Pinny Posted October 11, 2023 Report Share Posted October 11, 2023 Birmingham stepping up IMO will only work if the club is renamed to something to accommodate a Wolves influence. Otherwise forget it. Remember the year they went EL and made the final of the play offs? There crowds that year were still below a 1000 every week and that was ten years ago. If the likes of CVS and Adams etc join Birmingham it could work. Maybe. Its only 18 miles according to a quick Google search. However, if Birmingham as they are move up then unless a multi millionaire is bank rolling the club, it won't be a success. IMO of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishersGate Posted October 11, 2023 Report Share Posted October 11, 2023 3 minutes ago, Pinny said: Birmingham stepping up IMO will only work if the club is renamed to something to accommodate a Wolves influence. Otherwise forget it. Remember the year they went EL and made the final of the play offs? There crowds that year were still below a 1000 every week and that was ten years ago. If the likes of CVS and Adams etc join Birmingham it could work. Maybe. Its only 18 miles according to a quick Google search. However, if Birmingham as they are move up then unless a multi millionaire is bank rolling the club, it won't be a success. IMO of course. I don't see how having the wolves memorabilia helps Birmingham still. I'm looking at it from a fans point of view. If my club shut would I travel an extra 18 miles to see a different club with a different name on a different race track? Probably not. There will be a few that go but to make it financially sustainable then Birmingham need at least a 1000 to make the move work. I fear for Birmingham I really do. There support is dreadful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinny Posted October 11, 2023 Report Share Posted October 11, 2023 Just now, DiveBomb said: I don't see how having the wolves memorabilia helps Birmingham still. I'm looking at it from a fans point of view. If my club shut would I travel an extra 18 miles to see a different club with a different name on a different race track? Probably not. There will be a few that go but to make it financially sustainable then Birmingham need at least a 1000 to make the move work. I fear for Birmingham I really do. There support is dreadful. I know that, I posted recently that Peterborough fans wont travel to support Lynn as its not the same. But if, say, Birmingham and Wolves merged (have no idea what they would rename themselves) and a few of Wolves riders signed for them as well as the Wolves promotion merging with the Birmingham promotion, that could possibly work no? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishersGate Posted October 11, 2023 Report Share Posted October 11, 2023 3 minutes ago, Pinny said: I know that, I posted recently that Peterborough fans wont travel to support Lynn as its not the same. But if, say, Birmingham and Wolves merged (have no idea what they would rename themselves) and a few of Wolves riders signed for them as well as the Wolves promotion merging with the Birmingham promotion, that could possibly work no? I think possibly yes it could work. I feel like know matter what they try it's doomed. Quit depressing I know For all the issues Birmingham have that main one is the support isn't there. Shame really as its in hugely populated city with all walks of life nearby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinny Posted October 11, 2023 Report Share Posted October 11, 2023 Just now, DiveBomb said: I think possibly yes it could work. I feel like know matter what they try it's doomed. Quit depressing I know For all the issues Birmingham have that main one is the support isn't there. Shame really as its in hugely populated city with all walks of life nearby. Agree. Birmingham going into the EL is financial suicide. The more you think of it, I would say its definite that Wolves promotion have got something to do with it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric i Posted October 11, 2023 Report Share Posted October 11, 2023 17 minutes ago, Pinny said: Birmingham stepping up IMO will only work if the club is renamed to something to accommodate a Wolves influence. Otherwise forget it. Remember the year they went EL and made the final of the play offs? There crowds that year were still below a 1000 every week and that was ten years ago. If the likes of CVS and Adams etc join Birmingham it could work. Maybe. Its only 18 miles according to a quick Google search. However, if Birmingham as they are move up then unless a multi millionaire is bank rolling the club, it won't be a success. IMO of course. I agree they should pack the team with ex wolves riders and maybe rebrand as the Birmingham midlanders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinny Posted October 11, 2023 Report Share Posted October 11, 2023 1 minute ago, eric i said: I agree they should pack the team with ex wolves riders and maybe rebrand as the Birmingham midlanders. Or Birmingham Wolves perhaps? Birmingham Wanderers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davi Posted October 11, 2023 Report Share Posted October 11, 2023 1 hour ago, Pinny said: Or Birmingham Wolves perhaps? Birmingham Wanderers? Birmingham Dingles or Birmingham Faggotmunchers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie456 Posted October 11, 2023 Report Share Posted October 11, 2023 2 hours ago, Pinny said: Birmingham stepping up IMO will only work if the club is renamed to something to accommodate a Wolves influence. Otherwise forget it. Remember the year they went EL and made the final of the play offs? There crowds that year were still below a 1000 every week and that was ten years ago. If the likes of CVS and Adams etc join Birmingham it could work. Maybe. Its only 18 miles according to a quick Google search. However, if Birmingham as they are move up then unless a multi millionaire is bank rolling the club, it won't be a success. IMO of course. Not even 18 miles only 12 from stadium to stadium . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinny Posted October 11, 2023 Report Share Posted October 11, 2023 4 minutes ago, Wolfie456 said: Not even 18 miles only 12 from stadium to stadium . Then in that case, i reckon theres a good chance a Wolves/Brum merger could work. But could require a complete re brand of Birmingham. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJC Posted October 11, 2023 Report Share Posted October 11, 2023 2 minutes ago, Pinny said: Then in that case, i reckon theres a good chance a Wolves/Brum merger could work. But could require a complete re brand of Birmingham. Bring back the Mavericks Midland Mavericks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted October 11, 2023 Report Share Posted October 11, 2023 On 10/8/2023 at 12:50 PM, iainb said: But traditionally they've always had their largest crowds on a Good Friday... not a school night https://fb.watch/nCz-_NeVom/ Be lovely to see this sort of turnout for speedway..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno Posted October 11, 2023 Report Share Posted October 11, 2023 1 hour ago, dontforgetthefueltapsbruv said: https://fb.watch/nCz-_NeVom/ Be lovely to see this sort of turnout for speedway..... I don't get that but the numbers there don't lie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainB Posted October 11, 2023 Report Share Posted October 11, 2023 1 hour ago, dontforgetthefueltapsbruv said: https://fb.watch/nCz-_NeVom/ Be lovely to see this sort of turnout for speedway..... Saturday night? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted October 11, 2023 Report Share Posted October 11, 2023 4 minutes ago, iainb said: Saturday night? Yep 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainB Posted October 11, 2023 Report Share Posted October 11, 2023 2 minutes ago, cowboy cookie returns? said: https://fb.watch/nCF3yQABRa/ Wednesday night at Poole Just think how many that could get on a Saturday night, more than the 1,300 they do get? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Thumb Posted October 11, 2023 Report Share Posted October 11, 2023 Think that was Banger World Final so not just a normal meeting tho. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted October 11, 2023 Report Share Posted October 11, 2023 9 minutes ago, Tom Thumb said: Think that was Banger World Final so not just a normal meeting tho. Yes it was indeed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noaksey Posted October 11, 2023 Report Share Posted October 11, 2023 3 hours ago, Pinny said: Then in that case, i reckon theres a good chance a Wolves/Brum merger could work. But could require a complete re brand of Birmingham. They might get a handful from Wolves, if they are banking on this making them pay their way at a higher level I've a feeling they may be disappointed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainB Posted October 11, 2023 Report Share Posted October 11, 2023 30 minutes ago, Tom Thumb said: Think that was Banger World Final so not just a normal meeting tho. A bit like when we hold our national championship on a Monday night in Manchester Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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