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The issue of "the good of the sport and the development of young Brits" stuff that was pushed out by the BSPA during the winter, versus "we need to make a change to the team (i.e. at no 6 or 7) to try and improve results" is going to loom ever larger as the season progresses, and I'm not solely referring to Leicester here although it has to be said that Leicester's record so far in jettisoning young riders when they don't produce, ain't great.

I also think the new EL format and its disproportionate emphasis, in term of race points, on rider no's 6 and 7, which many people had sussed out at an early stage and others are now beginning to cotton onto more, could bring about big dilemmas and even dispute within clubs and within the BSPA between some promoters with their priorities on gate receipts, and others who have different agendas.

As for what's going to happen at Leicester ........ place your bets!! :wink:

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Still think you need to give these 2 young lads time. This was thier first ride even though it was against a PL side. They will need a few more races before they get it together. Shame though that it will be a no win no gain for the team if they do not produce the goods. It would have been better if they just learnt the ropes this first year and just scored the sides on the first 5 riders.

Thier nerves must have been on a roller coster ride being as it was the first time they had riden in a meeting at BP.

Lets give them a chance at least before we write them off.

I sure that will be the case part way through the season if they don't show what they can do, bags backed and away they go back to the lower depths of NL.

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Still think you need to give these 2 young lads time. This was thier first ride even though it was against a PL side. They will need a few more races before they get it together. Shame though that it will be a no win no gain for the team if they do not produce the goods. It would have been better if they just learnt the ropes this first year and just scored the sides on the first 5 riders.

Thier nerves must have been on a roller coster ride being as it was the first time they had riden in a meeting at BP.

Lets give them a chance at least before we write them off.

I sure that will be the case part way through the season if they don't show what they can do, bags backed and away they go back to the lower depths of NL.

You're spot on. The Panthers pair had aleeady lost a meeting infront of a home crowd and had nothing to lose as Panthers were the percieved underdogs and weren't expected to win. The Lions pair on the other hand had a massive amount on them. Clegg will do well at BV Wolves and poss Lakeside and Perry is already showing flare for the BP track Edited by TMW
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It shows up the danger of the new format. It should not be the case that the young reserves win or lose matches but it was all too obvious that they would, on a regular basis. Teams who have chosen badly will suffer, and see the efforts of their expensive and carefully-assembled top five being undone.

Afraid their going to have to suck it up and get one with it !
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The issue of "the good of the sport and the development of young Brits" stuff that was pushed out by the BSPA during the winter, versus "we need to make a change to the team (i.e. at no 6 or 7) to try and improve results" is going to loom ever larger as the season progresses, and I'm not solely referring to Leicester here although it has to be said that Leicester's record so far in jettisoning young riders when they don't produce, ain't great.

I also think the new EL format and its disproportionate emphasis, in term of race points, on rider no's 6 and 7, which many people had sussed out at an early stage and others are now beginning to cotton onto more, could bring about big dilemmas and even dispute within clubs and within the BSPA between some promoters with their priorities on gate receipts, and others who have different agendas.

As for what's going to happen at Leicester ........ place your bets!! :wink:

The changes to the reserves in the EL this year is solely down to cost and nothing to do with rider development, as for what's going to happen at Leicester this year is pretty easy on the basis of yesterday's match you are going to have a pants season and will struggle to win anything even at home.

 

It's going to be a long season

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The changes to the reserves in the EL this year is solely down to cost and nothing to do with rider development, as for what's going to happen at Leicester this year is pretty easy on the basis of yesterday's match you are going to have a pants season and will struggle to win anything even at home.

 

It's going to be a long season

Sounds a bit bitter?

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The changes to the reserves in the EL this year is solely down to cost and nothing to do with rider development, as for what's going to happen at Leicester this year is pretty easy on the basis of yesterday's match you are going to have a pants season and will struggle to win anything even at home.

 

It's going to be a long season

 

It certainly looks like it's going to be a long season on the Lions BSF threads as Leicesters very own verson of three wise monkeys (TMW, Weatherwatcher and the legendary Mrcts) constantly keep us all in mind of that classic Carry on Cleo one liner!

 

So how was last night's meeting? anyone? what was the crowd like.. did we retain many of the 000's that (re)turned (up) for the ben fund.

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We'd batter you lot home and away with ease by 20+

 

Your promotion just prayed on the weakness with this fixture

 

Not sure if serious? Fisher and Lasse try just as hard as PUK and Kenneth.

Dryml is the European champion, What champion is Schlein?

Ulrich is better than Lambert and our reserves have more experience than yours.

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Still think you need to give these 2 young lads time. This was thier first ride even though it was against a PL side. They will need a few more races before they get it together. Shame though that it will be a no win no gain for the team if they do not produce the goods. It would have been better if they just learnt the ropes this first year and just scored the sides on the first 5 riders.

Thier nerves must have been on a roller coster ride being as it was the first time they had riden in a meeting at BP.

Lets give them a chance at least before we write them off.

I sure that will be the case part way through the season if they don't show what they can do, bags backed and away they go back to the lower depths of NL.

The question is, how long will the no 6 & 7's be given by their teams/promoters/managers if they are shipping 10+ points per match on a regular basis? Supporters are probably more forgiving and patient, but they don't make the decisions, do they!

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