GiveusaB Posted February 18, 2022 Report Share Posted February 18, 2022 I think Laurence is getting a lot of unfair stick....I'm sure he's doing his best. I don't see how he's to blame for the decline of the club and the situation we are in. The 'consortium' give him a budget and he has to work to that....realistically, we're not going to go from 'nearly folding half way through last season', to being able to compete with the likes of Poole/Glasgow etc..... As a 'speedway fan first and a B'ham fan second, I just want to see 'entertainment' and effort on the track! Who gives two shinny sh#tes about who's won what trophy? IF you make a final then, yes, it's nice to win it, simply because you've worked hard to get there.....but I don't lose any sleep if my team don't win. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyPresley Posted February 18, 2022 Report Share Posted February 18, 2022 23 hours ago, GiveusaB said: I don't feel any sympathy at all....LR knew what position we'd be in when the decision was announced to carry on!? It's the fans I feel for (if things go ** up?) built up to be let down!? But let's see what materialises first! Well you soon changed your tune! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimsboy Posted February 18, 2022 Report Share Posted February 18, 2022 3 minutes ago, AndyPresley said: Well you soon changed your tune! Give us a B. B for bullsh@@ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiveusaB Posted February 18, 2022 Report Share Posted February 18, 2022 (edited) 55 minutes ago, AndyPresley said: Well you soon changed your tune! No tune changed here....I don't have any sympathy...why would I ? I haven't criticised anyone? 50 minutes ago, Jimsboy said: Give us a B. B for bullsh@@ Jimsboy....you're just a jealous 'git' coz you haven't got a team to support ! Edited February 18, 2022 by GiveusaB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimsboy Posted February 18, 2022 Report Share Posted February 18, 2022 1 hour ago, GiveusaB said: No tune changed here....I don't have any sympathy...why would I ? I haven't criticised anyone? Jimsboy....you're just a jealous 'git' coz you haven't got a team to support ! Kent Royals mush 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiveusaB Posted February 18, 2022 Report Share Posted February 18, 2022 (edited) 22 minutes ago, Jimsboy said: Kent Royals mush Enjoy ! Edited February 18, 2022 by GiveusaB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenMiller Posted February 18, 2022 Report Share Posted February 18, 2022 15 hours ago, arnieg said: No it's Dave Rowe the commentator who is much better than Tatum - entirely different person Dave Rowe is a far better commentator than either of the shouty twins 3 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OGT Posted February 18, 2022 Report Share Posted February 18, 2022 39 minutes ago, Osirian08 said: Dave Rowe is a far better commentator than either of the shouty twins Think he's better suited to commentary than doing live updates, he looks a bag of nerves doing that. I have to agree he's a better commentator than NP and KT. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heathen52 Posted February 18, 2022 Report Share Posted February 18, 2022 Its all very well saying "Who cares who wins what" but Birmingham fans over the years have been notorious for staying away when there Team is struggling, but they are not alone in that, as for wanting to get it right I will believe that when I see it because they have very few options left when it comes to Team building, I personally will visit PB on a few occasions if the Team is competitive if it isnt then my money will stay in my pocket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fortythirtyeight Posted February 18, 2022 Report Share Posted February 18, 2022 20 minutes ago, heathen52 said: Its all very well saying "Who cares who wins what" but Birmingham fans over the years have been notorious for staying away when there Team is struggling, but they are not alone in that, as for wanting to get it right I will believe that when I see it because they have very few options left when it comes to Team building, I personally will visit PB on a few occasions if the Team is competitive if it isnt then my money will stay in my pocket. Newcastle is the other prime example. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimsboy Posted February 18, 2022 Report Share Posted February 18, 2022 1 hour ago, OGT said: Think he's better suited to commentary than doing live updates, he looks a bag of nerves doing that. I have to agree he's a better commentator than NP and KT. Wonder what his nerves be like when his bank account starts draining and LR's stays the same 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
25yearfan Posted February 18, 2022 Report Share Posted February 18, 2022 Good luck to the Brummies but it looks like they'll need lots of it. If a team featuring Harris and Riss last season couldn't attract viable crowds what chance has a patchwork team of riders no other team wants? Laurence Rogers can't be knocked for enthusiasm but it seems like hes fighting a massive uphill battle. I well remember Mildenhall in 2008 under Rogers when they lost every League fixture, 32, I think. Mildenhall had to drop down after that with new owners after having 2 different owners in that ridiculously poor season. Now the Brummies can't afford a similar season cause it will cost the promotion a fortune. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted February 18, 2022 Report Share Posted February 18, 2022 54 minutes ago, 25yearfan said: Good luck to the Brummies but it looks like they'll need lots of it. If a team featuring Harris and Riss last season couldn't attract viable crowds what chance has a patchwork team of riders no other team wants? Laurence Rogers can't be knocked for enthusiasm but it seems like hes fighting a massive uphill battle. I well remember Mildenhall in 2008 under Rogers when they lost every League fixture, 32, I think. Mildenhall had to drop down after that with new owners after having 2 different owners in that ridiculously poor season. Now the Brummies can't afford a similar season cause it will cost the promotion a fortune. Have to agree regarding having aTeam with the likes of Harris and Riss and not attracting crowds doesn’t auger well . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk_martin Posted February 18, 2022 Report Share Posted February 18, 2022 Great News! There's another Josh Auty story on the Brummies website this weekend. Something else to tie the fans in to their favourite stars. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flagrag Posted February 18, 2022 Report Share Posted February 18, 2022 On 2/17/2022 at 5:19 PM, Midland Red said: Gary Drinkwater, Nigel Tolley, Tracey Smith, Dave Rowe They have some good knowledgeable Speedway people involved there and I am sure that they will not let Mr Rogers pull the wool over their eyes. Dave Rowe is a good honest guy who loves his Speedway and is master of stats of Speedway and I met Gary Drinkwater and his wife Lorraine when they were involved at Coventry. Nigel Tolley is a very astute businessman and has made himself very good money by sound investments so don’t see him getting involved at Birmingham without doing his due diligence 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teromaafan Posted February 18, 2022 Report Share Posted February 18, 2022 9 hours ago, OGT said: Think he's better suited to commentary than doing live updates, he looks a bag of nerves doing that. I have to agree he's a better commentator than NP and KT. Agreed. Struggles to look at the TV camera and his eyes are always looking off to the side. That aside, he is quite slick. I’m sure when I went to Perry Barr last year that I heard the voice of Ryan Guest (the bloke that hosted the weekly speedway lockdown quiz on YouTube) over the PA and think I spotted him near the pits. I like his enthusiasm as well. If he cannot be involved this season is there such a thing as Ryan R/R? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col Posted February 18, 2022 Report Share Posted February 18, 2022 I don't want any..... Rider X isn't doing Championship... blah, blah. And I can't be a***d to get spreadsheet out (Monday I would) If the Brummies signed two of Ellis/Ostergaard/Sedgeman what would remain for final rider? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brummie Boy Posted February 19, 2022 Report Share Posted February 19, 2022 (edited) Ostergaard signed by Glasgow.. Edited February 19, 2022 by Brummie Boy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimsboy Posted February 19, 2022 Report Share Posted February 19, 2022 14 hours ago, flagrag said: They have some good knowledgeable Speedway people involved there and I am sure that they will not let Mr Rogers pull the wool over their eyes. Dave Rowe is a good honest guy who loves his Speedway and is master of stats of Speedway and I met Gary Drinkwater and his wife Lorraine when they were involved at Coventry. Nigel Tolley is a very astute businessman and has made himself very good money by sound investments so don’t see him getting involved at Birmingham without doing his due diligence Tolley must know his stuff. Massive rent increase. Bigger sponsorship and bigger crowds required. Big uphill task to start the road to a successful business. Plus having LR building a playoff seeking team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dog Posted February 19, 2022 Report Share Posted February 19, 2022 12 hours ago, Teromaafan said: Agreed. Struggles to look at the TV camera and his eyes are always looking off to the side. That aside, he is quite slick. I’m sure when I went to Perry Barr last year that I heard the voice of Ryan Guest (the bloke that hosted the weekly speedway lockdown quiz on YouTube) over the PA and think I spotted him near the pits. I like his enthusiasm as well. If he cannot be involved this season is there such a thing as Ryan R/R? They have monitors to the side of the camera giving them information as well as an earpiece from the director plus trying to remember all the relevant action that's happened. It's quite involved and a lot different from commentating off camera. Rowey does a good job tbh. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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