Fromafar Posted March 8, 2022 Report Share Posted March 8, 2022 1 hour ago, Heedthebaw said: I would be shocked if Dani Gapp changed his mind and rode in UK this year Knowing speedway ,I wouldn’t . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk_martin Posted March 9, 2022 Report Share Posted March 9, 2022 11 hours ago, szkocjasid said: Birmingham have spoken often about building a team to reach the play-offs, so I can see the fans being very underwhelmed when the side is finalised. They could still do it... The Polish leagues have banned Russian riders, now the Swedish league have banned Russian riders, the Danish league will follow soon. So Artem, Gregori and Emil have to go somewhere, right? The BSPA have not yet made an announcement, and knowing how far into the sand their head is buried, who'd be surprised if they don't? So, in a world of diminishing options it could become a buyers market...Birmingham or nowhere for them. We could end up with the Birmingham Brumskis on "assumed averages" to fit them in and keep the team running "in the best interests of British Speedway" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petecc Posted March 9, 2022 Report Share Posted March 9, 2022 30 minutes ago, uk_martin said: They could still do it... The Polish leagues have banned Russian riders, now the Swedish league have banned Russian riders, the Danish league will follow soon. So Artem, Gregori and Emil have to go somewhere, right? The BSPA have not yet made an announcement, and knowing how far into the sand their head is buried, who'd be surprised if they don't? So, in a world of diminishing options it could become a buyers market...Birmingham or nowhere for them. We could end up with the Birmingham Brumskis on "assumed averages" to fit them in and keep the team running "in the best interests of British Speedway" If only they had racing licences that were not suspended by the FIM and the ACU. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnieg Posted March 9, 2022 Report Share Posted March 9, 2022 1 hour ago, uk_martin said: They could still do it... The Polish leagues have banned Russian riders, now the Swedish league have banned Russian riders, the Danish league will follow soon. So Artem, Gregori and Emil have to go somewhere, right? The BSPA have not yet made an announcement, and knowing how far into the sand their head is buried, who'd be surprised if they don't? So, in a world of diminishing options it could become a buyers market...Birmingham or nowhere for them. We could end up with the Birmingham Brumskis on "assumed averages" to fit them in and keep the team running "in the best interests of British Speedway" Keep up, announced yesterday https://britishspeedway.co.uk/miscellaneous/acu-statement-invasion-of-ukraine/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dog Posted March 9, 2022 Report Share Posted March 9, 2022 2 hours ago, uk_martin said: They could still do it... The Polish leagues have banned Russian riders, now the Swedish league have banned Russian riders, the Danish league will follow soon. So Artem, Gregori and Emil have to go somewhere, right? The BSPA have not yet made an announcement, and knowing how far into the sand their head is buried, who'd be surprised if they don't? So, in a world of diminishing options it could become a buyers market...Birmingham or nowhere for them. We could end up with the Birmingham Brumskis on "assumed averages" to fit them in and keep the team running "in the best interests of British Speedway" Might work the other way where the riders Birmingham are interested in might be in demand in Poland and have their head turned by the big bucks of the Polish league... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiveusaB Posted March 9, 2022 Report Share Posted March 9, 2022 38 minutes ago, The Dog said: Might work the other way where the riders Birmingham are interested in might be in demand in Poland and have their head turned by the big bucks of the Polish league... I can't see us affording anyone that has the quality/ability to be signed by a Polish club? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dog Posted March 9, 2022 Report Share Posted March 9, 2022 But with a few gaps in the Polish league, the riders we can afford might just become attractive to the Poles because they certainly wouldn't want to be short of riders because its such big business over there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dickie Head Posted March 9, 2022 Report Share Posted March 9, 2022 Would a season in the NDL make sense or would a step too far at this late stage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dog Posted March 9, 2022 Report Share Posted March 9, 2022 With rumours circling that Kennett has quit Plymouth, that's another space to fill in the quest to complete a team... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk_martin Posted March 9, 2022 Report Share Posted March 9, 2022 1 hour ago, The Dog said: With rumours circling that Kennett has quit Plymouth, that's another space to fill in the quest to complete a team... The Brummies make a feature in their advertising about the bikes being 500cc. That would disqualify Kennett. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk_martin Posted March 9, 2022 Report Share Posted March 9, 2022 3 hours ago, arnieg said: Keep up, announced yesterday https://britishspeedway.co.uk/miscellaneous/acu-statement-invasion-of-ukraine/ Hands up...I missed that. Thanks for the update. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewy Posted March 9, 2022 Report Share Posted March 9, 2022 5 minutes ago, Jimsboy said: I wouldn't be suprised if Ed Kennett signs. Obviously pulled out of Plymouth similar to Richard Lawson they have found out Ian and Carol Jordan are involved still at the coliseum You are talking absolute crap,Ian Jordan is not involved at Plymouth, but if you can prove otherwise please do,don't let the facts get in the way of idle gossip on your behalf. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.D Posted March 9, 2022 Report Share Posted March 9, 2022 10 minutes ago, lewy said: You are talking absolute crap,Ian Jordan is not involved at Plymouth, but if you can prove otherwise please do,don't let the facts get in the way of idle gossip on your behalf. Thats my understanding too 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HGould Posted March 9, 2022 Report Share Posted March 9, 2022 Can't see Kennett at Birmingham. I know he tried to join a few times when Masons ran Brummies, but costs and his declining ability meant it always a non starter. Not his fault but he's not been on a representative average since Rye House. Peter Oakes article us clear that Kennett has a new role/job and wants a weekend track. Why leave a Tuesday track for a Wednesday track? Plymouth still have Hans Anderson. Michael Palm Toft and Ben Barker, what we'd give for those 3 lol, or 2 of them or even Barker! Kennett is a 6 pointer these days any way and we've enough of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiveusaB Posted March 9, 2022 Report Share Posted March 9, 2022 (edited) I'm not a fan of Kennett either...inconsistent. However, I've seen him unbeatable at PB in the past! I like Toft, but not a fan of Anderson and Barker is a Knob as far as I'm concerned! Edited March 9, 2022 by GiveusaB 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szkocjasid Posted March 9, 2022 Report Share Posted March 9, 2022 4 hours ago, HGould said: Can't see Kennett at Birmingham. I know he tried to join a few times when Masons ran Brummies, but costs and his declining ability meant it always a non starter. Not his fault but he's not been on a representative average since Rye House. Peter Oakes article us clear that Kennett has a new role/job and wants a weekend track. Why leave a Tuesday track for a Wednesday track? Plymouth still have Hans Anderson. Michael Palm Toft and Ben Barker, what we'd give for those 3 lol, or 2 of them or even Barker! Kennett is a 6 pointer these days any way and we've enough of them. I'm sure Kennett won't be at Birmingham, but if he was available as an 8.5 rider, who will score a 6.5 ave, I'd snap him up in a heartbeat. Certainly better than a 4.00 newcomer, who may not reach his ave! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk_martin Posted March 9, 2022 Report Share Posted March 9, 2022 (edited) Great News! Birmingham Speedway's social media feeds are buzzing once again about the addition of....have a guess.... 1. A rider to the team??? 2. A headline sponsor to pay some bills??? 3. None of the Above The correct answer is 3. Apparently, it's about the sir fence being put up and some more material being put onto the track, and the track looking very good. The volunteers who are keeping the faith were thanked most profusely. Now it's up to everyone else to keep the (blind) faith that three riders can be found within the next 2 weeks in time for P&P day, keep buying those season tickets and don't panic. Innit? Edited March 9, 2022 by uk_martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The H Man Posted March 10, 2022 Report Share Posted March 10, 2022 I think Birmingham fans will be happy with the news coming out of the club over the coming days. There has been a lot of work put in by the new shareholders over the past few weeks and things on and off track are looking promising. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehone Posted March 10, 2022 Report Share Posted March 10, 2022 17 hours ago, uk_martin said: Great News! Birmingham Speedway's social media feeds are buzzing once again about the addition of....have a guess.... 1. A rider to the team??? 2. A headline sponsor to pay some bills??? 3. None of the Above The correct answer is 3. Apparently, it's about the sir fence being put up and some more material being put onto the track, and the track looking very good. The volunteers who are keeping the faith were thanked most profusely. Now it's up to everyone else to keep the (blind) faith that three riders can be found within the next 2 weeks in time for P&P day, keep buying those season tickets and don't panic. Innit? a decent track will encourage riders to have a rethink though 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewy Posted March 10, 2022 Report Share Posted March 10, 2022 Birmingham have Adam Ellis incoming after they gazumped Plymouth who had a deal in place to sign him,gutted as a Plymouth supporter tbh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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