LisaColette Posted June 18, 2023 Report Share Posted June 18, 2023 2 minutes ago, heathen52 said: They have obviously signed someone to replace James Pearson (Sam Hagon ?) and Kenyan Rew to replace James Wright would be a very good signing. Only thing about Rew is you would have to pay to fly him in and out of Poland? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4BenMoran Posted June 18, 2023 Report Share Posted June 18, 2023 Rew was abysmal at Owlerton on Thursday, he’s really struggled anywhere apart from odd good meeting at Foxhall, not really seen what the hype is about him in UK and think if there’s inconsistency in the Perry Bar track he’ll struggle there also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaColette Posted June 19, 2023 Report Share Posted June 19, 2023 he's back!! 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MilhouseZmarzlik Posted June 19, 2023 Report Share Posted June 19, 2023 Much needed shake up by the Brum. Hope the new guys go well 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauldoveyspeedway Posted June 19, 2023 Report Share Posted June 19, 2023 10 hours ago, heathen52 said: They have obviously signed someone to replace James Pearson (Sam Hagon ?) and Kenyan Rew to replace James Wright would be a very good signing, they simply have to beat Berwick at Perry Barr on wednesday if they are to have any hope of making the play offs. Cant see that happening...poor team from the start ..miracles do happen tho ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiveusaB Posted June 19, 2023 Report Share Posted June 19, 2023 At last! Light at the end of the tunnel! Look what a 'proper' manager can do! Looking forward to Wednesday! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the hobbit Posted June 19, 2023 Report Share Posted June 19, 2023 On 6/17/2023 at 7:05 PM, stevehone said: sounds like you'll be disappointed .... Gutted just when you thought it couldn’t get any worse …. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heathen52 Posted June 19, 2023 Report Share Posted June 19, 2023 Well they haven't signed a new Aussie but have an old Aussie, there are a few of them over at Edgbaston as well , as for Sam he is young and will only get better he is British, fair play to Brum for giving it a go. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the hobbit Posted June 19, 2023 Report Share Posted June 19, 2023 First thing we need to go now, is change the riding order : 1: Morris 2: Dan Thompson 3: Sedgemen 4: Bowtell 5: Batchelor 6: Hagon 7: Joe Thompson 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HGould Posted June 19, 2023 Report Share Posted June 19, 2023 It has all the hallmarks of a Soccer Team deep in relegation mire throwing silly money at a has been midfielder whose legs have gone in a vain attempt to stay up. Batchelor will get 10 or 11 for a few weeks they'll soon become 6 or 7 and no doubt he'll be on over a grand a meeting by fair means or foul in terms of a guarantee. Sam Hagon is worth a bash but we'll never own him and is he better than Pearson? Not really enthused reither way. Will it bring back the 300 to 400 more we need to be sustainable... Not a chance 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dog Posted June 19, 2023 Report Share Posted June 19, 2023 1 hour ago, GiveusaB said: At last! Light at the end of the tunnel! Look what a 'proper' manager can do! Looking forward to Wednesday! Yes. Can only imagine the uproar had Rogers brought in an Aussie that hasn't turned a wheel all year with more than a questionable attitude, and a development rider to push for the play offs.... But, fair play to Tolley for putting his money where his mouth is. Hope it pays off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ljriley90 Posted June 19, 2023 Report Share Posted June 19, 2023 10 minutes ago, HGould said: It has all the hallmarks of a Soccer Team deep in relegation mire throwing silly money at a has been midfielder whose legs have gone in a vain attempt to stay up. Batchelor will get 10 or 11 for a few weeks they'll soon become 6 or 7 and no doubt he'll be on over a grand a meeting by fair means or foul in terms of a guarantee. Sam Hagon is worth a bash but we'll never own him and is he better than Pearson? Not really enthused reither way. Will it bring back the 300 to 400 more we need to be sustainable... Not a chance Would "any" signings bring in an extra 300 or 400 supporters though? From what ive read on here the speedway public in and around Birmingham just arent having the Brummies! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ljriley90 Posted June 19, 2023 Report Share Posted June 19, 2023 Does anyone know if Batchelor is already in the UK? Wouldnt he need a visa to ride which would take a few weeks to get signed off? Or was the Batchelor move already in motion when Rogers was in charge? Will he be available Wednesday? Personally i think Batchelor is a good signing. Did well with Kent and largely did ok for Ipswich at the tricky no.5 spot. Sedgman having a great year so keep at 5 and bring Batch in to the engine room with Bowtell. Its an improvement for sure! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiveusaB Posted June 19, 2023 Report Share Posted June 19, 2023 7 minutes ago, The Dog said: Yes. Can only imagine the uproar had Rogers brought in an Aussie that hasn't turned a wheel all year with more than a questionable attitude, and a development rider to push for the play offs.... But, fair play to Tolley for putting his money where his mouth is. Hope it pays off. I'm not saying they're 'great' signings....but at least he's having a go ! I don't want it to be about 'further/constant' criticism of Rogers, but there's no way he'd of released 'Pearson'? but releasing him is the only way that we could bring in someone of Batchelor's ability! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiveusaB Posted June 19, 2023 Report Share Posted June 19, 2023 53 minutes ago, the hobbit said: First thing we need to go now, is change the riding order : 1: Morris 2: Dan Thompson 3: Sedgemen 4: Bowtell 5: Batchelor 6: Hagon 7: Joe Thompson 1: Morris 2: Dan Thompson 3: Batchelor 4: Bowtell 5: Sedgemen 6: Hagon 7: Joe Thompson I think I'd go this route. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HGould Posted June 19, 2023 Report Share Posted June 19, 2023 14 minutes ago, ljriley90 said: Would "any" signings bring in an extra 300 or 400 supporters though? From what ive read on here the speedway public in and around Birmingham just arent having the Brummies! I don't disagree with the question. The better way may be to reduce admission to a tenner and family ticket to 20 quid, make it a school holiday splash and try to get a few hundred in that way. Invest in jazzing the show up I'd rather invest a few hundred in fireworks and entertainers and facepainters than Batchelor. Create a buzz and fans of the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szkocjasid Posted June 19, 2023 Report Share Posted June 19, 2023 30 minutes ago, HGould said: It has all the hallmarks of a Soccer Team deep in relegation mire throwing silly money at a has been midfielder whose legs have gone in a vain attempt to stay up. Batchelor will get 10 or 11 for a few weeks they'll soon become 6 or 7 and no doubt he'll be on over a grand a meeting by fair means or foul in terms of a guarantee. Sam Hagon is worth a bash but we'll never own him and is he better than Pearson? Not really enthused reither way. Will it bring back the 300 to 400 more we need to be sustainable... Not a chance 1) Batchelor will score more than the rider he was replacing - doesn't matter that he's not the rider he once was, still an improvement 2) Hagon is similar to Pearson in the NL, but that's not the change to strengthen up, it was to allow a stronger heat leader. They didn't own Pearson so saying they'll never own Hagon is no change. 3) aside from Zmarzlik, probably no rider would put 300-400 on the gate, they've gotta try something though! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szkocjasid Posted June 19, 2023 Report Share Posted June 19, 2023 1 hour ago, the hobbit said: First thing we need to go now, is change the riding order : 1: Morris 2: Dan Thompson 3: Sedgemen 4: Bowtell 5: Batchelor 6: Hagon 7: Joe Thompson 15 minutes ago, GiveusaB said: 1: Morris 2: Dan Thompson 3: Batchelor 4: Bowtell 5: Sedgemen 6: Hagon 7: Joe Thompson I think I'd go this route. I'll chip in with 1: Morris 2: Dan Thompson 3: H - Sedgemen / A - Batchelor 4: Bowtell 5: H - Batchelor / A - Sedgmen 6: Joe Thompson 7: Hagon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtf Posted June 19, 2023 Report Share Posted June 19, 2023 27 minutes ago, ljriley90 said: Does anyone know if Batchelor is already in the UK? Wouldnt he need a visa to ride which would take a few weeks to get signed off? Or was the Batchelor move already in motion when Rogers was in charge? Will he be available Wednesday? Personally i think Batchelor is a good signing. Did well with Kent and largely did ok for Ipswich at the tricky no.5 spot. Sedgman having a great year so keep at 5 and bring Batch in to the engine room with Bowtell. Its an improvement for sure! Troy lives in the UK and has a UK passport, so no visa requirements. The move was not in motion prior to Stewart Dickson taking over, yes he will be available Wednesday 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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