buckie Posted December 19, 2017 Report Share Posted December 19, 2017 So I have been told, Taylor Hampshire has secured a University place somewhere in the South of England so would have had difficulty in getting to Perry Barr on a Wednesday night - hence the necessity for him to ride for a Southern club. He did make very good progress last season despite his equipment sometimes being iffy and I wish him well at Kent where he will be a useful acquisition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GiveusaB Posted December 20, 2017 Report Share Posted December 20, 2017 13 hours ago, Leicester Hunter said: With a CMA of 8.61 against JPB's 8.66, if that's the route the new Promotion are taking, I would sincerely hope not. I agree with you here LH, but I think there's more to consider in the NL ? Logistics and sponsorship plays a greater part in the NL due to the 'lower pay' compared to the other 2 leagues and therefore we cant sign riders based on potential/ability ? I guess it's a balance of finance and Mitch Davey will most probably be 'cost effective' for the new owners? He'll do a great job at home meetings! (please note....that JPB would be my first choice No.1 if it was possible) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balderdash&piffle Posted December 20, 2017 Report Share Posted December 20, 2017 Hi all at Birmingham. I have sponsored Leon Flint for a while now, starting when he was on 125s (probably before that) then on to his 250s level. I have been seriously proud of his development British Champion 2015/16 &17, and did so well in world championships until engine problems in the finals. Then to be voted young rider of the year, what an honour for him, but very well deserved, to see him behind the scenes with other youngsters is fantastic to see. I will be sponsoring Leon Flint again while at Birmingham, sadly living all the way up here in Northumberland and business commitments it is doubtful that I will have the honour to come down and watch him. I have sponsored a few riders over the years, however for such a young person, I have not met many so appreciative for what he gets, no matter how large or small. If there is any of you wishing to sponsor this young talent, you will not regret it for one second. TAFFYS TIME MACHINE 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk_martin Posted December 20, 2017 Report Share Posted December 20, 2017 32 minutes ago, balderdash&piffle said: Hi all at Birmingham. Hi back! I saw Leon in Güstrow last year. Was well impressed. If Leon is in Güstrow again in May and you follow him out there, give me a shout and I'll get you a beer in :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balderdash&piffle Posted December 20, 2017 Report Share Posted December 20, 2017 10 minutes ago, uk_martin said: Hi back! I saw Leon in Güstrow last year. Was well impressed. If Leon is in Güstrow again in May and you follow him out there, give me a shout and I'll get you a beer in :-) If he is ,will be on 500s this time. I am a retailer, so find it very difficult to travel, in what is our summer season. He lives for speedway, great to see that type of dedication. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Argos Posted December 20, 2017 Report Share Posted December 20, 2017 Looking at Facebook it looks like JPB will not be back at Birmingham, which if true is very sad, and very odd, I see some fans are suggesting that M Davey as Birmingham’s new number 1, Why would you drop a 17 year old English rider for a 27 year old Australian who lives in Scotland (expensive travel), seems like the new Promoters are making some very strange decisions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GiveusaB Posted December 20, 2017 Report Share Posted December 20, 2017 1 minute ago, Argos said: Looking at Facebook it looks like JPB will not be back at Birmingham, which if true is very sad, and very odd, I see some fans are suggesting that M Davey as Birmingham’s new number 1, Why would you drop a 17 year old English rider for a 27 year old Australian who lives in Scotland (expensive travel), seems like the new Promoters are making some very strange decisions It appears that we dont have much choice? JPB is looking for local sponsors ? I think we'll sign Perry and not Davey? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Argos Posted December 20, 2017 Report Share Posted December 20, 2017 Tom Perry Now there’s a Thought, NT Cradley NL Birmingham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brummie Boy Posted December 20, 2017 Report Share Posted December 20, 2017 Would still rather see Bowtell as the next signing and a stronger middle order, rather than another 8+ rider and a top heavy team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk_martin Posted December 20, 2017 Report Share Posted December 20, 2017 51 minutes ago, GiveusaB said: I think we'll sign Perry Looking at their Facebook comments both Tom Perry and Ryan Blacklock seem to be without team places in 2018 and are offering their equipment up for sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattJ81 Posted December 20, 2017 Report Share Posted December 20, 2017 38 minutes ago, Argos said: Tom Perry Now there’s a Thought, NT Cradley NL Birmingham I wouldn't have thought Tom could ride for Cradley if he is in the Birmingham team, with them also being in the Trophy? Would be a shame if he decides to call it a day as he is great to watch, but I guess with a good job and family to support at some point everyone has to make a decision Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander15 Posted December 20, 2017 Report Share Posted December 20, 2017 As It’s a new promotion now, who’s to say Davey is as popular with them as he was with Drury etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicester Hunter Posted December 20, 2017 Report Share Posted December 20, 2017 7 hours ago, MattJ81 said: I wouldn't have thought Tom could ride for Cradley if he is in the Birmingham team, with them also being in the Trophy? He would be able to guest for Cradley in matches which don't involve Birmingham. As regards signing him for 2018, I'd see that as a positive (if we're not getting JPB into the team), and personally, I felt he was badly missed in the Brummies team last season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattJ81 Posted December 21, 2017 Report Share Posted December 21, 2017 14 hours ago, Leicester Hunter said: He would be able to guest for Cradley in matches which don't involve Birmingham. As regards signing him for 2018, I'd see that as a positive (if we're not getting JPB into the team), and personally, I felt he was badly missed in the Brummies team last season. Thanks - fingers crossed he gets a team place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenMiller Posted December 21, 2017 Report Share Posted December 21, 2017 Considering how eager JPB was to come back in 2018 (judging by his comments at the Drury farewell meeting) this whole scenario seems very strange Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk_martin Posted December 21, 2017 Report Share Posted December 21, 2017 Check out Tom Perry's Facebook posts. All his stuff is up for sale because he has no team place, and presumably because he doesn't want to be ready if the call comes in when the first team changes get made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moleman27 Posted December 21, 2017 Report Share Posted December 21, 2017 Wont be Davey now either as he has signed for Swindon in Premiership so would miss too many meetings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayne Posted December 21, 2017 Report Share Posted December 21, 2017 23 hours ago, Leicester Hunter said: He would be able to guest for Cradley in matches which don't involve Birmingham. As regards signing him for 2018, I'd see that as a positive (if we're not getting JPB into the team), and personally, I felt he was badly missed in the Brummies team last season. Not true, Cradley can only use riders from teams not in the trophy or from the other trophy group ie Mildenhall, Belle Vue, Plymouth, IOW, Eastbourne and Kent. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Argos Posted December 21, 2017 Report Share Posted December 21, 2017 Oh dear didn’t realise that, that’s been kept very quiet, and I was thinking of going to Cradley to see some Birmingham riders riding for the enemy, wont bother now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander15 Posted December 22, 2017 Report Share Posted December 22, 2017 8 hours ago, Argos said: Oh dear didn’t realise that, that’s been kept very quiet, and I was thinking of going to Cradley to see some Birmingham riders riding for the enemy, wont bother now It’s the same ruling as last season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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