SCB Posted December 12, 2014 Report Share Posted December 12, 2014 Be interesting to see this lad's development. He cut his teeth at IoW which is as near as you get this side of the North Sea to a Long Track, and he rode a year and seems to have done quite well at Lakeside. Talk about two tracks that are like chalk and cheese. Still, it should aid the development of his skill set. Slightly concerned (wider perspective) as to why he was a sub-5-pointer and only a #7 in the PL last year and why none of the PL teams have beaten his door down for his signature this winter. I'd have hoped that this EL "Fast Tracking" would have brought him on further than that, and that he'd have gone on to make more progress at PL level this year. However, (narrower perspective) the system's loss could be Birmingham's gain, so good luck to the lad. No PL team wnats him as Lakeside take priority in the event of a clash of dates, that means any Fridays night PL tracks are out, and most teams are not happy to be without him for trips to Edinburgh, Somerset and Plymouth. Risky signing for the Brummies, surely as soon as a PL team comes knocking he'll be off - TBH, I hope he would be. While the NL serves a purpose he should be riding PL and not NL given the choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E I Addio Posted December 12, 2014 Report Share Posted December 12, 2014 Good rider and a nice bloke but don't expect too much too soon. He still has a lot to learn. He has lot of problems last year staying on his bike and has had to,learn that the throttle works both ways. Obviously he is a talent but it might just be that this is a year of consolidation and gaining experience rather than setting the track alight. Well done the Brum for getting him though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhoundp Posted December 12, 2014 Report Share Posted December 12, 2014 Birmingham Speedway @BrumSpeedway · 33m33 minutes ago SIGNING NO 2 is on the way later this afternoon folks... keep following us here and our website! #brummiesareback Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk_martin Posted December 12, 2014 Report Share Posted December 12, 2014 Wont be long before a premier league club come calling and you will be left in the lurch. Risky signing for the Brummies, surely as soon as a PL team comes knocking he'll be off That sounds a delightful prospect, NOT. With "Birkogate" in mind I can just imagine how Brummies supporters will feel when they grow an attachment to a rider, especially one likely to be fulfilling the role that Jason Lyons once did, only to have him whisked away when a failing PL team decides to have a reshuffle. Hands up any Brummies fans who will be happy to be "left in the lurch" as the previous poster says? Keep your hands up while I count... Oh well, the life and times of National League speedway, I guess, innit? Guess a lot of the fans who Tony Mole is relying on to fill the terraces will have to get used to the fact that the National League is not about the winning, it's about the taking part...unless you're Cradley of course, which only makes it doubly hard for a Brummies fan to get used to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackbird Posted December 12, 2014 Report Share Posted December 12, 2014 The question is, under rules which may or may not have been tweeked at Tuesday's meeting, can Adam double between the PL & NL or not..? Last year he wasn't allowed to but at his young age I think he should be allowed. If he's (still) not allowed to ride NL when at a PL club it is indeed risky for the Brummies to have him as their no. 1 because the way PL clubs chop and change their line ups it would seem nigh on certain one will come a-calling before too long for Adam. Or has he agreed a financial package good enough at Perry Barr to see off other suitors..? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigred Posted December 12, 2014 Report Share Posted December 12, 2014 The question is, under rules which may or may not have been tweeked at Tuesday's meeting, can Adam double between the PL & NL or not..? Last year he wasn't allowed to but at his young age I think he should be allowed. If he's (still) not allowed to ride NL when at a PL club it is indeed risky for the Brummies to have him as their no. 1 because the way PL clubs chop and change their line ups it would seem nigh on certain one will come a-calling before too long for Adam. Or has he agreed a financial package good enough at Perry Barr to see off other suitors..? 10 pound a point and 10 pence a mile travel !!! I think not, looks like brum have won the award for most expensive rider in the NL this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCB Posted December 12, 2014 Report Share Posted December 12, 2014 Or has he agreed a financial package good enough at Perry Barr to see off other suitors..? Would it be about the money though? In the nicest possible way, it shouldn't be totally about money for Adam at this stage of his career but about riding against the highest level of rider to improve himself. Hopefully he'll be allowed to double up - in which case it could be brilliant for him, as more meetings = more experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicester Hunter Posted December 12, 2014 Report Share Posted December 12, 2014 you applied for team managers job yet Nope. Well, not yet, anyway. Who've you been talking to in the last week? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhoundp Posted December 12, 2014 Report Share Posted December 12, 2014 (edited) Zach Wajtknecht is the Brummies latest signing, Speedway fans are going to have fun spelling that name, i know i did.. Edited December 12, 2014 by greyhoundp 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicester Hunter Posted December 12, 2014 Report Share Posted December 12, 2014 That name's worth a hell of a lot of points on the Scrabble board! Seriously though, if his pedigree is as good as it suggests, looks like Birmingham have picked another winner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMungo Posted December 12, 2014 Report Share Posted December 12, 2014 Zach Wajtknecht is the Brummies latest signing, Speedway fans are going to have fun spelling that name, i know i did.. He has single-handedly made Crazy Sue's job that little bit harder for next year! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny the spud Posted December 12, 2014 Report Share Posted December 12, 2014 Would it be about the money though? In the nicest possible way, it shouldn't be totally about money for Adam at this stage of his career but about riding against the highest level of rider to improve himself. Hopefully he'll be allowed to double up - in which case it could be brilliant for him, as more meetings = more experience. I don't normally get involved in discussing Adams finances, but before this descends into a lot of posts on the subject I can assure you it's not about the money ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
builderbob Posted December 12, 2014 Report Share Posted December 12, 2014 Zach Wajtknecht is the Brummies latest signing, Speedway fans are going to have fun spelling that name, i know i did.. now that is a good signing probably the best signing any team will make 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk_martin Posted December 12, 2014 Report Share Posted December 12, 2014 Zach Wajtknecht is the Brummies latest signing, Speedway fans are going to have fun spelling that name, i know i did.. How long before people opt for the line of least resistance and just call him Zach Smith, like the character in Lost In Space? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackbird Posted December 12, 2014 Report Share Posted December 12, 2014 now that is a good signing probably the best signing any team will make Certainly fantastic news that Zach is to ride in the NL. It looked for a bit like he wasn't gonna... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeoBrummie Posted December 12, 2014 Report Share Posted December 12, 2014 How long before people opt for the line of least resistance and just call him Zach Smith, like the character in Lost In Space? I think - "you bubble headed boobey" is a bit harsh :P 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven101 Posted December 13, 2014 Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 I aint doing texting from eastbourne if hes riding lol.. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhoundp Posted December 13, 2014 Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 Certainly fantastic news that Zach is to ride in the NL. It looked for a bit like he wasn't gonna... Zach! Zach who ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halifaxtiger Posted December 13, 2014 Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 The question is, under rules which may or may not have been tweeked at Tuesday's meeting, can Adam double between the PL & NL or not..? Last year he wasn't allowed to but at his young age I think he should be allowed. If he's (still) not allowed to ride NL when at a PL club it is indeed risky for the Brummies to have him as their no. 1 because the way PL clubs chop and change their line ups it would seem nigh on certain one will come a-calling before too long for Adam. Or has he agreed a financial package good enough at Perry Barr to see off other suitors..? Based upon last years rules, no. 19.9.2.2 A current PL Rider under 25 years-old with a PL MA of 4.00 or below at the start of the Season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk_martin Posted December 13, 2014 Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 I think - "you bubble headed boobey" is a bit harsh :P "Warning, warning, danger Will Robinson" - will be the new 2 minute time allowance alarm lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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