Teromaafan Posted October 22, 2019 Report Share Posted October 22, 2019 When aggregate margins are tight (in any sport) there will always be a team cursing their bad luck. But Glasgow need to remember that we out scored everyone in the regular league season to finish top of the league and then did it all again against the other teams in the top four. Forget any bad luck Glasgow consider they may have had, there was nothing lucky about the Lion's success. The best teams in any sport win the league (Brian Clough quote and he was right). The Lions team epitomises what team speedway is all about, in that providing race winners is simply not enough. Two Glasgow riders went through the card tonight and a different one did the same at Leicester at the weekend. The Tigers provided 19 out of 30 race winners over two legs and still lost! Glasgow cannot be considered unlucky when a team built so top heavy fail get results when it matters, even when their big guns deliver scores above their averages. They will no doubt review their team structure/balance for next season. Anyway, this was a fabulous finale to the season, rightly contested by the best two teams in the league. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazc Posted October 22, 2019 Report Share Posted October 22, 2019 Congratulations to the Lions 12 points just proved to much to claw back as i suspected. But take nothing away from Leicester best team over the 2 legs have won the title and fair play to them fully deserved. And finally Ellis Perks take a bow what a ride in heat 14 to seal it fantastic ride young man. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylorj Posted October 22, 2019 Report Share Posted October 22, 2019 16 minutes ago, highroad119 said: No title at Glasgow this year, so well done Lions on the title. Plenty digs at the "money men" not winning the title but these individuals have just served up the most entertaining season of speedway I can remember. Makes them winners too I reckon. Well of course they would , they were a team of mostly Ex Comets to begin with  So it looks like those 12 points weren't that easy to claw back as they thought. Another year , another empty trophy cabinet , well you could try asking Jacko to become Team Manager next season and get rid of Mr Cheeseballs ,  maybe he could show you the way to becoming a Treble Winning Team  Well done Leicester , enjoy every minute and look after our Trophies    1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellevueace Posted October 22, 2019 Report Share Posted October 22, 2019 Congratulations to Leicester on the championship, Perks has really come on in leaps and bounds this season Worrall not really a good guest with a below average return and underlining why I wouldn't re sign him next season, good to see kyle rack up a good score though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weeyin Posted October 22, 2019 Report Share Posted October 22, 2019 Congratulations to Leicester, Ellis Perks was the match winner, Glasgow rode their socks off, but it wasn't to be. The racing however was superb, if only we could have racing like that at more tracks. Again Congratulations to the Lions. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Hunter Posted October 22, 2019 Report Share Posted October 22, 2019 54 minutes ago, 1 valve said: 1969 the year I saw the Lions live for the first time. 2019 the year I saw the Lions win the league for the first time . 50 years! Thank you to everybody for making it happen.     I first went to Blackbird Road as an eleven year old in 1949 so just think what waiting 70 years feels like! Hope the Cubs can make it a quadruple - that would take some beating! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justgotmecpc Posted October 22, 2019 Report Share Posted October 22, 2019 Leicester have been the side all season even when Richie got injured they dug in & kept it up & not forgetting josh bates either but hats off to Stuart Dickson for a well ran team 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spin king Posted October 22, 2019 Report Share Posted October 22, 2019 Congratulations Leicester. Young Perks definitely brought his A game to the table tonight. Also think that Joe Lawler deserves a special mention tonight scored above what most would have expected and considering the history between him and Glasgow promotion. Back to the drawing board for Glasgow, but I am sure that they will be back next season challenging for honours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenga Posted October 22, 2019 Report Share Posted October 22, 2019 25 minutes ago, spin king said: Congratulations Leicester. Young Perks definitely brought his A game to the table tonight. Also think that Joe Lawler deserves a special mention tonight scored above what most would have expected and considering the history between him and Glasgow promotion. Back to the drawing board for Glasgow, but I am sure that they will be back next season challenging for honours. with Ellis Perks as number 1 and a better balanced team ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MD Posted October 22, 2019 Report Share Posted October 22, 2019 Congrats to LEI, you killed us in the first leg and we couldnt have made it easier for you in the second. Three exclusions, an EF and a rider at the tapes with his steel shoe detached, you just couldnt make it up. Vissing was on it tonight, his best meeting in his best season IMO especially his first two heats where he had to go out alone. Bickley also had a decent meeting. What a season its been though, great meetings week in week out from June onwards. I would argue again that we need a strong reserve with a close starting average to the No2 who can interchange with the reserve berth over a season. The top heavy culture of team building hasnt brought a league title but has gotten closer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted October 22, 2019 Report Share Posted October 22, 2019 (edited) Well done to Leicester, special mention to Ty Procter Ht8&12 his shoulder was obviously giving him some pain and Ellis Perks his Ht14 match winning ride from last to1st was sensational.Also sporting for Lawlor to clear the track when he fell in Ht 14 as Perks was behind the 2 Glasgow riders-at the time. Though the track prep was too slick and caught out the Glasgow riders more than the opposition.Tense stuff at the end though. Shouldn't throw objects at the riders though,naughty. Edited October 22, 2019 by Fromafar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulco Posted October 22, 2019 Report Share Posted October 22, 2019 Well done Leicester , fitting the team that tops the league wins the title . It was a cracking meeting tonight . Our three heat leaders were excellent , just needed more than Kyle Bickley backing them up . For Leicester Perks had the best meeting I've ever seen him have and he had solid back up . Oh well that's it over for another year , and another year we've not quite managed to win anything , but it's been a really enjoyable journey this season , roll on 2020  5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MD Posted October 22, 2019 Report Share Posted October 22, 2019 7 minutes ago, Fromafar said: Shouldn't throw objects at the riders though,naughty. Shouldn't do three laps of wheelies. He invited it as much as it shouldn't have happened. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted October 22, 2019 Report Share Posted October 22, 2019 1 minute ago, MD said: Shouldn't do three laps of wheelies. He invited it as much as it shouldn't have happened. Really!!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Gazc Posted October 22, 2019 Popular Post Report Share Posted October 22, 2019 (edited) 11 hours ago, MD said: Shouldn't do three laps of wheelies. He invited it as much as it shouldn't have happened. Have to disagree with you on that one under no circumstances should any object be thrown the culprit being ejected may be the least of his worries, a lifetime ban should hopefully follow . As for the wheelies the lad had just went from last to first to clinch the title personally i wouldn't begrudge him that. Edited October 23, 2019 by Gazc 27 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted October 22, 2019 Report Share Posted October 22, 2019 5 minutes ago, Gazc said: Have to disagree with you on that one under no circumstances should any object be thrown the culprit being ejected may be the least of his worries a lifetime ban should hopefully follow . As for the wheelies the lad had just went from last to first to clinch the title personally i wouldn't begrudge him that. Well said. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col Posted October 22, 2019 Report Share Posted October 22, 2019 Congratulations Lions, deserved. Best team I saw visit Perry Barr by s long way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagpuss Posted October 23, 2019 Report Share Posted October 23, 2019 Well done to Leicester, always good to see the team who finished top ending up as champions. Also well done to Glasgow fans for their dignity in defeat and not biting to any of the garbage posted on the thread by people whose teams were nowhere near the final, seems that jealousy will never go away.  6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonga Posted October 23, 2019 Report Share Posted October 23, 2019 Congratulations Leicester well deserved 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MD Posted October 23, 2019 Report Share Posted October 23, 2019 7 hours ago, Gazc said: Have to disagree with you on that one under no circumstances should any object be thrown the culprit being ejected may be the least of his worries a lifetime ban should hopefully follow . As for the wheelies the lad had just went from last to first to clinch the title personally i wouldn't begrudge him that. It was Lawlor who came back round for a third lap after Perks stopped at the pit gate. No it shouldnt have happened, yes he was goading the crowd. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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