PowerfulPierre Posted May 11, 2022 Report Share Posted May 11, 2022 It will be great to see the Cubs back in action after what seems like an eternity. I'm expecting some good close racing but can't see anything but a Cubs win when spearheaded by the twins. Furthermore, with the promotion now offering all season ticket holders free admission, there should be a good loyal group of supporters cheering the team on. What a great gesture on the part of the promotion to offer this troughout the Cubs season! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainB Posted May 12, 2022 Report Share Posted May 12, 2022 I notice that the cubs are riding in the 2nd half of a double header on Sunday the 5th of June against Berwick... I wonder if the promotion will be making the great gesture of not charging those that want to watch the senior team extra money when they have no interest in the cubs, unlike last season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sings4Speedway Posted May 13, 2022 Report Share Posted May 13, 2022 Busy weekend for Leicester cubs with fixtures Saturday night and then Sunday lunchtime. Definitely interested to see how Coles goes as i think he could be the real key between a good side and a great side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szkocjasid Posted May 13, 2022 Report Share Posted May 13, 2022 Pre-season I expected the Colts to win almost everywhere, but so far they've not been good away from home. Hard to know how Leicester will so having no current form to judge them on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PotteringAround Posted May 13, 2022 Report Share Posted May 13, 2022 1 hour ago, szkocjasid said: Hard to know how Leicester will so having no current form to judge them on! Think Leicester will be one of the strongest in the league at home. It's a tricky track that most visitors don't like, and with the Thompson's riding 2nd division around there and being well dialled in, I don't expect either of them to drop a point all season at home in NL. That on its own should win matches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screm Posted May 14, 2022 Report Share Posted May 14, 2022 I see its r/r for Jack Parkinson Blackburn again, I take he is injured. When Belle Vue were at Berwick a couple of weeks ago nobody seemed to know why he was missing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screm Posted May 14, 2022 Report Share Posted May 14, 2022 1 minute ago, screm said: I see its r/r for Jack Parkinson Blackburn again, I take he is injured. When Belle Vue were at Berwick a couple of weeks ago nobody seemed to know why he was missing. I see he is with holding his services and taking time away from the sport again. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
False dawn Posted May 14, 2022 Report Share Posted May 14, 2022 1 minute ago, screm said: I see its r/r for Jack Parkinson Blackburn again, I take he is injured. When Belle Vue were at Berwick a couple of weeks ago nobody seemed to know why he was missing. He lost his bikes and all his equipment in a fire. I guess that might have something to do with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screm Posted May 14, 2022 Report Share Posted May 14, 2022 3 minutes ago, False dawn said: He lost his bikes and all his equipment in a fire. I guess that might have something to do with it. Thank you, I wasn't aware of that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sings4Speedway Posted May 14, 2022 Report Share Posted May 14, 2022 (edited) 3 hours ago, False dawn said: He lost his bikes and all his equipment in a fire. I guess that might have something to do with it. Rode since then though and implied it wouldn't cause an issue. Sadly another in the Bridger mould where talent is there but preperation and dedication is massively lacking. Thought teams were daft to include him on his comeback and still looks a daft decision now. Probably makes Belle Vue stronger though. Edited May 14, 2022 by Sings4Speedway Missed a bit 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazzac Posted May 14, 2022 Report Share Posted May 14, 2022 3 hours ago, Sings4Speedway said: Rode since then though and implied it wouldn't cause an issue. Sadly another in the Bridger mould where talent is there but preperation and dedication is massively lacking. Thought teams were daft to include him on his comeback and still looks a daft decision now. Probably makes Belle Vue stronger though. Another sad outcome, I always remember his 18 points haul( or something around that figure) against Eastie in a proper NL a few seasons ago with Eastie at their best thinking he was was the best away rider I'd seen there, especially as it was his first time there. Always thought at the same young age at Arlington not much between Woffinden and Bridger, funny how thing's pan out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishersGate Posted May 14, 2022 Report Share Posted May 14, 2022 World's longest sunbreak here with a few fans leaving 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teromaafan Posted May 14, 2022 Report Share Posted May 14, 2022 3 hours ago, ScottyJ said: World's longest sunbreak here with a few fans leaving The management have now looked into this with a view to combining the sun break and interval which will take place after heat 15 to avoid delays. Personally I think the twins have out grown this level of the sport. Their only gain will be experience at other tracks fielding teams at both NDL and Championship level. Even when they do race at these tracks, if they are going to progress, are other NDL level riders going to push them to the next level? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szkocjasid Posted May 14, 2022 Report Share Posted May 14, 2022 14 hours ago, screm said: I see he is with holding his services and taking time away from the sport again. I heard Plymouth's facility to replace Atkins has ended, so why have Belle Vue still got a facility to replace JPB? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screm Posted May 15, 2022 Report Share Posted May 15, 2022 18 hours ago, Sings4Speedway said: Rode since then though and implied it wouldn't cause an issue. Sadly another in the Bridger mould where talent is there but preperation and dedication is massively lacking. Thought teams were daft to include him on his comeback and still looks a daft decision now. Probably makes Belle Vue stronger though. If Blackburn has lost all his equipment in a fire then I understand his absence and have every sympathy for him, hopefully he will be back soon. But this isn't the first break he has had from speedway, if his heart isn't in it then he might be better off out of it all together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sings4Speedway Posted May 15, 2022 Report Share Posted May 15, 2022 7 hours ago, szkocjasid said: I heard Plymouth's facility to replace Atkins has ended, so why have Belle Vue still got a facility to replace JPB? Im guessing the facility is in place whilst the 28 day ban is running, if JPB's witholding started later the cover still applies 3 minutes ago, screm said: If Blackburn has lost all his equipment in a fire then I understand his absence and have every sympathy for him, hopefully he will be back soon. But this isn't the first break he has had from speedway, if his heart isn't in it then he might be better off out of it all together. Im pretty sure the fire was pre season. Certainly a knock to any rider though and must have eaten into key funds. Id like to think that other promotions won't waste another chance on him but more likely he will pop up again somewhere in the future. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainB Posted May 15, 2022 Report Share Posted May 15, 2022 9 hours ago, Teromaafan said: The management have now looked into this with a view to combining the sun break and interval which will take place after heat 15 to avoid delays. That sounds perfect! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander15 Posted May 16, 2022 Report Share Posted May 16, 2022 Best wishes to young Max Perry who broke his collarbone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flipper11 Posted May 16, 2022 Report Share Posted May 16, 2022 On 5/15/2022 at 12:03 AM, Teromaafan said: The management have now looked into this with a view to combining the sun break and interval which will take place after heat 15 to avoid delays. Personally I think the twins have out grown this level of the sport. Their only gain will be experience at other tracks fielding teams at both NDL and Championship level. Even when they do race at these tracks, if they are going to progress, are other NDL level riders going to push them to the next level? I think the answer to your question is, They have certainly not outgrown the National league. In the 2 National league standard meetings the twins have ridden in this season at other tracks ( both independent tracks ) Mildenhall & Kent, the twins have managed 4 race wins out of 19 races between them, both were beaten 5 times by home riders at Kent yesterday. So yes there is no doubt other riders will push them and in my opinion the National league is perfect for their continued progress in the the sport. Have to say some of the races the twins were in yesterday were fantastic and I really hope to see them back at Kent again this season. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crescent girl Posted May 17, 2022 Report Share Posted May 17, 2022 On 5/12/2022 at 11:16 PM, iainb said: I notice that the cubs are riding in the 2nd half of a double header on Sunday the 5th of June against Berwick... I wonder if the promotion will be making the great gesture of not charging those that want to watch the senior team extra money when they have no interest in the cubs, unlike last season Why should anyone have no interest in watching their future Lions? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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