John Leslie Posted February 1, 2016 Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 I was told a while back that the Leicester track was being altered this winter, but I was told that it's only the 3rd/4th bend because DH didn't want to do both ends at once. I was also told at the same time that Leicester were signing Kenneth Bjerre and a Polish heat-leader. Was starting to think it was all duff info, but now the track alterations are becoming reality, maybe the signings will be named too. Now the track alterations and Ulamek info seems to be right. So is the Bjerre info correct too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedibee Posted February 1, 2016 Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 Ulamek is the ultimate gating tart, gone into the distance if he gets the drop but totally disinterested if at the back. Should do well at Leicester then . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted February 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 Good..... Cos you don't have to be ! Excitement!! Good grief, don't want any of that. Paying customers keeling over is absolutely NOT what's needed, each one would be another admission fee down. No - keep em all alive and breathing. This track change thing's risky enough Anyway - I think theres now only about up to 9 points left for the 7th rider.....so Doyle wouldn't have been fitted in anyway. what's all the fuss about?? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TesarRacing Posted February 1, 2016 Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 He's 40 now but seems to score well in Poland's 2nd division still. They will be a fair bit below the limit. Always liked Seb really nice guy, is he really 40 - that makes me feel old!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mimmo Posted February 1, 2016 Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 I hope Seb does a good job for you guys at Leicester, even though he's now in his 41st year. He was a joy to watch when he rode for us at King's Lynn, albeit quite a while now, and he'll give nothing but his best. Good luck with trying to finalise your side with the signing of Kenneth Bjerre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starman2006 Posted February 1, 2016 Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 (edited) As i said, get behind your club. Use it or lose it. Your choice. Edited February 1, 2016 by Starman2006 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebrum Posted February 1, 2016 Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 Good to see Seb back in the EL.he should do relatively OK in this weak league if he really is up for it. Good couple of loan fees to Wolves too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beckettlion Posted February 1, 2016 Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 Presuming Kenneth Bjerre is the final member of our septet.. Im going to play devils advocate and suggest it wouldnt be the worst team in the league. In Ulamek, Walasek, Wozniak and Bjerre we'd have 4 heat leaders capable of beating most, if they ride to their true potential/ find some much needed form (Kenneth!). Wozniak especially will come on leaps and bounds, improved with each meeting last year and having 2 experienced poles to guide him wont be a bad thing. Nikolai Klindt has proven before hes a useful second string in this league. If he continues with the 8+ home average he had in 2014 at Leicester itd be a real string in our bow, and whilst I dont expect anything near that, it shows the potential he still has to score points. Some of our riders are being branded 'gating tarts' (When we've changed the track to try and prevent this!!!), but surely, that means they have a reputation of getting to the front and winning from there. Ive said it before, Ill say it again... Its a lot easier to win a race when youre already in front of everyone else! And I believe, in Auty and Starke we have either the best, or second best, reserve pairing in the league. (with the possible exception of Poole). If our top 5 can keep us in the meeting, these 2 can and will win meetings for us. If this 7 stays fit and actually commit to racing for leicester speedway (Dont do their best Ljung, Bjarne, Mads or Michelsen impression) then they might (im definitely not saying they will), just might, at least compete in most meetings! And yes, its probably a daftly optimistic view of the current situation, but if you cant grasp at the smallest slither of hope before the season starts, you sure as hell cant if things dont start positively! I for one will be down at Leicester (or wherever the Lions are racing) as often as possible, provide transport and my other commitments dont get in the way too much... Hoping theres still a chance for a race night change, speedway always clashes with my cricket. Speedway season starts next month, Cant wait to get sprayed by shale and smell methanol again. Come on you lions! (apologies for the length of the post!) 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedibee Posted February 1, 2016 Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 Presuming Kenneth Bjerre is the final member of our septet.. Im going to play devils advocate and suggest it wouldnt be the worst team in the league. In Ulamek, Walasek, Wozniak and Bjerre we'd have 4 heat leaders capable of beating most, if they ride to their true potential/ find some much needed form (Kenneth!). Wozniak especially will come on leaps and bounds, improved with each meeting last year and having 2 experienced poles to guide him wont be a bad thing. Nikolai Klindt has proven before hes a useful second string in this league. If he continues with the 8+ home average he had in 2014 at Leicester itd be a real string in our bow, and whilst I dont expect anything near that, it shows the potential he still has to score points. Some of our riders are being branded 'gating tarts' (When we've changed the track to try and prevent this!!!), but surely, that means they have a reputation of getting to the front and winning from there. Ive said it before, Ill say it again... Its a lot easier to win a race when youre already in front of everyone else! And I believe, in Auty and Starke we have either the best, or second best, reserve pairing in the league. (with the possible exception of Poole). If our top 5 can keep us in the meeting, these 2 can and will win meetings for us. If this 7 stays fit and actually commit to racing for leicester speedway (Dont do their best Ljung, Bjarne, Mads or Michelsen impression) then they might (im definitely not saying they will), just might, at least compete in most meetings! And yes, its probably a daftly optimistic view of the current situation, but if you cant grasp at the smallest slither of hope before the season starts, you sure as hell cant if things dont start positively! I for one will be down at Leicester (or wherever the Lions are racing) as often as possible, provide transport and my other commitments dont get in the way too much... Hoping theres still a chance for a race night change, speedway always clashes with my cricket. Speedway season starts next month, Cant wait to get sprayed by shale and smell methanol again. Come on you lions! (apologies for the length of the post!) No need to apologise , nobody reads you posts anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starman2006 Posted February 1, 2016 Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 (edited) Presuming Kenneth Bjerre is the final member of our septet.. Im going to play devils advocate and suggest it wouldnt be the worst team in the league. In Ulamek, Walasek, Wozniak and Bjerre we'd have 4 heat leaders capable of beating most, if they ride to their true potential/ find some much needed form (Kenneth!). Wozniak especially will come on leaps and bounds, improved with each meeting last year and having 2 experienced poles to guide him wont be a bad thing. Nikolai Klindt has proven before hes a useful second string in this league. If he continues with the 8+ home average he had in 2014 at Leicester itd be a real string in our bow, and whilst I dont expect anything near that, it shows the potential he still has to score points. Some of our riders are being branded 'gating tarts' (When we've changed the track to try and prevent this!!!), but surely, that means they have a reputation of getting to the front and winning from there. Ive said it before, Ill say it again... Its a lot easier to win a race when youre already in front of everyone else! And I believe, in Auty and Starke we have either the best, or second best, reserve pairing in the league. (with the possible exception of Poole). If our top 5 can keep us in the meeting, these 2 can and will win meetings for us. If this 7 stays fit and actually commit to racing for leicester speedway (Dont do their best Ljung, Bjarne, Mads or Michelsen impression) then they might (im definitely not saying they will), just might, at least compete in most meetings! And yes, its probably a daftly optimistic view of the current situation, but if you cant grasp at the smallest slither of hope before the season starts, you sure as hell cant if things dont start positively! I for one will be down at Leicester (or wherever the Lions are racing) as often as possible, provide transport and my other commitments dont get in the way too much... Hoping theres still a chance for a race night change, speedway always clashes with my cricket. Speedway season starts next month, Cant wait to get sprayed by shale and smell methanol again. Come on you lions! (apologies for the length of the post!) Mate take no notice of what others say, good post, and all the best for the season. But as i said concerning other Leicester fans, use it or lose it. Lets hope the track changes save for this diabolical weather make a difference. Edited February 1, 2016 by Starman2006 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
therefused Posted February 1, 2016 Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 I don't understand why no stead instead of klindt? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcon Hammer Posted February 1, 2016 Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 With 3 Poles in the team, possibly riding 14 home matches on a Saturday & Poland Sunday, don't think any other teams riders would have the nerve to complain about riding only 2 Saturday's with Poland the next day Unfortunately there are going to be clashes with World Under-21 & FIM Europe events though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flagrag Posted February 1, 2016 Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 Therefused- I think the main reason why Stead has not been signed is fixture clashes I think I counted about 7 or 8 meetings that he would miss it would be the same with Lasse Bjerre not that he would be the answer. Seb Ullamek is the not the rider he was but nobody else was prepared to come to Leicester and still a problem filling that last place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beckettlion Posted February 1, 2016 Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 No need to apologise , nobody reads you posts anyway If you got all the way down to the apology, you must have read the post Mate take no notice of others say, good post, and all the best for the season. But as i said concerning other Leicester fans, use it or lose it. Lets hope the track changes save for this diabolical weather make a difference. Don't worry, I don't take much notice! Yeah, fingers crossed the track changes make a difference in the quality of the racing. Fingers crossed the final signing is someone that'll at least do a job... Keep hearing Andre Compton mentioned. Wouldn't be overly enthusing! Compton might fit in to Phil The Ace's grandad team! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidney the robin Posted February 1, 2016 Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 (edited) Presuming Kenneth Bjerre is the final member of our septet.. Im going to play devils advocate and suggest it wouldnt be the worst team in the league. In Ulamek, Walasek, Wozniak and Bjerre we'd have 4 heat leaders capable of beating most, if they ride to their true potential/ find some much needed form (Kenneth!). Wozniak especially will come on leaps and bounds, improved with each meeting last year and having 2 experienced poles to guide him wont be a bad thing. Nikolai Klindt has proven before hes a useful second string in this league. If he continues with the 8+ home average he had in 2014 at Leicester itd be a real string in our bow, and whilst I dont expect anything near that, it shows the potential he still has to score points. Some of our riders are being branded 'gating tarts' (When we've changed the track to try and prevent this!!!), but surely, that means they have a reputation of getting to the front and winning from there. Ive said it before, Ill say it again... Its a lot easier to win a race when youre already in front of everyone else! And I believe, in Auty and Starke we have either the best, or second best, reserve pairing in the league. (with the possible exception of Poole). If our top 5 can keep us in the meeting, these 2 can and will win meetings for us. If this 7 stays fit and actually commit to racing for leicester speedway (Dont do their best Ljung, Bjarne, Mads or Michelsen impression) then they might (im definitely not saying they will), just might, at least compete in most meetings! And yes, its probably a daftly optimistic view of the current situation, but if you cant grasp at the smallest slither of hope before the season starts, you sure as hell cant if things dont start positively! I for one will be down at Leicester (or wherever the Lions are racing) as often as possible, provide transport and my other commitments dont get in the way too much... Hoping theres still a chance for a race night change, speedway always clashes with my cricket. Speedway season starts next month, Cant wait to get sprayed by shale and smell methanol again. Come on you lions! (apologies for the length of the post!) Are Poole's reserve pairing much better ?i think not Newman/Ellis are decent but none of them are 1/5 riders.Also that is with Kurtz i think won't move down ? i believe he will do well a learning curve season but he will do well in the top five. Edited February 1, 2016 by Sidney the robin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brummiestormer Posted February 1, 2016 Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 Ulamek is a gater and should do ok on a none passing track---that aside he's a really nice guy and a good team man 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starman2006 Posted February 1, 2016 Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 Ulamek is a gater and should do ok on a none passing track---that aside he's a really nice guy and a good team man It was a non passing track, i hope for the clubs sake the alterations change that. then, the club can move forward.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shale Searcher Posted February 1, 2016 Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 (edited) Presuming Kenneth Bjerre is the final member of our septet.. Im going to play devils advocate and suggest it wouldnt be the worst team in the league. In Ulamek, Walasek, Wozniak and Bjerre we'd have 4 heat leaders capable of beating most, if they ride to their true potential/ find some much needed form (Kenneth!). Wozniak especially will come on leaps and bounds, improved with each meeting last year and having 2 experienced poles to guide him wont be a bad thing. Nikolai Klindt has proven before hes a useful second string in this league. If he continues with the 8+ home average he had in 2014 at Leicester itd be a real string in our bow, and whilst I dont expect anything near that, it shows the potential he still has to score points. Some of our riders are being branded 'gating tarts' (When we've changed the track to try and prevent this!!!), but surely, that means they have a reputation of getting to the front and winning from there. Ive said it before, Ill say it again... Its a lot easier to win a race when youre already in front of everyone else! And I believe, in Auty and Starke we have either the best, or second best, reserve pairing in the league. (with the possible exception of Poole). If our top 5 can keep us in the meeting, these 2 can and will win meetings for us. If this 7 stays fit and actually commit to racing for leicester speedway (Dont do their best Ljung, Bjarne, Mads or Michelsen impression) then they might (im definitely not saying they will), just might, at least compete in most meetings! And yes, its probably a daftly optimistic view of the current situation, but if you cant grasp at the smallest slither of hope before the season starts, you sure as hell cant if things dont start positively! I for one will be down at Leicester (or wherever the Lions are racing) as often as possible, provide transport and my other commitments dont get in the way too much... Hoping theres still a chance for a race night change, speedway always clashes with my cricket. Speedway season starts next month, Cant wait to get sprayed by shale and smell methanol again. Come on you lions! (apologies for the length of the post!) Nicely written post.... With regards to the track changes, I will say once again, the overhead drone images just do not show how much more track has been made available.. The large manhole covers that were once a safe haven for track staff to stand on were within the inner ring, now if you stand on one during the racing you're likely to get knocked over by the draft as they go by!! The inside line now is at least a tractor width wider at the middle of turn 3 & 4, which will enable riders to turn much earlier and really dive under what would have been the safe line, or turn very late and then dive under exiting turn 4.... With regards to the team, still needing one more, Bjerre senior a possibility, he's had a couple or 3 poor seasons, he's had some nasty injuries as well, a change of track, and team mates, and an injury free season may be just what he needs!! Ok, no out and out star performer, but in this league, a solid 7 maybe a better bet than a team with a couple of super stars with no back-up... Here's hoping for some drier weather so we can get the track changes finished.... Edited February 1, 2016 by Shale Searcher 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 No need to apologise , nobody reads you posts anyway I do. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TesarRacing Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 I do. ....me too! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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