Jump to content
British Speedway Forum

Birmingham Future In Doubt ? Alan Phillips Has Had Enough!


Recommended Posts

That tells me nothing. Before my time and I don't care.

 

I wasn't asking him, nor do I intend tracking him down, and nor I suspect will anyone else on BSF. That's not a helpful answer to those people contributing from Kings Lynn, Swindon, Glasgow, or anywhere else beyond the Birmingham horizon.

 

Correct - boring, and I don't think I had asked about that anyway.

 

Just a Joe Soap in the stands who's paid his money to see the sport decline.

Thank you, you said it...................

Link to comment
Share on other sites

If Only Alan Phillips could have followed a role model like Prudence Brown. :D

 

C'mon You Brummies lets have a bit of postive spin on things going forward. Ok you have had a massive kick in the gonads, but come next March there has to be a fighting chance that you will be watching your team in the Rhubarb and custard again.

Cheeky bugger, it did make me laugh though, that will stick in my head every time I put the colours on, I must remember to get some sweets as well. now what flavour do you think I should get. :t:

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Cheeky bugger, it did make me laugh though, that will stick in my head every time I put the colours on, I must remember to get some sweets as well. now what flavour do you think I should get. :t:

Licorice Toffees. :o :o :o;)

Edited by The White Knight
  • Like 2
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Kelvin sounded confident that Brum would be running next season, when he was on Sky to night

Well he wouldn't say anything else really would he??? Why would any sports presenter say that they were confident that any club wouldn't be running next season?

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Kelvin sounded confident that Brum would be running next season, when he was on Sky to night

 

From what I've seen, Kelvins opinion is worthless more often than not, about 70% of the time he has the wrong view IMO, hopefuly he's right, but I'd say it would be by coincidence than any actual knowledge.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

For all the solo haters, Im still talkin gibberish..... :t: .......

 

 

 

For those who have sent me latest pm's.......... ;)

 

 

 

 

cheers :drink:

Edited by stansolo
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Just for the record, it was the police officer himself who told us that Mr Phillips knew that we were coming. His actual words when we asked "how did you know we would be here" were "because you have a Judas in your camp."

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Just for the record, it was the police officer himself who told us that Mr Phillips knew that we were coming. His actual words when we asked "how did you know we would be here" were "because you have a Judas in your camp."

. Let's be honest wheather a Phillips knew or not what difference did it make the mans a joke let's just hope someone will take it on next year because it is one of the best tracks in EL. Edited by tsc1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

I think everyone should forget about Phillips he is a tool and tbh he has no business sense at all, he has ruined Birmingham Speedway but I am hopeful someone is going to take the club on and make a decent success of it.

 

 

Phillips the man who ruined Birmingham Speedway

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

. Let's be honest wheather a Phillips knew or not what difference did it make the mans a joke let's just hope someone will take it on next year because it is one of the best tracks in EL.

You don't want to go there. :nono: :nono:

 

That's what caused most of your problems in the first place. :nono: :nono:

Link to comment
Share on other sites

You don't want to go there. :nono: :nono:

 

That's what caused most of your problems in the first place. :nono: :nono:

 

What are you on about ?, the track was perfectly fine and one of the better ones in the EL for actual racing than gate n go guff.

 

I'm fed of this myth that going up to the EL was the problem as people in the know have stated Birmingham Speedway can be made to work with the right management, the mistake was selling to a naive and ill equipped accountant from Solihull, who with hindsight, I'm convinced would have ruined us in the national league, let alone PL or EL.

 

While the what league question might well have relevance in future (though I remain to be convinced as many non hardcore fans will turn up for the PL, certainly the PL doesn't appear to be working for Peterborough) , I don't believe it was a contributing factor in our downfall, not so much as Alan Phllips being allowed to steer the ship solo, having disposed of everyone with any Speedway experience and his original partner in the club who provided plenty of the financial backing.

  • Like 2
Link to comment
Share on other sites

 

What are you on about ?, the track was perfectly fine and one of the better ones in the EL for actual racing than gate n go guff.

 

I'm fed of this myth that going up to the EL was the problem as people in the know have stated Birmingham Speedway can be made to work with the right management, the mistake was selling to a naive and ill equipped accountant from Solihull, who with hindsight, I'm convinced would have ruined us in the national league, let alone PL or EL.

 

While the what league question might well have relevance in future (though I remain to be convinced as many non hardcore fans will turn up for the PL, certainly the PL doesn't appear to be working for Peterborough) , I don't believe it was a contributing factor in our downfall, not so much as Alan Phllips being allowed to steer the ship solo, having disposed of everyone with any Speedway experience and his original partner in the club who provided plenty of the financial backing.

We must agree to differ.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

 

The mistake was selling to a naive and ill equipped accountant from Solihull, who with hindsight, I'm convinced would have ruined us in the national league, let alone PL or EL.

 

100% correct.

 

 

Not so much as Alan Phllips being allowed to steer the ship solo, having disposed of everyone with any Speedway experience and his original partner in the club who provided plenty of the financial backing.

And that's why you'll find so much has been swept under the carpet in the hope that it will simply go away. What's more, it looks like that methodology has worked.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

We must agree to differ.

Before Birmingham who were the last club to close down? What league were they in? How often do you hear of EL clubs being in trouble and how often do you hear of PL clubs being in trouble? Don't fool yourself. British Speedway, regardless of league, is a mess.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Before Birmingham who were the last club to close down? What league were they in? How often do you hear of EL clubs being in trouble and how often do you hear of PL clubs being in trouble? Don't fool yourself. British Speedway, regardless of league, is a mess.

 

 

Well said.

More lower league clubs have shut down in recent times.

Ignored by those who conveniently slate the EL at any opportunity.

cough cough Newport, PL.

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue. Privacy Policy