Brummie Kev Posted June 25, 2014 Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 Been following it on the Brummies forum the past hour, its unconfirmed but track staff have been locked out of the stadium. Really hope it isn't true. Club have got to come out with a statement whether its true or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brewer Posted June 25, 2014 Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 Really hope this is not true, but would not be a surprise unfortunately. The only thing is why would track staff be there today as no meeting till next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reliant Robin Posted June 25, 2014 Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 Can't see mention of it anywhere, hope it's not true, always enjoy my trips to Perry Bar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Stewart Posted June 25, 2014 Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 It's always a worry when riders are said to be 'ill'. It's almost always a cover for something else, not being paid or in dispute for some reason. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RHayes Posted June 25, 2014 Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 https://twitter.com/nigelpearson/status/481751522653773824 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott1412 Posted June 25, 2014 Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 https://twitter.com/nigelpearson/status/481751522653773824 Terrible news to see a team potentially folding. Hopefully they can get through the season and re-group to come back stronger 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brummie Kev Posted June 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 Seems its true, absolutely gutted that its come to this . I pray that the club can be saved and we can continue with this season, alot of people fought hard for the sport to return to Birmingham, and it would heartbreaking if it was gone. Whatever the reasons are for Alan Phillips "having enough", he should have the decency to give the fans an explanation on whats happening. Yet we are all hearing on internet forums and social media via Nigel Pearson, not acceptable imo. BSPA Statement: http://www.speedwaygb.co/news.php?extend.25792 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFE Posted June 25, 2014 Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 Tony Mole to the rescue, maybe! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flagrag Posted June 25, 2014 Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 It seems that Birminghams best hope is that Alan Phillips will reconsider Tony Mole's offer to run the club until the end of the season,However I can quite understand that Mr Phillips paid a large amount of money for the club and does not want to simply just hand it over for next to nothing. It is well known that the club have been in trouble and time was running out with debts rising and crowds not turning up. As Charles Phillips has said previously is speedway in Birmingham viable ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenMiller Posted June 25, 2014 Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 Sad way for it to end, if we fold again I can't see the club coming back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villain Posted June 25, 2014 Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 Don't think it will come to that. Have heard that Birmingham will be NL next year, doing a direct swap with Cradley. Pearson & Co will run the Heathens from Perry Barr, as they have a supporter base (even if they don't have a track) capable of sustaining a team in the EL, Alan Philips will have no choice but to sell his EL license at a fire salvage price in order to get some cash back, to make a fist of running in a league that he can afford. Then Pearson will have his full revenge for getting dumped on by the Brummies management last year when he had to "resign" as press officer. Cradley elevated, probably with Hancock as #1, the Brummies humiliated and relegated to the lowest league. Pearson's revenge will be complete and it will be every Heathens fans dream come true. You must be thrilled to bits. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racers and royals Posted June 25, 2014 Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 You must be thrilled to bits. Yes if the pedaler(or uk Martin) if you prefer could have got Andy Povey into the post I`m sure he would have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk_martin Posted June 25, 2014 Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 Yes if the pedaler(or uk Martin) if you prefer could have got Andy Povey into the post I`m sure he would have. I'm quite aware that a since-departed former promoter put about the story linking me with this Pedler, and those who wanted to believe it have done so, but if I've got something to say, I'll say it myself thank you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebrum Posted June 25, 2014 Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 Sad way for it to end, if we fold again I can't see the club coming back Very sad news. But lets face it if fans stay away because they don't like whats on offer then they can hardly complain if the club shuts down. I feel sorry for the fans who support the club week in week out. They deserve better. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGP Posted June 25, 2014 Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 UNLESS financial guarantees are secured then I suspect they'll be no Speedway at Perry Bar anytime soon. Can only imagine what Pearson's personal thoughts on the situation are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brummie Kev Posted June 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 Theres more here, what a mess. http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/birmingham-brummies-speedway-team-could-7323632 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve0 Posted June 25, 2014 Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 Very sad news. But lets face it if fans stay away because they don't like whats on offer then they can hardly complain if the club shuts down. I feel sorry for the fans who support the club week in week out. They deserve better. I have to agree with you and sadly I don't think Birmingham will be alone. Crowds are generally down across the league (apart from a few it seems). The promoters need to realise that they need to offer value for money to attract fans and can no longer rely on the diehard "will turn up whatever cr@p is on offer". I do hope that Birmingham can be saved as its never good to hear of a club close. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhoundp Posted June 25, 2014 Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 Sad as i am by this Im not surprised by it, Phillips has struggled, and played the blame game, it seems its everyones fault except his, he should never have run Elite this year, but i guess the TV money was guaranteed income. They have stumbled through the season from one problem to another, losing vastly experienced people along the way. Its to be hoped The Stadium rents are up to date, because if the GRA throw them out, I can see a similar situation to the Oxford issues, Only one man here who can save them, and we all know who this is, come back Tony. Good luck to the few die hard supporters The Brummies have, its just a pity the rest of the City wont support Speedway.. There is a large enough Polish contingent in Birmingham, a few reliable Polish riders might have helped, gain there support. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted June 25, 2014 Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 The future of Birmingham speedway is in doubt after the promoter Alan Phillips has had enough! http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/birmingham-brummies-speedway-team-could-7323632 http://www.speedwaygb.co/news.php?extend.25792 "THE British Speedway Promoters’ Association can confirm tonight’s Poole v Birmingham Elite League meeting WILL go ahead as planned at Wimborne Road. Representatives of the BSPA are currently in dialogue with relevant parties with the sole aim of ensuring the continuation of the sport at Perry Barr Stadium" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montie Posted June 25, 2014 Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 Shame,great track and such a big place . There is a large enough Polish contingent in Birmingham, a few reliable Polish riders might have helped, gain there support. They be better off signing Hasan, Hussain, Habib,Saadat, Sabir, Sadaqat, Sadiq,Waheed, Waheed, Wahid 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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