LionsFan

Trying to be optimistic, (clutching at straws probably) Cook should be a stronger reserve than Kemp was last year and Hagon may have improved after riding in Australia this winter. Although Douglas and Masters are rumoured to be the last two, SD could pull a rabbit out of the hat, Wozniak mentioned on here, would he strengthen the team? I thought Douglas was a bit disappointing at times last season. Presume Pukka Pies have taken out some sponsorship, new stadium sponsor perhaps?

Don't know what Wozniak's average would be but would he fit in place of Becker?

I think Richie had a 18 month ban, 9 months of it suspended, so he can ride from next month so long as he provides 2 months of negative tests prior to riding.

If you're referring to Mr Hemsley, isn't he already the owner? David Darcy said a few weeks ago on the centre green that it's the promotors licence that is up for sale, not the ownership of the club.

Didn't we win a cup that year as well?

I think Dave Darcey said on one of his centre green interviews that it's the promoters licence that is up for sale, not the club.

I heard a couple of weeks ago that there were approx seven interested parties including someone already associated with the club. Don't know anymore than that.

Yes, he got a 30 day ban, but we don't know the facts regarding what happened when he was asked to take the test and if ,for example, procedures were followed correctly. I think Stewart Dickson said he had employed a solicitor for the hearing, so Morris may think there are reasons to challenge it.

It's all rumour and speculation at the moment, I don't know if any posters on this forum are aware of the facts.

In my view he should be allowed to put his side of the story before people rush to judgement.

I know the hearing is not a court of law but Morris (or his solicitor) is entitled to put his side of the story before any decision is made.

Can't see it being a change of ownership, especially with the money spent on the stadium over the winter. I have noticed the former promoter in attendance on race nights so could he be looking to come back in some capacity?

Dan will benefit if he can get fixed up with a championship team.

Three home matches and yet to see the away team turn up with their declared 1 - 7.

I think Morris could do a good job as captain. He seems very professional in his approach and expects others to be the same. Perhaps he can be a bit moany, but that isn't necessarily a bad thing - I remember him having a go at one or two team members in an after-match interview in the 2021 season when he claimed they turned up with poorly maintained equipment. Still, we don't know the full team yet so there may be other candidates.