mikebv Posted December 12, 2023 Report Share Posted December 12, 2023 5 hours ago, szkocjasid said: Which of the top 5 riders would you have dropped though? All good signings imo. Now Mickey Mouse has got further involved, and you can have guests for the top five, it makes sense that the stronger that five the better... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagpuss Posted December 12, 2023 Report Share Posted December 12, 2023 5 hours ago, mikebv said: Now Mickey Mouse has got further involved, and you can have guests for the top five, it makes sense that the stronger that five the better... Good point. It should of course be a guest for your number one only and R/R for the rest, further guests only for reserves (unattached to another Prem team) or a second/third top five member injured. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PowerfulPierre Posted January 19 Report Share Posted January 19 With all of the teams in the Premiership now declared with the exception of Birmingham, and only 8 weeks prior to tapes up, what's the opinion of supporters on how Leicester's season is likely to go? For what it's worth, I think that Stewart has put together a very competitive team that will take some beating around Beaumont Park and will be picking up some all important points on the road, providing all 7 remain professional both on and off the track, and vitally, are also able to be injury free. I can see us making the play offs and giving it a good go when we get there. Interested to get everyone's thoughts and opinions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauldoveyspeedway Posted January 19 Report Share Posted January 19 17 minutes ago, PowerfulPierre said: With all of the teams in the Premiership now declared with the exception of Birmingham, and only 8 weeks prior to tapes up, what's the opinion of supporters on how Leicester's season is likely to go? For what it's worth, I think that Stewart has put together a very competitive team that will take some beating around Beaumont Park and will be picking up some all important points on the road, providing all 7 remain professional both on and off the track, and vitally, are also able to be injury free. I can see us making the play offs and giving it a good go when we get there. Interested to get everyone's thoughts and opinions. Looks a solid side with a decent number one ... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teromaafan Posted January 20 Report Share Posted January 20 20 hours ago, PowerfulPierre said: With all of the teams in the Premiership now declared with the exception of Birmingham, and only 8 weeks prior to tapes up, what's the opinion of supporters on how Leicester's season is likely to go? For what it's worth, I think that Stewart has put together a very competitive team that will take some beating around Beaumont Park and will be picking up some all important points on the road, providing all 7 remain professional both on and off the track, and vitally, are also able to be injury free. I can see us making the play offs and giving it a good go when we get there. Interested to get everyone's thoughts and opinions. Agree that the team (top five anyway) looks pretty solid. Rather than pick up points on the road though, I think they will be more reliant on aggregate bonus points. When meetings are tight, we will struggle to provide back up for Fricke in heats 13 & 15. This is where the likes of Ipswich, Sheffield & Belle Vue will have the greater fire power. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauldoveyspeedway Posted January 20 Report Share Posted January 20 2 hours ago, Teromaafan said: Agree that the team (top five anyway) looks pretty solid. Rather than pick up points on the road though, I think they will be more reliant on aggregate bonus points. When meetings are tight, we will struggle to provide back up for Fricke in heats 13 & 15. This is where the likes of Ipswich, Sheffield & Belle Vue will have the greater fire power. Very true ...Dougy or Masters wont match those sides ..1 to 5 is very solid .. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1stbender Posted January 21 Report Share Posted January 21 Signing Douglas is possibly the stand out signing in my opinion for Leicester. Fricke not having a place in GP does that benefit Leicester as he may decide to go for it in order to get his place back? Not sold on kemp. However what will happen is stability unlike last season. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauldoveyspeedway Posted January 21 Report Share Posted January 21 23 minutes ago, 1stbender said: Signing Douglas is possibly the stand out signing in my opinion for Leicester. Fricke not having a place in GP does that benefit Leicester as he may decide to go for it in order to get his place back? Not sold on kemp. However what will happen is stability unlike last season. Solid 1 to 5 ...Kemp can be as good as he wants to be but should be doing better... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W9 Lion Posted January 22 Report Share Posted January 22 Should make the play offs. I dont think there will be many away wins in the League, except when the top teams go to Birmingham. Therefore it comes down to bonus points and our solid team are well equiped to pick up the bonus point over home and away legs. Once in the playoffs I think we will give a good account of ourselves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamish McRaker Posted January 22 Report Share Posted January 22 No pressure, but if Drew Kemp can step things up, Leicester will be strong contenders. I think that Becker could turn out to be the signing that gives the top 5 another genuine heats 13&15 performer. Hope I am proved wrong, but Masters might be beyond his best years now. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauldoveyspeedway Posted January 22 Report Share Posted January 22 5 hours ago, Hamish McRaker said: No pressure, but if Drew Kemp can step things up, Leicester will be strong contenders. I think that Becker could turn out to be the signing that gives the top 5 another genuine heats 13&15 performer. Hope I am proved wrong, but Masters might be beyond his best years now. True...Masters is a 3 or 4 in team these day ...Luke should improve ...Kemp is a talent .just needs to prove it ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTT Posted January 22 Report Share Posted January 22 Leicester should make the play-offs because something would have to go drastically wrong for them to lose at Home. A lot to like about the Lions 24 septet with improvements made across the board. Leicester's basically got 5 Heat Leaders from the 2023 season plus one of the stronger No.6's in the league to go with a RS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szkocjasid Posted January 22 Report Share Posted January 22 54 minutes ago, TTT said: Leicester should make the play-offs because something would have to go drastically wrong for them to lose at Home. A lot to like about the Lions 24 septet with improvements made across the board. Leicester's basically got 5 Heat Leaders from the 2023 season plus one of the stronger No.6's in the league to go with a RS. I'd put Kemp in the bottom half of the number 6s, but that shouldn't be an issue as the teams strength is their top 5. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szkocjasid Posted January 22 Report Share Posted January 22 12 hours ago, Hamish McRaker said: No pressure, but if Drew Kemp can step things up, Leicester will be strong contenders. I think that Becker could turn out to be the signing that gives the top 5 another genuine heats 13&15 performer. Hope I am proved wrong, but Masters might be beyond his best years now. I don't think that's in doubt, but Masters was asked to be a number one for Wolves, at Leicester as a 3rd heat leader, sounds a very good signing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamish McRaker Posted January 23 Report Share Posted January 23 10 hours ago, szkocjasid said: I don't think that's in doubt, but Masters was asked to be a number one for Wolves, at Leicester as a 3rd heat leader, sounds a very good signing. Certainly does Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishersGate Posted January 24 Report Share Posted January 24 On 1/19/2024 at 3:58 PM, PowerfulPierre said: With all of the teams in the Premiership now declared with the exception of Birmingham, and only 8 weeks prior to tapes up, what's the opinion of supporters on how Leicester's season is likely to go? For what it's worth, I think that Stewart has put together a very competitive team that will take some beating around Beaumont Park and will be picking up some all important points on the road, providing all 7 remain professional both on and off the track, and vitally, are also able to be injury free. I can see us making the play offs and giving it a good go when we get there. Interested to get everyone's thoughts and opinions. I think its much better side than last year. Its arguably weaker than most at reserve but the top 5 is one of the strongest in the league. Fricke should have another strong season and has the 3rd best average in the league. Douglas and masters are both brilliant at leicester. Douglas is a far better rider now since his last stint at the club. Masters should benefit from riding at.either 2,3,4 or even 5. Lawson is solid and will probably partner fricke at 2. Becker is the the wild card but have heard nothing but good stuff about him. Stewart also has a great advantage of the riding order. He could be unorthodox and change it up every few meetings. I'd personally go for this line up 1. Fricke 2. Lawson 3. Becker 4. Masters. 5. Douglas. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teromaafan Posted January 24 Report Share Posted January 24 1 hour ago, FishersGate said: I think its much better side than last year. Its arguably weaker than most at reserve but the top 5 is one of the strongest in the league. Fricke should have another strong season and has the 3rd best average in the league. Douglas and masters are both brilliant at leicester. Douglas is a far better rider now since his last stint at the club. Masters should benefit from riding at.either 2,3,4 or even 5. Lawson is solid and will probably partner fricke at 2. Becker is the the wild card but have heard nothing but good stuff about him. Stewart also has a great advantage of the riding order. He could be unorthodox and change it up every few meetings. I'd personally go for this line up 1. Fricke 2. Lawson 3. Becker 4. Masters. 5. Douglas. Might be tempted to put Becker at No.2 to start with. He’s the only one of the top five that has never ridden for the Lions previously and would be riding with Fricke in three of his heats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauldoveyspeedway Posted January 24 Report Share Posted January 24 1 hour ago, Teromaafan said: Might be tempted to put Becker at No.2 to start with. He’s the only one of the top five that has never ridden for the Lions previously and would be riding with Fricke in three of his heats. Luke is a good signing..just got to get D. Kemp going . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teromaafan Posted January 24 Report Share Posted January 24 18 minutes ago, Pauldoveyspeedway said: Luke is a good signing..just got to get D. Kemp going . 18 minutes ago, Pauldoveyspeedway said: Luke is a good signing..just got to get D. Kemp going . You will have seen Becker race far more times than me and if you think he doesn’t need the protection of riding with the No.1 then I’ll take that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Call me wolfie Posted January 24 Report Share Posted January 24 2 hours ago, FishersGate said: I think its much better side than last year. Its arguably weaker than most at reserve but the top 5 is one of the strongest in the league. Fricke should have another strong season and has the 3rd best average in the league. Douglas and masters are both brilliant at leicester. Douglas is a far better rider now since his last stint at the club. Masters should benefit from riding at.either 2,3,4 or even 5. Lawson is solid and will probably partner fricke at 2. Becker is the the wild card but have heard nothing but good stuff about him. Stewart also has a great advantage of the riding order. He could be unorthodox and change it up every few meetings. I'd personally go for this line up 1. Fricke 2. Lawson 3. Becker 4. Masters. 5. Douglas. To put it into perspective, you have Wolves top 3 from last year, plus Max Fricke and Richard Lawson. I really like the look of this team. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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