Roger Jacobs Posted December 14, 2024 Report Share Posted December 14, 2024 On 12/13/2024 at 8:50 PM, GiveusaB said: You mean they want a chance of winning something Expand Partly - but Brennan also knows that riding under Doyle and Sayfutdinov can only be positive for his own development. It was a sensible move for both parties, because Louis prefers level headed, well prepared, and well presented individuals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PTW Posted December 14, 2024 Report Share Posted December 14, 2024 Sedgmen at reserve is definitely a decent reserve on last years form but with Rew in the top 5 u need a pretty potent top 4 to make that a decent looking team Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OGT Posted December 15, 2024 Report Share Posted December 15, 2024 On 12/14/2024 at 7:22 AM, HGould said: Its the glimmers of hope and expectation, which then fade that kills the enthusiasm. One slight glimmer long term (may be 4-5 years) Knighthead who have pumped tens of millions in to the dark side (Birmingham City) to develop 65 acres on the East Side including Wheels Site for a new 65000 seater stadium for 2030 have been announced as main bidders for a second Cricket 100 franchise to run out of Edgbaston. They also have indoor arena plan at Wheels to attract Basketball (Birmingham had very successful Basketball team under Nick Nurse (now NBL) a few decades back playing out of Aston and other locations and they also want to use it for Ice Hockey. A few rumours they are sniffing round the once legendary Moseley Rugby Club - one of the top 4-5 in UK pre professional game. They want all branded "Birmingham" Sports. Tolley and Rogers really need to get their backsides in to some meetings with these guys as no reason surely why an Oval Raceway can't be part of the plans, it's a huge site and getting bigger as they acquire more and more and Council who are strapped for cash are selling off on the cheap with provision Knighthead clear out all the contaminated land - which will cost tens of millions. Expand That's a lot of plans for an underperforming hedge fund firm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauldoveyspeedway Posted December 15, 2024 Report Share Posted December 15, 2024 On 12/14/2024 at 7:09 PM, szkocjasid said: Justin Sedgmen averaged 6.18 (6.79 with bonus) in his 7 Birmingham matches this year. The fact he's available on 4.79 makes him a very useful signing, especially when you consider he could start at reserve (his above average was in the top 5). But that potential gain for the team will be nullified of they can't build to the points limit. Expand Worth a go on that ave at 6... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racin Jason 72 Posted December 15, 2024 Report Share Posted December 15, 2024 What’s very interesting is that Birmingham cannot seem to retain riders which is unusual. Not a single one wanted to return Whilst Rew is a very promising rider with lots of potential he attained that average from being at reserve most of the season. I do fear for Birmingham yet again this coming season 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szkocjasid Posted December 15, 2024 Report Share Posted December 15, 2024 (edited) On 12/15/2024 at 10:08 AM, Racin Jason 72 said: What’s very interesting is that Birmingham cannot seem to retain riders which is unusual. Not a single one wanted to return Whilst Rew is a very promising rider with lots of potential he attained that average from being at reserve most of the season. I do fear for Birmingham yet again this coming season Expand For all we know Palm-Toft & Sedgmen wanted to return but Birmingham may be looking for stronger replacements? Don't think you can blame Birmingham for Lindgren, Lampart etc not wanting to race in GB. If the issue was specific to Birmingham, they would've joined another club. No doubt the biggest loss is Brennan not wanting to return. Edited December 15, 2024 by szkocjasid 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauldoveyspeedway Posted December 15, 2024 Report Share Posted December 15, 2024 On 12/15/2024 at 10:38 AM, szkocjasid said: For all we know Palm-Toft & Sedgmen wanted to return but Birmingham may be looking for stronger replacements? Don't think you can blame Birmingham for Lindgren, Lampart etc not wanting to race in GB. If the issue was specific to Birmingham, they would've joined another club. No doubt the biggest loss is Brennan not wanting to return. Expand And Z.Cook..Did well for them . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiveusaB Posted December 15, 2024 Report Share Posted December 15, 2024 On 12/15/2024 at 10:08 AM, Racin Jason 72 said: What’s very interesting is that Birmingham cannot seem to retain riders which is unusual. Not a single one wanted to return Whilst Rew is a very promising rider with lots of potential he attained that average from being at reserve most of the season. I do fear for Birmingham yet again this coming season Expand We didn't want 5 of them!!! 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebrum Posted December 15, 2024 Report Share Posted December 15, 2024 On 12/15/2024 at 10:08 AM, Racin Jason 72 said: What’s very interesting is that Birmingham cannot seem to retain riders which is unusual. Not a single one wanted to return Whilst Rew is a very promising rider with lots of potential he attained that average from being at reserve most of the season. I do fear for Birmingham yet again this coming season Expand It’s their last season at Perry Barr. It couldn’t get much bleaker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col Posted December 16, 2024 Report Share Posted December 16, 2024 On 12/15/2024 at 10:04 AM, Pauldoveyspeedway said: Worth a go on that ave at 6... Expand Sedgeman on 6.00? He's never averaged that. He'd be an Ok reserve but I doubt Jepperson would be much more and Rew should be riding at 2. I couldn't make that not rhyme. Sorry. Brummies need two riders that can be more than solid reliable middle order merchants at the very least... ideally they need one of those & a rider that can push Musielak for #1. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiveusaB Posted December 16, 2024 Report Share Posted December 16, 2024 On 12/14/2024 at 7:09 PM, szkocjasid said: Justin Sedgmen averaged 6.18 (6.79 with bonus) in his 7 Birmingham matches this year. The fact he's available on 4.79 makes him a very useful signing, especially when you consider he could start at reserve (his above average was in the top 5). But that potential gain for the team will be nullified of they can't build to the points limit. Expand In all fairness, Sedgemen's average is only that high because he had one good meeting 15 paid 16 @ home to Ipswich in the Cup....he was considerably average in the other meetings.... Not a signing that will make B'ham a decent looking side! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauldoveyspeedway Posted December 16, 2024 Report Share Posted December 16, 2024 On 12/16/2024 at 12:17 AM, Col said: Sedgeman on 6.00? He's never averaged that. He'd be an Ok reserve but I doubt Jepperson would be much more and Rew should be riding at 2. I couldn't make that not rhyme. Sorry. Brummies need two riders that can be more than solid reliable middle order merchants at the very least... ideally they need one of those & a rider that can push Musielak for #1. Expand Riding at number 6...Not ave 6... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPEEDY69 Posted December 16, 2024 Report Share Posted December 16, 2024 On 12/15/2024 at 10:08 AM, Racin Jason 72 said: What’s very interesting is that Birmingham cannot seem to retain riders which is unusual. Not a single one wanted to return Whilst Rew is a very promising rider with lots of potential he attained that average from being at reserve most of the season. I do fear for Birmingham yet again this coming season Expand Not quite my reading, I think with Brennan it's more that the move to Ipswich was more attractive, with the team they have he can learn from them. If Ipswich wasn't available maybe he'd have stayed at Brum. I don't know him and haven't asked him but there's other reasons why riders change clubs, not just that they don't want to be at one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiveusaB Posted December 16, 2024 Report Share Posted December 16, 2024 Good luck to Brennan. I dont think anyone gives a shinny shi#te if he stays , if he goes, whys wherefores etc etc etc... Everyone just wants him to progress, whoever he rides for... im happy to have Rew and see someone different this season! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamKM91 Posted December 16, 2024 Report Share Posted December 16, 2024 I struggle to work out who will be Brum’s last 2 tbh 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col Posted December 17, 2024 Report Share Posted December 17, 2024 On 12/16/2024 at 8:07 AM, Pauldoveyspeedway said: Riding at number 6...Not ave 6... Expand That would mean Rew & Jepperson at #2 & #4. Brummies would need Zmarzlik as the other rider to be competitive is Sedgeman signed 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heathen52 Posted December 17, 2024 Report Share Posted December 17, 2024 On 12/17/2024 at 12:11 AM, Col said: That would mean Rew & Jepperson at #2 & #4. Brummies would need Zmarzlik as the other rider to be competitive is Sedgeman signed Expand When have Brum ever been competitive when Laurence has been involved ?. 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiveusaB Posted December 17, 2024 Report Share Posted December 17, 2024 (edited) On 12/17/2024 at 6:58 AM, heathen52 said: When have Brum ever been competitive when Laurence has been involved ?. Expand NEVER! Having said that..... I dont think there would be any speedway atm if he wasnt involved!? Edited December 17, 2024 by GiveusaB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heathen52 Posted December 17, 2024 Report Share Posted December 17, 2024 On 12/17/2024 at 7:43 AM, GiveusaB said: NEVER! Having said that..... I dont think there would be any speedway atm if he wasnt involved!? Expand Granted, Laurence has many strong points selecting winning teams in senior Speedway is not one of them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petecc Posted December 17, 2024 Report Share Posted December 17, 2024 On 12/17/2024 at 2:18 PM, heathen52 said: Granted, Laurence has many strong points selecting winning teams in senior Speedway is not one of them. Expand And what makes you an expert? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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