Islander15 Posted November 26, 2019 Report Share Posted November 26, 2019 6 hours ago, Col said: Wouldn't have touched either with a barge pole. But I'd not have signed Harris & Garrity. THJ because at least he could at least gate once. You don't average 8ish in the Polish Ekstraliga without being able to gate. Barker (like Garrity & Harris) has never been a reliable gater. But then you don’t struggle to find a club in any country last year like THJ did. I’m sure he didnt even start the season in Sweden because nobody signed him up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiveusaB Posted November 26, 2019 Report Share Posted November 26, 2019 I trust LR's judgement....he's picked a solid 6 so far and I'm sure he's not going to undo that with someone he doesn't think will add to the set-up!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HGould Posted November 26, 2019 Report Share Posted November 26, 2019 THJ signed....very nice team we have for 2020. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiveusaB Posted November 26, 2019 Report Share Posted November 26, 2019 7 hours ago, Col said: Wouldn't have touched either with a barge pole. But I'd not have signed Harris & Garrity. THJ because at least he could at least gate once. You don't average 8ish in the Polish Ekstraliga without being able to gate. Barker (like Garrity & Harris) has never been a reliable gater. Hopefully our track will not be a gaters track.....it never has been in the past, apart from the odd 'slick' prep, which is obviously what the home favourites requested. We've got a team of racers and they'll demand an outside line, especially on the 2nd bend! (I'd imagine?) I think Heat 1 and 15 will be the 2 races that might require an electric start? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiveusaB Posted November 26, 2019 Report Share Posted November 26, 2019 16 hours ago, poolebolton said: THJ You certainly know your stuff! Any chance for the lotto numbers tomorrow please? Well done LR....a very promising, solid looking side! at least 5 of our riders will improve their average if they can stay injury free! (imo) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col Posted November 26, 2019 Report Share Posted November 26, 2019 12 minutes ago, HGould said: THJ signed....very nice team we have for 2020. I'll reserve judgement for when I see them on track 10 minutes ago, GiveusaB said: Hopefully our track will not be a gaters track.....it never has been in the past, apart from the odd 'slick' prep, which is obviously what the home favourites requested. We've got a team of racers and they'll demand an outside line, especially on the 2nd bend! (I'd imagine?) I think Heat 1 and 15 will be the 2 races that might require an electric start? Yes, if Perry Barr is gate-n-go certainly Harris, Shanes & Garrity are going to struggle. Castagna will like it though. I can hardly believe Jonasson is only 30 (31st birthday tomorrow) he seems to have been around longer than that. I think it could be the coup of the season if he's not over committed on the continent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragdoll64 Posted November 26, 2019 Report Share Posted November 26, 2019 If all firing, that team could beat anyone.......BUT it’s a team of riders who can blow hot and cold. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HGould Posted November 26, 2019 Report Share Posted November 26, 2019 5 minutes ago, Col said: I'll reserve judgement for when I see them on track Yes, if Perry Barr is gate-n-go certainly Harris, Shanes & Garrity are going to struggle. Castagna will like it though. I can hardly believe Jonasson is only 30 (31st birthday tomorrow) he seems to have been around longer than that. I think it could be the coup of the season if he's not over committed on the continent. Would assume he'll set up a couple of bikes in UK and fly in/out of Bham/EMA on a Wednesday morning. All he has to do is turn up and ride! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col Posted November 26, 2019 Report Share Posted November 26, 2019 Jonasson has signed to ride in Allsvensken (Thursday) as well as Elitserien (Tuesday) in his homeland, so I'm guessing he won't be riding in the Premiership in Britain. Can't see that he's signed up anywhere in Poland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiveusaB Posted November 26, 2019 Report Share Posted November 26, 2019 I'm sure management will be aware of his other commitments before signing......being a seasoned 'pro' all the travelling will be part and parcel. As soon as he gets dialled in at PB, we will have a solid Heat Leader! If we stay injury free, we will be a match for any one! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueherb777 Posted November 26, 2019 Report Share Posted November 26, 2019 34 minutes ago, GiveusaB said: I'm sure management will be aware of his other commitments before signing......being a seasoned 'pro' all the travelling will be part and parcel. As soon as he gets dialled in at PB, we will have a solid Heat Leader! If we stay injury free, we will be a match for any one! I think it looks a great team.Some real racers in there....well done Brum. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poolebolton Posted November 26, 2019 Report Share Posted November 26, 2019 24 hours ago you guys weren’t liking THJ. Now everyone is. What happened? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*JJ Posted November 26, 2019 Report Share Posted November 26, 2019 5 minutes ago, poolebolton said: 24 hours ago you guys weren’t liking THJ. Now everyone is. What happened? We're optimists, except the Wolves/Cradley person, but that's to be expected Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poolebolton Posted November 26, 2019 Report Share Posted November 26, 2019 2 minutes ago, *JJ said: We're optimists, except the Wolves/Cradley person, but that's to be expected Tbf Think the mistake was signing Garrity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*JJ Posted November 26, 2019 Report Share Posted November 26, 2019 1 minute ago, poolebolton said: Tbf Think the mistake was signing Garrity. I don't know: last season, he was a breath of fresh air, and was always worth watching. I know that people claim that he is unreliable, but he wasn't for us. We shall see. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiveusaB Posted November 26, 2019 Report Share Posted November 26, 2019 Just now, *JJ said: I don't know: last season, he was a breath of fresh air, and was always worth watching. I know that people claim that he is unreliable, but he wasn't for us. We shall see. Absolutely! He saved our season 'single-handedly' , from an entertainment spectacle! He would've been my first choice and I'm so glad he was LR's! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dog Posted November 26, 2019 Report Share Posted November 26, 2019 There's a lot to like about this team, every rider has some sort of individual championship to his name either in speedway or grass track (bar Jack I think) Ash was U15 Champion, so a lot of quality and experience. If the Brummies have that bit of luck thats been missing the last few years, it can certainly go all the way. Superb work by the Masons and Laurence and they should be applauded, really hope they get the support now and kick on with a great season. Can't wait! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander15 Posted November 26, 2019 Report Share Posted November 26, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, poolebolton said: 24 hours ago you guys weren’t liking THJ. Now everyone is. What happened? Tbf now it’s Birmingham fans giving support to their team. Some neutrals are still skeptics. He’s really declined from a few years ago hence why he’s not employed in Poland and he’s never been the most reliable guy around. Having said that you still wouldn’t expect his average to go any lower. Edited November 26, 2019 by Islander15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityrebel Posted November 26, 2019 Report Share Posted November 26, 2019 Entertaining team for sure. It's a shame my trips to Perry Barr will be curtailed next season, due to my closest track Kent, switching race nights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skidder1 Posted November 26, 2019 Report Share Posted November 26, 2019 (edited) THJ is also doing Longtrack - as are Shanesy and Bomber - so there may well be some weekend away guests? Edited November 26, 2019 by Skidder1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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