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Lee Richardson

The Argus says.........
Eagles new boy gives fans a lift
By Brian Owen
Lee Richardson today vowed to make a full recovery from close-season injury ready for his first season as an Eastbourne Eagle.

Richardson, brought in for next season from Swindon Robins, has had tendons in his thigh removed after aggravating an injury in last season's play-off final.

He is now back in the gym six times a week and lining up practice sessions ahead of the new-look Eagles' season, which gets under way in mid-March.

Hastings-based Richardson, 28, said: "I originally got injured in a league match.

"I then fell in the play-off final and that finished my season.

"I damaged abductor tendons in my leg and I've had an operation to have a couple of them removed.

"Now I'm in the gym, doing rehab and building the leg back up again.

"It's quite hard starting again. I'll be doing a lot of leg work and I plan to do some motocross in February just to get back on a bike.

"I've got an offer to go to Slovenia with my Polish track in March to do some practice and I will go for that as well. I need to because I haven't ridden since October 1." Laughing

10:17am today
coxy

Fingers crossed it's sorted now. Wouldn't want to see R/R again
sussex bulldog

Has anybody heard how Lee is progressing ?

Suppose we can ask him on Saturday.
sussexbulldog

Rico all OK in Poland

Rico all OK in Poland  By Brian Owen of the Argus


Lee Richardson has reported no ill effects after a successful Polish league comeback.

The Eastbourne Eagles skipper raced his first home Ekstraliga meeting of the season and scored 6+2 (4) as Czestochowa thumped Wroclaw 60-33 yesterday.

Engine failure in his final heat cost Richardson, back from a wrist injury, further reward.


Meanwhile Scott Nicholls scored 9 (5) as lowly Rzeszow gave their season a timely lift by winning 47-44 at derby rivals Tarnow.
parker

Good to see that Lee has Qualified for the Final of the GP Qualifiers on Sept 24th Very Happy   And no, theres isn't a  meeting booked for that date Laughing
Aussie2

parker wrote:
Good to see that Lee has Qualified for the Final of the GP Qualifiers on Sept 24th Very Happy   And no, theres isn't a  meeting booked for that date Laughing
Congratulations to Lee on qualifying for the GP Final Qualifiers.  Smile Thanks goodness we do not have a match on that day.
sussexbulldog

From the Argus

Lee Richardson is closing in on a return to the Grand Prix series after snatching a dramatic success in Italy.

The Eastbourne captain finished top of the podium in the GP qualifying semi-final at Terenzano, scoring 12 points from five rides and then winning a race-off.

Richardson, who has been off the SGP circuit for the last two seasons, had clinched his place in the qualifying final by his fourth ride.

He went on to win the meeting in a two-man decider against Jesper B Monberg and now heads to the final in Poland, from which the top three will clinch places in next year's series.

There was disappointment for Eagles youngster Edward Kennett in the other semi. After starting with a last place, Kennett tallied eight points from his last four rides to miss qualification by a point. He then finished second to Mads Korneliusson in a race-off to decide who went to the final, in September, as reserve.
Aussie2

Interesting article on page 24 in this weeks Speedway Star. Lee has cleared up much of the speculation about his health, especially during the time when he was riding for Coventry & Swindon. As he said speedway supporters can be very unforgiving, and I daresay I hope that many of us/them will hang their heads in shame.  Embarassed It must have been an absolutely awful time, especially for him and his family awaiting the results of the tests. I know how they must have felt, because my husband and I went through it with our daughter. All I can say to Lee is "Keep taking the tablets when needed", and keep up the good work at Arlington. It seems that both Lee and Scott have been rejuvenated since coming to Arlington.  Wink  Wink
Kevin54

Not having seen my copy yet, again it seems they can't deliver on time over here Exclamation  Rolling Eyes , can you enlighten me please?
Aussie2

Kevin54 wrote:
Not having seen my copy yet, again it seems they can't deliver on time over here Exclamation  Rolling Eyes , can you enlighten me please?
It seems that some people hid behind the internet and said that Lee was always ill. This is the reason he has finally opened the doctor's casebook on his health.  At first it was thought he might have prostrate cancer. It turned out he had probably caught a blood infection in Australia, which affected his prostrate.  He might have caught it in the water.  He also said that it is a prostrate infection that will never go away, but that he will have to live with it for the rest of his life. Lee also said that he can feel it coming on, and that is when  he has to take antibiotics to keep it under control. Hope that helps, but it is quite a long article, and this is just the gist.
parker

Aussie2 wrote:
Kevin54 wrote:
Not having seen my copy yet, again it seems they can't deliver on time over here Exclamation  Rolling Eyes , can you enlighten me please?
It seems that some people hid behind the internet and said that Lee was always ill. This is the reason he has finally opened the doctor's casebook on his health.  At first it was thought he might have prostrate cancer. It turned out he had probably caught a blood infection in Australia, which affected his prostrate.  He might have caught it in the water.  He also said that it is a prostrate infection that will never go away, but that he will have to live with it for the rest of his life. Lee also said that he can feel it coming on, and that is when  he has to take antibiotics to keep it under control. Hope that helps, but it is quite a long article, and this is just the gist.
Thanks for the update Aussie Smile  I havent received my Star yet and I live in the Metropolis not some back water place like Firle  Exclamation  Wink  Laughing
Kevin54

Thanks Aussie, I should think that must have been a pretty grim time for him and his family.

What do you mean, Parker?
We've got running water, electricity, and up at the big house they've got a machine which shows you pictures  in black and white from all over the world Exclamation  Wink
rayjay2

it would appear lee does not have the best of health , and this goes back some years . we just have to understand this , it has held back his perfomances at times . we should understand this and make allowances . on his day , as we have seen this year , and on previous visits he can be unbeatable , just have to support him when he needs us to .
Aussie2

rayjay wrote:
it would appear lee does not have the best of health , and this goes back some years . we just have to understand this , it has held back his perfomances at times . we should understand this and make allowances . on his day , as we have seen this year , and on previous visits he can be unbeatable , just have to support him when he needs us to .
I am sure that Lee was as equally disappointed as we all were. Both my husband and I thought he did not look himself on the Monday, and definitely on the Thursday he looked ill. Most of us that now know his story will make allowances, but if he was not feeling well he should have perhaps stood down. It would help if he could let us know why his form was so bad in both rounds. Exclamation
Aussie2

How uncaring the BSPA are,  Shocked all they had to do was check Lee's story. It must have been a strain  riding that night knowing his father-in-law had been admitted to hospital with a brain  tumour. In this instance family should have come first, and the BSPA should have realised this. Shocked  It proves what they are like, uncaring and only looking after their own interests.  Evil or Very Mad I do sympathise with Lee, as I and my husband went through this with our daughter, and we know the strain it places on ALL family members.We wish Lee and his family, and hope things will improve.
sussexbulldog

Heartily agree with you.  Of course Lee should have been allowed leave to be with his family.  The ruling is disgraceful.
Bazra

A riders father-in-law is sick & another doesn't get paid yet we want to slap them with a ban????
mmmmethanol

Bazra wrote:
A riders father-in-law is sick & another doesn't get paid yet we want to slap them with a ban????


Couldn't make it up, could you?

What idiots made up those rules?........Oh yeah.....
ComeOnYouSpurs

Its a disgrace....

What if Lee had been involved in a serious accident because his mind was not fully on his riding?

Who would have been to blame?

Best Wishes to Lee and his family.
rayjay2

get rid of that wheeler-dealer , second -hand car salesman russell , arrogant and ignorant , and for sale if the price is right , does he still get 50% of the fee from sky ?!
Aussie2

Interesting article in today's Argus. Headline "RICO PONDERS PULLING OUT OF ELITE LEAGUE NEXT SEASON".  If he qualifies he said that it is not really possible to do the three leagues. Also he said from the financial point of view Sweden & Poland is where I earn more money. Even if he does not qualify he is still contemplating pulling out of racing here. He is also quoted as saying that the English league is now on a level with the Danish rather than the Polish & Swedish when you look at the crowds and level of competition.  He has also raced in Russia, and has turned down four more lucrative bookings due to his commitments in this country. He also states that several of the top riders no longer ride in this country and that Adams & Crump choose which meetings they ride in in Sweden. I hope this article is picked up by the official and unofficial site, as it makes very interesting reading. THE BSPA SHOULD TAKE NOTE, DO WE WANT TO LOSE ALL OUR TOP RIDERS. THIS IS A REAL POSSIBILITY   Shocked  Shocked
parker

Aussie2 wrote:
Interesting article in today's Argus. Headline "RICO PONDERS PULLING OUT OF ELITE LEAGUE NEXT SEASON".  If he qualifies he said that it is not really possible to do the three leagues. Also he said from the financial point of view Sweden & Poland is where I earn more money. Even if he does not qualify he is still contemplating pulling out of racing here. He is also quoted as saying that the English league is now on a level with the Danish rather than the Polish & Swedish when you look at the crowds and level of competition.  He has also raced in Russia, and has turned down four more lucrative bookings due to his commitments in this country. He also states that several of the top riders no longer ride in this country and that Adams & Crump choose which meetings they ride in in Sweden. I hope this article is picked up by the official and unofficial site, as it makes very interesting reading. THE BSPA SHOULD TAKE NOTE, DO WE WANT TO LOSE ALL OUR TOP RIDERS. THIS IS A REAL POSSIBILITY   Shocked  Shocked
If he qualifies! With the averages unlikely to go up much if at all one of our top three might have to go next season anyway. and as we only loan him it might not be our loss anyway.
Aussie2

Lee has also intimated in the same article that even if he does not qualify there is the possibility that he could pull out of the Elite League, and only ride abroad. Let's hope that this does not become the exodus of the top riders, if it does we can no longer say it is the "ELITE LEAGUE".  Rolling Eyes  Rolling Eyes
nug

3 points from 4 rides so far tonight
speedy dan boy

I cant agree with what lee says ,if he wants to go then so be it, the clubs cant be held to ransom.I cant see him going anywhere,he doesnt ride regularly in poland ,and you have to be on song every week there or you are out because they have a squa sord system as do sweden.In this country he is guaranteed a team place and he has a young family as well so he will be a fool to give that up.Also Hagon sponsors him big time ,will he continue his support if lee is out of the country.
rayjay2

and his time and expenses travelling to home fixtures are not exactly a burden . but most of our team are in that position .  guess will we have to wait and see and endure a multitude of rumours . think you are correct in your post speedy dan boy . but the fact remains in our speedway now very few promoters can afford to match what top riders can earn overseas i have read that five meetings in russia can earn a rider about the same as can be earned in the whole of an elite season , but this must surely mean that the rider is good enough to earn and win the relevant amount in russia against riders overall  of a higher calibre in russia .
sussexbulldog

From what I have heard the points limit next year is likely to be 40.

If that is correct I think Ed would be our number 1  Smile
Aussie2

sussexbulldog wrote:
From what I have heard the points limit next year is likely to be 40.

If that is correct I think Ed would be our number 1  Smile
If this is true, then the BSPA are going to ruin our sport. They are like dinosaurs, and that age has gone. Surely we should be encouraging the top British riders to stay, not turning them away. How are we going to encourage them to stay if the BSPA keep altering the averages for each season.  Confused We need the top riders here to encourage the youngsters, and pass on their expertise. There is always going to be a top/bottom team. No team should be able to sign more than one rider with an average of 9.00. A more realistic average would be at least 42.50. We should do as they do in Sweden, all teams can have an average up to the championship team from the previous season. This encourages their own riders, which the BSPA do not seem to do.  Confused
sussexbulldog

Posted on http://subedei.proboards89.com/in...isplay&thread=2220&page=1

Turns out Lee had actually broken his fingers.

The problems with his back have led to difficulty breathing and he's been getting headaches, which means his season is over.

Bad news for Lee and the Eagles. Sad
7oakseagle

That is very bad news, losing our skipper before our biggest match of the season.
As he is not our number one, will we be denied the oppertunity of a guest for the home leg as well?
ComeOnYouSpurs

Could we not turn that cloud into a silver lining by signing a replacement for Lee on a slightly lower average leaving us room to sign a new No.7 to replace James who might actually have a chance to score a few points in the 2 legs of the Cup Final.

Tough on James maybe but it's a tough old world.
sussexbulldog

The only way of avoiding rider replacement would be to sign a new rider.  I don't think that will happen.  Rolling Eyes
sussexbulldog

ComeOnYouSpurs wrote:
Could we not turn that cloud into a silver lining by signing a replacement for Lee on a slightly lower average leaving us room to sign a new No.7 to replace James who might actually have a chance to score a few points in the 2 legs of the Cup Final.

Tough on James maybe but it's a tough old world.


You beat me to it  Laughing

My guess is no.
MrB

Well that just tops the season off Twisted Evil

RR will be no good for the cup final if we are serious about winning it we MUST sign a replacement. Somehow on previous form I doubt we will. Evil or Very Mad
ComeOnYouSpurs

Agree with you MrB that the activity (or lack of) from the club over the next week or so will show how serious they are about really going for a cup win.

Other clubs have shown that there are riders out there if you are prepared to make the effort to go and get them.

And if we are going to make a couple of signings they should be in place before the Wolves meeting so as to give them a go on the track before "The Big One".....
rayjay2

are they are back to their bad old ways ?. lakeside signed rider for play-off final , although it didn't work out points wise , at least they tried  , thought it out and made an effort . not going to say anymore , no point in doing so . wish the season was over , it might be for some of us now .  Sad  Shocked  Confused  Mad  Evil or Very Mad
nug

On the other site Dave A says he has spoken to Martin Hagon and the news is Lee will be riding the remaining 3 meetings we have
sussexbulldog

nug wrote:
On the other site Dave A says he has spoken to Martin Hagon and the news is Lee will be riding the remaining 3 meetings we have


Could you give a link for this as I can't find it ?  Many thanks.
nug

http://www.elite-eagles.co.uk/ind...12&limit=20&limitstart=80

Hope this helps
Aussie2

nug wrote:
On the other site Dave A says he has spoken to Martin Hagon and the news is Lee will be riding the remaining 3 meetings we have
So Lee is going to ride the last three meetings, is he FIT to do this. According to the speedway star he is still having trouble with his back, which affects his breathing. We do not want the same situation as earlier in the season, where he had to pulll out after a couple of races. Surely if there is any doubt a replacement rider should be signed. It seems as there is a "COULD NOT CARE"  attitude as it is the end of the season. We want them to go all out as far as the Knoc k-Out cup is concerned. A VERY VERY sad reflection on what has been a not very successful season. Ofcourse it could have been worse, we might have been fighting to stay up in the Elite League, though I know some supporters would like us to down to the Premier League. Rolling Eyes  Wink
rayjay2

looked at other site as shown . so who are we supposed to believe ?! some one has got it really wrong ! the last matches for me depend on knowing the truth -- it might be " out there " but not here ! will see what team is against wolves . as already posted the unforgivable is having lee start then retire from the meeting . had it once ,  we cannot be expected to  accept a second ,   and have any trust in whatever we are told next . so , for me , it depends on the team against wolves .  Confused
ComeOnYouSpurs

nug wrote:
On the other site Dave A says he has spoken to Martin Hagon and the news is Lee will be riding the remaining 3 meetings we have


If that is true it seems to me that we've given up on the Cup already.

There is no way that Lee should be allowed to ride in 2 such important meetings if he is in such a bad way.

Will the club never learn?

I'm sure that they are hoping for a huge turn out for the Arlington leg of the final.... but they are not prepared to pull out all the stops to put out a full strength & fully fit (or as near as damn it) team.

I was really looking forward to these meetings but now I'm not so sure.... it appears that the season is going to end in the same disappointing mis-managed way that most of it has been conducted under.

This was a real chance to finish the season with a bang... in front of a bumper crowd... some of whom may have been persuaded to return next season.
sussexbulldog

I echo your sentiments completely.

Let us hope a replacement is signed.
parker

rayjay wrote:
looked at other site as shown . so who are we supposed to believe ?! some one has got it really wrong ! the last matches for me depend on knowing the truth wolves
"The truth will set you free"   (John 8. 32.) Still two weeks to the final  and still time for Lee to heal, can't see them signing someone for one meeting,well the Final. As for telling us the whole truth... they never really have on anything. You know the saying "Mushroom management, fed on S*** and kept in the dark"!!!! Wink
sussexbulldog

This is a translation of what is said on Polish website

There was one of leader of team with (from) Vetlandy and chenstochowa. Minor injury carried (concerned) has made impossible riding in semi-final meeting with (from) in most important meetings this season chenstochowa union it (him) Złomrexu Włókniarza leszczyńską. It has played through final contest (emulation) under absence with (from) elites " " Vetlanda Rico Lejonen Gislaved and it must be comforted vice-artistry of country. They have lost more częstochowianie. Not enough, that it beguile for end in first match about brown medal not promote obtain (get) strict whip (whipping) and they will end season on fourth place most probably. Unfortunately, would like to help (to aid) in these most important matches colleagues minor injury Lee Richardson, there is serious on that so many (so much) < rear > nabawił, that we will not see he (it) in this season on already most probably gauge żużlowych. In same day - else, that beguile decay write down think, that I will start in final single rooms (duels) in sweden, but I will help (will aid) from chenstochowa later team. Unfortunately, pain was strong on so many (so much) < rear >, that I must absolve these meetings it has ascertained - " " Rico. As has after research in england impressive broken down (disabled) fingers (palls) not only Richardson, and also back. It has done on luck without breakdowns (fractures) -. However, my muscles of back are chipped soundly. There is very unpleasant, because it beguile problems except big pain with breath. In moments, when pain increases center (means) analgestic zażywam it has said - Lee Richardson. Back it not sole problem english żużlowca. It has not recovered full proficiency in fingers still Lee and it complains of headache. They are not ripped in fairest state (condition) - two finger (pall) still. They are still napuchnięte and they ache awfully. I can not move them additional else completely. It beguile headache after decay also, but there is from day on day better more. Everything however, it indicate, that season has ended for I englishman has ended -.

Sorry the translation is not good but it is internet program.

The website is

http://www.sportowefakty.pl/zuzel...a-szczescie-obylo-sie-bez-zlaman/

The "unofficial site" said he WILL be riding here.
parker

sussexbulldog wrote:
This is a translation of what is said on Polish website

There was one of leader of team with (from) Vetlandy and chenstochowa. Minor injury carried (concerned) has made impossible riding in semi-final meeting with (from) in most important meetings this season chenstochowa union it (him) Złomrexu Włókniarza leszczyńską. It has played through final contest (emulation) under absence with (from) elites " " Vetlanda Rico Lejonen Gislaved and it must be comforted vice-artistry of country. They have lost more częstochowianie. Not enough, that it beguile for end in first match about brown medal not promote obtain (get) strict whip (whipping) and they will end season on fourth place most probably. Unfortunately, would like to help (to aid) in these most important matches colleagues minor injury Lee Richardson, there is serious on that so many (so much) < rear > nabawił, that we will not see he (it) in this season on already most probably gauge żużlowych. In same day - else, that beguile decay write down think, that I will start in final single rooms (duels) in sweden, but I will help (will aid) from chenstochowa later team. Unfortunately, pain was strong on so many (so much) < rear >, that I must absolve these meetings it has ascertained - " " Rico. As has after research in england impressive broken down (disabled) fingers (palls) not only Richardson, and also back. It has done on luck without breakdowns (fractures) -. However, my muscles of back are chipped soundly. There is very unpleasant, because it beguile problems except big pain with breath. In moments, when pain increases center (means) analgestic zażywam it has said - Lee Richardson. Back it not sole problem english żużlowca. It has not recovered full proficiency in fingers still Lee and it complains of headache. They are not ripped in fairest state (condition) - two finger (pall) still. They are still napuchnięte and they ache awfully. I can not move them additional else completely. It beguile headache after decay also, but there is from day on day better more. Everything however, it indicate, that season has ended for I englishman has ended -.

The website is

http://www.sportowefakty.pl/zuzel...a-szczescie-obylo-sie-bez-zlaman/

The "unofficial site" said he WILL be riding here.
Crystal clear there.... well up to the zazywam bit, and his heads decaying due to a headache thats if I've read it right (doesnt sound good, if it wasnt so serious you'd have to laugh) Shocked
MrB

Isn't the problem here that once again we have no official news? If we just relied on the official website we wouldn't even know he had been involved in a crash. Now we have to rely on a polish web report and heresay amonst fans to get the news! This is something that needs to be addressed next year, the official site should be the first to carry the news and keep the fans informed.  Sadly all we've had this year is a copy of what appears in the argus!

I for one hope Lee is OK and can ride our remaining fixtures being fit but wouldn't it be nice to know thats the case Idea
parker

MrB wrote:
Isn't the problem here that once again we have no official news? If we just relied on the official website we wouldn't even know he had been involved in a crash. Now we have to rely on a polish web report and heresay amonst fans to get the news! This is something that needs to be addressed next year, the official site should be the first to carry the news and keep the fans informed.  Sadly all we've had this year is a copy of what appears in the argus!

I for one hope Lee is OK and can ride our remaining fixtures being fit but wouldn't it be nice to know thats the case Idea
Quite right
Londoneagle

Groundhog day
peppapig

Lee WILL be at the Wolves match, as stated on other sites about. He had a spin in Poland, and came out fine, but sore
speedy dan boy

lee was back in action in poland on sunday(12/10/) and pleased to report he droped just 1 point in 4 rides.also riding for the same team was lewis 8+3 from 5 rides and edward 2 from 4 rides.A mini eastbourne team in poland!!!
rayjay2

many thanks speedy dan boy  Very Happy  Smile

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