Ommer Mon Posted November 27, 2017 Report Share Posted November 27, 2017 (edited) It's all gone rather quiet apart from a message from Nigel Pearson to say that the Promoters will make every effort to get us back on track for next season. I took it a good news (for us) that there will be no more teams in the Premier League this season so there should be the same number of Mondays available. With Lakeside moving up and Coventry moving in there may be the same number at NL level too. Riding fixtures at Birmingham has been an issue for us, though I have to say the co-operation of the Brummies has been greatly appreciated and actually saved us for last season. Problem is it's not the easiest place to get to mid week, even though it's close and that has had a noticable affect on the crowd levels there. I don't know how accommodating the new Promoters at Perry Barr may be in any case. The uncertainty may mean that if we do run we will be back of the queue for signing riders. I'd like to be more optimistic and I'm sure the Promoters will do their best but the level of uncertainty is a bit uncomfortable. Perhaps the answer could be to run double headers on our nights at Monmore. We've done it on Bank Holidays with the Landlords so it could work. Why are Tuesdays unavailable at Monmore? Any thoughts (hopefully optimistic) out there? Edited November 27, 2017 by Ommer Mon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teaboy279 Posted November 27, 2017 Report Share Posted November 27, 2017 I think I read a shared tweet from Will Pottinger that he was awaiting news from the promoters about next season, and that he should know more very soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin_t Posted November 28, 2017 Report Share Posted November 28, 2017 Perhaps the answer could be to run double headers on our nights at Monmore. We've done it on Bank Holidays with the Landlords so it could work. Why are Tuesdays unavailable at Monmore? Any thoughts (hopefully optimistic) out there? Double headers on Bank Holidays aren't much of a problem...but will Wolves fans want to start all their meetings at 6.00 pm,or Cradley fans for that matter?What if the first meeting over runs,there is a curfew. As for tuesday availability...nobody knows except Ladbrokes,and they aren't saying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno Posted November 28, 2017 Report Share Posted November 28, 2017 Tuesdays worked well as you say ladbrokes arnt saying but surely someone knows the reason. If we were just told it would help, might not agree with it but at least we would know why Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner85 Posted November 28, 2017 Report Share Posted November 28, 2017 Wolves have announced meetings on Monday each week and then once a fortnight. So maybe there is a chance for Cradley riding at Wolves Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurnTwo Posted November 28, 2017 Report Share Posted November 28, 2017 Doesnt this happene every year then an announcement out of the blue saying cradley are running? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Argos Posted November 28, 2017 Report Share Posted November 28, 2017 Why would Cradley not run now, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ommer Mon Posted November 30, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2017 Press release this morning. They are still trying to put things together for next season. Fingers crossed. The Heathens’ future has been put into doubt due to stadium availability and fixture congestion arising from their track-share arrangement primarily at Wolverhampton’s Monmore Green Stadium.Co-promoter Gary Patchett said: “We enjoyed a very positive meeting on Wednesday afternoon and we are unanimously agreed we will do everything we can to keep the team on the track.“We have some proposals we would like to present to the other clubs when we eventually get a date for the National League AGM and then we can make some firm plans. Until then we are in a state of flux.“We need the supporters to remain patient and we thank them for that. Without going into detail, the various issues we have had to face, both individually and collectively, would have made it easier to bring the current era to a close but we are committed to keeping the Heathens going despite the challenging circumstances we have faced this year. Our hearts are definitely ruling our heads!“We need positivity throughout the club and, most importantly, we need to be certain the support will still be there for us moving forward. Whilst there are still hurdles for us to overcome and issues to address over which we have little or no control we are optimistic of a positive result.” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazzac Posted November 30, 2017 Report Share Posted November 30, 2017 Another promoter wanting to have the AGM as soon as possible. It's still beyond me how by the the end of November there's no date, let alone the actual event Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adz_mft Posted November 30, 2017 Report Share Posted November 30, 2017 I was told there was a date but it's now been put back for some reason. No idea on the new date Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Argos Posted November 30, 2017 Report Share Posted November 30, 2017 Well fingers crossed for Cradley, but I cannot think why they wouldn’t run, unless of course their is maybe an influx of new teams entering the NL and I can’t see that happening Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner85 Posted November 30, 2017 Report Share Posted November 30, 2017 Hope they run. They have a good history and it would be sad if they did not run Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudtobeaBrummie Posted December 1, 2017 Report Share Posted December 1, 2017 (edited) Have you still got the same group of dimwits running the heathen supporters group ? lets face it anyone with a brain would be reluctant to work with these people . I can only assume they resigned or stepped down after that lion farm fiasco how embarrassing. Just reflected on this i apologise its a little harsh there heart is in the right place and at least there doing something but on the other hand its evident there not that clued up and haven't a clue what there doing Edited December 1, 2017 by redandyellow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudtobeaBrummie Posted December 1, 2017 Report Share Posted December 1, 2017 (edited) So is the project for a new stadium that we read about earlier in the year dead? If it is, I must have been dozing when that came out. Dead it was never alive complete pie in the sky the people from the hsst dont have a clue how these things work unfortunately Edited December 1, 2017 by redandyellow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhoundp Posted December 1, 2017 Report Share Posted December 1, 2017 Red and Yellow you don't know the facts, or are you another that believes we did not have consultations with anyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudtobeaBrummie Posted December 1, 2017 Report Share Posted December 1, 2017 Red and Yellow you don't know the facts, or are you another that believes we did not have consultations with an You have been found out for what you are the members you have with a brain cell have also worked that out . Why have you not all resigned ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ommer Mon Posted December 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2017 Not the best of starts. I see Danny Ayres has signed for our good friends the Bog Moggies! Another one of my favourites Ben Morley has teamed up wiith the Isle of Wight. Plenty more fish in the sea at the moment but others are starting to nail down the talent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GiveusaB Posted December 4, 2017 Report Share Posted December 4, 2017 Not the best of starts. I see Danny Ayres has signed for our good friends the Bog Moggies! Another one of my favourites Ben Morley has teamed up wiith the Isle of Wight. Plenty more fish in the sea at the moment but others are starting to nail down the talent. I think a lot of signings go on behind the scenes and they reveal them as and when it may suit commercially ? Ben Morleys' a great signing for iow....I'm not a massive fan of Ayres, he's not consistent enough to be my first choice No.1... Is the rumour about Tom Perry retiring true? wouldnt surprise me with his shoulder injury? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianbuck Posted December 4, 2017 Report Share Posted December 4, 2017 I would be very sorry if the report about Tom Perry retiring turns out to be true. Tom has been a great servant to both the Brummies and Cradley Heath and has always been one of the most approachable and entertaining riders in speedway. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ommer Mon Posted December 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2017 I've heard a rumour that he is cnsidering it but that's all I know. As Brian says he has been a great servant to both of our Clubs and is a great ambassador with the fans. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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