Racin Jason 72 Posted June 6, 2021 Report Share Posted June 6, 2021 3 hours ago, screm said: Interview with Nick Morris, few of the boys aren't working hard enough. https://twitter.com/SpeedwayLions I’m guessing he means proctor and bates ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandits4eva Posted June 6, 2021 Report Share Posted June 6, 2021 3 hours ago, Catch Me If You Can said: Seems Jakobsen was winning Heat 13 on last lap when he stopped! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagpuss Posted June 6, 2021 Report Share Posted June 6, 2021 (edited) 3 hours ago, Ringitsneck said: That’s what I meant, Poland is a separate issue but he’d have to give up the NDL to ride for another club and I can’t see that happening as he’s very loyal to the club, his Polish club want him over there and are waving the euro’s. Surely if a Premiership club wanted him he’d be daft not to take that opportunity at the expense of his Bullets spot? Yes he’s loyal to Berwick but surely he and they want him to progress as well as he can and I can’t imagine he is learning too much from NDL racing? Hope he gets as many rides in Poland as possible too. Edited June 6, 2021 by Bagpuss 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robinh88 Posted June 6, 2021 Report Share Posted June 6, 2021 Nbj very unlucky! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mac101 Posted June 6, 2021 Report Share Posted June 6, 2021 47 minutes ago, Robinh88 said: Nbj very unlucky! his camchain snapped was well in front as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W9 Lion Posted June 7, 2021 Report Share Posted June 7, 2021 19 hours ago, Fullmax said: Does anybody know what the entry charge was for the equivalent 2 meetings in Berwick yesterday evening ? £25 inc booking fee and £3 for the programme Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Hunter Posted June 7, 2021 Report Share Posted June 7, 2021 Howarth injured wrist yesterday. Not riding for Sheffield tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skodaman Posted June 8, 2021 Report Share Posted June 8, 2021 15 hours ago, Happy Hunter said: Howarth injured wrist yesterday. Not riding for Sheffield tonight. Josh Bates withdrew from this meeting after a crash. I do not know the details of this collision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted June 8, 2021 Report Share Posted June 8, 2021 Lions need to get rid of Bates if they want to win anything,( unless R/R is the route they fancy). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 valve Posted June 8, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2021 4 minutes ago, Skodaman said: Josh Bates withdrew from this meeting after a crash. I do not know the details of this collision. Self induced. Locked up on turn 1 and his foot rest caught the ground resulting in a high-side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sings4Speedway Posted June 8, 2021 Report Share Posted June 8, 2021 31 minutes ago, Fromafar said: Lions need to get rid of Bates if they want to win anything,( unless R/R is the route they fancy). Seems as unlikely as him getting the push from Sheffield. Only way Bates doesn't feature is if/when he hurts himself 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W9 Lion Posted June 8, 2021 Report Share Posted June 8, 2021 On 6/6/2021 at 7:39 PM, Normski said: he has posted on facebook blown engine On 6/6/2021 at 10:08 PM, Bandits4eva said: It sounded expensive from where I was stood on the starline. Berwick were very unlucky. Start of the weekend for me was Flint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted June 8, 2021 Report Share Posted June 8, 2021 1 hour ago, Sings4Speedway said: Seems as unlikely as him getting the push from Sheffield. Only way Bates doesn't feature is if/when he hurts himself Which is quite a lot during the season most years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyretrax Posted June 9, 2021 Report Share Posted June 9, 2021 On 6/6/2021 at 7:39 PM, Normski said: he has posted on facebook blown engine That's what I thought, the way the bike stopped, don't see how a footrest could've caught the track. If it was the left footpeg he would have been horizontal, if it was the right the bike would have been lying flat on the track. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
False dawn Posted June 9, 2021 Report Share Posted June 9, 2021 2 hours ago, Lionspride said: ...... Would love to hear fellow Lions fans thoughts on the team situation. Having the Thompsons as our two reserves was always going to be a bit of a gamble. But the long term aim is to help develop them into top class riders and the Leicester management have taken this brave decision on that basis. The team overall still has the potential to be in the top half of the table with three solid heat leaders and some sensible, not spectacular, scores from the the rest of the team. I would say that we can't afford to be running RR too often as this puts more pressure on the reserves. I reserve judgement on Ty Proctor. It can be a case of which Ty turns up. As for Josh Bates, he really isn't winning any fans just now. We need him to settle down to be a solid second string rather than going for broke all the time and ending up injured. Clearly he has the inside track with his family connection but my impression is that Stewart Dickson does not suffer fools gladly. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiveusaB Posted June 9, 2021 Report Share Posted June 9, 2021 Cant believe teams are talking of sacking riders already ? (unless long term injured....) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bandits4eva Posted June 9, 2021 Popular Post Report Share Posted June 9, 2021 3 hours ago, Lionspride said: Maybe an unpopular opinion but Dan & Joe have not been the same this season , last season they dominated in the NDL but this season they are nowhere near that, in the past around BP they would wipe the floor with the over rated Flint & Bickley but not last sunday. Okay..... *take a deep breath* first of all... I’m not a Leicester fan.. my name clearly states that... but I’ve got a problem with this part of your post... You talk about the Thompson twins and how they dominated in their last season racing... they’re young laddies who have worked their way up to heatleader status in NDL and have taken a massive jump into championship level... with the top 5 you have, they should be 2 that are exempt from criticism. Now... “the overrated Flint”... are you having a laugh... that laddy has worked his way up and deserves every bit of praise that he is receiving and has rightfully earned the chance to ride in Poland for Rybnik. You need to remember that this is only his 2nd full season at championship level. He’s probably had to work harder than most due to his locality... Berwick now has the facilities for the youngsters in the north but Leon has had to travel many thousands of miles over his short years in this sport... he’s worked hard to build up sponsors... he’s completely changed the way he trained and his overall fitness level is second to none... he’s got a great team behind him and is quite frankly the brightest prospect to come from North Northumberland for quite some time! So quite frankly, “the overrated Flint” is quite an insult to what that lad has actually achieved! 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LionsFan Posted June 9, 2021 Report Share Posted June 9, 2021 Obviously a long way to go but I would stick with the present team at the moment. I think the Thompsons are doing ok, from what I saw on Sunday they were on the pace but could do with getting out of the gate more quickly. I heard or read that Nick Morris and Ryan Douglas were going to help them with that so that should be beneficial. Agree Josh Bates is a concern, but I'm not sure where we would get replacements from to score 6/7 points a meeting. I can't see Polish riders being allowed to ride in the Championship - are there any in British speedway at the moment? The problem with bringing in promising Scandinavian riders not based in the UK, apart from travel/quarantine issues is Brexit. They would need a visa. At the moment Glasgow look the strongest team and Edinburgh on Friday will be a good test, but I think we are strong enough to make the playoffs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W9 Lion Posted June 9, 2021 Report Share Posted June 9, 2021 (edited) 7 hours ago, Lionspride said: So its quite clear changes are needed at Leicester if we want to compete for the play offs . Maybe an unpopular opinion but Dan & Joe have not been the same this season , last season they dominated in the NDL but this season they are nowhere near that, in the past around BP they would wipe the floor with the over rated Flint & Bickley but not last sunday. Josh Bates has to go , he is well off the pace . Not making starts & there is no sign of improvement . The options are so limited though. The only people I can see out there are Nicolas Porsing or the return of baby Bjerre . If we look at making 2 changes (Bates & Proctor) then do we go with someone like Krystian Pieszczek & then a 5 point rider at no 2 like Young Scandinavian with room for improvement? I think it would be harsh to sack Proctor though because for Leicester he has done well in 2 of the 3 lions meetings. 6+1 & 5+2 . Thats what you expect from the number 2 berth. What he does for Kings Lynn where he has been poor shouldn’t effect his spot at Leicester . Would love to hear fellow Lions fans thoughts on the team situation. Dan & Joe have not been the same this season...... You are quite right. They have both improved dramatically. Looking at the NL (which is the only comparison you can make 2019/2021) Dan has inceased his average from 5.50 to 10.00 (+81.82%) and Joe has increased from 6.48 to 8.00 (+23.46%). This is based on the new averages from next Sunday. I would say they are outperforming all expectations (Well maybe with the exception of yours) . But why let the facts stand in the way of a social media post. Edited June 9, 2021 by W9 Lion 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W9 Lion Posted June 9, 2021 Report Share Posted June 9, 2021 4 hours ago, Bandits4eva said: Okay..... *take a deep breath* first of all... I’m not a Leicester fan.. my name clearly states that... but I’ve got a problem with this part of your post... You talk about the Thompson twins and how they dominated in their last season racing... they’re young laddies who have worked their way up to heatleader status in NDL and have taken a massive jump into championship level... with the top 5 you have, they should be 2 that are exempt from criticism. Now... “the overrated Flint”... are you having a laugh... that laddy has worked his way up and deserves every bit of praise that he is receiving and has rightfully earned the chance to ride in Poland for Rybnik. You need to remember that this is only his 2nd full season at championship level. He’s probably had to work harder than most due to his locality... Berwick now has the facilities for the youngsters in the north but Leon has had to travel many thousands of miles over his short years in this sport... he’s worked hard to build up sponsors... he’s completely changed the way he trained and his overall fitness level is second to none... he’s got a great team behind him and is quite frankly the brightest prospect to come from North Northumberland for quite some time! So quite frankly, “the overrated Flint” is quite an insult to what that lad has actually achieved! I did all four meetings over the weekend. And the rider of the weekend was not Ryan Douglas who looked like he could have raced another 100 heats at Berwick and still not be beaten, or Nick Morris who could be the new King of BP but Leon Flint. I was also at the British Youth training day at Leicester last month and his attitude, combined with putting into action what he was told to do really impressed me. Now granted, I have never thrown a leg over a speedway bike, but I do spend alot of time shouting at people that do. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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