flagrag Posted March 22, 2022 Report Share Posted March 22, 2022 3 hours ago, HGould said: If rumours from reliable sources are correct we won't be allowed to sign riders who will miss more matches than they ride in and who would miss the majority of home matches and significant numbers away. As a Brummies fan that's worrying and frustrating but if the BSPL are blocking moves to protect us and all other Clubs, I actually understand that because a club that would be reliant on guests more often than not cannot be good for us or the sport. Injuries facilitating guests are down to bad luck and can be justified. Absences due to prior commitments I believe are a different matter. Hopefully the issues can be resolved for both the Brummies and the BSPL. It’s not just Danish riders that Birmingham are having a problem signing due to fixture clashes. They had another rider lined up to return to the UK for them but the deal was stopped by authorities due to him missing a number of weekend away fixtures due to meetings abroad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Najjer Posted March 23, 2022 Report Share Posted March 23, 2022 9 hours ago, flagrag said: It’s not just Danish riders that Birmingham are having a problem signing due to fixture clashes. They had another rider lined up to return to the UK for them but the deal was stopped by authorities due to him missing a number of weekend away fixtures due to meetings abroad. Name names…. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dog Posted March 23, 2022 Report Share Posted March 23, 2022 9 hours ago, flagrag said: It’s not just Danish riders that Birmingham are having a problem signing due to fixture clashes. They had another rider lined up to return to the UK for them but the deal was stopped by authorities due to him missing a number of weekend away fixtures due to meetings abroad. This stance by the BSPL seems very harsh on Birmingham if true, given that they had a takeover to sort out before they could even think about signing riders. And when did this ruling appear and come into force? It would have made sense years ago but not when there's an obvious shortage of riders like there is at the minute 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk_martin Posted March 23, 2022 Report Share Posted March 23, 2022 20 minutes ago, The Dog said: there's an obvious shortage of riders like there is at the minute Tell that to all the fantasists on the other threads talking about reopening Bradford, Eastbourne, Swindon, Reading, Coventry etc etc On the other hand, do we want to compound the shortage of riders with an influx of non-riders? Riders who appear on paper but not in the flesh? It may be hard on Birmingham, but if that stance taken by the BSPZzz is correct then it's the right thing for the sport. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byker Biker Posted March 23, 2022 Report Share Posted March 23, 2022 12 hours ago, The Dog said: If true, I'm not sure how blocking riders for a team place just because they can't fulfil all the matches protects a club like Birmingham who could potentially go into their first meeting on Saturday with only 6 signed riders...? ..and be fined for fielding an under strength team..? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dog Posted March 23, 2022 Report Share Posted March 23, 2022 48 minutes ago, uk_martin said: Tell that to all the fantasists on the other threads talking about reopening Bradford, Eastbourne, Swindon, Reading, Coventry etc etc On the other hand, do we want to compound the shortage of riders with an influx of non-riders? Riders who appear on paper but not in the flesh? It may be hard on Birmingham, but if that stance taken by the BSPZzz is correct then it's the right thing for the sport. I think it's the timing of it for me UK Martin... helps nobody let alone 'protecting' clubs in the future 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted March 23, 2022 Report Share Posted March 23, 2022 11 hours ago, flagrag said: It’s not just Danish riders that Birmingham are having a problem signing due to fixture clashes. They had another rider lined up to return to the UK for them but the deal was stopped by authorities due to him missing a number of weekend away fixtures due to meetings abroad. Won’t help the support signing riders who can’t fullfill the fixtures though,doomed to failure I would suggest if going down that road.The riders just don’t care whether they ride in UK anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted March 23, 2022 Report Share Posted March 23, 2022 Reminds me a bit of Leicester in 2014 (?) when they had struggled to put together a team on going up into the Elite league and began the season with two riders who were, it transpired, only on short term deals, in other words a patched-up side. They got through the season somehow but as I recall, the team turned into something of a revolving door and bottom place became inevitable. I really hope this doesn't become the fate of the Brummies, because finding replacements if riders who start the season then decide after a few weeks to jack it in, is going to be nigh on impossible especially with the Wednesday race night ruling out Denmark as a source. But looking at the riders 3-7, there is the added problem of three of them being injury-prone(some more so than others) and a complete rookie. Along with other sane speedway supporters I hope it will all turn out ok, but the emphasis has to be on the word hope (and pray for those who believe in that). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilTheAce Posted March 23, 2022 Report Share Posted March 23, 2022 Adam Ellis announced 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamonds85 Posted March 23, 2022 Report Share Posted March 23, 2022 2 minutes ago, PhilTheAce said: Adam Ellis announced About bloody time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiveusaB Posted March 23, 2022 Report Share Posted March 23, 2022 TFFT! Best team we've had in a long time IMO! Woohoo! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLyric2 Posted March 23, 2022 Report Share Posted March 23, 2022 20 hours ago, Skidder1 said: Ellis? Guaranteed ..... Told ya!! I wonder how much the guarantee was?! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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foreverblue Posted March 23, 2022 Report Share Posted March 23, 2022 12 minutes ago, PhilTheAce said: Adam Ellis announced Shocking news who saw that one coming!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiveusaB Posted March 23, 2022 Report Share Posted March 23, 2022 10 minutes ago, ljriley90 said: As a traditionalist ... I'm loving the new race jacket !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noaksey Posted March 23, 2022 Report Share Posted March 23, 2022 Well done Birmingham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racin Jason 72 Posted March 23, 2022 Report Share Posted March 23, 2022 Well done Birmingham. Great team which should be challenging. new air fence and completely newly laid track. New team sponsor. The promotion have ticked everything single box. just need the crowds to come. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk_martin Posted March 23, 2022 Report Share Posted March 23, 2022 48 minutes ago, GiveusaB said: TFFT! I'll second that. Best of luck to the team. Let's hope they all keep healthy and that the fixture concerns don't materialise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tosh1218 Posted March 23, 2022 Report Share Posted March 23, 2022 3 hours ago, The Dog said: I think it's the timing of it for me UK Martin... helps nobody let alone 'protecting' clubs in the future Surely a short term signing will help the Brummies to commence there fixtures before the European leagues start Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreverblue Posted March 23, 2022 Report Share Posted March 23, 2022 1 hour ago, GiveusaB said: TFFT! Best team we've had in a long time IMO! Woohoo! Agree with that, definitely play off material, could even challenge for the title. Adam Ellis is a top rider and could easily put a point on his current average. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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