Pauldoveyspeedway Posted November 20 Report Share Posted November 20 1 minute ago, IainB said: Because, since the return of the "stars" it's been proven that you need 2 decent heat leaders that can get you a result in 13, 15 and any super heat, Leicester didn't have this last season when it counted and we've gone down the same path again for next season. With the line up it's looking like they're going to field next season, it looks to be more of the same only without the granted 7-9 points from Lawson, which means that everybody has to be always on their game, which sadly (for us) wasn't the case in the final (or semi for that matter) Totally agree ..Leicester lack a good number 5 ..You could see that in the play offs this year ..Fricke wasnt at his best either ... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur54 Posted November 20 Report Share Posted November 20 4 hours ago, IainB said: To the People's Republic of Poole? A good chance of some speedway in October 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur54 Posted November 20 Report Share Posted November 20 3 hours ago, foreverblue said: Shame Poole aren't meeting Leicester in the k.o.cup as they wouldn't need to strengthen much! Nows the time to get that Jubilee Final done 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szkocjasid Posted November 20 Report Share Posted November 20 1 hour ago, IainB said: I'm not sure why you'd put together a weaker team than the one that failed so badly in the pay off final and only really got into the pay offs because of injuries to other teams and Oxford giving up. Because they were above the points limit. Not easy to strengthen up in that scenario. While they are weaker, I don't see any of the riders picked being particularly bad choices. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreverblue Posted November 20 Report Share Posted November 20 16 minutes ago, szkocjasid said: Because they were above the points limit. Not easy to strengthen up in that scenario. While they are weaker, I don't see any of the riders picked being particularly bad choices. Ipswich appear stronger despite only being marginally below the limit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szkocjasid Posted November 20 Report Share Posted November 20 3 minutes ago, foreverblue said: Ipswich appear stronger despite only being marginally below the limit. Ipswich had more points spare than Leicester, especially after the Dan T reduction, but they were a stronger team than Leicester last year (till injuries). Don't see how Leicester could've built a team to rival them, unless making wholesale changes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Hunter Posted November 20 Report Share Posted November 20 3 hours ago, Lenny Lion said: Same team as 2024 with Howarth replacing Lawson. We are going to push Birmingham for the wooden spoon with this team. Too many riders like Masters , Cook & Howarth on the decline. Becker should have been first out the door but his connections to the owners means he is back in 25 just shows the owners do not have Leicester’s best interests at heart. We are weaker on & off the track with the loss of Pidcock Motorcycles as stadium sponsor & no sign of a replacement . Not a good time to be a lions fan. I've read somewhere that a new stadium sponsor has been found. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LionsFan Posted November 20 Report Share Posted November 20 Trying to be optimistic, (clutching at straws probably) Cook should be a stronger reserve than Kemp was last year and Hagon may have improved after riding in Australia this winter. Although Douglas and Masters are rumoured to be the last two, SD could pull a rabbit out of the hat, Wozniak mentioned on here, would he strengthen the team? I thought Douglas was a bit disappointing at times last season. Presume Pukka Pies have taken out some sponsorship, new stadium sponsor perhaps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreverblue Posted November 20 Report Share Posted November 20 1 hour ago, szkocjasid said: Ipswich had more points spare than Leicester, especially after the Dan T reduction, but they were a stronger team than Leicester last year (till injuries). Don't see how Leicester could've built a team to rival them, unless making wholesale changes. You have to do what is needed to make yourself competitive, my team has always been ruthless but every year they are competing for the honours in whatever league they are in. Riders like Becker should be doing better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szkocjasid Posted November 20 Report Share Posted November 20 6 hours ago, siggysigalos said: I went to Leicester a few times last season, great crowd and good banter every time, and will definitely return this season and probably not just to watch Ipswich. I know they had to drop some points, and losing Lawson for Howarth for me is a real kick in the teeth for a good bunch of Supporters, but that's the Points situation i suppose, but i have to say getting Craig Cook back is a disaster in my opinion only, i hope im wrong, but if i was a Leicester fan, that would dissappoint me more than Howarth. But their Gaffa does change things around, he isn't afraid to do that, so we will wait and see, if Cook wasn't 1st choice, and i expect that is true, then who was?? Personally I think Cook will have a good season, push Howarth to reserve, where Kyle's scoring will then pick up. But with Cook, you can never be sure what he'll do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamish McRaker Posted November 20 Report Share Posted November 20 Have Brum made Douglas a counter-offer (before he's fully committed himself to Leicester)? It wouldn't surprise me. Where is he likely to score more points - Leicester or Brum? I'd say at Brum on a week to week basis. But over the course of the season, anyone's guess. Anyway, all will probably be revealed tomorrow. Set your alarm clocks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainB Posted November 20 Report Share Posted November 20 1 hour ago, szkocjasid said: Personally I think Cook will have a good season As a matter of interest... what leads you to think this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishersGate Posted November 20 Report Share Posted November 20 50 minutes ago, Hamish McRaker said: Have Brum made Douglas a counter-offer (before he's fully committed himself to Leicester)? It wouldn't surprise me. Where is he likely to score more points - Leicester or Brum? I'd say at Brum on a week to week basis. But over the course of the season, anyone's guess. Anyway, all will probably be revealed tomorrow. Set your alarm clocks Birmingham team from my sources is pretty much done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 valve Posted November 20 Report Share Posted November 20 2 hours ago, Hamish McRaker said: Where is he likely to score more points - Leicester or Brum? I'd say at Brum on a week to week basis. Why would he score more points at Brum? Over the season he would race against the same opponents be it at Leicester or Brum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie456 Posted November 20 Report Share Posted November 20 Just now, 1 valve said: Why would he score more points at Brum? Over the season he would race against the same opponents be it at Leicester or Brum Because he's one of the best riders of Perry Barr track that's reason he asked brummies about riding there next year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreverblue Posted November 20 Report Share Posted November 20 1 hour ago, IainB said: As a matter of interest... what leads you to think this? Certainly cant be based on facts or all known recent form. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 valve Posted November 20 Report Share Posted November 20 1 minute ago, Wolfie456 said: Because he's one of the best riders of Perry Barr track that's reason he asked brummies about riding there next year He’s equally as good around Leicester. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainB Posted November 20 Report Share Posted November 20 25 minutes ago, Wolfie456 said: Because he's one of the best riders of Perry Barr track that's reason he asked brummies about riding there next year 23 minutes ago, 1 valve said: He’s equally as good around Leicester. http://www.gbspeedway.com/2024/ridervstrack.php?mc1=s&mc2=rv&mc3=x&mc4=x&name=Ryan Douglas&track=Birmingham That's quite some record! His opposition has been particularly poor though as a visiting rider. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youhave2minutes Posted November 20 Report Share Posted November 20 3 hours ago, szkocjasid said: Personally I think Cook will have a good season, push Howarth to reserve, where Kyle's scoring will then pick up. But with Cook, you can never be sure what he'll do. He won’t be there a full season. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teromaafan Posted November 20 Report Share Posted November 20 4 hours ago, LionsFan said: Trying to be optimistic, (clutching at straws probably) Cook should be a stronger reserve than Kemp was last year and Hagon may have improved after riding in Australia this winter. Although Douglas and Masters are rumoured to be the last two, SD could pull a rabbit out of the hat, Wozniak mentioned on here, would he strengthen the team? I thought Douglas was a bit disappointing at times last season. Presume Pukka Pies have taken out some sponsorship, new stadium sponsor perhaps? Anyone for Pukka Park? Where talk of winning the league is pie in the sky. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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