mdmc82 Posted October 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 Thanks. Will be there this Friday for Brandonapolis and the following for Cov V Leicester. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 (edited) Damn!! So disappointing for the fans but even worse for the respective promotions after all the preparations. I'm really pleased the matches will be re-run but the email I've received from Leicester this morning says both will take place at the same times as previously arranged - Coventry at 12pm and Leicester at 6pm next Sunday. However, Neil should know so I'll take notice of him. STOP PRESS: LEICESTER SPEEDWAY. Today's fixtures for the East Midlands Bowl, both home and away, have had to be postponed due to the bad weather Both meetings are rescheduled for next Sunday 20th October with a start time of 12.00 noon at Coventry and 6.00 pm at Leicester. Edited October 13, 2013 by Gemini 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skodaman Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 No surprise that the meetings are off but what a shame. I was particularly looking forward to seeing how these top riders got on at Leicester. Is there any chance of a re-staging? Restaging both next Sunday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdmc82 Posted October 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 Restaging both next Sunday. Leicesters is next sunday at 6pm Coventrys is 25th Oct at 7.30pm Coventry already have the Brandonapolis next week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P T Preece Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 What a shame, I was looking forward to that, couldent make the Leicseter one, now it looks like I wont be able to get either of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdmc82 Posted October 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 Now we have time can we replace Barker with Harris or Cook? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTFC LION Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 Whats the chances of getting the same riders?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 Zero? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTFC LION Posted October 14, 2013 Report Share Posted October 14, 2013 Zero? could you expand your answer please? why are the chances zero. of it being the same riders in the re staging of these meetings? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Science Posted October 14, 2013 Report Share Posted October 14, 2013 I did know that Gemini. It was more of a general observation about the way speedway is these days and fans having to put up with so many guests. This season has been appalling for it and the Bees may be using 'assets' but that doesn't make it a Bees team does it? Last time I looked Fisher, Barker and Tungate were all riding for other EL teams, which makes them guests, and Sargeant is a guest NL rider, albeit one from the Storm. Therefore, and this is my main point, for the promotions of both clubs to try and sell this to the public as a Bees v Lions fixture that rekindles those rivalries from days gone by is a joke. I used to love those meetings and was as passionate as anyone about beating the Bees but this is nothing like that and it's false to sell it as such in my opinion. To read the press releases you'd think it was Wilson v Boocock and Collins v Olsen all over again!!! I'm not against them having a fixture of course (and Leicester certainly need to fulfill season ticket obligations for one thing!) but it's really more akin to an end of season open meeting than a once great rivalry between two historic clubs. This is nothing like it used to be with EIGHT guests included just to make it happen rather than anything like a meaningful Lions v Bees match. I just think they should've waited until (if) they ride against each in a competitive fixture that might actually mean something rather than this somewhat 'forced' challenge meeting only made possible by the use of a staggering amount of guests. Just my view of course and I expect there's plenty who are looking forward to it. Good for them but as a Lions fan of yesteryear I have no intention of bothering with either meeting. The exact same thing happened with the Dudley vs Wolves fixture this year.Nigel Pearson waxing lyrical about history and long standing rivalries when in essence this seasons fixture had a Wolves team with actually no Wolves riders in it.For the record Dudley won both fixtures"to take the bragging rights"If promotions are going to run these fixtures then lets make a better job of it to make it attractive to both sets of supporters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini Posted October 14, 2013 Report Share Posted October 14, 2013 could you expand your answer please? why are the chances zero. of it being the same riders in the re staging of these meetings? Sorry I missed something out.. .......Zero plus >>>>> Seriously though I do hope it's the same riders as the teams were nicely balanced but I guess we will have to wait and see what happens on Sunday and the following Friday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTFC LION Posted October 15, 2013 Report Share Posted October 15, 2013 Sorry I missed something out.. .......Zero plus >>>>> Seriously though I do hope it's the same riders as the teams were nicely balanced but I guess we will have to wait and see what happens on Sunday and the following Friday. Ok thanks, from you answer i thought you may of had knowledge about some of the riders riding abroad or something like that? making them unavailable to ride in the 2 meetings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdmc82 Posted October 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2013 the meeting at Leicester is the day after the ELRC so should imagine most riders should still be in the uk and available Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini Posted October 16, 2013 Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 Ok thanks, from you answer i thought you may of had knowledge about some of the riders riding abroad or something like that? making them unavailable to ride in the 2 meetings. I know nothing and never do. Just my attempt at making a jokey reply and I'm sorry it was misunderstood. Looking forward to going to Beaumont Park on Sunday and hoping the weather is going to be okay. Only decision to make now is do I dig out my old 1983 red/yellow scarf or wear my Bees 2010 one. Decisions, decisions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini Posted October 17, 2013 Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 Looks like there is just one change as far as I can tell - Lasse Bjerre out and Nick Morris in for Leicester at number 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LionsDen Posted October 18, 2013 Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 So now it's 2 Lions v 3 Bees! Plus 9 guests. Some good riders on show but despite being told otherwise by the promoters and press officers involved, it's hardly a Leicester v Coventry showdown with two fierce local rivals battling it out for the old East Midlands Bowl is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilWatson Posted October 18, 2013 Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 So now it's 2 Lions v 3 Bees! Plus 9 guests. Some good riders on show but despite being told otherwise by the promoters and press officers involved, it's hardly a Leicester v Coventry showdown with two fierce local rivals battling it out for the old East Midlands Bowl is it? I'm sure I made this point before - that three of the Bees 1-7 are injured.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weatherwatcher Posted October 18, 2013 Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 Just hoping that the weather holds off for Sunday's meeting between the lions and Coventry. But not looking very hopeful at the moment. It should be quite a tasty meeting with the rider line up Already been cancelled due to bad weather and not sure if they can re-arrange it yet again if the rains do fall again this weekend. Hope not. Also the meeting arranged for net March the 9th is something that Leicester can be proud to be holding it is the Ben Fund meeting for injured riders that is betweek Tean GB and the rest of the world a good one to start the season with. The promoter of this meeting Paul Akroyd has stated that" He has been to Leicter a few times, I think it is a great choice of venue. This is a lovely set up in a good position in the country and a purpose built stadium. It is clean and smart. What you could call a proper modern stadium " nice when someone praises your home stadium. Lets look forward to 2014 what ever the outcome. We should sing the praises of those who brought Lions speeway back to Leicester. Keep up the good work 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FTM Posted October 19, 2013 Report Share Posted October 19, 2013 I know nothing and never do. Just my attempt at making a jokey reply and I'm sorry it was misunderstood. Looking forward to going to Beaumont Park on Sunday and hoping the weather is going to be okay. Only decision to make now is do I dig out my old 1983 red/yellow scarf or wear my Bees 2010 one. Decisions, decisions. Hi Gemini reference your choice of scarves if its as cold as it was when I was there two weeks ago there is no problem wear both hope this helps with your conundrum cheers Mick C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini Posted October 19, 2013 Report Share Posted October 19, 2013 Good idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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