I am sure they would!! Or change the race night. We might suffer in the short term with lower crowds, but if we have a winning team, or at least one that can compete then the fans will go out of their way to attend. The crowd was poor last night, but lets be honest it was a wet cold night and even the die hard Lions fans did not think we could win. I know people will say its not all about winning, but seeing good racing, to a point I agree, but new fans do not see it the same way. The crowd is there, but it needs to be encouraged to turn out. They go hand in hand, bigger crowds, more revenue, poss more to spend on riders, better riders, better results, better crowds.

Norrie said last night that they had spoken to a rider already. But would need to get the deal done today so they can declare in time for the Swindon meeting.

Simon Stead? Bjarne Pedersen?

Sounds like a few have been practicing up at BP today. To be honest all I want to see is maximum effort and bikes that are fit to do 4 laps. Fed up of seeing bikes failing after half a lap.

That does seem strange, as last season riders were saying how good it was to be paid on time!!

I would like to see Simon Stead back at the Lions.

Who have we got at reserve? Other clubs naming riders.

I went to the meeting expecting nothing!! But credit to the lions they kept It close up to heat 11. We just needed 1 more of our top 5 to pick up points and I think we could of got a point or maybe even a draw?

I do not believe the 5 weeks notice at all, That would mean after 2 challenge meetings, ELRC, and 1 away meeting he decided to give notice?

Pedersen put a statement out on twitter. Says he is sorry!!