boston five Posted October 15, 2013 Report Share Posted October 15, 2013 Just read the SGB round up is it my thinking or does it read like a fair well message from the person involved ? hope not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skidder1 Posted October 15, 2013 Report Share Posted October 15, 2013 Just read the SGB round up is it my thinking or does it read like a fair well message from the person involved ? hope not You ought to read the full release on the BSPA news items - he sounds really disillusioned!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Potter 2 Posted October 15, 2013 Report Share Posted October 15, 2013 Just tried to get on the Official Birmingham Web site and it says there is no web site at this address? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brummie Kev Posted October 17, 2013 Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 (edited) Just tried to get on the Official Birmingham Web site and it says there is no web site at this address? It was taken down prior to Playoff Semi Final because of demand on the BSPA server. Now it seems the website has been taken down 'Indefinitely' for some reason.There was alot of blame when it was first taken down, and to be honest I couldnt give a rats arse about blaming anyone anymore, I would just like to urge all the parties involved to get the website back and running ASAP. As for Brum next year, well for me it just seems up in the air at the minute. I think we will run as on the offical twitter page today, there was a competition to win a 2014 season ticket but will there be changes I feel. Whether the owners will continue I have no idea but you would imagine the main empahsis would be on reducing costs should they continue. May be a case of racing at a lower level, but the sport as a whole might be in the same boat if Sky pull out. Edited October 17, 2013 by Brummie Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy jimmy Posted October 18, 2013 Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 How big is Birningham's fan base really? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCB Posted October 18, 2013 Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 It was taken down prior to Playoff Semi Final because of demand on the BSPA server. Now it seems the website has been taken down 'Indefinitely' for some reason.There was alot of blame when it was first taken down, and to be honest I couldnt give a rats arse about blaming anyone anymore, I would just like to urge all the parties involved to get the website back and running ASAP. There is only 1 party that can allow that to happen. The party that has removed everything meaning nothing can be done about fixing it. From that I'll let you work out who si to blame for all this mess..... Probably the same party that claimed JavaScript was killing a server! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Sweetman Posted October 18, 2013 Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 How big is Birningham's fan base really? Surely Brum averaged more than Eastbourne,s alleged average home attendance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 18, 2013 Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 Surely Brum averaged more than Eastbourne,s alleged average home attendance. What are the "guesstiemates" of attendance figures at Birmingham and Eastbourne? I think - but not certain - that 750 average has been mentioned somewhere for Eastbourne, which I find hard to believe. It is so far as I know not official. I would have thought that it would be considerably higher for Birmingham in view of the area's population and the on-track success of the Brummies this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midland Red Posted October 18, 2013 Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 What are the "guesstiemates" of attendance figures at Birmingham and Eastbourne? I think - but not certain - that 750 average has been mentioned somewhere for Eastbourne, which I find hard to believe. It is so far as I know not official. I would have thought that it would be considerably higher for Birmingham in view of the area's population and the on-track success of the Brummies this season. Don't forget there are no rental costs at Arlington Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Sweetman Posted October 18, 2013 Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 Don't forget there are no rental costs at Arlington Yes,but to lose £4,300 per meeting(according to Dugard in the Argos)is unsubstanial,wether its rent free or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skidder1 Posted October 18, 2013 Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 Yes,but to lose £4,300 per meeting(according to Dugard in the Argos)is unsubstanial,wether its rent free or not. I assume you meant to say unsustainable, because losses of £4k+ per meeting are certainly substantial - particularly as that is WITH the Sky money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midland Red Posted October 18, 2013 Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 Yes,but to lose £4,300 per meeting(according to Dugard in the Argos)is unsubstanial,wether its rent free or not. I assume you mean "not unsubstantial" (and I assume you mean "Argus" as well!) And don't forget there is a business "empire" behind the operation, which I assume is very profitable! I assume you meant to say unsustainable, because losses of £4k+ per meeting are certainly substantial - particularly as that is WITH the Sky money. Our replies crossed! There's a big difference between unsustainable and (not) unsubstantial If he said (or meant to say) unsustainable then that is worrying, certainly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy_dugmore Posted October 18, 2013 Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 I would like see danny, Jason, Harris, barker and nico back season. Think martin may struggle next year with the GPS (don't reallymwanna say that but I do) and I think its time auty went sum where else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david2905 Posted October 18, 2013 Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 What about riders for 2014 ?, only one on my potential team sheet for 2014 currently is Covatti as I think he'll get better with experience and would be silly to miss out. King - as mentioned in another thread, normally reliable but seeing a tendency for him the hit the deck in pressure situations so I have a bit of doubt now. Barker - would keep but depends how much Horton is prepared to back up his outbursts whether it would be worth our while. Auty - To be honest I think he's stagnated somewhat this season unfortunately, welded to a low 5. Smolinski - Largely the reason we got so far this season, but think he got found out later on when people started blocking his runs around the inside of turns 1/2, also can't see him maintaining, let alone improving a low 7 average. Bomber - same situation as Barker to an extent, but not convinced he'd want to be here if he has a choice anyway. Doyle - would keep in a heartbeat, but can't believe Swindon would be stupid enough to not recall him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Sweetman Posted October 18, 2013 Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 I assume you meant to say unsustainable, because losses of £4k+ per meeting are certainly substantial - particularly as that is WITH the Sky money. I assume you mean "not unsubstantial" (and I assume you mean "Argus" as well!) And don't forget there is a business "empire" behind the operation, which I assume is very profitable! Our replies crossed! There's a big difference between unsustainable and (not) unsubstantial If he said (or meant to say) unsustainable then that is worrying, certainly Sorry yes unsustainable.Regards "business empire" presume you mean Dugard Tools.Well ive bought some CNC machinery from there,and i can tell you, if the speedway operation is run in the same manner as the engineering company,then the purse strings are about to tighten. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TesarRacing Posted October 18, 2013 Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 I have also bought CNC machines from Dugards and although not a fan of the machines, the company is profitable. With regards to Eastbourne Speedway, although the net worth dropped from 2011 to 2012, the business probably the highest net worth of all the EL teams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woz01 Posted October 18, 2013 Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 From this years team I can only see King and Covatti being retained. Rumours that Harris is going to Peterborough and Brum will struggle to agree deals with the other Bees assets. Barker and Auty maybe back at Brandon next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*JJ Posted October 18, 2013 Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 I can't see Barker going back to Coventry. If Horton is still throwing Teddy out of the pram, we could pull the same trick as Swindon did with Troy Batchelor. I would certainly like to see Ben back next year. As for Danny King, some people are being very unjust, talking about him 'bottling it' in the play-offs. In fact, he crashed at Perry Barr because he was trying to make a supreme effort in going round Hancock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OGT Posted October 18, 2013 Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 I'd rip it up and start again, Covatti included unless he can double up and get some miles under his wheels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pirate Nick Posted October 18, 2013 Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 I can't see Barker going back to Coventry. If Horton is still throwing Teddy out of the pram, we could pull the same trick as Swindon did with Troy Batchelor. I would certainly like to see Ben back next year. As for Danny King, some people are being very unjust, talking about him 'bottling it' in the play-offs. In fact, he crashed at Perry Barr because he was trying to make a supreme effort in going round Hancock. Very unjust. You can't fault the blokes' effort. At Poole he came off busting a gut while on a tactical, cant knock that either. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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