Col Posted February 21, 2022 Report Share Posted February 21, 2022 On 2/19/2022 at 8:15 AM, Brummie Boy said: Ostergaard signed by Glasgow.. Hadn't realised that. 20.51 left if the pinned team building thread is to be believed, 7.66 (Ellis) & 5.55 (Sedgeman) would leave 7.3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiveusaB Posted February 21, 2022 Report Share Posted February 21, 2022 (edited) Ellis, yes...Sedgeman, hopefully not...would prefer Gappmaier if poss? May be Jordan Stewart ? Beggars can't be choosers as they say Edited February 21, 2022 by GiveusaB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk_martin Posted February 21, 2022 Report Share Posted February 21, 2022 52 minutes ago, GiveusaB said: Ellis, yes... If the Brummies have signed a title sponsorship deal with Red Bull or Microsoft then it may be possible to think that they can afford to sign the British Champion. Right now sponsorship deals seem thinner on the ground than riders, and they can't cut the cloth that they don't have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiveusaB Posted February 21, 2022 Report Share Posted February 21, 2022 27 minutes ago, uk_martin said: If the Brummies have signed a title sponsorship deal with Red Bull or Microsoft then it may be possible to think that they can afford to sign the British Champion. Right now sponsorship deals seem thinner on the ground than riders, and they can't cut the cloth that they don't have. I agree....I was just responding to Col's suggestions? I don't think Ellis is beyond our expectations though....he's just an obvious choice of what's available....I'm not that fussed if we signed him or not! My wish list would include 'Covatti'....but I know that's not gonna happen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dog Posted February 21, 2022 Report Share Posted February 21, 2022 The Brummies must be confident of getting the riders they need because they have press and practice on the 23rd of March 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col Posted February 21, 2022 Report Share Posted February 21, 2022 Why the objection to Sedgeman, he was decent at PB in Glasgow's win last year .. better than Wells 5.5 seems reasonable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Technik Posted February 22, 2022 Report Share Posted February 22, 2022 At this stage I'm starting to be a little concerned about the make up of the Birmingham squad. Whilst there is more than a month till the tapes rise all other teams have declared their proposed starting lineup & Brum still have to name a top three. I can't see any riders left that would fill those voids unless as yet unknown to British speedway Euro stars are to come in. I guess there are some young Swedes & Danes that might come but at what cost. I hope it will be resolved soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimsboy Posted February 22, 2022 Report Share Posted February 22, 2022 1 hour ago, Technik said: At this stage I'm starting to be a little concerned about the make up of the Birmingham squad. Whilst there is more than a month till the tapes rise all other teams have declared their proposed starting lineup & Brum still have to name a top three. I can't see any riders left that would fill those voids unless as yet unknown to British speedway Euro stars are to come in. I guess there are some young Swedes & Danes that might come but at what cost. I hope it will be resolved soon. Don't panic LR is going through his choices and making sure he gets the best balanced team. He's got his riders as Morris and Nielsen will be starting at reserve. Just waiting on 2 to return paperwork. Others checking fixtures that have been out for 6 weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heathen52 Posted February 22, 2022 Report Share Posted February 22, 2022 Well the "Boss" Nigel Tolley took the time out to try to reassure supporters that there is no need to panic and be patient with regards signing the three remaining riders, he said announcements would be made in the near future (Obviously as its near to P&P), With regards the Track work he is really happy with the way things are going, as for the stubble I presume he is going for the Jeff Lynne look . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petecc Posted February 22, 2022 Report Share Posted February 22, 2022 13 minutes ago, heathen52 said: Well the "Boss" Nigel Tolley took the time out to try to reassure supporters that there is no need to panic and be patient with regards signing the three remaining riders, he said announcements would be made in the near future (Obviously as its near to P&P), With regards the Track work he is really happy with the way things are going, as for the stubble I presume he is going for the Jeff Lynne look . Jeff who? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiveusaB Posted February 22, 2022 Report Share Posted February 22, 2022 9 hours ago, Col said: Why the objection to Sedgeman, he was decent at PB in Glasgow's win last year .. better than Wells 5.5 seems reasonable. Its not that I object....I would just prefer a stronger signing with the points that we have to play with... It's very difficult to see or second guess which way we're going with the final 3? may be we're waiting for the outcome of Boris's garden party enquiry before any announcements ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimsboy Posted February 22, 2022 Report Share Posted February 22, 2022 1 hour ago, heathen52 said: Well the "Boss" Nigel Tolley took the time out to try to reassure supporters that there is no need to panic and be patient with regards signing the three remaining riders, he said announcements would be made in the near future (Obviously as its near to P&P), With regards the Track work he is really happy with the way things are going, as for the stubble I presume he is going for the Jeff Lynne look . Boss or the LR bank roller? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racin Jason 72 Posted February 22, 2022 Report Share Posted February 22, 2022 Another worry I would have if I was a brummies fan is absolutely no news on any sponsors either existing or new ones. Especially as the promotion made it clear when they took over how crucial this would be to survive 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiveusaB Posted February 22, 2022 Report Share Posted February 22, 2022 48 minutes ago, Racin Jason 72 said: Another worry I would have if I was a brummies fan is absolutely no news on any sponsors either existing or new ones. Especially as the promotion made it clear when they took over how crucial this would be to survive I think you have a valid point here....not sure what the hold up is on that one....unless I've/we've missed something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szkocjasid Posted February 22, 2022 Report Share Posted February 22, 2022 13 hours ago, Col said: Why the objection to Sedgeman, he was decent at PB in Glasgow's win last year .. better than Wells 5.5 seems reasonable. I agree, plus I've seen no "realistic" suggestions if riders better than Sedgmen - we shall see! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szkocjasid Posted February 22, 2022 Report Share Posted February 22, 2022 9 hours ago, Technik said: At this stage I'm starting to be a little concerned about the make up of the Birmingham squad. Whilst there is more than a month till the tapes rise all other teams have declared their proposed starting lineup & Brum still have to name a top three. I can't see any riders left that would fill those voids unless as yet unknown to British speedway Euro stars are to come in. I guess there are some young Swedes & Danes that might come but at what cost. I hope it will be resolved soon. If they can't get anyone better, Auty & Shanes could be in their top 3! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk_martin Posted February 22, 2022 Report Share Posted February 22, 2022 8 hours ago, heathen52 said: Well the "Boss" Nigel Tolley...as for the stubble I presume he is going for the Jeff Lynne look . Any truth to the rumour that he's not cutting his hair until the Brummies win the league? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk_martin Posted February 22, 2022 Report Share Posted February 22, 2022 29 days to sign 3 riders... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk_martin Posted February 22, 2022 Report Share Posted February 22, 2022 Out of interest, does anyone know the availability of Marcus Birkemose, the 2020 European u21 Champion? I know he's a squad rider in Denmark (same team as Ulrich Ostergaard) but I've not yet seen that he's signed for anyone in Poland or Sweden. Another rider without too many "foreign" commitments would be Oskar Paluch, the almost 16 year-old Polish junior, and 2021 250cc European Champion. One for the back burner should Birmingham's season get past June when Paluch will be old enough to ride in the Championship. Mind you, that really would be showing ambition, wouldn't it? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mac101 Posted February 22, 2022 Report Share Posted February 22, 2022 3 minutes ago, uk_martin said: Out of interest, does anyone know the availability of Marcus Birkemose, the 2020 European u21 Champion? I know he's a squad rider in Denmark (same team as Ulrich Ostergaard) but I've not yet seen that he's signed for anyone in Poland or Sweden. Another rider without too many "foreign" commitments would be Oskar Paluch, the almost 16 year-old Polish junior, and 2021 250cc European Champion. One for the back burner should Birmingham's season get past June when Paluch will be old enough to ride in the Championship. Mind you, that really would be showing ambition, wouldn't it? At the moment pretty sure he has had his danish licence suspended as he r3fused a drugs test at his last meeting 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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