TMW Posted March 1, 2013 Report Share Posted March 1, 2013 Oh dear we appear to have gone full circle........again!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobblytriers Posted March 1, 2013 Report Share Posted March 1, 2013 (edited) Sorry Tina, just couldn't sit any longer and read complaints from the same old same old, I felt I had to say something. Call me weak, call me boring but I've had it!! I think having speedway back in Leicester is great and I just got so fed up with reading the same old pap (although I admit everyone is entitled to their opinion), that I had to put finger to keyboard. I would love to read other topics on this thread other than the track or promotion but this thread just keeps on getting hijacked by the same people using any stick they can get their hands on to beat the promotion with. On that note, I wonder, whilst I think Lewis Blackbird is an all out trier, (and what a cheer that was when he had his first win for us!), whether it was a good thing to let Lewis Kerr go full time to Newcastle? It was good for the lad on a personal development level but I think we may have let a 'Worrell' slip through our fingers. Edited March 1, 2013 by nobblytriers 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wandersome Posted March 2, 2013 Report Share Posted March 2, 2013 (edited) Edited to appear less grumpy Edited March 2, 2013 by volty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wandersome Posted March 2, 2013 Report Share Posted March 2, 2013 (edited) I'm afraid that you are very much mistaken , Harry Jordan is a transport firm , the tarmac layers are Jordan roadplaning Blooming eck.. you've got me worried now. Many moons ago in the 90's we had a car park tarmaced and the firm that did it took a vehicle off us in exchange for the work. The vehicle then drove around with a mini paver hanging off the back off it for many years and it was in the livery of Harry Jordan. You now have me worried me we gave it went to the wrong person. Or else you have me even more worried that my memories failing. As always, I'm taking as read that you know best though. Edited March 2, 2013 by volty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrow boy Posted March 2, 2013 Report Share Posted March 2, 2013 On that note, I wonder, whilst I think Lewis Blackbird is an all out trier, (and what a cheer that was when he had his first win for us!), whether it was a good thing to let Lewis Kerr go full time to Newcastle? It was good for the lad on a personal development level but I think we may have let a 'Worrell' slip through our fingers. I tend to agree. I think that we have a good team at present which has a chance of finishing in the top 6 again but with Lewis Kerr at reserve I think we could do even better. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glennylion Posted March 2, 2013 Report Share Posted March 2, 2013 On that note, I wonder, whilst I think Lewis Blackbird is an all out trier, (and what a cheer that was when he had his first win for us!), whether it was a good thing to let Lewis Kerr go full time to Newcastle? It was good for the lad on a personal development level but I think we may have let a 'Worrell' slip through our fingers. I agree. LB on a 3 point average rode at 1.87?. He always seemed close but the points just didn't come. Hopefully a winter of development, more experience and a bit of fine tuning will produce the points. First couple of months will be big for Lewis. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wandersome Posted March 3, 2013 Report Share Posted March 3, 2013 Just been upto the stadium and notice it's now the Jordan roadsurfacing Stadium. Not to be confused with the Leicester 'Harry Jordan' Lions. Plenty of work going on inside and outside the stadium so looks like they may finally have the right people helping them to get something done. not mentioning the track. Mick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim the whipper Posted March 3, 2013 Report Share Posted March 3, 2013 Just been upto the stadium and notice it's now the Jordan roadsurfacing Stadium. Not to be confused with the Leicester 'Harry Jordan' Lions. Plenty of work going on inside and outside the stadium so looks like they may finally have the right people helping them to get something done. not mentioning the track. Mick. would have liked a look round up ther myself . but I have got Eddie Stobarts in at the moment decorating my living room . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert72 Posted March 3, 2013 Report Share Posted March 3, 2013 Took a trip up to the jordan stadium today. Alot of building work going on behind the stands,maybe should of started it last november and it would of been done by now and be ready. I know mick didnt want to comment on the New shape track but i feel it needs to be said its a joke, the sooner DH listens to experts the better as what he has done (moving kerbs in 3ft) has not improved it one bit if anything it looks worse on the first bend, its pointed now and i cannot see where another line will appear and the same on the other bend. DH has had a number of experts around since leicester opened but not taken there advice, he even decided to do the changes before glyn returned. I feel for those who have bought a season ticket, I can pick if i want to go up there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukrossifan Posted March 3, 2013 Report Share Posted March 3, 2013 Took a trip up to the jordan stadium today. Alot of building work going on behind the stands,maybe should of started it last november and it would of been done by now and be ready. I know mick didnt want to comment on the New shape track but i feel it needs to be said its a joke, the sooner DH listens to experts the better as what he has done (moving kerbs in 3ft) has not improved it one bit if anything it looks worse on the first bend, its pointed now and i cannot see where another line will appear and the same on the other bend. DH has had a number of experts around since leicester opened but not taken there advice, he even decided to do the changes before glyn returned. I feel for those who have bought a season ticket, I can pick if i want to go up there. why don't you just wait until you've seen a few races with 4 riders on it!Oh No, that would be a bit too radical to wait for before making your complete judgement wouldn't it! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert72 Posted March 3, 2013 Report Share Posted March 3, 2013 why don't you just wait until you've seen a few races with 4 riders on it! Oh No, that would be a bit too radical to wait for before making your complete judgement wouldn't it! I saw it with ONE rider and was trying to find another line that a rider could use to overtake but found it hard to find one but i guess you could see different lines, you and DH are the only ones who could up there today,that is IF you went up there. So tell me why DH didnt use expert knowledge,it seems his way or no way by what people are saying. Love to know about these invisable lines you saw that will produce better racing because i spoke with a few experts who also think the tracks worse now but what do i know or those i spoke with today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackson2 Posted March 3, 2013 Report Share Posted March 3, 2013 If the track is worse than before then DH has a lot to answer for but let's wait and see after a few races Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrcts Posted March 3, 2013 Report Share Posted March 3, 2013 but what do i know or those i spoke with today. Jack s#%t Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert72 Posted March 3, 2013 Report Share Posted March 3, 2013 Jack s#%t I forgot more than you will ever know you silly little boy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagpuss Posted March 3, 2013 Report Share Posted March 3, 2013 How does widening a track make it worse? Genuine question. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrcts Posted March 3, 2013 Report Share Posted March 3, 2013 I forgot more than you will ever know you silly little boy zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionstigersnotbearsohmy Posted March 3, 2013 Report Share Posted March 3, 2013 The alterations look minor and the track surface looked in rough shape. Maybe we should wait and pass judgement once the track has been worked on and four riders are actually racing on it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukrossifan Posted March 3, 2013 Report Share Posted March 3, 2013 I saw it with ONE rider and was trying to find another line that a rider could use to overtake but found it hard to find one but i guess you could see different lines, you and DH are the only ones who could up there today,that is IF you went up there. So tell me why DH didnt use expert knowledge,it seems his way or no way by what people are saying. Love to know about these invisable lines you saw that will produce better racing because i spoke with a few experts who also think the tracks worse now but what do i know or those i spoke with today. don't put words into my mouth! all I said was wait for a few races with 4 riders before judging as NOBODY has seen a race on it, including you 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert72 Posted March 3, 2013 Report Share Posted March 3, 2013 How does widening a track make it worse? Genuine question. Moving it Only 3ft in and having it pointed on the first turn wasnt the answer to improving the track, its clear to see it made no difference at all, If you saw all the riders today at different levels in there riding ability,they all used one line coming into the bend because that was the only line into the corner, It needed to be taken alot further back by at least 5-6 metres from the apex and the bend rounded to make a difference but apparently this has also been expressed by a number of people with years of experience but it seems DH wont listen to anyone but himself, this could sadly be the downfall of leicester speedway as the public won't support another year like the past 2 seasons. don't put words into my mouth! all I said was wait for a few races with 4 riders before judging as NOBODY has seen a race on it, including you I think its make or break for leicester speedway this season, it was abit late in the day for changes,like someone mentioned today, DH had no choice but to make it look like he has made changes, he went 3 or 4 feet in and that was it, so do you really think that will make a difference ? No not seen a race but i have seen alot of riders using one line into the corner,still not sure where other riders are going to go as if they go wide they will need to find some mega grip and power but will still struggle to pass the rider on the line unless he under powers or makes a mistake, i hope i and alot of others are wrong because i would love to see great racing each week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrow boy Posted March 4, 2013 Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 I agree. LB on a 3 point average rode at 1.87?. He always seemed close but the points just didn't come. Hopefully a winter of development, more experience and a bit of fine tuning will produce the points. First couple of months will be big for Lewis. Interestingly though on current form at the end of last season he was the 3rd best rider in the National League behind only Adam Roynon & Charles Wright. Let's hope that he brings some of this form into the Premier League this season. Personally I hope he does and I wish him well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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