ukrossifan Posted January 17, 2013 Report Share Posted January 17, 2013 did anyone go up on sunday to see the practice day? if so was there any lions riders there. Lewis Kerr was riding, prep'ing for the ill fated Somerset meeting. Yes....right. I'd rather be friends with Gary Glitter. "Do you wanna be in Gem's dog gang dog gang dog gang, Do you wanna be in Gem's dog gang, oh yea...." Lol 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted January 17, 2013 Report Share Posted January 17, 2013 That says more about you than it does me. I s'pose you regularly put flowers on Jimmy Savilles grave too Out of order laddie. You're not exactly coming out smelling of roses in this debate. Your denial of Gemini, her age and gender, kids nobody. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini Posted January 17, 2013 Report Share Posted January 17, 2013 (edited) Time to end this debate I think. I've already said I wouldn't take my dog to Leicester anyway as there is not enough room, and that you can't generalise about dogs being taken to speedway meetings by their owners if the stadium capacity is big enough - Thomas (Border Collie) at Peterborough and Edward (Golden Retriever) at Coventry are just two examples of perfectly happy dogs but there are umpteen others, including my own Border Collie. Others disagree and wouldn't ever change their opinion so fair enough we'll just have to agree to disagree.....but I've already said that in an earlier post as well so we're just going round in circles. If you want the last word Shadders you are welcome to have it, but hopefully a bit more grown up than the last one. That says more about you than it does me. I s'pose you regularly put flowers on Jimmy Savilles grave too . And that's the edited version. I dread to think what the original was after thinking about it for fifteen minutes. Edited January 17, 2013 by Gemini 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobrakeshere1 Posted January 17, 2013 Report Share Posted January 17, 2013 Out of order laddie. You're not exactly coming out smelling of roses in this debate. Your denial of Gemini, her age and gender, kids nobody. Gemini - nice friendly lady with nice friendly dogs, leave her alone! On a brighter note the Lion cubs are a positive move, it brings back good memories. I happened to be talking to Kevin Smith recently who was telling me that one of his first competetive rides was at Blackbird Rd against the cubs and our top man Chris Sully and I remember quite a few other well known riders who raced at this level on their way through the ranks. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini Posted January 17, 2013 Report Share Posted January 17, 2013 Leicester Speedway have signed up to an added value initiative launched by Workington for season ticket holders. Lions fans who may be visiting in the Lake District can gain entrance to Derwent Park on race-nights on production of their Leicester Speedway season ticket for a reduced rate of £10 for any match during the season except when Leicester are racing against the Comets or a BSPA shared event. A reciprocal arrangement for Comets fans who may be in the area when a meeting is scheduled at Beaumont Park will also be honoured. “In today’s economic climate where people’s disposable income is stretched this scheme is a step in the right direction and hopefully we may see some neutrals coming along to watch a speedway match that they may otherwise have given a miss” said the Lions Co-promoter, Alan Jones. The Workington promotion is hoping to extend the scheme to other clubs in the Premier League. Good idea and I can understand fans being in the Lake District so not too far from Workington but who on earth would choose to be in the Leicester area to take advantage of this offer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMW Posted January 17, 2013 Report Share Posted January 17, 2013 That says more about you than it does me. I s'pose you regularly put flowers on Jimmy Savilles grave too A fight that I din't start. This is a new experience for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long Eye Posted January 17, 2013 Report Share Posted January 17, 2013 Out of order laddie. You're not exactly coming out smelling of roses in this debate. Your denial of Gemini, her age and gender, kids nobody. And the fat Greek wonders why he gets into so many arguments when he goes to away tracks. With an attitude like his it's obvious why. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert72 Posted January 17, 2013 Report Share Posted January 17, 2013 Leicester Speedway have signed up to an added value initiative launched by Workington for season ticket holders. Lions fans who may be visiting in the Lake District can gain entrance to Derwent Park on race-nights on production of their Leicester Speedway season ticket for a reduced rate of £10 for any match during the season except when Leicester are racing against the Comets or a BSPA shared event. A reciprocal arrangement for Comets fans who may be in the area when a meeting is scheduled at Beaumont Park will also be honoured. “In today’s economic climate where people’s disposable income is stretched this scheme is a step in the right direction and hopefully we may see some neutrals coming along to watch a speedway match that they may otherwise have given a miss” said the Lions Co-promoter, Alan Jones. The Workington promotion is hoping to extend the scheme to other clubs in the Premier League. This did make me laugh reasons why speedway is in a mess, clueless people run it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukrossifan Posted January 18, 2013 Report Share Posted January 18, 2013 Robert 72 This did make me laugh reasons why speedway is in a mess, clueless people run it ---------- So what's clueless about the reciprocal season ticket offer then expert Robert ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comet49 Posted January 18, 2013 Report Share Posted January 18, 2013 (edited) Doesn't seem clueless to me if it gives incentive for people who may not have done to attend. Better to have some in paying £10 then not having them in at all. Workington is only 20 mile from Keswick and has Workington Hall in which Mary Queen of Scots spent her last night of freedom. A lot of people may not know that (yeh, or care!). It's run down now but hopefully getting done up. http://www.timesands...ath=home/2.1681 Edited January 18, 2013 by comet49 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LionsDen Posted January 18, 2013 Report Share Posted January 18, 2013 Anyone know if Leicester has a new team sponsor? I heard Elliots were pulling out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted January 18, 2013 Report Share Posted January 18, 2013 Robert 72 This did make me laugh reasons why speedway is in a mess, clueless people run it ---------- So what's clueless about the reciprocal season ticket offer then expert Robert ?? Perhaps because the offer isnt available when your own team is riding there. Would you travel to Worky as a neutral for a £small discount? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert72 Posted January 18, 2013 Report Share Posted January 18, 2013 Robert 72 This did make me laugh reasons why speedway is in a mess, clueless people run it ---------- So what's clueless about the reciprocal season ticket offer then expert Robert ?? Simple, Speedway should be a £10 sport all over the uk if it is to survive, Dont workington race on the same nights as the lions ? so whats the incentive as i am sure season ticket holders will be watching there team at home every week. Again the promotors are not looking at bringing back old fans or attracting new ones by making speedway affordable in tough times, so what leicester have said is a load of tosh and not worth the time and effort it took to put it out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dj350z Posted January 18, 2013 Report Share Posted January 18, 2013 Simple, Speedway should be a £10 sport all over the uk if it is to survive, Dont workington race on the same nights as the lions ? so whats the incentive as i am sure season ticket holders will be watching there team at home every week. Again the promotors are not looking at bringing back old fans or attracting new ones by making speedway affordable in tough times, so what leicester have said is a load of tosh and not worth the time and effort it took to put it out But how does speedway survive at £10 if that means the promotions lose money.......and probably quite a lot of money. That would only work if you can cut your costs accordingly and I don't see how that can be done easily. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicester Lion Posted January 18, 2013 Report Share Posted January 18, 2013 Anyone know if Leicester has a new team sponsor? I heard Elliots were pulling out. I heard something similar, and the Lions bit in this week's Star suggests a major sponsor is being sought. If Elliotts has gone we are desperately unlucky with team sponsors. Also makes me wonder whether we would lose the Elliott buildings in the stadium. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert72 Posted January 18, 2013 Report Share Posted January 18, 2013 But how does speedway survive at £10 if that means the promotions lose money.......and probably quite a lot of money. That would only work if you can cut your costs accordingly and I don't see how that can be done easily. Cut the amount of poor/average overseas riders (that would cut regular air fare costs,house rent,van rental fees,ect,ect) Make bikes less expensive to run Speedway every 2 weeks at home Look last year when birmingham (Elite league ) did a groupon offer,it was the biggest crowd ever,they would of made money not lost it by reducing the entrance fee, How many fans are going to pick there meetings this year ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim the whipper Posted January 18, 2013 Report Share Posted January 18, 2013 Leicester Speedway have signed up to an added value initiative launched by Workington for season ticket holders. Lions fans who may be visiting in the Lake District can gain entrance to Derwent Park on race-nights on production of their Leicester Speedway season ticket for a reduced rate of £10 for any match during the season except when Leicester are racing against the Comets or a BSPA shared event. A reciprocal arrangement for Comets fans who may be in the area when a meeting is scheduled at Beaumont Park will also be honoured. Great Idea , shame it doesn't count for the away match of the season ticket holder as this would probably attract a few extra to cover the reduced cost and create a good atmosphere which would make attendance for the home fans a better experience , this should apply to all tracks ,that would make a season ticket a more attractive proposition . Anyone know if Leicester has a new team sponsor? I heard Elliots were pulling out. it's the Hemsley factor again , if they take all their buildings all that will be left of BP is the track , the pits and the refs box . I have heard that a potential Saudi Arabian benefactor may be stepping in to help out ,apparently since they have become oil money rich, they Live in house so they have no use for their tents!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert72 Posted January 18, 2013 Report Share Posted January 18, 2013 I heard something similar, and the Lions bit in this week's Star suggests a major sponsor is being sought. If Elliotts has gone we are desperately unlucky with team sponsors. Also makes me wonder whether we would lose the Elliott buildings in the stadium. Several people have told me that the portable eliot buildings are being taken back in the next few weeks as the sponsor was pulling out, this would be a big set back for the club if true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrcts Posted January 18, 2013 Report Share Posted January 18, 2013 Several people have told me that the portable eliot buildings are being taken back in the next few weeks as the sponsor was pulling out, this would be a big set back for the club if true. why would it be a big setback? We are only talking about a few toilet blocks....there's loads of company's that will rent out bogs pretty cheap.....it's hardly an issue as far as I'm concerned...as for Elliott's not being the main sponsor next season is obviously down to cash in a major economic Labour inspired recession. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skodaman Posted January 18, 2013 Report Share Posted January 18, 2013 (edited) Speedway every 2 weeks at home So the clubs who own their own stadiums lose money every second week, do they. Some of your other suggestions are quite good but have been suggested by fans for some time. Edited January 18, 2013 by Fanmale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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