BERWICK v BIRMINGHAM (Championship) April 2nd 7pm

[ljriley90]

Obviously first league match so some bedding in to be done for the Brummies. Mainly vissing hardly rode at all last year and auty.

Auty needs to sort his gearing out to give him a chance off the start gate. Most tracks are pretty slick so hes no hope in passing anyone. Another thing i didnt seem do any gardening once, too busy looking down at his engine away from tapes.

Hopefully brum get dialled in at home and perry barr is a happy hunting ground. That would be great for fans and really bump up rider confidence 

[screm]

Berwick are a decent team this season so should do well at home and against the poorer team run up a big score, as happened last night. Every home rider won at least one race and as first meetings go this was a job well done by the home side, I am sure there will be tougher tests to come.

Birmingham looked a team who are going to struggle, sad to see how poor Josh Auty was. I know he has had his troubles but he looked a shadow of the rider who was a good scorer at Championship level not so long ago. Hopefully he gets his equipment sorted or there will be a decision to make from the Birmingham management, not unless the rider the decision for them.

[speed29]

its was good last night brilliant streaming british speedway network there own meeting well done

[Bandit59]

Good first meeting of the season,all the team looked up for it score pretty much as expected,as already mentioned tougher ones to come, good first meeting for Ty hope that builds his confidence.As for the streaming one or two things need ironed out,but overall a good stream glad I purchased a season pass.Will be interesting to see what the crowd will be like next week for the stand alone Bullets meeting.

[redlead]

I thought the streaming was good over all.  Commentating live isn't easy, I thought they did ok, but as has been mentioned a little more homework wouldn't go a miss. They will soon sort out the gremlins. Unfortunately the track was very one line, although it produced a few good races. I'm not sure what Berwick can take from this, Brummies are very weak, and against a stronger side, I think Berwick would have struggled. I wouldn't be surprised if The Brummies don't see the season out. All in all I enjoyed the coverage and am looking forward to the rest of the season.

[ljriley90]

Paul bowen asking rogers and morris if any team chages were likely to happen, after the first meeting was very poor imo.

Enjoyed Allens input and Hayley is great

[Normski]

Probably the result most would have expected. Berwick solid from 1-7, for Birmingham Ellis and Vissing as expected top-scored, although Shanes put in lots of effort and young Pearson improved every heat

[ljriley90]

1 minute ago, Normski said:

Probably the result most would have expected. Berwick solid from 1-7, for Birmingham Ellis and Vissing as expected top-scored, although Shanes put in lots of effort and young Pearson improved every heat

Shanes has a very peculiar style on a bike. He seems to me to always be leaning backwards towards his left shoulder. He certainly is a trier though

[gazzac]

6 minutes ago, ljriley90 said:

Shanes has a very peculiar style on a bike. He seems to me to always be leaning backwards towards his left shoulder. He certainly is a trier though

He still looks like a top grass tracker on a speedway track which is what he is really. 

[OldtimerRay]

9 hours ago, screm said:

Berwick are a decent team this season so should do well at home and against the poorer team run up a big score, as happened last night. Every home rider won at least one race and as first meetings go this was a job well done by the home side, I am sure there will be tougher tests to come.

Birmingham looked a team who are going to struggle, sad to see how poor Josh Auty was. I know he has had his troubles but he looked a shadow of the rider who was a good scorer at Championship level not so long ago. Hopefully he gets his equipment sorted or there will be a decision to make from the Birmingham management, not unless the rider the decision for them.

Can’t see Auty lasting the season anywhere, it’s why he didn’t fit into Scunny’s plans, can’t gate at all and seems to have lost enthusiasm.

[kitten2502]

3 hours ago, ljriley90 said:

Paul bowen asking rogers and morris if any team chages were likely to happen, after the first meeting was very poor imo.

Enjoyed Allens input and Hayley is great

Paul Bowen asked that question of Laurence & a minute or so later Hayley asked it of Ashley Morris - it's almost like they weren't listening to each other - as you say very poor!

[Paulco]

Last minute decision to go to Berwick on Saturday , my own track doesn't open till the 15th so was getting impatient.  But it turned out a good decision as it was pretty decent for an early season meeting . 

It never really told us much , we know Berwick look a solid outfit , and sadly while Josh Auty is riding a lawn mower Birmingham lack the fire power to make much of an impact away from Perry Barr . Berwick can make early season hay with Etheridge at reserve and will dish out thumpings at Shielfield while that remains the case. 

[Stuntdouble]

The big test will be the first away meeting to see how the team performs . Solid start from the whole squad on Saturday. Leon out in the dirt as usual . Jye was tremendous , Harris and Wells were as expected and ty Theo and Kyle also rode strongly. Ellis didn’t have the best night but was impressed with your young reserve. Overall a decent meeting with dare I say it passing. Proves it’s possible . Onwards and hopefully upwards 

[Fromafar]

Good win for the Bandits,interesting that our early away matches include Birmingham &Newcastle + Edinburgh.Hopefully a good chance to pick up points on the road judging by early results.You never know with Armadale but the Monarchs newcomers could take a while to settle in.

[Bandits4eva]

As others say, our first real test comes on the Easter weekend when we go to Armadale… but with favourable matches at Brum and Newcastle to come, we must capitalise before they can get time to settle! 
A very encouraging start from us as a team though! Left Shielfield on Saturday feeling very happy like many others! 

[szkocjasid]

Just watched the match on the BSN. Typical Berwick track tbh, if riders gated on got into the outside line, not much chance of passing.

At this stage of the season (pre-injuries)you certainly wouldn't have expected Berwick to lose so many at home.

Agree with others that it was a poor show of Bowen & Bromwell to ask about team changes so early in the season, as a former rider you'd expect Bowen to side with the riders & expect them to be given time!