GoldenGauntlet Posted February 5, 2019 Report Share Posted February 5, 2019 9 hours ago, peckover said: That’s why they are mostly on those SGP dates, to keep it on a Saturday and as Scott Nichollls most likely working on the SGP TV shows, so no Lions matches That's why the Lions are not riding on those Saturdays, but I don't see why they couldn't have run the Lions Cubs meetings on a different day. Most fans who would go and watch the Lions Cubs meetings would also, I imagine, want to watch the SGPs live. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman123 Posted February 5, 2019 Report Share Posted February 5, 2019 We always raced on GP nights when in the Championship previously and the fans showed up in numbers..... people just record it I guess and it keeps it regular Saturday racing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teaboy279 Posted February 6, 2019 Report Share Posted February 6, 2019 16 hours ago, peckover said: We always raced on GP nights when in the Championship previously and the fans showed up in numbers..... people just record it I guess and it keeps it regular Saturday racing That was when you only had one team though, so if people didn't go they didn't get live speedway. I dare say with this being a junior team vs GPs that Cubs attendances will be comparable to the Bees attendances. Back in 2014 Leicester entered the NT and when Kent rode there, there was no more then 120 people with well over half of us coming up the m1. Almost sounds to me like they are running against GPs so they can declare a 2nd team is not viable come the end of the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lionsman66 Posted February 7, 2019 Report Share Posted February 7, 2019 With having to pay the high B.T sport price surely alot will go to see the cubs as they can't afford to have said channel...just a thought Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teaboy279 Posted February 8, 2019 Report Share Posted February 8, 2019 20 hours ago, Lionsman66 said: With having to pay the high B.T sport price surely alot will go to see the cubs as they can't afford to have said channel...just a thought Cant speak for other people, but my own view is that despite being a nearly ever present at central park for what ever level or format of speedway was on offer since day 1, fear that if at Kent we get Saturdays I will miss more in a season then I have in the previous 6... Already have 2 gps booked to attend, and hoping to do two more if finances allow. So potentially 3 missed meetings (I am pretty sure I won't miss a meeting when I am at Cardiff) I am not trying to be negative about the project, the way forward is for all upper league clubs to have either a NL side or at least a development league side. It's the only way to bring on a consistent and steady stream of young talent through. I think most of us expected Sunday afternoon fixtures which I think would of worked well. I remember reading Horton saying he needed about 200 people to break even I assume that figure will be less for the Cubs as they won't have the rent to cover. One thing they do have is an attractive team and hopefully that will be enough to entice people in and balance the books. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skodaman Posted March 18, 2019 Report Share Posted March 18, 2019 Ellis Perks was going well in the Bonanza yesterday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teaboy279 Posted March 18, 2019 Report Share Posted March 18, 2019 It sounded through the updates like there was a fair bit of passing, is the track more racey this year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevethelion Posted April 11, 2019 Report Share Posted April 11, 2019 Ryan MacDonald replaces Kelsey Dugard, who it seems has retired after breaking his collarbone on P&P day. Sounds like he hadn't mentioned the fact he had retired to the Cubs management though. Quote on the website from Stewart Dickson says " I haven't had any official contact from, but I've been told he's no longer doing Speedway and I had that confirmed at the weekend". Does anyone who follows NL Speedway think that weakens the Cubs side or not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sings4Speedway Posted April 11, 2019 Report Share Posted April 11, 2019 12 minutes ago, stevethelion said: Ryan MacDonald replaces Kelsey Dugard, who it seems has retired after breaking his collarbone on P&P day. Sounds like he hadn't mentioned the fact he had retired to the Cubs management though. Quote on the website from Stewart Dickson says " I haven't had any official contact from, but I've been told he's no longer doing Speedway and I had that confirmed at the weekend". Does anyone who follows NL Speedway think that weakens the Cubs side or not? Well marginally quicker than i expected but better for the Cubs to be rid of Kelsey. I really don't get why riders who show little or no commitment and "retire" time and time again still get so many opportunities. Ryan Mac has had plenty of chances himself and is still to prove he can cut it fully at NL level but has shown slow improvement over the seasons so is probably the best suited replacement available at present. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woz01 Posted April 11, 2019 Report Share Posted April 11, 2019 Ryan MacDonald will do a job for Leicester especially when if/when Dan or Joe move up into the main body. Experience at Leicester too which will help. That's 3 of the Cov NL side now, good to see. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teaboy279 Posted April 12, 2019 Report Share Posted April 12, 2019 MacDonald did show considerable progress last year, another similar one could make him a useful 2nd string. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sings4Speedway Posted April 12, 2019 Report Share Posted April 12, 2019 3 minutes ago, teaboy279 said: MacDonald did show considerable progress last year, another similar one could make him a useful 2nd string. In all probability he is going to end up at reserve if either Thompson delivers on their potential. There is a danger of course that Ryan could find himself getting 3 rides a meeting but its up to him to step up and make sure he doesn't. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander15 Posted April 15, 2019 Report Share Posted April 15, 2019 I do like Kelsey but him and MacDonald are polar opposites in terms of reliability and commitment. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sings4Speedway Posted May 23, 2019 Report Share Posted May 23, 2019 So Perks signs for Swindon. Its been widely circulated that riders can only do 2 leagues this year and not all 3 so guess its so long cubs? I guess Jack Thomas is already nicely set to replace him if that is the case? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalterPlinge Posted May 23, 2019 Report Share Posted May 23, 2019 56 minutes ago, Sings4Speedway said: So Perks signs for Swindon. Its been widely circulated that riders can only do 2 leagues this year and not all 3 so guess its so long cubs? I guess Jack Thomas is already nicely set to replace him if that is the case? I bet it's more likely the rules will be fudged so he can ride all 3 leagues. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W9 Lion Posted May 24, 2019 Report Share Posted May 24, 2019 On 5/23/2019 at 12:38 PM, WalterPlinge said: I bet it's more likely the rules will be fudged so he can ride all 3 leagues. I've looked in the rule book and I was unable to find anything that says you cannot ride in 3 leagues. #SMKB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander15 Posted May 24, 2019 Report Share Posted May 24, 2019 On 5/23/2019 at 11:41 AM, Sings4Speedway said: So Perks signs for Swindon. Its been widely circulated that riders can only do 2 leagues this year and not all 3 so guess its so long cubs? I guess Jack Thomas is already nicely set to replace him if that is the case? I remembered this rumour so went back over the rulebook but can’t see it written down. Swindon have announced that he’s been accepted into their declaration and the whole 3 league thing seems to have been brushed under the carpet! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebv Posted May 25, 2019 Report Share Posted May 25, 2019 On 5/24/2019 at 2:59 PM, W9 Lion said: I've looked in the rule book and I was unable to find anything that says you cannot ride in 3 leagues. #SMKB That was at 2:59pm on Friday the 24th of May.. At 3.00pm on Friday the 24th of May, the rule may have changed... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mimmo Posted May 29, 2019 Report Share Posted May 29, 2019 What time do the gates open on Sunday for the meeting against Stoke please, and how much are NL programmes? Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Lion Posted May 30, 2019 Report Share Posted May 30, 2019 23 hours ago, Mimmo said: What time do the gates open on Sunday for the meeting against Stoke please, and how much are NL programmes? Thank you. Gates will open at 2:30pm . £12 Adults , £10 Concessions & under 16’s free. Programme cost is £2 good quality programme similar to the Lions programmes but scaled down to 15 pages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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