Col Posted March 13, 2020 Report Share Posted March 13, 2020 4 hours ago, uk_martin said: There seems to be a huge assumption being made that every rider not currently signed up to a British team actually wants to ride in this country. Consider the possibility that they don't. They certainly don't owe us their presence. Nobody is saying they do, but it doesn'tseem likely riders would turn down employment if it doesn't affect their current working schedule. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudtobeaBrummie Posted March 13, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2020 Such disappointing news.Feel really deflated with this switch .Forced i know but my optimism has completely gone . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted March 13, 2020 Report Share Posted March 13, 2020 11 hours ago, Col said: With Jonasson's average removed from the original septet there is 7.64 available for team building, where is the sense in signing a rider a rider on 5.38. Ludvig Lindgren, Victor Palovaara & Dimitri Berge are three riders who do not have a Championship ride and all averaged more than Grobauer in recent years. I know signing a Dane is not ideal due to race night but there are a host of Danish riders who also fit. Berge is another one who just takes the P*ss out of GB speedway. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk_martin Posted March 14, 2020 Report Share Posted March 14, 2020 11 hours ago, Fromafar said: Berge is another one who just takes the P*ss out of GB speedway. I'm sure that he does what HE considers is in HIS best interests. Just like when a British promoter sacks a foreign rider to facilitate signing someone else and to keep within the averages... you could just as equally say that the British promoter is taking the P*ss out of that foreigner. What's good for the goose, and all that. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk_martin Posted March 14, 2020 Report Share Posted March 14, 2020 15 hours ago, Col said: Nobody is saying they do, but it doesn't seem likely riders would turn down employment if it doesn't affect their current working schedule. It seems that when a list of everyone who's not signed up is pulled off, and the names are tossed around like it's a game of fantasy speedway, that's exactly what everyone's saying. And I'd say that there are riders in Europe for whom employment in the UK wouldn't be worth their while even if their current working schedule did allow for it. There are plenty of riders who treat the British Leagues like a league of last resort and wouldn't ride here if they could possibly avoid it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HGould Posted April 1, 2020 Report Share Posted April 1, 2020 Bit disappointing no effort at an April Fool on website, might have cheered us up a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crabba59 Posted April 1, 2020 Report Share Posted April 1, 2020 Like I've said in the past Birmingham are rubbish with their web site never really keep fans involved unlike eastbourne, redcar ect. Mind you with your team manager, promoter what do you expect? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HGould Posted April 1, 2020 Report Share Posted April 1, 2020 13 minutes ago, Crabba59 said: Like I've said in the past Birmingham are rubbish with their web site never really keep fans involved unlike eastbourne, redcar ect. Mind you with your team manager, promoter what do you expect? As you say, no surprise sadly. Quick look at Redcar and no April Fool but a nice Easter Egg touch http://www.redcar-speedway.com/2020/03/27/easter-egg-hospital-visit-update/ Quick look at Eastbourne and an attempt at an April Fool (and a double header for Saturday on their TV Channel announced since the April Fool) -: https://www.eastbourne-speedway.com/because-the-eagles-are-worth-it/ April Fool from IOW on Facebook too. Swindon (another progressive Club) - no April Fool but a game to play - https://www.swindon-speedway.com/news.php?extend.3407 Come on Brummies sort it out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazzac Posted April 1, 2020 Report Share Posted April 1, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, HGould said: Bit disappointing no effort at an April Fool on website, might have cheered us up a bit. We don't just need April 1st for fools on here, there's plenty to go round for the whole year really Edited April 1, 2020 by gazzac 1 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitten2502 Posted April 1, 2020 Report Share Posted April 1, 2020 9 hours ago, Crabba59 said: Like I've said in the past Birmingham are rubbish with their web site never really keep fans involved unlike eastbourne, redcar ect. Mind you with your team manager, promoter what do you expect? Why is the team manager being blamed? He isn't in charge of the website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crabba59 Posted April 2, 2020 Report Share Posted April 2, 2020 Because he is the one that tells them what and when to put on the web site. Like it or not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crabba59 Posted April 2, 2020 Report Share Posted April 2, 2020 I believe with the right person in charge Birmingham could go a long way, stadium, track are not to bad. I remember last season a week after buying a new car went to watch a meeting at Perry Bar , I left after heat 10 got back to my car to find it had changed from white to a red colour. On saying that I do think with good preparation Birmingham track can be up there with a lot of good tracks in this country Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudtobeaBrummie Posted April 2, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2020 14 hours ago, kitten2502 said: Why is the team manager being blamed? He isn't in charge of the website. I thought he was a promoter ? I said corrected if i am wrong . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HGould Posted April 2, 2020 Report Share Posted April 2, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, ProudtobeaBrummie said: I thought he was a promoter ? I said corrected if i am wrong . Laurence and David are the Promoters. I don'r blame Laurence or David (or Peter for that matter) for the poor website and media. It's one of many controlled and run by AP It was a website format that looked great 4-5 years ago, now very tired and dated. Some Clubs are formatting and developing their own unique styles and they look a lot smarter and up to date Edited April 2, 2020 by HGould removed Curtis on request from ProudtobeaBrummie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudtobeaBrummie Posted April 2, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2020 (edited) 6 minutes ago, HGould said: It's one of many controlled and run by AP / Curtis who basically write a generic article and then cut and paste it would all the Clubs they oversee. Curtis ? is referring to Curtis sports it certainly is not and would ask you to remove this comment . Thank you . By the way i have nothing to do with Curtis sport but a very good friend of mine is the owner . Where have you even got this information from ? Edited April 2, 2020 by ProudtobeaBrummie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HGould Posted April 2, 2020 Report Share Posted April 2, 2020 2 hours ago, ProudtobeaBrummie said: Curtis ? is referring to Curtis sports it certainly is not and would ask you to remove this comment . Thank you . By the way i have nothing to do with Curtis sport but a very good friend of mine is the owner . Where have you even got this information from ? I have removed Curtis as requested. I mistakenly believed / was told Curtis and AP who do the website are all part of Nigel Pearsons Media empire. I apologise for any offence caused. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudtobeaBrummie Posted April 2, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, HGould said: I have removed Curtis as requested. I mistakenly believed / was told Curtis and AP who do the website are all part of Nigel Pearsons Media empire. I apologise for any offence caused. No offence bud . But AP is not NP . Edited April 2, 2020 by ProudtobeaBrummie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudtobeaBrummie Posted April 15, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2020 Great live show tonight hopefully first of many Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiveusaB Posted April 16, 2020 Report Share Posted April 16, 2020 (edited) 11 hours ago, ProudtobeaBrummie said: Great live show tonight hopefully first of many I wished this had been posted here on the forum prior? I rarely look at our website as there's usually nothing to view? Edited April 16, 2020 by GiveusaB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedway fan Posted April 16, 2020 Report Share Posted April 16, 2020 2 hours ago, GiveusaB said: I wished this had been posted here on the forum prior? I rarely look at our website as there's usually nothing to view? apologies ... we put it on the Brummies Forum , facebook, twitter but forgot this forum . We are planning to make it a regular Weds night feature at 7.30 . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.