justathought Posted July 16, 2019 Report Share Posted July 16, 2019 LEICESTER face a newly re-strengthened Edinburgh side as they look to keep the ball rolling at the Paul Chapman & Sons Arena on Wednesday (7.30pm).It’s a rare midweek home fixture for the Watling JCB Lions as the previously scheduled visit of the Monarchs was rained-off earlier in the season.And with the weather set fair and no home meeting this weekend, club bosses are urging supporters to come out and back their table-topping side – as they look to go eight points clear.Lions boast a 100 per cent home record in the Championship but their hopes of extending that are complicated by the Monarchs’ team changes and another injury setback concerning Josh Bates. Lions operate the rider-replacement facility for Bates, whilst Eastbourne’s Richard Lawson stands in as the heat-leader guest for broken ankle victim Richie Worrall. LEICESTER: Scott Nicholls, Ellis Perks, Josh Bates R/R, Ryan Douglas, Richard Lawson, Joe Lawlor, Connor Mountain.EDINBURGH: Sam Masters, Ricky Wells, Josh Pickering, William Lawson, Cameron Heeps, Matt Marson, Connor Coles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teromaafan Posted July 16, 2019 Report Share Posted July 16, 2019 Dickson must surely have lost his patience with Bates by now. It doesn't matter how brave he is, Josh has become a liability if he is not prepared to change his approach to racing. We already have our No.2 out for the season and trying to cover with guests or R/R and can't then accommodate someone who, when supposedly fit to start a meeting, has a good chance of not finishing it. The sport is dangerous, but the amount of injuries Josh picks up is not down to bad look. We would be better off with a rider on a slightly lower average (although I appreciate may not be easy, based on who would be available) who can stay on his bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamish McRaker Posted July 16, 2019 Report Share Posted July 16, 2019 Bates fights his bike, he doesn't ride it. There will only be one winner, in the end. Difficult decisions coming up for Mr Dickson, don't envy him. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanAndersen Posted July 17, 2019 Report Share Posted July 17, 2019 Monarchs by 20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justathought Posted July 17, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2019 3 Advanced issues found ▲ 14 hours ago, Teromaafan said: Dickson must surely have lost his patience with Bates by now. It doesn't matter how brave he is, Josh has become a liability if he is not prepared to change his approach to racing. The sport is dangerous, but the amount of injuries Josh picks up is not down to bad look. We would be better off with a rider on a slightly lower average (although I appreciate may not be easy, based on who would be available) who can stay on his bike. In fairness to Bates. On this occasion, it wasn't his fault. He was way out at the back and picked up some dirt. Similar to the Charles Wright incident a little later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiveusaB Posted July 17, 2019 Report Share Posted July 17, 2019 That's quite right....it was a 'track' imbalance....however, it opens up a whole new debate about whether the rider has quick enough reactions to control the bike, like Tungate did a bit later on and also it questions the rider's balance/style.....being of a small/light frame probably doesn't help JB, as I'm sure a hell of a lot of strength is needed to hang on in those situations. He's a brave rider, but may be doesn't have the physical attributes needed to avoid sticky situations? just a thought....... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Blobby Posted July 17, 2019 Report Share Posted July 17, 2019 First outing with new team. Hopefully we’re competitive at least compared to how we have been on the road this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainB Posted July 17, 2019 Report Share Posted July 17, 2019 1 hour ago, nightshift said: In fairness to Bates. On this occasion, it wasn't his fault. He was way out at the back and picked up some dirt. Similar to the Charles Wright incident a little later. Just exactly whose fault was it then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justathought Posted July 17, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2019 I suppose it was circumstance, wrong place right time. I suspect, and I've never ridden a speedway bike, that if you suddenly get an unexpected grip that trows the bike from under you it's very difficult to do a lot about it. A bit like banana skin, lose balance and Booooommmmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted July 17, 2019 Report Share Posted July 17, 2019 Anyone know what the layoff time is for a concussion that follows soon after a previous layoff? The last one was 9 days, so will it be more than that? So at least 4 matches with limited r/r options seems very possible, maybe even 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted July 17, 2019 Report Share Posted July 17, 2019 7 hours ago, nightshift said: I suppose it was circumstance, wrong place right time. I suspect, and I've never ridden a speedway bike, that if you suddenly get an unexpected grip that trows the bike from under you it's very difficult to do a lot about it. A bit like banana skin, lose balance and Booooommmmm C’mon,he appears to be out of control of the bike at some stage in most races.There is grip on most tracks you have be aware of where it is.There was nobody near him when he crashed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenway Bleachers Posted July 17, 2019 Report Share Posted July 17, 2019 Well what a difference having a proper number 1 makes. Welcome back Smiler!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScotsman Posted July 17, 2019 Report Share Posted July 17, 2019 Well done the Smiler! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted July 17, 2019 Report Share Posted July 17, 2019 Who was out practicing soon after heat 15? Looked like he was wearing a set of NZ kevlars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bump Posted July 17, 2019 Report Share Posted July 17, 2019 14 minutes ago, Big Al said: Who was out practicing soon after heat 15? Looked like he was wearing a set of NZ kevlars. Dakota Ballantyne, young lad from Australia 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 valve Posted July 18, 2019 Report Share Posted July 18, 2019 17 hours ago, Big Al said: Anyone know what the layoff time is for a concussion that follows soon after a previous layoff? Josh has had to have surgery to repair a bone in his neck/back which apparently took two hours to complete. This would suggest recovery will be longer than that expected for concussion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Blobby Posted July 18, 2019 Report Share Posted July 18, 2019 Great result for the boys. Having a number 1 that you know is going to go out and win races really helps. Rickys performance costing us a win imo getting beat of Lawlor summed his night up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazc Posted July 18, 2019 Report Share Posted July 18, 2019 26 minutes ago, Mr Blobby said: Great result for the boys. Having a number 1 that you know is going to go out and win races really helps. Rickys performance costing us a win imo getting beat of Lawlor summed his night up. Wells cost you the win last night. Maybe we have tapped him up and he has asked Wolbert the best way to manipulate his average . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Blobby Posted July 18, 2019 Report Share Posted July 18, 2019 33 minutes ago, Gazc said: Wells cost you the win last night. Maybe we have tapped him up and he has asked Wolbert the best way to manipulate his average . Or maybe it’s part of our master plan. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenga Posted July 18, 2019 Report Share Posted July 18, 2019 11 hours ago, Fenway Bleachers said: Well what a difference having a proper number 1 makes. Welcome back Smiler!! but your tail just got even longer and with oor willie in the main body of the team looks pretty poor . maybe when you get the next change (august ?) it will be better and the season will be over . so why do it in the first place ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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