Teromaafan

I actually care about my beloved Leicester Lions and do not like the current mess we are actually in. That said, I do take the sport in this country for what it really is, amateurish at best. If those of us that follow the sport can't have a laugh, I can assure you that there are millions of non followers that would pee themselves if they were given an insight as to what actually goes on in British Speedway. Thank goodness it is a minority sport!

My post needs to be read wearing a humour hat (whether you don't find it funny or get it is another matter though I suppose).

Results back from Worrall's drug test apparently highlight that he failed due to his incorrect spelling of amphetamine which hopefully won't therefore result in a ban.

Didn’t go tonight (CBA) because I’m going on holiday very early in the morning and I was thinking that the Lions riders come to see me when I’m bad. But like the speedway idiot I am (and most posters on this forum) I still followed every heat on the updates site. I thought the Lynn fans were going over the top when predicting that the Stars would get battered whatever team The Lions put out. Turns out they were right. KL at home is just the tonic needed for a demoralising run of successive defeats. Big thumbs up for Bewley digging us out of the poo tonight. He doesn’t need the money or hassle of two meetings in one day, but still delivered double figures. Another solid return from the reserve pairing. All these rumours of team changes would be unfair if it impacted on the current reserves. As a pair, they still appear to be the strongest in the league. Heaven forbid if proposed team changes to fit the points limit meant Sedgy being shown the door. He really would have every right to kick off if that happens. I’m hearing that Lewis Kerr is in for Cook, which is fine by me. Lewis is a gritty racer and Cook…….isn’t what he used to be. On a lighter note, in what other sport would a player/rider, play/ride for and against the same team in the same league on the same day. After three…….. Only in speedway!

Your maths are spot on. What you were unable to factor in though is the likelihood that Bewley probably can't be a*sed!

Fairy Godmother Dickson has probably already granted your wish!

Cook is named in the team for both of tomorrow’s meetings. Looking at what happened at Redcar this afternoon though, it looks like the Lions will be operating R/R.

Update. The stinging nettles are no longer a risk to the departing public. Mr Dickson has advised that all nettles have been removed from the site. The nettles will then be extracted from the rectum of a certain Mr Cook after a visit to LRI Casualty and disposed of responsibly. There is doubt over who will be at BP on Monday. I’m waiting for the team line up. If Cook is riding, the management may be looking for a ‘Guest’ spectator in the seat my arse normally occupies.

I’ve been very supportive of Dickson this season and his ruthless team changes and his proactive winning mentality. The Morris situation was a real curve ball and required a quick response. Cannot criticise the Batchelor appointment at the time in view of alternative options. The recent double change ditching Bomber and bringing in Cook however is difficult to defend. There is a reason why Batch & Cook had yet to be offered a team place at this level before now and now Dickson knows why. Dickson is a winner and he is no doubt frantically looking at one final team change for the run in. It’s no good scraping into the play offs if you can’t even win at home.

What? Personal well being is more important than anything, but if his head isn’t right it is not fair on himself, other riders and the paying public. In sport you are either committed or get out. If he won’t make that decision, I dare say Dickson will/is about to make it for him.

Yes, the team finishing top used to get the choice of opponent, which I've always thought was a great idea. I guess therefore that's why they simply had to change it.

He might be available but I can't see any British team taking him. Regardless of what money he may command, I think he has p*ssed off British speedway folk and not just King's Lynn.

You're probably right, the outcome of a meeting is highly unlikely to be down to a team's riding order! Can't polish a turd as they say (although it can apparently be rolled in glitter)!

The Fricke/Worrall pairing would only have one heat where they didn't face either Emil or Doyle. There are three races where 5 & 6/7 are together. Perhaps looking to get something from Heat 8 from Worrall, but Sedgy at No.2 would be just as capable as Worrall in that race. Still don't get it!

You surely have to put your second or third best rider at No.5 since that position partners a reserve in three of the programmed rides? In the final ride No.5 is up against the opposition 1 & 5. If R/R is used, neither Lawson or Fricke can take an extra ride. Doesn't seem good away from home. Thanking anyone in advance who can offer a logical reason for the switch around.

Totally get what you are saying. But you are are either fit (mentally or physically) or not to participate in a very dangerous sport which is also demands an extensive travelling commitment. Personal health and well being are the priority, but excuses for under performing to the paying public should not be tolerated. Either commit fully to your employer or step back to sort yourself out.

Holder's last average in the UK was 7.16 (back in 2017). Assuming that still stands, by my maths, the following could be accommodated: Cook & Allen out Holder & Joe Thompson in. Overall improvement?

There are clearly no chips in Ben Barker's tyres then (only in his belly)!

'2 year suspension of his school registration'.......... Good to hear his Headmaster is having none of it either!

Just read Dale Allitt's statement regarding Lambert's replacement for Laguta. So it was because Artem struggled with the smaller tracks was it? B*ll*cks! He was a recent world champion and should be experienced/well rounded enough to adapt and handle all tracks (needs to have a word with one of his fellow countrymen). Its obvious to the speedway public there there were other issues with Laguta.

I thought Dickson was an astute team manager, but over looking the opportunity to use Fricke as T/S in heat 5 seemed a mistake. He was not eligible for a R/R ride so this would have been the only opportunity to bring him in as a replacement in this slot. At the end of the night however this matter became irrelevant as the Lions were consistently out gated and were frequently passed even after trapping. Lions have now lost the last two home meetings comfortably and whilst I’m not a fan of the rider revolving door, it will no doubt be in motion again before the transfer cut off.

Sorry, but the Sad Police have to step in here. There was no Push registered with Trumpton Fire Brigade. There were actually two fireman called Pugh. Captain Flack crashed in a match against Camberwick Green and was banned for life after testing positive on a urine sample… that he had drunk from an opponent as a dare. So, no facility for absence available there. Apologies to anyone under 55 for wondering what the F—- is going on here.

His flyer in heat 13 was embarrassing. The only passing seemed to come from riders making mistakes due to the state of the track. When experienced riders struggle you have to question the track safety. Goodness knows how crap it could have been without the extra half an hour of preparation. As disappointing as the travelling fans were, to come away from there with two points is something we would have settled for at the start of the night. Max got up from his fall at the end so I hope he’s okay. Great contribution from the reserves tonight and their form could be crucial going into the play offs.

If Dickson can get Craig’s head right, I’m quite optimistic. When the Lions started up again in 2011, for the first few seasons, Cookie was very difficult to beat at Leicester and we used to dream of him moving to us. Things have moved on since then (I used to have hair etc) I know but if he can gate, he will hold his own. Must admit, I’m not sure what he will deliver away though.

The only time you will have to write the name Cook in your programme is for Heat 15. If Cook is nominated for that race it would mean that the Lions already have the match in the bag. Thank you for reminding me though of my age regarding Colin Cook. A bit similar to Bomber (maybe not quite as good) when it comes to attitude to racing as I remember. Probably smaller than most club’s mascots, but a proposer racer.