What Is Going On At Leicester ?

[bornagainlion]

DH has added one of the best managers in boocock, if taylor is allowed to shape the track his way then it will be a good start,

 

Unless DH has had an epiphany there is nothing wrong with the track so why would he want Glyn to change it??

 

In all honesty although I'm not convinced that is right the last 4 home meetings have produced some racing and been on a par with most meetings up and down the country or what sky enthuse over on a Monday night ie a fair few races from the gate with some racing sprinkled in. whatever your opinion the remedial work done has brought some improvement and/or the different shale is having a positive effect. If what has been reported on here about moving drains and bringing curbs in is a very costly task then whether Glyn Taylor wants to or not I would doubt it would happen anytime soon with crowds already lower than anything last year and supposed team changes taking away 1/2 of the main reasons people are still going they could drop further. Just who the replacements will be I guess may make a difference but after last years revolving door some might not fancy a punt on leaving a team to come to BP??

 

There I've managed to sound more negative than Robert72 and yet before all this weeks shenanigans I was telling anyone who'd stopped going to give it another try. After a shakey start (not talking results here before anyone has a go) I really think the improvement has made it worth my £15 but at Leicester I guess we have coined a new motto " If it ain't broke, break it"

Edited May 18, 2012 by bornagainlion

[Lewis]

It was my first visit to Leicester to watch Scunthorpe there last week, I thought the actual venue was fantastic, very professional & the fans very welcoming. I will definitely visit again the next time Scunthorpe are in town. Only criticism I can have is that the bends are too tight but saying that the meeting did have some passes but mainly from the racers e.g. Kauko, Auty, Jorgy - these guys would have been trying to pass on any track. Overall a thoroughly enjoyable evening so I wouldnt be too downbeat about Leicester. Hope it works out for you guys with Boocock / Taylor.

[Skodaman]

It was my first visit to Leicester to watch Scunthorpe there last week, I thought the actual venue was fantastic, very professional & the fans very welcoming. I will definitely visit again the next time Scunthorpe are in town. Only criticism I can have is that the bends are too tight but saying that the meeting did have some passes but mainly from the racers e.g. Kauko, Auty, Jorgy - these guys would have been trying to pass on any track. Overall a thoroughly enjoyable evening so I wouldnt be too downbeat about Leicester. Hope it works out for you guys with Boocock / Taylor.

 

Surely that is the idea - all riders should be trying to pass on any track!!!

Edited May 18, 2012 by Fanmale

[LionsDen]

The title of this thread appears to be very apt if this Twitter comment is correct.....

 

 

Ritchie Boocock ‏@_Booey_

Not sure who started the rumour of my old man going to Leciester, but up to now it's .....................bollox! #justsayin please RT

Edited May 18, 2012 by LionsDen

[TMW]

The title of this thread appears to be very apt if this Twitter comment is correct.....

 

 

Ritchie Boocock ‏@_Booey_

Not sure who started the rumour of my old man going to Leciester, but up to now it's .....................bollox! #justsayin please RT

 

From the Lions website;

 

The new Lions boss will have Eric Boocock supporting him in an advisory role. The former British Champion is one of speedway’s most successful England team managers of his generation. “It is a real pleasure to have someone of Eric’s stature available to offer advice when needed. He is an inspiration and a very well respected person in speedway and we are all looking forward to working with him” commented the Lions co-promoter.

 

It does say 'advisory' capacity maybe we all took it as read he would be joining full time. Could do with clarifying though.

[Lewis]

Surely that is the idea - all riders should be trying to pass on any track!!!

 

I think you know what I mean e.g. riders that are renowned for passing, not gate & go merchants.

[Hannahrack]

Have spoken to somebody quite close to Jason who has said he is gutted with not being involved in the club any longer

 

I thought Jason had resigned from his position as manager

[Lisa]

So it reads on Facebook Leicester Lions supporters club, if anyone has anything discuss about the Leicester Lions David Hemsley's daughter will be on bend 1 to discuss it . Oh dear oh dear just what is happening at Leicester???

[bornagainlion]

I thought Jason had resigned from his position as manager

 

He has but doesn't meas to say he was happy to resign perhaps he felt it was the only thing he could do but is still disappointed not to be part of something that obviously has been a fairly big part of his life for the last 15 months or so. A bit like breaking up with a decent looking bird when things have hit a rocky patch

[neb]

act in haste repent at leisure,so the saying goes.

[johnd7244]

How come no one seems to know exactly who is doing what with the new regime? Why doesn't David Hemsley come out with an official statement as to exactly why he has made these changes? I can only assume that he knows something is wrong and is trying to rectify the problems we are having at BP which is not being transferred to the supporters. Unfortunately, I am only an armchair supporter these days. But I have followed the Hunters and Lions since the re-opening in 1949, so feel I still have a voice in the fortunes of the clob, good or bad. I am probably one of these supporters with rose tinted specs. I have always loved the anticipation, the sounds, atmosphere, friendly supporters, home and away, excitement at the tapes for the first race. Both Lions making electric starts!. Didn't happen very often in the 80's though with Les, Neil, Colin, Steve, Mark, etc. Perhaps that's why Blackbird Road was nearly always exciting. Although on saying that, I have seen some absolute shockers there. Apologies for getting a bit emotional, but the Lions have always been the team I have supported, so just get behind the management and team, and let the good times roll (sooner than later).

 

JohnD7244,

Enjoy your speedway.

[bornagainlion]

How come no one seems to know exactly who is doing what with the new regime? Why doesn't David Hemsley come out with an official statement as to exactly why he has made these changes? I can only assume that he knows something is wrong and is trying to rectify the problems we are having at BP which is not being transferred to the supporters. Unfortunately, I am only an armchair supporter these days. But I have followed the Hunters and Lions since the re-opening in 1949, so feel I still have a voice in the fortunes of the clob, good or bad. I am probably one of these supporters with rose tinted specs. I have always loved the anticipation, the sounds, atmosphere, friendly supporters, home and away, excitement at the tapes for the first race. Both Lions making electric starts!. Didn't happen very often in the 80's though with Les, Neil, Colin, Steve, Mark, etc. Perhaps that's why Blackbird Road was nearly always exciting. Although on saying that, I have seen some absolute shockers there. Apologies for getting a bit emotional, but the Lions have always been the team I have supported, so just get behind the management and team, and let the good times roll (sooner than later).

 

JohnD7244,

Enjoy your speedway.

 

Hope this helps taken directly from the Lions website

 

Reassuring message from Glyn Taylor

 

Friday, May 18th, 2012 |

 

 

During the recent course of events that have dominated the week following the resignation of Jason Attwood, people have been speculating that there are going to be further changes. This is a natural thought whenever a new person arrives and he may want to bring in riders who he thinks can do a better job but Glyn Taylor is keen to re-assure everybody that this will not be the case. “I am looking forward to working with all seven riders and with a winning start we have had in the Premier League any thought of new signings are furthest from my mind so as far as I am concerned no-one is going anywhere. All speedway clubs review performances on a month by month basis and we will be no different in the future stated the new Lions team manager.

 

Perhaps some of the stuff we have been led to believe isn't going to happen or it's a bit of PR to get the fans onside before it does???

 

According to the site Glyn is now team manager ( no mention of Mr Boocock anywhere) and Gareth Chrabaszcz is still track curator so unless anyone with more inside knowledge wants to tell us anything different that's about where things stand now.

 

Cheers

Warren

Edited May 19, 2012 by bornagainlion

[Lisa]

Also see Jeff the start Marshall has also quit due to working for nothing,asking for nothing but get treated like your not wanted! The list of departures just gets longer .

[johnd7244]

To Bornagainlion. Many thanks for the info. I can sleep easy again now!!

 

JohnD7244

Enjoy your speedway.

[ballroom]

Also see Jeff the start Marshall has also quit due to working for nothing,asking for nothing but get treated like your not wanted! The list of departures just gets longer .

 

 

Also the hot dog seller quit before the last home match. He was working at the Tigers Rugby match. How could Hemsley allow that to happen?

[iris123]

Maybe that is the new danish signing,a hot dog seller?They do make extremely good hot dogs in Denmark

[bornagainlion]

Also the hot dog seller quit before the last home match. He was working at the Tigers Rugby match. How could Hemsley allow that to happen?

 

Hope this is a wind up as now the crowds are going down there's always loads left at the end for a quid

[Lisa]

 

 

 

Also the hot dog seller quit before the last home match. He was working at the Tigers Rugby match. How could Hemsley allow that to happen?

 

Maybe you would like to join Hemsley in a new venture and sell Hotdogs! Just don't argue who fries the onions or who cuts the buns!

[wandersome]

It's been a very interesting week with rumours flying around on this and the Plymouth thread, Having read all the posts on here and the Plymouth thread and in best Miss Marple style I've now added my 2 and 2 and made the following 5. All the following info can be gleaned somewhere or other in these two threads and kind of make perfect sense. How close do you think i am?

Riders have not been happy with the track and V Scunthorpe the riders had the proper hump over the track so in response Mr Hemsley and the management decided they need to get Glyn back involved. This is a problem because Jason Atwood specifically asked for him to be removed last winter as he thought rather than change the track he could get someone he knew in who could improve the track racing but still leave it as a trick track that had a huge home advantage (also saving a few quid!).Because this would save a few quid and hes such a nice guy and with only Leicester's future at heart Mr Hemsley agrees and it's on your way Glyn and because glyn has been talking on the speedway forums we can use that as the reason (i've added the bit about the forum). So Jason Atwood says i don't want Glyn back involved and if you do you are undermining my authority and i will have to resign if you insist on him returning.. 'it's him or me'. It's Jason. Glyn gets Jason's management role and in an interview with Chris Popple, Glyn points out 'what comes aound goes around'.

So here is what we are left with. We've lost a team manager whose influence meant we kept the same track track over the winter (or 'it wasn't me, it's the riders who wanted Glyn out you understand') and in his place we've now got someone involved again who has been on here and stated he wants the track altering for the better.

 

If my little story is true, and you have to admit it must have elements of truth, and also makes perfect sense even if it's all jackonory on my part then I don't see how the final outcome of Glyn in place of Jason (if the track does now get's altered) is not good news for Leicester fans.

 

and if any elements of it are true, and too many people have said things along the same lines for it not have a whiff of truth, then i say welcome back Glyn.

 

Mick.

[neb]

It's been a very interesting week with rumours flying around on this and the Plymouth thread, Having read all the posts on here and the Plymouth thread and in best Miss Marple style I've now added my 2 and 2 and made the following 5. All the following info can be gleaned somewhere or other in these two threads and kind of make perfect sense. How close do you think i am?

Riders have not been happy with the track and V Scunthorpe the riders had the proper hump over the track so in response Mr Hemsley and the management decided they need to get Glyn back involved. This is a problem because Jason Atwood specifically asked for him to be removed last winter as he thought rather than change the track he could get someone he knew in who could improve the track racing but still leave it as a trick track that had a huge home advantage (also saving a few quid!).Because this would save a few quid and hes such a nice guy and with only Leicester's future at heart Mr Hemsley agrees and it's on your way Glyn and because glyn has been talking on the speedway forums we can use that as the reason (i've added the bit about the forum). So Jason Atwood says i don't want Glyn back involved and if you do you are undermining my authority and i will have to resign if you insist on him returning.. 'it's him or me'. It's Jason. Glyn gets Jason's management role and in an interview with Chris Popple, Glyn points out 'what comes aound goes around'.

So here is what we are left with. We've lost a team manager whose influence meant we kept the same track track over the winter (or 'it wasn't me, it's the riders who wanted Glyn out you understand') and in his place we've now got someone involved again who has been on here and stated he wants the track altering for the better.

 

If my little story is true, and you have to admit it must have elements of truth, and also makes perfect sense even if it's all jackonory on my part then I don't see how the final outcome of Glyn in place of Jason (if the track does now get's altered) is not good news for Leicester fans.

 

and if any elements of it are true, and too many people have said things along the same lines for it not have a whiff of truth, then i say welcome back Glyn.

 

Mick.

i would agree and say you are spot on.it has to be better to have an all rounder such as glyn in the pits who can help out rider's with setup's and any mechanical problems they may have,the package has to be good with him being an ex rider a currant engine tuner and track curator.i just hope he has'ent taken on to much it will be interesting to see if eric boocock come's on board this week.exciting and interesting time's ahead for the loin's