Spidvej Posted November 19, 2023 Report Share Posted November 19, 2023 6 hours ago, JamesHarris said: Would I be right in assuming that the Wolverhampton team will be moving to Birmingham? No, that’s incorrect Ryan Douglas likely to be at Leicester for starters. Sam Masters would, I should think, double up with Oxford Spires in the Premiership and Oxford Cheetahs in the Championship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef1 Posted November 19, 2023 Report Share Posted November 19, 2023 6 hours ago, Spidvej said: No, that’s incorrect Ryan Douglas likely to be at Leicester for starters. Sam Masters would, I should think, double up with Oxford Spires in the Premiership and Oxford Cheetahs in the Championship. Chris Harris first signing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sings4Speedway Posted November 19, 2023 Report Share Posted November 19, 2023 Obviously theres funding been found behind the scenes etc but last year figures of 1000 gates for break even and 4-500 actually attending. Looks like even more needed this year, has any club ever increased its average gate 200% in a season? I admire what Tolley is doing (living his personal dream) but i fear he has become very blinkered, that said i will be first to congratulate should this become a success. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LagutaRacingFan Posted November 19, 2023 Report Share Posted November 19, 2023 Is Zmarzlik still a Birmingham asset? He would be the kind of rider needed to bring the crowds in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bald Bloke Posted November 19, 2023 Report Share Posted November 19, 2023 On 11/17/2023 at 10:25 PM, Col said: So let's be having it... Harris, Douglas, Becker, Shlien, Ellis... leaves what points limit wise? I wouldn't rule Klindt out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dog Posted November 19, 2023 Report Share Posted November 19, 2023 55 minutes ago, LagutaRacingFan said: Is Zmarzlik still a Birmingham asset? He would be the kind of rider needed to bring the crowds in. No point in having the top riders if you can't park anywhere or see the track when you get there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toady Posted November 19, 2023 Report Share Posted November 19, 2023 6 minutes ago, The Dog said: No point in having the top riders if you can't park anywhere or see the track when you get there Just the sort of positive attitude the club needs dare I say Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitten2502 Posted November 19, 2023 Report Share Posted November 19, 2023 1 hour ago, LagutaRacingFan said: Is Zmarzlik still a Birmingham asset? He would be the kind of rider needed to bring the crowds in. I don't believe he was ever an asset, but even if he was, when the club folded under the Phillips regime all assets were transferred to BSPA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted November 19, 2023 Report Share Posted November 19, 2023 13 hours ago, Spidvej said: No, that’s incorrect Ryan Douglas likely to be at Leicester for starters. Sam Masters would, I should think, double up with Oxford Spires in the Premiership and Oxford Cheetahs in the Championship. Rumours were that Masters was going to Liecester .Circumstances have changed though,so who knows. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spidvej Posted November 19, 2023 Report Share Posted November 19, 2023 8 hours ago, Chef1 said: Chris Harris first signing For Birmingham ? Supposedly, Bomber is an Oxford asset, so, who knows, especially if he wanted to double up again, and not do much travelling. Time will tell of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spidvej Posted November 19, 2023 Report Share Posted November 19, 2023 1 hour ago, Fromafar said: Rumours were that Masters was going to Liecester .Circumstances have changed though,so who knows. Very True Gonna be a few strange weeks at Cowley for sure : Weds Night - C’mon Cheetahs fans, a round of applause for your number 1, John Smith ! Thurs Night - A big welcome to Leicester number 1, and of course, Cheetahs favourite, John Smith, who captains Leicester against the Spires tonight ! We will see that at Crowley a few times in 2024…Try explaining it to casual fans and also younger fans… 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted November 19, 2023 Report Share Posted November 19, 2023 13 minutes ago, Spidvej said: Very True Gonna be a few strange weeks at Cowley for sure : Weds Night - C’mon Cheetahs fans, a round of applause for your number 1, John Smith ! Thurs Night - A big welcome to Leicester number 1, and of course, Cheetahs favourite, John Smith, who captains Leicester against the Spires tonight ! We will see that at Crowley a few times in 2024…Try explaining it to casual fans and also younger fans… That’s Speedway nowadays.Enjoy the racing.The trophy’s are just a sideshow. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petecc Posted November 19, 2023 Report Share Posted November 19, 2023 7 hours ago, Sings4Speedway said: Obviously theres funding been found behind the scenes etc but last year figures of 1000 gates for break even and 4-500 actually attending. Looks like even more needed this year, has any club ever increased its average gate 200% in a season? I admire what Tolley is doing (living his personal dream) but i fear he has become very blinkered, that said i will be first to congratulate should this become a success. But will you be first on the queue to buy a season ticket or brummies TV subscription? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petecc Posted November 19, 2023 Report Share Posted November 19, 2023 3 hours ago, The Dog said: No point in having the top riders if you can't park anywhere or see the track when you get there Where you stand/sit is up to you, there are many places and parking is is your responsibility. The club has car parks and local industrial units that can be used. Speedway is the only sport I know where fans complain about parking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesHarris Posted November 19, 2023 Report Share Posted November 19, 2023 4 hours ago, LagutaRacingFan said: Is Zmarzlik still a Birmingham asset? He would be the kind of rider needed to bring the crowds in. Didn't he only ride one meeting and then left because he wasn't paid? Apologies if I've got that wrong but I'm sure that's what I heard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1stbender Posted November 19, 2023 Report Share Posted November 19, 2023 On 11/18/2023 at 8:02 AM, Phil The Ace said: Worrall brennan not a clue who else. wouldn’t surprise me to maybe see Zagar there. the lindgren deal fell through sadly Any idea why lindgren fell through? Travel or financial? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil The Ace Posted November 19, 2023 Report Share Posted November 19, 2023 17 minutes ago, 1stbender said: Any idea why lindgren fell through? Travel or financial? Not a clue sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fozzie4388 Posted November 19, 2023 Report Share Posted November 19, 2023 I reckon Lindgren may aSPIRE to be elsewhere 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk_martin Posted November 19, 2023 Report Share Posted November 19, 2023 1 hour ago, Petecc said: Speedway is the only sport I know where fans complain about parking. You've just noticed? And they complain about paying for programmes, and they complain about paying more than £10 admission, and they complain about the cost of catering....notice a trend? If speedway fans can't complain about the cost of something, it ain't worth having. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1stbender Posted November 19, 2023 Report Share Posted November 19, 2023 Can see Masters at birmingham then Oxford in the champ, his average dropped at the end of season for wolves so I’m guessing would be struggling for a top spot at Oxford in the prem as I’m sure they’ll be going all out for a star leader. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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