Big Al Posted August 7, 2020 Report Share Posted August 7, 2020 Spotted in Speedway Star recently...... Sergei Darkin makes comeback to help out Togliatti, age 47 Ilya Bondarenko returns to action for Vladivostock. Is he still using lawnmower engines? Greg Walasek regularly putting up double figures at No.1 for Opole Who would we see making a comeback for the Lions if any matches take place this year?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnieg Posted August 7, 2020 Report Share Posted August 7, 2020 1 hour ago, Big Al said: Spotted in Speedway Star recently...... Sergei Darkin makes comeback to help out Togliatti, age 47 Ilya Bondarenko returns to action for Vladivostock. Is he still using lawnmower engines? Greg Walasek regularly putting up double figures at No.1 for Opole Who would we see making a comeback for the Lions if any matches take place this year?? Jan Graversen and Henning Bager? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainB Posted August 14, 2020 Report Share Posted August 14, 2020 A Golden Gauntlets featuring last years team and this years team and Kim Nilsson, Martin Vaculik, Przedpelski plus others With match races after every 4 heats featuring Les Collins, Neil Collins and 2 other ex Lions "legends"... who I can't think of at the moment (how old are those guys these days?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted August 16, 2020 Report Share Posted August 16, 2020 On 8/7/2020 at 5:36 PM, arnieg said: Jan Graversen and Henning Bager? Good fun. was Henning during his short stint. Announced at signing as being an "out and out number one" by our beloved former promoter Mr Hemsley. By that time, many had become accustomed to his blarney and didn't for one minute believe that, and of course Henning got nowhere near to that status. But along with Kevin Doolan, he knew how to work a crowd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmo Posted August 17, 2020 Report Share Posted August 17, 2020 10 hours ago, Big Al said: Good fun. was Henning during his short stint. Announced at signing as being an "out and out number one" by our beloved former promoter Mr Hemsley. By that time, many had become accustomed to his blarney and didn't for one minute believe that, and of course Henning got nowhere near to that status. But along with Kevin Doolan, he knew how to work a crowd. He had a really weird style and who could forget the somersault over the air fence against Newport and walking back to the pits through the crowd. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainB Posted October 21, 2020 Report Share Posted October 21, 2020 CHAMPIONS! for one more day! Do we retain the title this year with an undefeated record? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
False dawn Posted October 21, 2020 Report Share Posted October 21, 2020 2 hours ago, iainb said: CHAMPIONS! for one more day! Do we retain the title this year with an undefeated record? It's better than that. We (*) did win all of our fixture(s). And they were all away from home. A unique record I reckon. * It suit me to be included in the Leicester fan base at present, pending the return of the Bees to their rightful home at Brandon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teromaafan Posted October 23, 2020 Report Share Posted October 23, 2020 According to the Lion's web site all of this year's team have been offered the same contract for next season. Six of them have accepted, but one can't apparently commit yet. Who do we think is stalling? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HGould Posted October 23, 2020 Report Share Posted October 23, 2020 1 hour ago, Teromaafan said: According to the Lion's web site all of this year's team have been offered the same contract for next season. Six of them have accepted, but one can't apparently commit yet. Who do we think is stalling? most likely one of the Aussies who may either need to confirm a work permit is valid and/or who may have a good job back home. wonder what the cancellation of the 2021 Aussie Championships (a route for many to get work permit) might have for those who wanted a top podium finish in State Championships to get a work permit for 2021? hopefully they get sorted as enjoy my trips down M69 to Leicester Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
False dawn Posted October 23, 2020 Report Share Posted October 23, 2020 1 hour ago, HGould said: hopefully they get sorted as enjoy my trips down M69 to Leicester Amen to that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLyric2 Posted October 24, 2020 Report Share Posted October 24, 2020 On 10/23/2020 at 8:56 AM, Teromaafan said: According to the Lion's web site all of this year's team have been offered the same contract for next season. Six of them have accepted, but one can't apparently commit yet. Who do we think is stalling? Judging from the tone of the interview in SS, Ryan Douglas could be the doubt?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrow Boy 2 Posted November 1, 2020 Report Share Posted November 1, 2020 Ty Proctor Says he wants to ride for King's Lynn again so it looks like he wants to ride in England next season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrow Boy 2 Posted November 2, 2020 Report Share Posted November 2, 2020 7 minutes ago, Lionspride said: The rider that can not confirm & sign the 2021 contract is Ellis Perks , He had a main sponsor that covered a good % of his racing costs but due to covid they had to withdraw their sponsorship. It has lead to him being unable to commit to racing in 2021 because a huge hole in his financial status. Hope he gets help elsewhere them. I really rate Ellis Perks who is a rider who is still capable of improving and going on to become a top rider. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted November 2, 2020 Report Share Posted November 2, 2020 48 minutes ago, Lionspride said: The rider that can not confirm & sign the 2021 contract is Ellis Perks , He had a main sponsor that covered a good % of his racing costs but due to covid they had to withdraw their sponsorship. It has lead to him being unable to commit to racing in 2021 because a huge hole in his financial status. There could be a few more riders find themselves in the same situation regarding sponsors the way things are going with the economy,things are going to get worse before getting better.IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
False dawn Posted November 2, 2020 Report Share Posted November 2, 2020 47 minutes ago, Lionspride said: The rider that can not confirm & sign the 2021 contract is Ellis Perks , He had a main sponsor that covered a good % of his racing costs but due to covid they had to withdraw their sponsorship. It has lead to him being unable to commit to racing in 2021 because a huge hole in his financial status. I know the scale is not the same, but this reminds me of Workington closing after winning three trophies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted November 2, 2020 Report Share Posted November 2, 2020 34 minutes ago, False dawn said: I know the scale is not the same, but this reminds me of Workington closing after winning three trophies. Think the Clubs will have to rethink pay rates over the next couple of seasons given the situation( Club Sponsors ect).That might affect the riders situation as full time occupation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HGould Posted November 2, 2020 Report Share Posted November 2, 2020 A few Clubs, Glasgow and Redcar from memory, seem to have confirmed same 1 to 7 as last year, Leicester have confirmed 6 of the 7. Do wonder if some Clubs are struggling to confirm riders and others may be waiting to see what others do?. Be good to hear some plans before Christmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainB Posted November 11, 2020 Report Share Posted November 11, 2020 On 11/2/2020 at 10:46 AM, Fromafar said: Think the Clubs will have to rethink pay rates over the next couple of seasons given the situation( Club Sponsors ect).That might affect the riders situation as full time occupation. Ideal opportunity for Speedway to introduce a cost cap next season and I'm not talking about what the riders get paid but what they're allowed to spend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted November 11, 2020 Report Share Posted November 11, 2020 1 hour ago, iainb said: Ideal opportunity for Speedway to introduce a cost cap next season and I'm not talking about what the riders get paid but what they're allowed to spend Sadly We don’t have the leadership at theTop of the Sport to Govern these things like Spending Costs and Riders Pay.IMO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TotallyHonestJohn Posted November 11, 2020 Report Share Posted November 11, 2020 42 minutes ago, Fromafar said: Sadly We don’t have the leadership at the Top of the Sport to Govern these things like Spending Costs and Riders Pay. IMO Its not the "Top" of the sport it purveys right through it Regards THJ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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