Gemini Posted October 5, 2015 Report Share Posted October 5, 2015 In which case a return to the Premier League might be the best option? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrow boy Posted October 6, 2015 Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 I think there might be a problem with Symon Wozniak returning also as he was also finding it difficult to continue racing in England on Saturdays Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert72 Posted October 6, 2015 Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 In which case a return to the Premier League might be the best option? Premier league is the best option, sky are not interested in Leicester being in the elite league anyway so time to drop down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebrum Posted October 6, 2015 Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 ☝☝☝☝☝☝☝☝☝☝☝ Rubbish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicester Lion Posted October 6, 2015 Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 ☝☝☝☝☝☝☝☝☝☝☝ Rubbish. Why, other than because of who said it, do you think it's rubbish? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weatherwatcher Posted October 6, 2015 Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 I for one can't see DH taking a backward step and going back to the PL. It would make it look that he had failed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevethelion Posted October 6, 2015 Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 I for one can't see DH taking a backward step and going back to the PL. It would make it look that he had failed I have to agree with you & I think they will still be in the Elite league. But I would rather see a competitive team at Premier league level than watch a struggling team in the Elite league, because the best riders won't ride on Saturday evenings, we will always struggle to compete with the better teams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted October 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 I for one can't see DH taking a backward step and going back to the PL. It would make it look that he had failed ....unless he attempts to justify it by saying that Leicester are being shafted by the rest of the EL and haven't been given a fair chance etc etc (maybe some truth in that actually), and that he's been rebuffed on changes he was wanting.......leaving Leicester with no option but to leave the EL and go back to the PL where there's a more level playing field..... I'm half expecting to read him saying things along those lines. Have another look at the first post on this thread, quoting his programme notes at the end of the season. Could you say that it's preparing the ground for what's to follow?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebrum Posted October 6, 2015 Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 Why, other than because of who said it, do you think it's rubbish? Made up BS about Sky not wanting Leicester. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert72 Posted October 6, 2015 Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 (edited) Made up BS about Sky not wanting Leicester.Explain why Leicester have ONE sky meeting per season even some premier league teams get several sky matches a season ? Also Sky in the 2 seasons that Leicester have been in the Elite league have Never shown Leicester in an away match. I agree the track is shocking but No away matches ? Come on King Troll explain to us why sky snub the Leicester Lions. Edited October 6, 2015 by robert72 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinMills Posted October 6, 2015 Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 never understood why a fan would want their club in a lower league....is it a problem if sky ignores you?...go down cos you not on sky? really? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebrum Posted October 6, 2015 Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 Explain why Leicester have ONE sky meeting per season even some premier league teams get several sky matches a season ? Also Sky in the 2 seasons that Leicester have been in the Elite league have Never shown Leicester in an away match. I agree the track is shocking but No away matches ? Come on King Troll explain to us why sky snub the Leicester Lions. They don't snub Leicester. Sky rarely feature teams who aren't doing well later in the season. Wolves is classed as one of the best race tracks but have hardly had a meeting on SKY home or away this season. Why?? Because they have been rubbish this year. If Leicester had a successful team SKY would be all over them, you know that, I know that and anyone with a modicum of knowledge knows that . To suggest otherwise is just trolling. Probably best to stick to Darcy ward trolling. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Game On Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 Explain why Leicester have ONE sky meeting per season even some premier league teams get several sky matches a season ? Also Sky in the 2 seasons that Leicester have been in the Elite league have Never shown Leicester in an away match. I agree the track is shocking but No away matches ? Come on King Troll explain to us why sky snub the Leicester Lions. Easy because your crap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 valve Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 That's a good question, I believe they can use the track for practice daily but not sure about race nights. It has always been Saturdays with Sundays at 6pm as a back up night. All the mid week have not been successful I understand it is ok for the stadium to be used on most days and reasonable times, but I am wondering if the BSPA have placed a restriction on what night Leicester can use as their main race night. Clearly Saturday night racing is not compatible for running a winning Elite League team as it is almost impossible to attract top riders to the club due to the combination of GP's and Poland. This is why I have often said that Friday night racing appears to be a suitable alternative where GP's can be accommodated by not running that weekend and totally avoids the Poland issue. However DH appears not to consider this as an alternative which is why I wonder if there is a block by the BSPA or whoever as it clashes with Coventry who of course used to run on a Saturday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnieg Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 never understood why a fan would want their club in a lower league....is it a problem if sky ignores you?...go down cos you not on sky? really? Because the financial reality is that some teams operate at different economic levels to others and fans can appreciate that. How many Mildenhall fans want to return to the PL? I'm sure there are Oxford fans who would have preferred a return to the PL and survival over going bust as an EL team in 2007. That said Leicester are better equipped than most tracks to survive in the EL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrcts Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 I understand it is ok for the stadium to be used on most days and reasonable times, but I am wondering if the BSPA have placed a restriction on what night Leicester can use as their main race night. Clearly Saturday night racing is not compatible for running a winning Elite League team as it is almost impossible to attract top riders to the club due to the combination of GP's and Poland. This is why I have often said that Friday night racing appears to be a suitable alternative where GP's can be accommodated by not running that weekend and totally avoids the Poland issue. However DH appears not to consider this as an alternative which is why I wonder if there is a block by the BSPA or whoever as it clashes with Coventry who of course used to run on a Saturday. Hopefully when Cov close we can run on Friday's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebrum Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 Hopefully when Cov close we can run on Friday's. Completely tasteless. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skodaman Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 I understand it is ok for the stadium to be used on most days and reasonable times, but I am wondering if the BSPA have placed a restriction on what night Leicester can use as their main race night. Clearly Saturday night racing is not compatible for running a winning Elite League team as it is almost impossible to attract top riders to the club due to the combination of GP's and Poland. This is why I have often said that Friday night racing appears to be a suitable alternative where GP's can be accommodated by not running that weekend and totally avoids the Poland issue. However DH appears not to consider this as an alternative which is why I wonder if there is a block by the BSPA or whoever as it clashes with Coventry who of course used to run on a Saturday. As I have said previously, the GPs are not the problem because this year the fixtures at Leicestar were arranged around them to accomodate Jason Doyle. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weatherwatcher Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 The biggest stumbling block is Poland who race on Sunday's. Any EL rider who is riding on a startdardy night who also races in Poland and there are quite a few, have a very busy Saturday racing in the meeting until 10.30 ish if lucky, then driving to get a flight to be in Poland for the meeting on a Sunday. I am afraid that it is Poland that is and always will be a problem with any team that meets on a Saturday over here. They should make the Poles change their race night, but at the moment, they are the ones who draw all the big names as British speedway fell way down the pecking order as the leading nation, where all the top riders wanted to come and ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 valve Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 (edited) The biggest stumbling block is Poland who race on Sunday's. Any EL rider who is riding on a startdardy night who also races in Poland and there are quite a few, have a very busy Saturday racing in the meeting until 10.30 ish if lucky, then driving to get a flight to be in Poland for the meeting on a Sunday. I am afraid that it is Poland that is and always will be a problem with any team that meets on a Saturday over here. They should make the Poles change their race night, but at the moment, they are the ones who draw all the big names as British speedway fell way down the pecking order as the leading nation, where all the top riders wanted to come and ride. There is no reasonable circumstance why Poland should change their Sunday race days. UK elite needs to work around the situation. Gps are not the problem, but Leicester choosing to race on a Saturday is, hence why I suggest Friday but do wonder if this is not possible because DH is not allowed too by BSPA. If this is the case then we need to face the likelihood that the Lions will really struggle to attract appropriate riders to mount a serious challenge to Elite League success, and by this I mean play offs. In turn this will result in dwindling crowds because many fans will only support a team with a chance of success leaving the faithful which will be far less than DH fears a midweek race night will bring. and if anybody needs any further convincing, Poole race right in the middle of the week, have a much smaller catchment than Leicester, yet attract far larger crowds. DH, ditch Saturday and get the riders in who will make up a team worth supporting! Edited October 7, 2015 by 1 valve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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