weatherwatcher Posted May 17, 2014 Report Share Posted May 17, 2014 I am not sure if Lassie will be able to make it at no.2. From what I remember of him riding in the EL he was pretty inconsistant. It would be nice to see him make the grade, with a few good meetings under his belt it could be the making of him. He may even get to make a place in the GP's come a year or two's timje. It seems like we will be having half a new Lions team by the middle of the season. With a bit of luck and a few more of the right riders, we should start to slowly move up the league table. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenga Posted May 17, 2014 Report Share Posted May 17, 2014 good to see leicester speedway on tv tonight. (G.P.). now everyone knows how the track rides.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini Posted May 17, 2014 Report Share Posted May 17, 2014 I was thinking that when I watched it as the shape looks pretty much the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shale Searcher Posted May 18, 2014 Report Share Posted May 18, 2014 I'm plumping for Artem Laguta, he'll make his Lions debut against Birmingham against Birmingham on Saturday.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DizzAssStar Posted May 18, 2014 Report Share Posted May 18, 2014 ................................................... and I don't think they chuck people in the tower of London anymore . In this particular instance I sincerely wish they would, thereby leaving the whole speedway world indebted forever!!! (not aimed at you Nightshift, but the individual to whom you were replying :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LionsDen Posted May 18, 2014 Report Share Posted May 18, 2014 (edited) As everyone's playing 'guess the rider' I'll go for Artem Laguta. The promoter used to talk about him as far back as 2010. Edited May 18, 2014 by LionsDen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weatherwatcher Posted May 18, 2014 Report Share Posted May 18, 2014 It is that time again just sit back and wait and see. We will all know by the end of the next couple of weeks no doubt. Just wished they could just come out and tell everyone what was going on why all the secrets. It is more like being in the MI5 instead of being a speedway club. Where the fans pay to help keep the club afloat. I am sure they should be more open and let thing know what is happening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trees Posted May 18, 2014 Report Share Posted May 18, 2014 Cos until the contract is signed things could go ** up!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB252 Posted May 18, 2014 Report Share Posted May 18, 2014 Why's everyone guessing? It is Artem Laguta. Terms agreed, paperwork pending. He's struggled to get into the UK before so this could be the stumbling block. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobblytriers Posted May 18, 2014 Report Share Posted May 18, 2014 Why's everyone guessing? It is Artem Laguta. Terms agreed, paperwork pending. He's struggled to get into the UK before so this could be the stumbling block. How about because they don't know? You ask the question as if the answer's common knowledge. Appologies for not sharing your wisdom but this has made a change from posting about the BP track. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrcts Posted May 18, 2014 Report Share Posted May 18, 2014 Why's everyone guessing? It is Artem Laguta. Terms agreed, paperwork pending. He's struggled to get into the UK before so this could be the stumbling block. Hope you're right......just been looking at his scores on speedwayresults.com, very rarely scores under double figures in the top polish and Swedish leagues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sienna Ryan Posted May 18, 2014 Report Share Posted May 18, 2014 Hope strengthening works for Leicester as it is great having them in the EL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woz01 Posted May 18, 2014 Report Share Posted May 18, 2014 If they can get Artem Laguta over here its brilliant news for Leicester and British Speedway. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weatherwatcher Posted May 19, 2014 Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 If we are looking at 2 it could be the Klitschko brothers. 2 real heavyweights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LagutaRacingFan Posted May 19, 2014 Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 Bet365 are 350/1 for Leicester to win the league; Just lumped £30 on them to win outright and that returns £10,530 So If Leicester win the league; I win over £20k but If they only reach the final; I'll earn £10k so It's like printing out money baby. Can't believe the bookies haven't clocked onto the Laguta signing, this is why I love speedway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrcts Posted May 19, 2014 Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 Bet365 are 350/1 for Leicester to win the league; Just lumped £30 on them to win outright and that returns £10,530 So If Leicester win the league; I win over £20k but If they only reach the final; I'll earn £10k so It's like printing out money baby. Can't believe the bookies haven't clocked onto the Laguta signing, this is why I love speedway can't see Leicester getting to the play offs let alone winning it............the reserves don't score enough! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCB Posted May 19, 2014 Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 (edited) can't see Leicester getting to the play offs let alone winning it............the reserves don't score enough! But isnt there going to be a change at reserve too? and TBH, with a top 3 of Doyle, Laguta and Mads you could be looking at the best part of 30 points a meeting, the second strings can get 6 each making 42, the reserves are guarantee 2 making 44. Leicester don't need the bottom 4 to do a lot to start winning meetings and if the other change at reserve being rumoured is true too they should be getting 8 and 9 out of him each meeting. Bet 365s 350/1 is surely worth a £1 of anyones money is these changes do happen. Edited May 19, 2014 by SCB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted May 19, 2014 Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 But isnt there going to be a change at reserve too? and TBH, with a top 3 of Doyle, Laguta and Mads you could be looking at the best part of 30 points a meeting, the second strings can get 6 each making 42, the reserves are guarantee 2 making 44. Leicester don't need the bottom 4 to do a lot to start winning meetings and if the other change at reserve being rumoured is true too they should be getting 8 and 9 out of him each meeting. Bet 365s 350/1 is surely worth a £1 of anyones money is these changes do happen. B ut what sort of average would Laguta be on - if he can get a visa? 7.00 would be fine - but if 8 then difficult to see how Mads can stay in the team unless Simon Stead makes way for a lower average rider. Let's hope a 7.0 average has been sanctioned! The rules seem to give the management committee some leeway with a Category 1 rider, but looks as if they use current average from other pro leagues to decide it. Anybody know more? :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stan jr Posted May 19, 2014 Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 Has Laguta ever rode tracks in England ? he maybe be flyin in Poland and Sweden but doesnt mean he would tare up the elite league. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebrum Posted May 19, 2014 Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 Has Laguta ever rode tracks in England ? he maybe be flyin in Poland and Sweden but doesnt mean he would tare up the elite league. I cant recall him riding here. Although he may well have ridden Cov or Kings Lynn in the World Cup? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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