PowerfulPierre Posted August 13, 2021 Report Share Posted August 13, 2021 Pleased to see that the gaffer has shuffled the riders around again. Really not convinced that Ryan & Kyle work well together as a pairing and it looks as though it's all change for this must win fixture. C'mon you Lions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainB Posted August 13, 2021 Report Share Posted August 13, 2021 LEICESTER: Hans Andersen, Dan Thompson, Kyle Howarth, Nick Morris, Ryan Douglas, Joe Thompson, Zaine Kennedy. EASTBOURNE: Richard Lawson, Kyle Newman, Edward Kennett, Tom Brennan, Lewis Kerr, Drew Kemp, Nathan Ablitt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solrac Posted August 13, 2021 Report Share Posted August 13, 2021 Can only see a Lions victory here but you never know... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruckerroo Posted August 14, 2021 Report Share Posted August 14, 2021 Eastbourne nicking a point would be a right touch, kemp needs a gd match for eagles, leicesters middle pair looks uber strong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PowerfulPierre Posted August 14, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2021 23 hours ago, solrac said: Can only see a Lions victory here but you never know... That's what we thought on Wednesday night at Birmingham and look what happened there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainB Posted August 14, 2021 Report Share Posted August 14, 2021 (edited) Just arrived in the stadium... a medic has gone to the wrong track and has been replaced by someone from out of the crowd and it's just been announced that there's no Ed Kennett either.Ā FFS! Mugged off again... at least I haven't come all the way from Eastbourne! Edited August 14, 2021 by iainb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screm Posted August 14, 2021 Report Share Posted August 14, 2021 Why did Eastbourne only have one rider in Ht15. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainB Posted August 14, 2021 Report Share Posted August 14, 2021 10 minutes ago, screm said: Why did Eastbourne only have one rider in Ht15. Because they haven't got a pot to p155 in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainB Posted August 14, 2021 Report Share Posted August 14, 2021 Back in the day,Ā the home promotion would be on the mic to apologise and explain what was going on... anybody that attended tonight was mugged off! If Eastbourne can't afford to send a team the match should have been postponed and to announce the advertised Ed Kennett's absence minutes before the parade in the age of social media is unforgivable! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Hunter Posted August 14, 2021 Report Share Posted August 14, 2021 Lot ofĀ speculation on Updates that Eastbourne riders are not getting paid. Might explain lack ofĀ rider in heat 15. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
False dawn Posted August 14, 2021 Report Share Posted August 14, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, screm said: Why did Eastbourne only have one rider in Ht15. I was there. In 51 years of watching league racing I've never seen such a thing. Surely it's mandatory to nominate 2 eligible riders, regardless of the score or whatever? The only theory to explain the absence of a second rider that was suggested to me, was that Richard Lawson, who was clearly harshly excluded in heat 13, threw out his teddies and refuse to take part. I can only speculate as to the background to having to watchĀ the splendid Tom Brennan as the only Eastbourne representative. But I feel, as did several Eastbourne fans nearby, that someone, be it the rider(s) or management involved, should be fined for this bizarre ending to this meeting. Edited August 14, 2021 by False dawn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainB Posted August 14, 2021 Report Share Posted August 14, 2021 2 minutes ago, False dawn said: I was there. In 51 years of watching league racing I've never seen such a thing. Surely it's mandatory to nominate 2 eligible riders, regardless of the score or whatever? The only theory to explain the absence of a second rider that was suggested to me, was that Richard Lawson, who was clearly harshly excluded in heat 13, threw out his teddies and refuse to take part. I can only speculate as to the background to having to watchĀ the splendid Tom Brennan as the only Eastbourne representative. But I feel, as did several Eastbourne fans nearby, that someone, be it the rider(s) or management involvement, should be fined for this bizarre ending to this meeting. On a positive note, how goodĀ was young Tom Brennan! One of the most impressive visiting riders I've seen at BP this season... hope he gets paid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
False dawn Posted August 14, 2021 Report Share Posted August 14, 2021 Just now, iainb said: On a positive note, how goodĀ was young Tom Brennan! One of the most impressive visiting riders I've seen at BP this season... hope he gets paid Hey. 7+2 from 5 when he guested for us in June persuaded me that he can come back anytime. Even riding for the opposition. A real talent. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluebee Posted August 14, 2021 Report Share Posted August 14, 2021 Just got back and it was an easy win -Ā as expected. I don't want to add to the speculation about the away side's possible difficulties but would rather comment on two more positive points. Ā 1. The tribute to Phillip Rising was very fitting with both teams standing on track to participate in the minute's clap in his honour. Well done Leicester promotion. 2. I was very impressed with Tom Brennan. Clearly has the right attitude. Came out early before the parade to look at the gate. Tried hard in every ride. I hope he goes far in the sport. Also acknowledged the fans. Ā Clearly Lawson should have been the man for heat 15 alongside Brennan. Was he annoyed with his exclusion two heats earlier?Ā I thought it harsh but didn't have the best view. Ā Still yet to see an away side run Leicester close. Does the track give that much of a home advantage? I'm beginning to think so. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagpuss Posted August 14, 2021 Report Share Posted August 14, 2021 8 minutes ago, iainb said: On a positive note, how goodĀ was young Tom Brennan! One of the most impressive visiting riders I've seen at BP this season... hope he gets paid As good as Kemp was bad by the look of it.Ā He's been a real disappointment in both leagues this year unfortunately.Ā 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
False dawn Posted August 14, 2021 Report Share Posted August 14, 2021 2 minutes ago, bluebee said: 1. The tribute to Phillip Rising was very fitting with both teams standing on track to participate in the minute's clap in his honour. Well done Leicester promotion. Quite right. I fully agree with you. Ā 3 minutes ago, bluebee said: Still yet to see an away side run Leicester close. Does the track give that much of a home advantage? I'm beginning to think so. That's a very ironic comment (dare I say). Leicester did just lose their 3 year home record to Poole.Ā Mind you, the track was as slick as a badger's a**e that night due to the real possibility of rain.Ā Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainB Posted August 14, 2021 Report Share Posted August 14, 2021 5 minutes ago, bluebee said: Just got back and it was an easy win -Ā as expected. I don't want to add to the speculation about the away side's possible difficulties but would rather comment on two more positive points. Ā 1. The tribute to Phillip Rising was very fitting with both teams standing on track to participate in the minute's clap in his honour. Well done Leicester promotion. 2. I was very impressed with Tom Brennan. Clearly has the right attitude. Came out early before the parade to look at the gate. Tried hard in every ride. I hope he goes far in the sport. Also acknowledged the fans. Ā Clearly Lawson should have been the man for heat 15 alongside Brennan. Was he annoyed with his exclusion two heats earlier?Ā I thought it harsh but didn't have the best view. Ā Still yet to see an away side run Leicester close. Does the track give that much of a home advantage? I'm beginning to think so. It was a nice tribute for Phil Rising and the presenter handled it brilliantly.Ā Lawson also didn't take his R/R ride Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainB Posted August 14, 2021 Report Share Posted August 14, 2021 2 minutes ago, Bagpuss said: As good as Kemp was bad by the look of it.Ā He's been a real disappointment in both leagues this year unfortunately.Ā I don't get it with Drew Kemp, he's very highly thought of but I've never seen him have a good meeting 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluebee Posted August 14, 2021 Report Share Posted August 14, 2021 1 minute ago, False dawn said: Ā Ā That's a very ironic comment (dare I say). Leicester did just lose their 3 year home record to Poole.Ā Mind you, the track was as slick as a badger's a**e that night due to the real possibility of rain.Ā ļ»æ Ah, didn't go the that one. As a Bees fan (ike yourself) I must have subconsciously avoided a match that the old enemy might win.Ā Would much prefer to keep my memories of 2010 untarnished! 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sommelier Posted August 14, 2021 Report Share Posted August 14, 2021 3 minutes ago, iainb said: I don't get it with Drew Kemp, he's very highly thought of but I've never seen him have a good meeting Riding for Gdansk tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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