HGould Posted May 4, 2023 Report Share Posted May 4, 2023 12 minutes ago, Fromafar said: Bowtell was impressive last night I have to say the team riding of Bowtell and Morris on a number of occasions this season has been top drawer and a hark back to some of the halcyon days. Credit to both of them for that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishersGate Posted May 4, 2023 Report Share Posted May 4, 2023 You've signed a good reserve who has ridden your track well recently. Doesn't take a genius to figure out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heathen52 Posted May 4, 2023 Report Share Posted May 4, 2023 (edited) The Twins in for Proctor and Nielsen would be a start for Brum, don't know what the shoulder injury is for Wright but if it means his 28 day facility is coming to an end and now reduces by 25% then another signing in his place would be a no brainer, they really need changes to stop their season ending after it's barely begun. Edited May 4, 2023 by heathen52 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishersGate Posted May 5, 2023 Report Share Posted May 5, 2023 The twins should have signed for the Brummies in the first place. It's not too far for them travel wise anyways for the.and they ride the track well. So frustrating cause it just makes complete sense to me! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sings4Speedway Posted May 5, 2023 Report Share Posted May 5, 2023 21 hours ago, GiveusaB said: Good suggestions... probably would be cheaper too! I don't believe that the manager has the balls to do it though! Kemp and Joe are no brainers right now! Change the manager too. Birmingham could/should be looking at a longer term approach and if they can tempt riders who will commit to a few seasons and become fans favourites they will be rewarded. Brum have incredibly loyal fans and the golden boys can walk on water. The twins, Bowtell and Hume (for next season) with some experienced heads to help them develop on would be a fair starting point. Then bring in Will Pottinger to be both tactically aware, look after the team and deliver honesty in feedback to the fans..... 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiveusaB Posted May 5, 2023 Report Share Posted May 5, 2023 8 hours ago, Sings4Speedway said: Change the manager too. Birmingham could/should be looking at a longer term approach and if they can tempt riders who will commit to a few seasons and become fans favourites they will be rewarded. Brum have incredibly loyal fans and the golden boys can walk on water. The twins, Bowtell and Hume (for next season) with some experienced heads to help them develop on would be a fair starting point. Then bring in Will Pottinger to be both tactically aware, look after the team and deliver honesty in feedback to the fans..... Great Post! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandit59 Posted May 5, 2023 Report Share Posted May 5, 2023 9 hours ago, DiveBomb said: The twins should have signed for the Brummies in the first place. It's not too far for them travel wise anyways for the.and they ride the track well. So frustrating cause it just makes complete sense to me! Don't you know sense and speedway don't go together lol. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishersGate Posted May 6, 2023 Report Share Posted May 6, 2023 (edited) 12 hours ago, Bandit59 said: Don't you know sense and speedway don't go together lol. I'm still learning after only being a fan for only 2 seasons now and every day is school day with this sport lol Edited May 6, 2023 by DiveBomb Spelling 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gating tart Posted May 8, 2023 Report Share Posted May 8, 2023 Proctor out and Joe Thompson in 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauldoveyspeedway Posted May 8, 2023 Report Share Posted May 8, 2023 13 minutes ago, Gating tart said: Proctor out and Joe Thompson in Yeah...Proctor has been on the slide 4 years .... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rearingtogo Posted May 8, 2023 Report Share Posted May 8, 2023 Promotion needs to sign up and coming riders not ones that’s on the downhill slope.Sorry but Proctor, Wright, Pearson and possibly Nielsen need to go. A total muck out needed. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HGould Posted May 8, 2023 Report Share Posted May 8, 2023 42 minutes ago, rearingtogo said: Promotion needs to sign up and coming riders not ones that’s on the downhill slope.Sorry but Proctor, Wright, Pearson and possibly Nielsen need to go. A total muck out needed. Pearson together with Bowtell have been very good. Bowtell has continued gradual progress up to a new level, Pearson is developing fast and putting Neilson and a few others to shame. Those pair plus Morris and Sedgeman should be the 4 we build around. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HGould Posted May 8, 2023 Report Share Posted May 8, 2023 On 5/5/2023 at 10:29 PM, GiveusaB said: Great Post! Funny that most of the Cradley fans I know didn't rate Pottinger. Nice bloke poor manager was the normal view. Lee Kilby would be great option but seems his career is now behind the mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauldoveyspeedway Posted May 8, 2023 Report Share Posted May 8, 2023 3 minutes ago, HGould said: Pearson together with Bowtell have been very good. Bowtell has continued gradual progress up to a new level, Pearson is developing fast and putting Neilson and a few others to shame. Those pair plus Morris and Sedgeman should be the 4 we build around. To be fair that starting line up did look poor ...down to management... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiveusaB Posted May 8, 2023 Report Share Posted May 8, 2023 6 hours ago, HGould said: Funny that most of the Cradley fans I know didn't rate Pottinger. Nice bloke poor manager was the normal view. Lee Kilby would be great option but seems his career is now behind the mike Not sure about pottinger? I don't know his pedigree... my compliment of the post was due to the fact that someone else acknowledged the need to replace the manager. LR sounds like a great guy, but he's not a championship manager imo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*JJ Posted May 9, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2023 15 hours ago, GiveusaB said: Not sure about pottinger? I don't know his pedigree... Got the gig because his grandfather was once Cradley manager, IIRC ... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiveusaB Posted May 9, 2023 Report Share Posted May 9, 2023 Shame we can't get Rossiter in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S4r4h Posted May 9, 2023 Report Share Posted May 9, 2023 40 minutes ago, GiveusaB said: Shame we can't get Rossiter in! I'd imagine if you made an offer to the promotion to pay the wages of the 'best team manager in your opinion' along with their travel and other expenses, you could have anyone you wanted! I'm sure Nigel would be happy to sit and discuss this with you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiveusaB Posted May 9, 2023 Report Share Posted May 9, 2023 (edited) 41 minutes ago, S4r4h said: I'd imagine if you made an offer to the promotion to pay the wages of the 'best team manager in your opinion' along with their travel and other expenses, you could have anyone you wanted! I'm sure Nigel would be happy to sit and discuss this with you. Apologies if I've upset you by having an opinion that I believe would improve the current state and future of the club. Your post points to the old saying...'pay peanuts....you get monkeys' . If we don't change the manager then we will be lucky to be having this discussion next season. P.s. that's my opinion btw....its based on my 52 years support of Birmingham speedway and speedway as a sport in general. Edited May 9, 2023 by GiveusaB 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinny Posted May 9, 2023 Report Share Posted May 9, 2023 (edited) Pearson would be doing even better in a good side. Hes clearly got a lot better from last season so should be stuck with. Nielsen is a crazy signing , never seen much in him and spends more time sat on his arse than Jim Royle. Proctor was worth a gamble , sadly it hasnt paid off. Shame as i really liked him back in the day , he was a class rider. But probably the right thing to drop him. morris is a class act but with him on a 10 pt ave, any meeting he struggles in and theres no chance of a Brum win. Its an awfully built side. Edited May 9, 2023 by Pinny 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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