Teromaafan

Lions winning streak has to end sometime and I’d rather it be now than in the play offs. Dickson will be as keen as ever for another win, but he will take a bonus point and keeping riders injury free. Lions will finish 2nd or 3rd, but either way will meet Belle Vue in the semis. I would consider it more likely that they will be 2nd (looking at the latest update from Lynn tonight) which I assume would give them a choice of riding home or away first.

Just a burger actually, the chips are down at Lynn!

Hats off to Brum if they are back next year. They seem to have been the whipping boys for a few years now, struggling to assemble competitive teams and having to release under performing riders. Didn’t get to see the Lions there this season, but on my previous visits our supporters seemed to out number home fans and if this is still the case, Brum must be losing serious money? I hope Tolley still has deep pockets as British speedway needs The Brummies.

Is that because it would put him back 15m?

I suspect the one you will watch is the one Eurosport decide to cover. The outcome of your preferred match will mean diddly squat when it comes to the play offs. As for gate and go, the Leicester track is fair and welcomes opposition riders to make good starts should they wish to do so. The best riders attack this track and don’t make excuses, or read about all the negativity on social media.Have to admit though it’s no Belle Vue, where every meeting is orgasmic and a fast bike takes usually takes care of a rider’s technical shortfalls.

Three of the league’s biggest hitters missing and a GP hero that will not lose any sleep if he doesn’t score a point as a guest. Yeah, expect record viewing figures, much more interesting than two teams battling for a play off position.

The business end of the season is approaching. Never thought I would be saying this but I don’t think anyone will fancy facing the Lions, who on recent form have proved that they can outscore anyone over two legs. Whilst we do not have guaranteed points in heats 13 & 15, the top five are looking pretty solid. We are frequently outscored at reserve, but I think if Cook can pick up where he left off, the Lions have a chance of being top dogs. Cookies performance will be key and if he can maintain or hit just above his current average, we could probably carry Hagon and treat his points as a bonus. This all of course assumes that the team will not be hit any injuries.

Always good to read positive comments. Starting on time is one thing, but completing a meeting in a reasonable time frame is another. Leicester have been poor on this front in the past but things do appear to have improved, particularly when meetings are televised or streamed.

Don’t suppose you’ve got Saturday’s Lotto numbers have you!

Yes, I’d forgotten that, thanks!

Does anyone know if there is a live stream available for the meeting?

If Craig Cook can find a little consistency they will be okay. You can carry one reserve if the top five are pulling their weight.

Yeah, some don’t appear to have any sense of humour.

Do riders that persistently break the tapes suffer from premature ejaculation? …..Just a thought!

Stick a dog on a bike? Don’t be silly…. Hang on though, what about WHOOFFinden? Could work?

Fair point, or even have Lawson at 4 for a bit more clout at the business end of the meeting in heat 14?

….And now for something completely different. This fixture will now take place (at the fifth attempt) on 5th August. The Met Office has guaranteed that there will be some weather on this date, so probably best to postpone it now to avoid disrupting riders and spectators travelling plans. Seriously though, Lions still have to go to Lynn twice this season so why not just make it a double header….if and when it takes place?

Mr Jones has guested for teams before, so ‘it’s not unusual’.

Yeah, obviously only considering riders better than this Bartosz bloke (What has he ever done in this sport?). Your statement has echoes of the Birmingham management statement earlier in the season regarding affordability of riders. I’m sure you’re a decent chap and won’t be offended by being told that this particular post of yours is ridiculous (was going to say Bollox but thought better of it).

Think you’ve nailed it. The explanation from Schroek would appear to be absolute b0ll0x. The points available for replacements are not an issue. Anyone is available at a price. That is the issue.

Correct Fozzie. I was just keeping up with the rhyming slang.

Tommy Tanker owns the lease? Sure that’s not his real name. His first name is Kevin, his main job is a Merchant Banker apparently.

Agreed. When riders are prepared to attack the track we get decent races at BP. Hats off to Rew tonight because he was prepared to have a right old go. He is a long way off the finished article but clearly isn’t taken in by all the negative crap regarding the Lions track. The top riders and those who are destined to go to the top will see BP as a challenge and be mindful that the very best are able to handle the so called technical tracks. Throttle jockeys who love the big tracks (some apparently have dozens of racing lines) will have to adapt if they are to progress in the sport.

Masters and Becker need to be on it tonight in Dougie’s absence. I think Rew could be the key rider tonight. He is more than capable of double figures at BP and if he’s up for it the Witches will not miss Dan T.

Ah, the Hawks! I remember watching the riders you mentioned (mid 70s?). Barry Thomas and Dave Morton also come to mind. My one recollection of the Hawks visiting Leicester is when former Lion Keith White was riding at reserve (he was at No.7 for a reason of course) and was unbeaten from five rides! Never did that for us! Can’t remember whether that swung the meeting for Hackney or not.Nostalgia……it’s not what it used to be.