IainB

So a no to the new Northampton promoter introducing himself in his tracky bottoms then 😂

It was just too entertaining this close season although in hindsight sometimes ignorance is bliss as it's left me exasperated at times!

And used to be called "Hunters" because of the county's association with Foxes and Fox Hunting

I don't think it's too much to ask and expect to know where the money is going, just like other charity appeals, Children in Need & Comic Relief always show on their shows how some of the money is spent, it may even help with donations, but as usual with Speedway, information is very hard to come by. Alongside their undoubtedly much needed grants that have been given, have been a couple of reports, in recent times, of how money has been spent for, at best, more dubious reasons that don't really fall within their stated aims. 🤔 All I'm saying is a little transparency is a good thing, especially when asking for people's hard earned.

https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/208733/financial-history?_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_organisationNumber=208733 It would be interesting to actually know where some of our money went over the years, unfortunately there doesn't seem to be any detailed reporting.

I'm normally champing at the bit at this time of year... went to the PCMT at Belle Vue a couple of weeks ago and just wasn't feeling it. Didn't even bother going along to the Leicester P&P even though it was a lovely afternoon. I've lost my Mojo baby!

... and City are of course "Citeh" 😂

The NDL team are called the Lion Cubs... it was the short lived National Development Trophy team that were called the Fox Cubs

Have you blocked yourself 🚫 😂

Well, they've done such a great job of collectively running the sport 😁

Yep, could have gone with Racers especially with the home of British Motor Racing within the county (Silverstone)

Hate to say?

I think Manchester City are called "City"... although that will very much depend on what "City" you live in lol The same will apply to United, Town, Rovers, Wanderers, Athletic etc. etc.

I thought that's who you meant when you said the Foxes 😉

They'll do well to avoid relegation... the 10 point deduction didn't help though 🦊

With all riders wearing one of these... Makes a change from tassel's I suppose 😲

Safe to say?

It's generally not the done thing though is it... and in some cases can lead to legal proceedings Let's see if their colours are going to be Blue and White... and they sell a load of knock off merch at the track shop 😂

Because the Football Club is

If there was anybody local to Leicester involved in the sport at the top level they would have known this 🤷‍♂️ Having said that it's pretty common knowledge in the sporting world

I've never been able to get on with Ippo in black... it just ain't their colours!

... or even better... a couple of Thursday nights before 😉

I thought these riders had to retire if they couldn't double up 🤔😁

Of course the lineup matters, if you expect people to turn up and support it. The early ones had pretty stellar lineups, then it seemed to tail off to become an NDL level meeting before picking up again in recent years... seems to be on the decline again.

Looking pretty good so far 👍