david2905 Posted November 19, 2013 Report Share Posted November 19, 2013 1. F Lindgren 8.94 2. D North 4.23 3. B Barker 6.47 4. K Wolbert 5.04 5. J Doyle 7.30 6. ?? 7. ?? Lindgren not riding in the UK in 2014, Doyle said he won't be back and is a cert for Swindon, and good luck convincing the others considering the captain has just deserted the sinking ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elephantman Posted November 19, 2013 Report Share Posted November 19, 2013 Surely the fact that a meeting took place between King, Morris Drury and the other team owner Luty without the knowledge of AP i.e. in secret, suggests to me the problem may not lie with the commercial manager but with AP especially as he has already talked about standing down in the interest of the club!,,,,,,,,,,,,,, However I understand the Commercial manager has allegedly claimed that he virtually runs the club, this of course may be just bragging....but......Just read the article in the mail......... King states it is the worse season behind the scenes he has ever had, hinting the prob is with AP, CL and the Commercial manager You takes your choice as to where the prob lies but this is disaster for the Brummies we will be left with a team of has beens that no one else wants.. with the inevitable consequences..... all very sad I also get the impression that Drury is less than happy but has another year of his contract to run! Edit:- It could be that AP knew about the meeting and is just being a little crafty, we are in the dark regarding all of the politics within the club............... their may be some hidden agendas! I get the impression that the commercial manager has always been a bit of a braggart and is quite a divisive character. I also keep an eye on cycle speedway websites and on one in particular, up until a year ago, he was a very regular poster; generally the tone could have been read as aggressive and insulting to anyone who had the temerity to hold a view different to his own. The challenge is the written word can always make things look worse than the spoken word. I read that he was banned from CS for a while; but I don't know why. I do hope the issues at Birmingham are sorted out quickly such a great city deserves a well run and well supported speedway team. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skidder1 Posted November 19, 2013 Report Share Posted November 19, 2013 You might be lucky with one of those!!!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pirio Barre Posted November 19, 2013 Report Share Posted November 19, 2013 (edited) looking forward to the battles of the two red & yellows with Lions and Brummies. More local derbies should help all the Midland teams Erm... maybe The Wolverhampton Wolves, The Coventry Bees. The Leicester Lions and "The Heathens" on a home track not at Monmore Green will contest the EL midland derbies next year. Edited November 19, 2013 by Pirio Barre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluejam Posted November 19, 2013 Report Share Posted November 19, 2013 I get the impression that the commercial manager has always been a bit of a braggart and is quite a divisive character. I also keep an eye on cycle speedway websites and on one in particular, up until a year ago, he was a very regular poster; generally the tone could have been read as aggressive and insulting to anyone who had the temerity to hold a view different to his own. The challenge is the written word can always make things look worse than the spoken word. I read that he was banned from CS for a while; but I don't know why. I do hope the issues at Birmingham are sorted out quickly such a great city deserves a well run and well supported speedway team. That's why so many folk have packed up posting on the Brummies Speedway forum Mattia Carpenese will be getting a call very shortly so I've been told!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brummie Kev Posted November 19, 2013 Report Share Posted November 19, 2013 (edited) Joe McLaughlin the commercial manager has resigned with immediate effect!!!! Edited November 19, 2013 by Brummie Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluejam Posted November 19, 2013 Report Share Posted November 19, 2013 Commercial Manager has now resigned!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OGT Posted November 19, 2013 Report Share Posted November 19, 2013 Sod it, I resign too!! 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Posted November 19, 2013 Report Share Posted November 19, 2013 (edited) Sod it, I resign too!! There's gonna be nobody left!! Edited November 19, 2013 by Jacques Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brummie Kev Posted November 19, 2013 Report Share Posted November 19, 2013 Will the last person to leave the Brummies please turn out the lights What a mess!! :sad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluejam Posted November 19, 2013 Report Share Posted November 19, 2013 There's gonna be nobody left!! I've never been a fan of soap operas!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted November 19, 2013 Report Share Posted November 19, 2013 Business Men/fan buys club , end result falls out with people who try too give advice,deep sh&t for Club .Wont be the first time it's happened in Speedway. amateurs sounds the right description. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elephantman Posted November 19, 2013 Report Share Posted November 19, 2013 Will the last person to leave the Brummies please turn out the lights What a mess!! :sad: I think the mess has just got cleared up to a degree! Graham Drury is a safe pair of hands; hopefully he can assist in the restructure of Birmingham. It sounds as if Phillips wants to/must go as well? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigcatdiary Posted November 19, 2013 Report Share Posted November 19, 2013 I also get the impression that Drury is less than happy but has another year of his contract to run! ! Are you sure it isn't everyone's unhappy that Drury has another year of his contract to run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elephantman Posted November 19, 2013 Report Share Posted November 19, 2013 Are you sure it isn't everyone's unhappy that Drury has another year of his contract to run. No absolutely not. There is a huge difference between being unpopular but professional and being an absolute chuffing idiot. Drury may be unpopular with some, but his track record shows that he is professional. You don't have to like people to work with them; likewise if people are openly hostile it makes it impossible to achieve a sustainable working relationship. I get the impression that the relationship between key managers at Birmingham has been quite vitriolic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballroom Posted November 19, 2013 Report Share Posted November 19, 2013 Is Gary Patchet and Mick Bratley set for a return as he`s left swindon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluejam Posted November 19, 2013 Report Share Posted November 19, 2013 Is Gary Patchet and Mick Bratley set for a return as he`s left swindon IMO I'd welcome back Bratters with open arms 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebrum Posted November 19, 2013 Report Share Posted November 19, 2013 Joe McLaughlin the commercial manager has resigned with immediate effect!!!! That move will back fire on the promotion. I doubt there is a better and hard working commercial manager in the business. 1. F Lindgren 8.94 I take it you have missed the press release that Fast Freddie wont be racing the EL this season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brummie Kev Posted November 19, 2013 Report Share Posted November 19, 2013 (edited) IMO I'd welcome back Bratters with open arms Same here, was disappointed when Bratley left. Cant see Gary Patchett returning didnt work out well for him last time , think he will focus solely on the Heathens next season. Edited November 19, 2013 by Brummie Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballroom Posted November 19, 2013 Report Share Posted November 19, 2013 Same here, was disappointed when Bratley left. Cant see Gary Patchett returning didnt work out well for him last time , think he will focus solely on the Heathens next season. he`s left Swindon now might be interested Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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