The H Man

So after 4 seasons as a Director & Shareholder that's my time with Birmingham Speedway at an end. An eventful, at times stressful, at times farcical and at times enjoyable experience! A huge thanks to the small but loyal Brummie fanbase that put up with season after season of under performing teams, you deserved better! Full credit and my upmost respect to Nigel Tolley, he wasn't far short with the figures he quoted in the recent speedway star interview with what he invested in the club (there was also a six figure investment from other shareholders during the period I must add). Nigel is as mad as a (top) hatter, but I really like the guy. My only criticism of him (and he knows this, I told him enough times) is that he allowed himself to be influenced by others who failed to deliver for the club! Seeing the day to day finances and operations of the a Championship and then Premiership club is a real eye opener, so a massive thanks to Financial Director Tracey Smith, who somehow managed to juggle the finances to keep everyone happy (most of the time) a truly lovely lady, she has been the glue in a massively disjointed operation, which would have fallen apart without her. Some priceless moments over the 4 years on the management zoom meetings / race nights - I could write a book! You also learn a lot about riders, some smashing chaps around Paco Castagna (legend) Freddie Lindgren, Tobi M, Leon Flint, Sam Hagon, Jason Edwards, Thompson twins all really good guys! No comment about some mind Made some great friends, I will miss Guesty, Dave Rowe, Pete & Dan Ballinger, Chris Adams, the guys and girls from the supporters club and fellow shareholders Steven, Jake and Vic. Such a shame that Birmingham Speedway is no more, but without Nigel it wouldn't have got into 2023 let alone 2025 and for that alone he deserves the respect of those who knock him! Give us a B.....! Cheers Paul

Just to clarify about people being turned away last night, the stadium has a capacity that is set by the local authority and has to be adhered to by the stadium manager and the appointed safety officer. The club widely advertised advanced tickets which were available at 4 previous Brum meetings and online via Try Bookings and almost 600 were purchased ahead of last night. Everyone with a pre-paid ticket was accommodated AFAIK. Unfortunately, at just before 7.25 pm the legislated stadium capacity was reached. So the perimeter gates were closed, no one in the entry queue at that time was denied access to the stadium and the decision at all times was that of the safety officer and stadium manager, who have to ensure they legally follow protocol. I understand a small number of fans couldn't gain access to the stadium grounds and that of course is disappointing for them and I understand their frustrations/anger, but unfortunately the club couldn't overrule the decision. The promotion have got many things wrong over the 4 years with which I have been involved with the club and I can't disagree with most of what has been said on this forum, but in this instance it was out of the club's control. It was a fantastic turn out to say goodbye to Perry Barr.

Match being streamed live www.brummies.tv

Cheers Ian As Jason said you have to know the rule book. Some do, some don’t!

Lots of negative stuff you can say about Brum speedway, one of them isn’t paying riders. Nigel has always ensured funds available for that.

Lots of negative stuff you can say about Brum speedway, one of them isn’t paying riders. Nigel has always ensured funds available for that.

Wasn’t a factor

An RS is on a standard deal, so Sam costs the same per point as Jason!

Had Brum announced Hagon as an injury rep for Edwards, then when fit Edwards would have to had returned to the line up whether he wanted to or not, either that or ask to come off the Rising Star list! As soon as he was fit, he then became an eligible RS as he wasn't in anyone's declared 1-7 Jason is a smashing lad and I wish him nothing but the best

Nope! Myself and some other shareholders in the club are asking our promoters the exact same question!

When Jason was injured we (I use that term lightly as I am a Director but have no team input) elected to replace Jason with Sam rather than name him as an injury replacement, so that Jason would come back in when fit. FWIW not what I’d have done but that’s just my opinion

The stadium owners want to close the doors ASAP as the new dog track is about to launch

The mighty Brummies are hosting the Oxford Spires next Monday 21st July Any Oxford fans interested in making a final trip to Perry Barr can get an all-inclusive coach and admission deal for £33 - book via BIRMINGHAM V OXFORD COACH AND ADMISSION SPECIAL OFFER Tickets, PERRY BARR STADIUM, BIRMINGHAM | TryBooking United Kingdom Coach leaves Oxford Stadium at 4pm (car parking available at Oxford stadium) Big thanks to Ivan Shears the CEO of Chalfont Coaches for helping to facilitate

The changing rooms at PB are the responsibility of the club not stadium!

certainly Birmingham did AV visa I know that, whether it was transferred to Worky after I need to find out.