IainB Posted Saturday at 08:26 PM Report Share Posted Saturday at 08:26 PM Any idea if the stadium will be open before Christmas for gifts and season tickets 😂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyd Posted Sunday at 01:38 PM Report Share Posted Sunday at 01:38 PM 17 hours ago, IainB said: Any idea if the stadium will be open before Christmas for gifts and season tickets 😂 Season Tickets ? No one knows if there is going to be a league in 2026 yet or if there is what type or strength of league there will be. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Hunter Posted Sunday at 02:19 PM Report Share Posted Sunday at 02:19 PM 40 minutes ago, tonyd said: Season Tickets ? No one knows if there is going to be a league in 2026 yet or if there is what type or strength of league there will be. I suspect Ian wrote that tongue in cheek? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebv Posted Sunday at 05:15 PM Report Share Posted Sunday at 05:15 PM 20 hours ago, IainB said: Any idea if the stadium will be open before Christmas for gifts and season tickets 😂 Yes it is.. Form an orderly queue... Hope that golf cart is running.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamish McRaker Posted Sunday at 06:55 PM Report Share Posted Sunday at 06:55 PM 1 hour ago, mikebv said: Yes it is.. Form an orderly queue... Hope that golf cart is running.... If there is no Premier League in 2026, would Leicester want to try to join the Championship? And if so, would they be allowed in? Would they be part of a long (5 teams) or a short (2 teams) queue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 valve Posted Tuesday at 08:13 AM Report Share Posted Tuesday at 08:13 AM On 11/30/2025 at 6:55 PM, Hamish McRaker said: If there is no Premier League in 2026, would Leicester want to try to join the Championship? And if so, would they be allowed in? Would they be part of a long (5 teams) or a short (2 teams) queue? Big challenge to join the Championship. 1. None of the 2025 season riders would be returning 2. A new team manager required. 3. Highly doubtful any quality riders would be available. So, at a time when speedway folk apparently lament the loss of speedway stadiums to the villainous developers a purpose built facility will become dormant - and it will be of no surprise if some folk on this forum attempt to justify the needless stupidity of the situation. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJA Posted Tuesday at 09:11 AM Report Share Posted Tuesday at 09:11 AM 57 minutes ago, 1 valve said: Big challenge to join the Championship. 1. None of the 2025 season riders would be returning 2. A new team manager required. 3. Highly doubtful any quality riders would be available. So, at a time when speedway folk apparently lament the loss of speedway stadiums to the villainous developers a purpose built facility will become dormant - and it will be of no surprise if some folk on this forum attempt to justify the needless stupidity of the situation. I agree with 1 & 3 but suspect the Team Manager would return as he is also Co Promoter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainB Posted yesterday at 09:42 AM Report Share Posted yesterday at 09:42 AM Radio silence has been broken by Leicester! LIONS 2026 UPDATE LEICESTER Speedway wish to provide an update for our supporters on plans for the 2026 season. The club is fully committed to racing at Premiership level once again, and although the full structure and team composition of that league has yet to be finalised, normal winter work is taking place including discussions with potential team members. British Speedway’s AGM, where regulations are ratified, was recently postponed but several league meetings between club promoters have taken place. It is known that the league will take on a different look in 2026 due to the sad closure of Birmingham and the fact that Oxford have elected to scale back to Championship and NDL racing having previously operated at all three levels of the sport. Elsewhere, champions Ipswich – who defeated the Watling JCB Lions in the Grand Final – were put up for sale recently, as were Sheffield prior to the end of the season. But Leicester wish to dispel any rumours as to their own involvement, as they seek to build on the last two seasons which have seen them finish as league runners-up on both occasions as well as winning this year’s KO Cup. Co-promoter and team manager Stewart Dickson said: “I can only speak from a Leicester perspective, but obviously I know our fans are keen to hear what’s happening, and we hope things can be finalised soon. “We are having regular Zoom calls with the other Premiership clubs, and there is very much a will to continue with this league. “Leicester are committed to the Premiership, along with the other clubs which remain from last season, and obviously we’re hopeful of satisfactory outcomes at Ipswich and Sheffield, hopefully the sooner the better for all concerned. “We still envisage there will be a Premiership next season although we do recognise time is moving on, and ideally we’d like to have our team finalised and announced, and to be getting season tickets on sale by now. “What I can say is that we do know what the likely structure will be in terms of team building, and therefore tentative talks have been taking place with riders. “There are plenty of riders who have expressed a desire to be with Leicester next season, and I’m very confident we will be able to put a competitive side together once again. “So at the moment, and on behalf of myself, Paul (Cairns) and Jen (Crossland), we thank everyone for their patience and we hope to have some more news in the near future.” 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teromaafan Posted yesterday at 10:22 AM Report Share Posted yesterday at 10:22 AM 33 minutes ago, IainB said: Radio silence has been broken by Leicester! LIONS 2026 UPDATE LEICESTER Speedway wish to provide an update for our supporters on plans for the 2026 season. The club is fully committed to racing at Premiership level once again, and although the full structure and team composition of that league has yet to be finalised, normal winter work is taking place including discussions with potential team members. British Speedway’s AGM, where regulations are ratified, was recently postponed but several league meetings between club promoters have taken place. It is known that the league will take on a different look in 2026 due to the sad closure of Birmingham and the fact that Oxford have elected to scale back to Championship and NDL racing having previously operated at all three levels of the sport. Elsewhere, champions Ipswich – who defeated the Watling JCB Lions in the Grand Final – were put up for sale recently, as were Sheffield prior to the end of the season. But Leicester wish to dispel any rumours as to their own involvement, as they seek to build on the last two seasons which have seen them finish as league runners-up on both occasions as well as winning this year’s KO Cup. Co-promoter and team manager Stewart Dickson said: “I can only speak from a Leicester perspective, but obviously I know our fans are keen to hear what’s happening, and we hope things can be finalised soon. “We are having regular Zoom calls with the other Premiership clubs, and there is very much a will to continue with this league. “Leicester are committed to the Premiership, along with the other clubs which remain from last season, and obviously we’re hopeful of satisfactory outcomes at Ipswich and Sheffield, hopefully the sooner the better for all concerned. “We still envisage there will be a Premiership next season although we do recognise time is moving on, and ideally we’d like to have our team finalised and announced, and to be getting season tickets on sale by now. “What I can say is that we do know what the likely structure will be in terms of team building, and therefore tentative talks have been taking place with riders. “There are plenty of riders who have expressed a desire to be with Leicester next season, and I’m very confident we will be able to put a competitive side together once again. “So at the moment, and on behalf of myself, Paul (Cairns) and Jen (Crossland), we thank everyone for their patience and we hope to have some more news in the near future.” At last, something positive to read on this forum. Fair play to the Lions promotion for at least acknowledging the frustration amongst supporters even if the update regarding league structure isn’t telling us something we didn’t already know. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainB Posted yesterday at 10:26 AM Report Share Posted yesterday at 10:26 AM 2 minutes ago, Teromaafan said: At last, something positive to read on this forum. Fair play to the Lions promotion for at least acknowledging the frustration amongst supporters even if the update regarding league structure isn’t telling us something we didn’t already know. ... Meanwhile over at King's Lynn, happy birthday to Dale Allitt 😂 https://x.com/KLSpeedway/status/1992966691706314976?s=20 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teromaafan Posted yesterday at 12:18 PM Report Share Posted yesterday at 12:18 PM This is unfortunately what happens if hedgehogs are over fed! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamish McRaker Posted yesterday at 12:30 PM Report Share Posted yesterday at 12:30 PM (edited) So, Leicester has done what the BSPL/ACU should have done weeks ago, but the latter didn't have the spine or the gumption to do it. Shame on them, and good on Leicester I'd also add that it's a very well-worded and clear statement Edited 23 hours ago by Hamish McRaker Add-on 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie456 Posted 23 hours ago Report Share Posted 23 hours ago 6 hours ago, IainB said: Radio silence has been broken by Leicester! LIONS 2026 UPDATE LEICESTER Speedway wish to provide an update for our supporters on plans for the 2026 season. The club is fully committed to racing at Premiership level once again, and although the full structure and team composition of that league has yet to be finalised, normal winter work is taking place including discussions with potential team members. British Speedway’s AGM, where regulations are ratified, was recently postponed but several league meetings between club promoters have taken place. It is known that the league will take on a different look in 2026 due to the sad closure of Birmingham and the fact that Oxford have elected to scale back to Championship and NDL racing having previously operated at all three levels of the sport. Elsewhere, champions Ipswich – who defeated the Watling JCB Lions in the Grand Final – were put up for sale recently, as were Sheffield prior to the end of the season. But Leicester wish to dispel any rumours as to their own involvement, as they seek to build on the last two seasons which have seen them finish as league runners-up on both occasions as well as winning this year’s KO Cup. Co-promoter and team manager Stewart Dickson said: “I can only speak from a Leicester perspective, but obviously I know our fans are keen to hear what’s happening, and we hope things can be finalised soon. “We are having regular Zoom calls with the other Premiership clubs, and there is very much a will to continue with this league. “Leicester are committed to the Premiership, along with the other clubs which remain from last season, and obviously we’re hopeful of satisfactory outcomes at Ipswich and Sheffield, hopefully the sooner the better for all concerned. “We still envisage there will be a Premiership next season although we do recognise time is moving on, and ideally we’d like to have our team finalised and announced, and to be getting season tickets on sale by now. “What I can say is that we do know what the likely structure will be in terms of team building, and therefore tentative talks have been taking place with riders. “There are plenty of riders who have expressed a desire to be with Leicester next season, and I’m very confident we will be able to put a competitive side together once again. “So at the moment, and on behalf of myself, Paul (Cairns) and Jen (Crossland), we thank everyone for their patience and we hope to have some more news in the near future.” I see Leicesters website has gone down since that announcement. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Hunter Posted 21 hours ago Report Share Posted 21 hours ago 1 hour ago, Wolfie456 said: I see Leicesters website has gone down since that announcement. The announcement was still on the website when I just looked. Sometimes I have to wait a minute or two for the website to wake up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heedthebaw Posted 20 hours ago Report Share Posted 20 hours ago 1 hour ago, Happy Hunter said: The announcement was still on the website when I just looked. Sometimes I have to wait a minute or two for the website to wake up! It’s good to see that someone actually has the balls to say something about the situation, the lack of anything from the BSPL is astonishing. Well done Stewart. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainB Posted 19 hours ago Report Share Posted 19 hours ago Tomorrow morning on BBC Radio Leicester! Team Manager Stewart Dickson will be live on air with Ady Dayman, talking all things Leicester Speedway. 📻 Tune in at 10am. Not quite sure what he's got to say 🤷♂️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagpuss Posted 4 hours ago Report Share Posted 4 hours ago 14 hours ago, IainB said: Tomorrow morning on BBC Radio Leicester! Team Manager Stewart Dickson will be live on air with Ady Dayman, talking all things Leicester Speedway. 📻 Tune in at 10am. Not quite sure what he's got to say 🤷♂️ Is it still happening? Listened to the first 10 minutes and no mention was made of Dickson coming on at any point at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 valve Posted 4 hours ago Report Share Posted 4 hours ago 14 minutes ago, Bagpuss said: Is it still happening? Listened to the first 10 minutes and no mention was made of Dickson coming on at any point at all. 14 hours ago, IainB said: Tomorrow morning on BBC Radio Leicester! Team Manager Stewart Dickson will be live on air with Ady Dayman, talking all things Leicester Speedway. 📻 Tune in at 10am. Not quite sure what he's got to say 🤷♂️ Doesn’t Ady Dayman do the earlier show? It’s Ben Jackson from 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
40-38 Posted 3 hours ago Report Share Posted 3 hours ago 1 hour ago, Bagpuss said: Is it still happening? Listened to the first 10 minutes and no mention was made of Dickson coming on at any point at all. It's been recorded today, it will air tomorrow, time TBC. Lions FB page updated it this morning. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainB Posted 1 hour ago Report Share Posted 1 hour ago Looks like arses and elbows were involved somewhere... 3 hours ago, Bagpuss said: Is it still happening? Listened to the first 10 minutes and no mention was made of Dickson coming on at any point at all. 3 hours ago, 1 valve said: Doesn’t Ady Dayman do the earlier show? It’s Ben Jackson from 10 🎙️ Radio Leicester Update Team Manager Stewart Dickson will be pre-recording an interview with Ady Dayman this morning at 10am. 🔜 The show will air tomorrow – broadcast time to be confirmed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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