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HEATHENS IN FAN PLEA Saturday October 10, 2015 CRADLEY Heathens Speedway chiefs are urging fans to turn out in force at Perry Barr this Wednesday - to help convince potential buyers there is a future for the club. The three-man consortium, who revived the Heathens in 2010 after a 15-year gap in league racing, cannot continue running the club at Perry Barr in 2016 and are looking for new owners. Heathens face King's Lynn in the second leg of their Knockout Cup semi-final with a handy 51-39 lead from the first leg in Norfolk last Wednesday. Club Director Nigel Pearson said: "All three of us totally understand this is a worrying time for the club and we don't want to be remembered as the three people who brought the Heathens back - but then closed them down again. "A combination of issues means there is no alternative but to stand down and as a consortium we are desperate to see the Heathens continue in league racing in 2016. The best chance we have of achieving that is for the wonderful band of loyal fans to get across to Perry Barr on Wednesday, get right behind the boys and show what this club means to everyone. "The fan base is the reason why we carried on this year after losing the use of Wolverhampton. That was the only reason. Now it's time for us to move on and, personally, I hope there is a Heathens team on track next year for me to go and support when my diary allows. We cannot offer any guarantees, but that is our hope. "We look forward to seeing everyone on Wednesday for what should be a big night with a cup final spot on the line."

EASTBOURNE: Bradley Wilson-Dean, Georgie Wood, Marc Owen, Daniel Spiller, Ben Hopwood, Kelsey Dugard, Richard Andrews. BIRMINGHAM: Adam Ellis, Adam Kirby, Danny Ayres, Sam Chapman R/R, Tom Perry, Jack Parkinson-Blackburn, Jack Smith.

BIRMINGHAM: Adam Ellis, Adam Kirby, Danny Ayres, Sam Chapman R/R, Tom Perry, Ben Basford, Jack Smith. EASTBOURNE: Bradley Wilson-Dean, Georgie Wood, Marc Owen, Daniel Spiller, Ben Hopwood, Kelsey Dugard, Richard Andrews.

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From Birminghams main site BIRMINGHAM Speedway have just been notified of the statement issued by the Cradley Heathens regarding the future of their club. Their statement has come as a complete surprise to us and we’re disappointed that we found out about this matter through their press release and that nobody from Cradley Speedway contacted us about the situation. However, we would like to emphasise categorically that their decision to look for new management for next year has no bearing whatsoever on the future of Birmingham Speedway. Throughout the season there has been plenty of rumour that the only reason Birmingham were running in 2015 was because of the track sharing agreement between the two clubs. This has not once been the case in any way, shape or form. While a decision is still yet to be made on which league it will be, Birmingham Speedway will without question be back at the tapes in 2016.

That's a good idea Alex Bet Drury has 'not thought of that

Maybe you should have a word with Ellis Perks & tell him punching a brick wall in the Coventry pits thru frustration & breaking his hard in the process will not help his depleted team mates.

BIRMINGHAM: Adam Ellis, Adam Kirby, Sam Chapman, Zach Wajtknecht R/R, Tom Perry, Jack Smith, Jack Parkinson-Blackburn. CRADLEY: Max Clegg, Tyler Govier, Darryl Ritchings, Ellis Perks R/R, Matt Williamson, Arron Mogridge, Luke Harris.

Confirmed on Brummies site Zach season is over R-R will be used tomorrow night

Guest not allowed only R-R available

No Way We want to thrash them Heathens again

Max Clegg has pulled out after his nasty crash last night

From Cradleys site The Heathens draft in Darryl Ritchings to guest for Nathan Greaves at No.3 with rider replacement covering for Ellis Perks after he saw his season ended prematurely by a broken hand, whilst Tyler Govier is preferred to Luke Harris at reserve.

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CRADLEY: Max Clegg, Michael Neale, Darryl Ritchings, Ellis Perks R/R, Matt Williamson, Arron Mogridge, Tyler Govier. BIRMINGHAM: Adam Ellis, Adam Kirby, Sam Chapman, Zach Wajtknecht, Tom Perry, Jack Smith, Jack Parkinson-Blackburn.

The application to run on 2 separate nights a week was lodged months ago no news on that as yet.

So Brummies have picked Cradley & Eastbourne possibly get Coventry "What will make the first leg even more special is the fact that we will be presented with the National League Trophy prior to that meeting in front of our fantastic home supporters and the Cradley fans will be there to see it all happen too!

BIRMINGHAM: Adam Ellis, Adam Kirby, Sam Chapman, Zach Wajtknecht, Tom Perry, Jack Smith, Tyler Govier. EASTBOURNE: Bradley Wilson-Dean, Richard Andrews, Marc Owen, Ben Hopwood, Georgie Wood R/R, Kelsey Dugard, Daniel Spiller.

SUPPORTERS attending the Eastbourne v Birmingham National league match at Arlington this coming Sunday are asked to note the late change to the start-time. Because of a poor weather forecast for earlier on Sunday the two clubs have agreed to move from the original start of 3.30pm to a rescheduled time of 7.30pm.

BUXTON: Ellis Perks, Tom Woolley, Steven Jones, Tony Atkin, Ryan Blacklock, David Speight, David Holt. BIRMINGHAM: Adam Ellis, Adam Kirby, Sam Chapman, Zach Wajtknecht, Tom Perry, Alex Wilson, George Hunter.

GOLDEN HAMMER Predictions please 1. Zach Wajtknecht (Birmingham), 2. Ashley Morris (Unattached), 3. Tom Perry (Birmingham), 4. Ellis Perks (Cradley), 5. Arron Mogridge (Cradley), 6. Ben Morley (Kent), 7. Max Clegg (Cradley), 8. Darryl Ritchings (Coventry), 9. Oliver Greenwood (Unattached), 10. Danny Phillips (Stoke), 11. Adam Ellis (Birmingham), 12. Mike Neale (Cradley), 13. Matt Williamson (Cradley), 14. Bradley Wilson-Dean (Eastbourne), 15. Dan Greenwood (Coventry), 16. Josh Bates (Unattached).

Cradley may get lucky The weather forecast is not good

BIRMINGHAM: Adam Ellis, Adam Kirby, Sam Chapman, Zach Wajtknecht, Tom Perry, Alex Wilson, George Hunter. CRADLEY: Max Clegg, Michael Neale, Ellis Perks, Nathan Greaves R/R, Matt Williamson (if fit), Tyler Govier, Arron Mogridge. From Cradleys site In-form heat-leader Matt Williamson remains a serious doubt for the clash, with Coventry star Darryl Ritchings on standby to guest. A late call will be made on Williamson’s fitness, with rider replacement set to operate in his place if he is deemed unfit with Ritchings stepping in for Nathan Greaves.

BIRMINGHAM BRUMMIES: Dan Greenwood, Alex Wilson, Sam Chapman, Zach Wajtknecht, Tom Perry, George Hunter, Adam Kirby. KING'S LYNN YOUNG STARS: Jake Knight, Scott Campos, Ryan Kinsley, Shane Hazelden R/R, Tom Stokes, Layne Cupitt, Josh Bailey.

RYE HOUSE: Dan Greenwood, Sam Woods, Luke Priest, Luke Chessell, Kyle Hughes, Danyon Hume, Alfie Bowtell, George Hunter (No.8) BIRMINGHAM: Adam Ellis, Alex Wilson, Sam Chapman, Zach Wajtknecht, Josh Bates, Sean Phillips, Adam Kirby.