DC2 Posted December 15, 2018 Report Share Posted December 15, 2018 Well, if money’s tight, how about Shanes and Wajtknecht for the last two? Both recently Brum riders. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidney the robin Posted December 15, 2018 Report Share Posted December 15, 2018 (edited) 5 hours ago, uk_martin said: What the hell are you expecting? Rome to be built in a day? The Masons are English. Neither of their first names is "Sheikh" and they don't dabble with Russian Oil Company stocks and shares. The Brummies are in a better league, on a limited budget, in just the promoters' second season in business, with commitments to aquire assets as is required by the league, having had the original assets stripped away from the club without compensation. All that means a huge outlay of cash. Not that those people who moan about admission prices care about that. Money grows on trees in their little bubbles. Finishing the season will be a success. Entertaining racing will be a success. More people on the terraces in September than in March will be a success. All you fans from other teams, don't worry, the Brummies won't be troubling the league leaders this year. But considering where the Brummies were 3 or 4 years ago, it's already a success to be where they are now. Let's be grateful that a foundation is being built and that in future years, the rewards will come. I don't expect anything but the team so far has alot of question mark's in it ,Castagna is a bizarre signing but hey hope the Brummies do well. Edited December 15, 2018 by Sidney the robin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk_martin Posted December 16, 2018 Report Share Posted December 16, 2018 18 hours ago, Sidney the robin said: I don't expect anything but the team so far has alot of question mark's in it ,Castagna is a bizarre signing but hey hope the Brummies do well. Part of the fun of sport is that occasionally question marks get turned into exclamation marks. Let's see what next year holds in store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
25yearfan Posted December 16, 2018 Report Share Posted December 16, 2018 (edited) Fair play to the Masons in taking the gamble of taking the Birmingham Brummies up in to the 2nd tier. Though I suspect had they of stayed in the NL things would of gotten very stale and that would of ultimately been costly. Therefore moving up despite the extra costs was the best route to take cause as long as they get through this difficult 1st season unscathed with bigger crowds then hopefully they can continue to grow. Danyon Hume is fast but hasn't yet proved he can ride at the speeds required in the 2nd tier consistently enough without over riding, crashing and getting injured. I can understand the Brummies being reluctant to take another chance on him, but I'd love him to establish himself in the top 2 Leagues. Castagna seems to get a lot of chances cause of who his father is and is likely cheap but apparently has improved since his abortive spells at Sheffield and Ipswich. The new Scandinavian is a gamble but a cheap one. Osterrgaard has been a top 2nd tier rider but is he on the wane? Morris should do a steady middle order job. Edited December 16, 2018 by 25yearfan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluenose Posted December 16, 2018 Report Share Posted December 16, 2018 Where is Rene Bach next season ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoff100 Posted December 16, 2018 Report Share Posted December 16, 2018 5 minutes ago, Bluenose said: Where is Rene Bach next season ?? At home being a daddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CUFC_Brummie Posted December 17, 2018 Report Share Posted December 17, 2018 Wajtknecht back, now that one is worth being excited about! Great stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk_martin Posted December 17, 2018 Report Share Posted December 17, 2018 Welcome back to the Zach Attack. (could turn this into a hippity hoppity rap crap thing lol) Correct me if I'm wrong, but wasn't he a Lakeside asset, who then became a BSPA asset when Lakeside ceased operations? So is there a chance of Zach also becoming a Brummies asset now? I guess we'll find out when the full story emerges later in the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiveusaB Posted December 17, 2018 Report Share Posted December 17, 2018 Does that leave enough room for Shanes/Davey ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spin king Posted December 17, 2018 Report Share Posted December 17, 2018 1 hour ago, uk_martin said: Welcome back to the Zach Attack. (could turn this into a hippity hoppity rap crap thing lol) Correct me if I'm wrong, but wasn't he a Lakeside asset, who then became a BSPA asset when Lakeside ceased operations? So is there a chance of Zach also becoming a Brummies asset now? I guess we'll find out when the full story emerges later in the day. Asset of Swindon, I believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sings4Speedway Posted December 17, 2018 Report Share Posted December 17, 2018 Now the promotion are making a sensible signing. Whilst its not the most spectacular side in the world (nor was it going to be with the re-build/move up etc) signing riders that the fans have an affinity too will appease some of the results if (when) they don't go Brums way. Still think no Hume is a travesty but if Shanes/Davey is the final rider there is some hope for the fans to keep coming each week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidney the robin Posted December 17, 2018 Report Share Posted December 17, 2018 (edited) 21 hours ago, 25yearfan said: Fair play to the Masons in taking the gamble of taking the Birmingham Brummies up in to the 2nd tier. Though I suspect had they of stayed in the NL things would of gotten very stale and that would of ultimately been costly. Therefore moving up despite the extra costs was the best route to take cause as long as they get through this difficult 1st season unscathed with bigger crowds then hopefully they can continue to grow. Danyon Hume is fast but hasn't yet proved he can ride at the speeds required in the 2nd tier consistently enough without over riding, crashing and getting injured. I can understand the Brummies being reluctant to take another chance on him, but I'd love him to establish himself in the top 2 Leagues. Castagna seems to get a lot of chances cause of who his father is and is likely cheap but apparently has improved since his abortive spells at Sheffield and Ipswich. The new Scandinavian is a gamble but a cheap one. Osterrgaard has been a top 2nd tier rider but is he on the wane? Morris should do a steady middle order job. I see your point about Hume but as you say he has the speed i am afraid alot of the 2 pointers have not.Most of them have a year of struggle to look forward to but fingers crossed loads of Brits will break through.Going back to Hume maybe he needs a regular tutor ie like a Steve Lawson to keep him in check over his over riding and (trying to hard). Edited December 17, 2018 by Sidney the robin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiveusaB Posted December 17, 2018 Report Share Posted December 17, 2018 Zach comes in on 5.06 ave ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spin king Posted December 17, 2018 Report Share Posted December 17, 2018 5 hours ago, uk_martin said: Welcome back to the Zach Attack. (could turn this into a hippity hoppity rap crap thing lol) Correct me if I'm wrong, but wasn't he a Lakeside asset, who then became a BSPA asset when Lakeside ceased operations? So is there a chance of Zach also becoming a Brummies asset now? I guess we'll find out when the full story emerges later in the day. http://www.swindon-speedway.com/news.php?extend.3023 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben91 Posted December 17, 2018 Report Share Posted December 17, 2018 3 hours ago, Sidney the robin said: I see your point about Hume but as you say he has the speed i am afraid alot of the 2 pointers have not.Most of them have a year of struggle to look forward to but fingers crossed loads of Brits will break through.Going back to Hume maybe he needs a regular tutor ie like a Steve Lawson to keep him in check over his over riding and (trying to hard). On a 3.79 (pre-reduction) average he’s a lot more expensive points wise than a two pointer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidney the robin Posted December 17, 2018 Report Share Posted December 17, 2018 (edited) 10 minutes ago, Ben91 said: On a 3.79 (pre-reduction) average he’s a lot more expensive points wise than a two pointer. Some of those 2 pointers will be like Bickley this year wont even average much more over two points. saying that the league does seem easier in 2019.Will Ruddick, Chessell,Bailey, Lawlor,Kinsley,( ect) average 3.79? i hope i am wrong and i am glad these young Brits are getting a chance i hope some push on. Edited December 17, 2018 by Sidney the robin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunters Posted December 17, 2018 Report Share Posted December 17, 2018 5 hours ago, uk_martin said: Welcome back to the Zach Attack. (could turn this into a hippity hoppity rap crap thing lol) Correct me if I'm wrong, but wasn't he a Lakeside asset, who then became a BSPA asset when Lakeside ceased operations? So is there a chance of Zach also becoming a Brummies asset now? I guess we'll find out when the full story emerges later in the day. Would imagine he is more likely to become a Swindon asset as they had already signed him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk_martin Posted December 17, 2018 Report Share Posted December 17, 2018 1 hour ago, spin king said: http://www.swindon-speedway.com/news.php?extend.3023 Thanks. No surprise with Lee Kilby's connections at Swindon that Zach would be at Birmingham. For the same reason, I won't fall over in surprise if James Shanes became our 7th signing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiveusaB Posted December 17, 2018 Report Share Posted December 17, 2018 18 minutes ago, uk_martin said: Thanks. No surprise with Lee Kilby's connections at Swindon that Zach would be at Birmingham. For the same reason, I won't fall over in surprise if James Shanes became our 7th signing. It will definitely be Shanes or Davey imo....(I'm leaning towards it being Davey?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brummie Boy Posted December 17, 2018 Report Share Posted December 17, 2018 (edited) 40 minutes ago, GiveusaB said: It will definitely be Shanes or Davey imo....(I'm leaning towards it being Davey?) I would opt for Shanes..........seeems to have got overlooked at Sheffield. Again its looks like a good british youngster missing out through the Tigers bringing in foreigners (Nicol & Kennedy). Yes.....I know the Brummies have brought in a new Dane and an Italian. I am not taking a dig at Sheffield, it's just the realities of British speedway. If we were all clammering to include Tom Bacon in the team, why not James; as he only just finished second to Tom in the Brummies averages last year. Still only 21, so still relatively young. Seen him have some good rides over the years. I would also worry about Mitchell Davey comming back after such a serious injury last year. It would be good to see Mitchell in a Brummies race jacket this year, but given the team the Brummies will have in 2019 I don't think we can afford to take the risk with Mitch. Edited December 17, 2018 by Brummie Boy Add to comments 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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