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If Flint spends 10 years as a rising star, will he get a testimonial? 🤔

I think the opening line of your post sums it up perfectly. Birmingham as a city has changed beyond recognition since the halcyon days of the 70s and early 80s, especially the demographic, which really is the key here. The 21 year gap between closing at the Wheels and the reopening at PB is another major factor. Add to that the fact that speedway is pretty much a minor sport now and you can see why the club is struggling to survive. Oh yes, of course, there are also plenty of other ways to get your sporting fix, as has been pointed out in previous posts. TBF, it's done well to last as long as it has.

That would make a great national anthem. 🤭

British speedway summed up in one post. Sadly.

Doesn't look like Brum will be repeating the league and cup double of 50 years ago now. Shame really

Birmingham only has one more season at PB after this one, don't they?

The point, the reason why they struggle for crowds as the traditional speedway supporting demograph doesn't live as close to the club as it used to. If they can attract a more ethnic based crowd, then fine.

I think you need to look at the demographic of the city and look at the growth of places such as Tamworth and Lichfield to understand why the club struggles to get decent crowds. Then add on the fact that very few people actually like the sport anymore, which is probably the main issue.

Looks like the quality of the opposition might attract floating fans rather than that of the Brummies 7, if some of the predictions are to be believed.

Steve Worrall it is then.

No mention of tent Poles then?

Will Prem speedway be enough bring the lost fans back to PB? Will Wolves fans come over in droves? It'll be interesting to say the least.

A lot of incidents in ice hockey are intended to hurt the opposition, it's part of the game, but what happened to Adam Johnson was something else. Why on earth would a hockey player lift his leg that high? Absolutely crazy, I'm not surprised he's been charged. He actually did something to the lad around 10 years previously, his leg was lower but the way he went in was totally over the top.

Stop beating about the bush and tell us what you really think!

Well that's one way to bump up a thread. Cheers!