foreverblue Posted March 3, 2022 Report Share Posted March 3, 2022 1 hour ago, GiveusaB said: Yehhh...he's just checking his fixtures/schedule But Josh has already signed! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiveusaB Posted March 3, 2022 Report Share Posted March 3, 2022 2 minutes ago, foreverblue said: But Josh has already signed! its looking that way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dog Posted March 3, 2022 Report Share Posted March 3, 2022 I'd imagine that the BSPA would want assurances that Birmingham can field a full team because of the issues it would cause if they couldn't, especially with the Brummies being the first on the streaming service at Berwick. Also, I'm sure Birmingham wouldn't continue to do track work, pit upgrades and a new airfence if there was any doubt about coming to the tapes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiveusaB Posted March 3, 2022 Report Share Posted March 3, 2022 (edited) 17 minutes ago, The Dog said: I'd imagine that the BSPA would want assurances that Birmingham can field a full team because of the issues it would cause if they couldn't, especially with the Brummies being the first on the streaming service at Berwick. Also, I'm sure Birmingham wouldn't continue to do track work, pit upgrades and a new airfence if there was any doubt about coming to the tapes. What you say is right....but it's the quality of the 7 riders...... that remains the question? If the 5th signing is an untried young Aussie on a 4.00 average, then that really doesn't hold much weight from where I'm sitting. Adam Ellis esq needs to be signed! It's obvious its not going to be AE.....there wouldn't be a hold up with paperwork etc ? Keeps us talking/guessing I suppose. P.s The track does look great though and I'm sure it will be great for the 'away' teams ! Edited March 3, 2022 by GiveusaB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLyric2 Posted March 3, 2022 Report Share Posted March 3, 2022 1 hour ago, GiveusaB said: What you say is right....but it's the quality of the 7 riders...... that remains the question? If the 5th signing is an untried young Aussie on a 4.00 average, then that really doesn't hold much weight from where I'm sitting. Adam Ellis esq needs to be signed! It's obvious its not going to be AE.....there wouldn't be a hold up with paperwork etc ? Keeps us talking/guessing I suppose. P.s The track does look great though and I'm sure it will be great for the 'away' teams ! I think last season proved that there are some very good Aussie 4 pointers around - if you have the right contacts to bring them over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Najjer Posted March 3, 2022 Report Share Posted March 3, 2022 18 hours ago, HGould said: The 4 named plus McGuiness and Keleher would give us a team of real racers who would entertain although an out and our number 1 would still be needed, would be acceptable to many genuine supporters Have you seen McGuiness ride before? “Real racer” wouldn’t be the description I used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racin Jason 72 Posted March 3, 2022 Report Share Posted March 3, 2022 10 minutes ago, Najjer said: Have you seen McGuiness ride before? “Real racer” wouldn’t be the description I used. Rules out Klint too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnieg Posted March 3, 2022 Report Share Posted March 3, 2022 1 hour ago, Skidder1 said: I think last season proved that there are some very good Aussie 4 pointers around - if you have the right contacts to bring them over. But is McGuiness one of them? Last season he averaged 2.57 in Denmark (League 1). For comparison: Ben Basso 9.24 Tobias Thomsen 7.20 Jacob Bukhave 6.84 Mika Meijer (Neth) 3.80 Nick Agertoft 3.46 Maja Aamand 3.23 (one of the world's top 3 female riders) Henry van der Steen (Neth) 3.14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiveusaB Posted March 3, 2022 Report Share Posted March 3, 2022 15 minutes ago, arnieg said: But is McGuiness one of them? Last season he averaged 2.57 in Denmark (League 1). For comparison: Ben Basso 9.24 Tobias Thomsen 7.20 Jacob Bukhave 6.84 Mika Meijer (Neth) 3.80 Nick Agertoft 3.46 Maja Aamand 3.23 (one of the world's top 3 female riders) Henry van der Steen (Neth) 3.14 I'd say those stats rule him out ...may be its Chris Holder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk_martin Posted March 3, 2022 Report Share Posted March 3, 2022 (edited) Can't help but wonder what the hit on season ticket sales has been resulting from the uncertainty about team composition and competitiveness. Was a time when season ticket sales took place in person at the stadium, but that stopped a few weeks ago. Has the well run dry? Edited March 3, 2022 by uk_martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dog Posted March 3, 2022 Report Share Posted March 3, 2022 Maybe people don't want to pay with their cash until they really have to. Human nature. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiveusaB Posted March 3, 2022 Report Share Posted March 3, 2022 It's very difficult to gauge what sort of team we're going to end up with ? The optimism shrinks by the day.... I know the rule of thumb is 'support your club at all costs'....but times have changed.... I want to know what I'm investing in before parting with any money, it's not because I've fell out of love with my club, it's more that I'm not so thrilled with the sport in general. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk_martin Posted March 3, 2022 Report Share Posted March 3, 2022 20 days until Practise & Press day....3 names still to go in the frame. That's now more than a rate of one signing per week needing to be made and announced to the public in order to restore faith in the team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillwhitewasmad Posted March 3, 2022 Report Share Posted March 3, 2022 50 minutes ago, uk_martin said: 20 days until Practise & Press day....3 names still to go in the frame. That's now more than a rate of one signing per week needing to be made and announced to the public in order to restore faith in the team. Frames full they just not told anyone yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk_martin Posted March 4, 2022 Report Share Posted March 4, 2022 6 hours ago, phillwhitewasmad said: Frames full they just not told anyone yet Are you accusing our esteemed management of treating it's fans like mushrooms? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillwhitewasmad Posted March 4, 2022 Report Share Posted March 4, 2022 7 hours ago, uk_martin said: Are you accusing our esteemed management of treating it's fans like mushrooms? Not at all I'm saying sometimes mushrooms are best kept in the dark 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiveusaB Posted March 4, 2022 Report Share Posted March 4, 2022 Or, is it clever management/PR....B'ham's forum has never had so many posts !? This only works if they actually do come up trumps with the final signings ? Feel like I've had a season ticket to Blackpool's Big Dipper 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HGould Posted March 4, 2022 Report Share Posted March 4, 2022 Are these mushrooms hallucinogenic? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiveusaB Posted March 4, 2022 Report Share Posted March 4, 2022 23 minutes ago, HGould said: Are these mushrooms hallucinogenic? That's magic! pun... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk_martin Posted March 4, 2022 Report Share Posted March 4, 2022 4 minutes ago, GiveusaB said: That's magic Are you suggesting that Maceij Janowski is the new #1 for the Brummies? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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