Najjer Posted March 13 Report Share Posted March 13 15 hours ago, iainb said: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/speedway/68537618.amp When will these promotors ever learn? Before a wheel has even been turned, they serve up an absolute crap team and already threatening the “if fans don’t turn up every week, then we won’t be racing next year” line. Who had that on their bingo card before the end of March? 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiveusaB Posted March 13 Report Share Posted March 13 2 minutes ago, Najjer said: When will these promotors ever learn? Before a wheel has even been turned, they serve up an absolute crap team and already threatening the “if fans don’t turn up every week, then we won’t be racing next year” line. Who had that on their bingo card before the end of March? So true! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noaksey Posted March 13 Report Share Posted March 13 3 hours ago, Wee Eck said: No. Because he’s not in Birmingham’s 1-7 He's been replaced by Nicholls as an injury replacement so there's no ban that is appropriate If he starts riding in Poland but not in Birmingham then that's a different matter 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Najjer Posted March 13 Report Share Posted March 13 4 hours ago, noaksey said: He's been replaced by Nicholls as an injury replacement so there's no ban that is appropriate If he starts riding in Poland but not in Birmingham then that's a different matter Zielona Gora practised in Poland today, minus Piotr Pawlicki who didn’t take part Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted March 13 Report Share Posted March 13 Starting to think Tolley is a bit of a dreamer with his Alexandra Stadium story.It’s a pie in the sky story IMO.Money seems no object,yet he can’t persuade Top riders into the Club as it is. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1stbender Posted March 13 Report Share Posted March 13 8 hours ago, Najjer said: When will these promotors ever learn? Before a wheel has even been turned, they serve up an absolute crap team and already threatening the “if fans don’t turn up every week, then we won’t be racing next year” line. Who had that on their bingo card before the end of March? Based on those words he might as well sell up now and give the club to people who are are actually going to fight to improve the club. Looking at it there’s actually a lot of improve that can be made with small changes. If someone with drive and ambition came in (similar to Leicester/ Workington) you’d see a world of difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Eck Posted March 14 Report Share Posted March 14 17 hours ago, noaksey said: He's been replaced by Nicholls as an injury replacement so there's no ban that is appropriate If he starts riding in Poland but not in Birmingham then that's a different matter That’s not how I read the press release which makes no reference to injury replacement. This included the following: “Therefore, we had to sign another rider who will go into our declared 1-7 ahead of our first meeting in a few days’ time.” 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreverblue Posted March 14 Report Share Posted March 14 4 minutes ago, Wee Eck said: That’s not how I read the press release which makes no reference to injury replacement. This included the following: “Therefore, we had to sign another rider who will go into our declared 1-7 ahead of our first meeting in a few days’ time.” Dont see the issue, Pawlicki hasnt ridden yet so its a new 1-7, when he is fit Birmingham can re-declare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piston197 Posted March 14 Report Share Posted March 14 19 hours ago, Najjer said: When will these promotors ever learn? Before a wheel has even been turned, they serve up an absolute crap team and already threatening the “if fans don’t turn up every week, then we won’t be racing next year” line. Who had that on their bingo card before the end of March? Heard it all before ,Rogers/Mallet/Newport, how did all that end, spent a fortune on super team ( Doyle/Gjedde etc.) won KO cup, over spent, expected crowds to increase, they did not, how did that end ? Steve Mallett “To have only 401 for a meeting with our nearest rivals was a huge disappointment and people must realise that we, and I include all my family, cannot go on losing any more money.” 16th September Steve Mallett “We have been advised time and again that speedway fans will only turn up en-mass to follow a winning side, so we dug deep into our financial pot and produced one which has won 13 and drawn another in its last 17 league and cup fixtures. But crowd sizes remain below what they should be and we really have reached the stage now that it’s make or break for local speedway followers. I really am urging fans who occasionally to come to watch to unite in a show of strength for Saturday night, without doubt the biggest meeting in our time here.” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skidder1 Posted March 14 Report Share Posted March 14 2 hours ago, foreverblue said: Dont see the issue, Pawlicki hasnt ridden yet so its a new 1-7, when he is fit Birmingham can re-declare. Both Pawlickis are scheduled to race in Gorzow on Sat. 30th March!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebrum Posted March 14 Report Share Posted March 14 On 3/8/2024 at 5:34 PM, scotty2hotty said: But the vast majority have been closed down due to landlords accepting the big bucks from people who want to build houses. How many of those defunct tracks have now got houses on them or will have very soon. Very few close down due to lack of support. i actually think Speedway is on the way up actually. The crowds at meetings last year, granted in the Premiership, were fantastic most of the time and the enthusiasm from fans (apart from the usual moaners) was second to none. Oh I agree on the lack of support point. It’s those that buy the land that claim it’s ‘unviable’ as an ongoing concern as a suitable and convenient argument. Speedway will always remain a very niche sport (in the UK) until some marketing giant can breathe new life into it. That said it’s still one of the most exhilarating sports in the world. With land becoming more and more of a premium there will be more promoters that will sell for the right price sadly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Najjer Posted March 14 Report Share Posted March 14 5 hours ago, Skidder1 said: Both Pawlickis are scheduled to race in Gorzow on Sat. 30th March!!! 2 weeks away - and it’s already been said that Piotr Pawlicki will mark a decision nearer the time if he rides in that or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreverblue Posted March 14 Report Share Posted March 14 9 hours ago, Skidder1 said: Both Pawlickis are scheduled to race in Gorzow on Sat. 30th March!!! Not sure that matters as he could easily have recovered by then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcon1983 Posted March 14 Report Share Posted March 14 Beum showed some promise tonight Milik will take a beating but needs time to get going in Britain Lampart done ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petecc Posted March 14 Report Share Posted March 14 Well that wasn't the battering predicted. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowboy cookie returns? Posted March 14 Report Share Posted March 14 Not a bad result for you guys. Plenty of promise there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
therefused Posted March 14 Report Share Posted March 14 11 hours ago, Skidder1 said: Both Pawlickis are scheduled to race in Gorzow on Sat. 30th March!!! Here you go mate https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gregorian_calendar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skidder1 Posted March 15 Report Share Posted March 15 14 hours ago, therefused said: Here you go mate https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gregorian_calendar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
therefused Posted March 15 Report Share Posted March 15 1 hour ago, Skidder1 said: Thought you might need a reminder on how the calendar works Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumpy Posted March 15 Report Share Posted March 15 Brum showed plenty of fight at Oxford in tricky conditions. Wirral and Nichols were excellent and Cook when in front will take some Catching . You will do better than some are predicting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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