FishersGate

They didn't finish top of the league and everybody expected them to do that. They also got knocked out of the cup failed to to do that either. They should have walked the league imo. Every club has injuries!

Heat 15 has thrown a spanner in the works but a small spanner at best. This is the Ipswich side we haven't really seen all season, strong reserves and two world class riders setting the standards. I really think Ipswich just need a couple of early 4 2s and it's done. I wouldn't have any complaints either, they were everyone's favourites for the title before a bike had even turned. Proud as a lions fan regardless of the outcome, didn't expect the KO cup or a play off final so I'm still happy with our season overall even if we get smashed at Foxhall, and heck I've got nothing against Ipswich. Let's hope the second leg gets tasty!!

That's that then. Ipswich are deserved winners !!

Ipswich so strong.

We struggle when the air gets cold. No Leicester fan is surprised at this.

Have hope witches it's early days. It's great being a lions fan, feel like the pressures off a little. Already have the KO cup and so I can enjoy a great final fingers crossed.

I fancy Ipswich overall but Leicester won't roll over like they did last season. Ipswich just have so much depth and quality all over it's hard to look past them over two legs

I don't give a toss about GP riders here, I really just want clubs to stay open and the future of the sport to be protected. As much as I love watching Fricke at Leicester, I'm not going to be selfish and demand riders like him stay just because he's top quality. IMO there are enough decent riders out there to create a bigger league but it would be a watered down championship. I'm ok with this personally, I love speedway in the NDL as much as the premiership. I think Poole are the best argument for my case, serial winners and the I don't hear any fans moaning about the standard or quality of riders, yes it helps they build great sides every year but I highly doubt Scunny or Plymouth fans are going to be running to the terraces if they join the premiership next season. It didn't work for Oxford or Birmingham did it? and the crowds at Leicester have actually dropped since moving leagues. Trust me I would love it if a few clubs could come back and join the premiership, but it isn't happening is it? And who will it benefit exactly? I cant think of one championship club that would benefit from moving leagues. All the people suggesting one big league wont work haven't come up with any other solution have they? What is it then? A 5 team Premiership? Northampton to join the prem for financial suicide? Poole moving up? ( That wont work because race nights) Glasgow moving up? ( They wont sacrifice the Scottish derby) .

Saying that there is speculation the prem and championship are merging pretty much tells me that it's likely it's happening

Douglas showed how street wise he was throwing the bike down after contact. Smart tactics

Yep I wasn't born then, only been going since it re opened. I do hear some horror stories. Times have changed now

The floodlights, the walkers crisps factory and now the parking attendant!

Looking forward to the final. Been going Leicester for donkeys and to be fair we never abuse any riders or other sets of supporters. I think the fans are just grateful to see speedway back at Leicester and we're a good nowadays..

Bend two army can shut there gobs now.

Sheffield I think might do this. Gated brilliantly and Douglas possibly hurt

In all fairness, Sheffield have been better over both ties..

Whoever wins this, what a cracking meeting

What a race. Sheffield still in it!

Heats 13 and 15 look meh for sheffield

I agree, a point gained in my opinion

Credit to both teams giving it everything

Heats 13 and 15 are still the difference makers. Fricke and Masters combination can be devastating

Lucky escape to Sheffield there but you take them.

Still got masters, Douglas and Fricke to come to party...

Great meeting