ruckerroo Posted June 29, 2018 Report Share Posted June 29, 2018 The acid test for a side is when a reserve scoring massive points goes into the main body. I thought mildy might win at eastbourne last week but they were soundly beaten, brums bottom end looks as weak as any from saturday so be interesting too see what happens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk_martin Posted June 29, 2018 Report Share Posted June 29, 2018 I wish people would stop "bigging up" Birmingham. It's a 3-men and a boy team that might sneak into the play-offs at the end of the year if they are lucky and as long as everyone stays fit (no guarantees there, going on the way that the season has started) I suspect that Butcher and Cupitt will be in the team for a while yet, at least until other teams start juggling personnel about and there are other people's crumbs to pick up on. I doubt if any more debutantes will be tried out at Birmingham this year. On the subject of debutantes, how old are the Thompson Twins? Are they being lined up as 3-pointers for next year, or will they still be too young then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dickie Head Posted June 29, 2018 Report Share Posted June 29, 2018 Back on topic and just wanted say well done to the promoters and staff on the Island. You get a genuine welcome from their staff, friendly banter, tidy presentation and in Barry Bishop a man who puts his paying punters front and centre. Took time at the start of the meeting to give us a warm welcome, explain their shale problem and possible dust problems. He is always visible and approachable and then kindly took some on to watch from the centre. They may not have the best team but they sure do Speedway proud. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Argos Posted June 29, 2018 Report Share Posted June 29, 2018 After my visit last night really don’t know how long they can continue on them crowds, which is a shame as I also was made very welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GiveusaB Posted June 29, 2018 Report Share Posted June 29, 2018 1 hour ago, uk_martin said: I wish people would stop "bigging up" Birmingham. It's a 3-men and a boy team that might sneak into the play-offs at the end of the year if they are lucky and as long as everyone stays fit (no guarantees there, going on the way that the season has started) I suspect that Butcher and Cupitt will be in the team for a while yet, at least until other teams start juggling personnel about and there are other people's crumbs to pick up on. I doubt if any more debutantes will be tried out at Birmingham this year. On the subject of debutantes, how old are the Thompson Twins? Are they being lined up as 3-pointers for next year, or will they still be too young then? 'Sneak'??? in to the play offs.....don't think there's anything about 'luck' with the top 4 riders that we have ??? We will be there on merit, barring any injuries. (imo) I haven't got much confidence in the manager, tactically and with track preparation....but I hope he proves me wrong!? Thompson twins will be ready next season....whether that's for Coventry/Birmingham, remains to be seen? p.s the 'boy' you mentioned, rides/thinks/acts like a 'man' and is going to be the next biggest star of British Speedway ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balderdash&piffle Posted June 29, 2018 Report Share Posted June 29, 2018 1 hour ago, GiveusaB said: 'Sneak'??? in to the play offs.....don't think there's anything about 'luck' with the top 4 riders that we have ??? We will be there on merit, barring any injuries. (imo) I haven't got much confidence in the manager, tactically and with track preparation....but I hope he proves me wrong!? Thompson twins will be ready next season....whether that's for Coventry/Birmingham, remains to be seen? p.s the 'boy' you mentioned, rides/thinks/acts like a 'man' and is going to be the next biggest star of British Speedway ! On Leon, yes 15 yrs of age, but riding better than most riders 5 years his senior. He has the ability to adapt to anything you put in front of him, his maturity abounds.OK I am biased, but the proof is in the pudding. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk_martin Posted June 29, 2018 Report Share Posted June 29, 2018 37 minutes ago, balderdash&piffle said: On Leon, yes 15 yrs of age Who's the Child Protection Officer that Birmingham are legally obliged to have for him, now that Denise Drury is no longer around? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurnTwo Posted June 29, 2018 Report Share Posted June 29, 2018 You’d hope they have something in place with everything that happened recently with that supporter from Rye House... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*JJ Posted June 30, 2018 Report Share Posted June 30, 2018 (edited) 20 hours ago, uk_martin said: On the subject of debutantes, how old are the Thompson Twins? Are they being lined up as 3-pointers for next year, or will they still be too young then? Turned 13 at the beginning of the season, so will be eligible for MDL only next year. Edited June 30, 2018 by *JJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudtobeaBrummie Posted June 30, 2018 Report Share Posted June 30, 2018 Thompson twins are 4 seconds quicker than Aaron butcher even now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brummies_Ste Posted June 30, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2018 3 hours ago, *JJ said: Turned 13 at the beginning of the season, so will be eligible for MDL only next year. Thompson twins born 22.04.2004 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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