SteveLyric2 Posted January 14, 2016 Report Share Posted January 14, 2016 Its not what you know, its who you know.......!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted January 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2016 I've read the quote by Dave Darcy on the Bookface (or whatever its called) section on the Leicester website - it gives the impression that it's been DD who's been getting in DH's ear about modifying the track......if that's the case then well done to him in getting a result because i can imagine it was probably like trying to persuade Maggie Thatcher that she was wrong. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Hunter Posted January 14, 2016 Report Share Posted January 14, 2016 I've read the quote by Dave Darcy on the Bookface (or whatever its called) section on the Leicester website - it gives the impression that it's been DD who's been getting in DH's ear about modifying the track......if that's the case then well done to him in getting a result because i can imagine it was probably like trying to persuade Maggie Thatcher that she was wrong. Its still not clear to me if bends 1 & 2 have been changed as well as 3 & 4. Could we have a photo to clarify things please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rainman Posted January 14, 2016 Report Share Posted January 14, 2016 I messaged Glyn last week and asked the same question he said all 4 bends were being done 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long Eye Posted January 14, 2016 Report Share Posted January 14, 2016 Marky.... All 4 turns are being done. 3 and 4 are now ready for the top shale. As most of you know the new track at Manchester have had shale ordered for months and with the weather the way its been Breedon can only store so much shale under cover. No one wants to lay wet shale. Turns one and two will be next when the shale is available. (DRY) Hope this answers some questions. Its still not clear to me if bends 1 & 2 have been changed as well as 3 & 4. Could we have a photo to clarify things please? It's not difficult to find out. The clues are in the words. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beckettlion Posted January 14, 2016 Report Share Posted January 14, 2016 Brilliant that they're making these track alterations... would now like to hear which fellas will be riding on it every week! Wonder if they've made any more headway in that department, because they seem to be keeping quiet on the riders front. Credit where its due though, they're finally taking to social media to tell us something, even if it's only the track developments- it's a start! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shale Searcher Posted January 14, 2016 Report Share Posted January 14, 2016 Spotted Josh Auty driving down the Upperton Road around 15 minutes ago, outbound from Leicester. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted January 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2016 Brilliant that they're making these track alterations... would now like to hear which fellas will be riding on it every week! Wonder if they've made any more headway in that department, because they seem to be keeping quiet on the riders front. Credit where its due though, they're finally taking to social media to tell us something, even if it's only the track developments- it's a start! Sounds like Dave Darcy should take over things generally, including sorting out the team..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weatherwatcher Posted January 14, 2016 Report Share Posted January 14, 2016 Sounds like Dave Darcy should take over things generally, including sorting out the team..... That would be the best start to next season, that the fans could wish for. If all that has happened so far has been his doing then the best of luck to him, because he will have been the fist person who has been able to get through to DH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flagrag Posted January 14, 2016 Report Share Posted January 14, 2016 I don't it's as such as getting through to DH it's more like you want to alter the track you pay for it and do the work. So that is what Dave Darcy has done on the team front still no news as simply cannot get the riders to do the meetings everybody Norrie tries says No Thank you not on a Saturday night. The THJ option seems to have gone now as well as he was interested if he didn't get a Polish club but somebody has come in for him so no to UK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beckettlion Posted January 14, 2016 Report Share Posted January 14, 2016 I don't it's as such as getting through to DH it's more like you want to alter the track you pay for it and do the work. So that is what Dave Darcy has done on the team front still no news as simply cannot get the riders to do the meetings everybody Norrie tries says No Thank you not on a Saturday night. The THJ option seems to have gone now as well as he was interested if he didn't get a Polish club but somebody has come in for him so no to UK Simon Stead wants to ride for the Lions... I know it'd initially mean him starting at 5, but if Wozniak eventually went up to 5 and Stead down to second string, I'd be relatively happy. Then just get anyone of decent strength at 1... 1. Someone of heat leader quality- Madsen, Larsen, Sundstrom, either Laguta, Protasciewicz? 2. Wozniak/Stead 3. Walasek (captain probably?) 4. Klindt 5. Stead/Wozniak 6. Auty 7. Starke If we can get the 1-5 good enough to stay in meetings, that reserve pair can win us meetings. Might not overly excite the masses, but would at least be a half competitive side IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrcts Posted January 14, 2016 Report Share Posted January 14, 2016 Simon Stead wants to ride for the Lions... I know it'd initially mean him starting at 5, but if Wozniak eventually went up to 5 and Stead down to second string, I'd be relatively happy. Then just get anyone of decent strength at 1... 1. Someone of heat leader quality- Madsen, Larsen, Sundstrom, either Laguta, Protasciewicz? 2. Wozniak/Stead 3. Walasek (captain probably?) 4. Klindt 5. Stead/Wozniak 6. Auty 7. Starke If we can get the 1-5 good enough to stay in meetings, that reserve pair can win us meetings. Might not overly excite the masses, but would at least be a half competitive side IMO Stead may want to ride for Leicester but it's a big risk to go with him at the start of the season after such a big crash last season. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shale Searcher Posted January 14, 2016 Report Share Posted January 14, 2016 Stead may want to ride for Leicester but it's a big risk to go with him at the start of the season after such a big crash last season. Simon Stead would also miss quite a few matches whilst riding for his parent club Sheffield, really need to avoid any more DU riders if at all possible.. I know we are struggling to find anyone at present, but it strikes me as to why no other EL club has snapped up Steady.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beckettlion Posted January 15, 2016 Report Share Posted January 15, 2016 Stead may want to ride for Leicester but it's a big risk to go with him at the start of the season after such a big crash last season. 2014 season we signed steady after a broken leg and he was brilliant for us. He's already back to full fitness, working in the gym with a local boxer. The only question mark would be over the psychological aspect, but he's overcome injury before and I'm sure he'll do it again. Simon Stead would also miss quite a few matches whilst riding for his parent club Sheffield, really need to avoid any more DU riders if at all possible.. I know we are struggling to find anyone at present, but it strikes me as to why no other EL club has snapped up Steady.. Yeah, I agree with that. and it's the only reason I can see that we haven't signed steady. But as you say, with such a struggle to get anyone, I'd sooner have a bloke that we know would give 110% for most of the meetings but miss some, than someone that wouldnt give his all but would be there all the time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrow boy Posted January 15, 2016 Report Share Posted January 15, 2016 2014 season we signed steady after a broken leg and he was brilliant for us. He's already back to full fitness, working in the gym with a local boxer. The only question mark would be over the psychological aspect, but he's overcome injury before and I'm sure he'll do it again. Yeah, I agree with that. and it's the only reason I can see that we haven't signed steady. But as you say, with such a struggle to get anyone, I'd sooner have a bloke that we know would give 110% for most of the meetings but miss some, than someone that wouldnt give his all but would be there all the time Don't forget that no guests are allowed now to replace riders riding at 2 & 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Hunter Posted January 15, 2016 Report Share Posted January 15, 2016 It's not difficult to find out. The clues are in the words. Yes I know that and Glyn has posted that he needs to wait for dry shale. The point is that none of the photos on the Lions website show any alterations to bends 1 & 2 - not even a line of red flags showing where the bends will be cut back to. Also on the Lions website it states "The foundations and a top dressing of shale have now been laid and all that remains is to re-lay the inner kerbs.". If Glyn is just waiting for dry shale before doing bends 1 & 2 why did they not do the earthworks and alter the drains on bends 1 & 2 whilst the machinery was on site for bends 3 & 4. O.K. I might be paranoid about all this but as far as I can see, and nobody has come on here and proved other wise, only bends 3 & 4 have been done so far and bends 1 & 2 remain untouched. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theflyingkiwi Posted January 15, 2016 Report Share Posted January 15, 2016 Yes I know that and Glyn has posted that he needs to wait for dry shale. The point is that none of the photos on the Lions website show any alterations to bends 1 & 2 - not even a line of red flags showing where the bends will be cut back to. Also on the Lions website it states "The foundations and a top dressing of shale have now been laid and all that remains is to re-lay the inner kerbs.". If Glyn is just waiting for dry shale before doing bends 1 & 2 why did they not do the earthworks and alter the drains on bends 1 & 2 whilst the machinery was on site for bends 3 & 4. O.K. I might be paranoid about all this but as far as I can see, and nobody has come on here and proved other wise, only bends 3 & 4 have been done so far and bends 1 & 2 remain untouched. Plenty of time to do it before the new season starts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shale Searcher Posted January 15, 2016 Report Share Posted January 15, 2016 Turns 1 & turn 2 are marked out with orange cones, they are hidden by the unseasonaly long grass, and its to wet to mow it.... The centre green is pretty much waterlogged with visible laying water.. On Monday, we pumped nigh on 15,000 gallons of water off the track and out the storage tanks.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionking Posted January 15, 2016 Report Share Posted January 15, 2016 Lions vs Sheffield to open the season on the same day as the Belle Vue meeting . Return leg on 24th at Sheffield Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Hunter Posted January 15, 2016 Report Share Posted January 15, 2016 Plenty of time to do it before the new season starts. I am trying to stay calm and carry on but my paranoia went up a notch when I saw that Glyn was hoping to hold some training days in February. He will need the new bits of the track to have settled down by then so it does not leave a lot of time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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