Birmingham Speedway

[DJC]

4 minutes ago, PhilTheAce said:

sounds like vuolas to me 

Same here, good to see him get a spot but they’ve got 7 or 8 to play with depending on MJJs average haven’t they?  
 

[Panther1997]

https://www.birmingham-speedway.com/news.php?extend.3605

Voulas confirmed

[szkocjasid]

I'd say Vuolas would be a good signing if they had 4.5 remaining, not so great when they had over 6.

However, it was expected they would be building under the limit, so that's tempers any disappointment.

I think Sedgmen is better now & would've picked him, but Vuolas is the better prospect for the future, so can understand the signing. Although that doesn't mean if he improves Birmingham will benefit in the future as he could move on (like Brennan).

[foreverblue]

15 minutes ago, szkocjasid said:

I'd say Vuolas would be a good signing if they had 4.5 remaining, not so great when they had over 6.

However, it was expected they would be building under the limit, so that's tempers any disappointment.

I think Sedgmen is better now & would've picked him, but Vuolas is the better prospect for the future, so can understand the signing. Although that doesn't mean if he improves Birmingham will benefit in the future as he could move on (like Brennan).

I would say given the points available it is a disappointing signing but I imagine the last signing for Oxford will be disappointing too.

[TheSmiler]

It’s not a bad side. I do worry that it will be incredibly inconsistent and I have question marks over Zagar and MJJ’s commitment

But it’s considerably a better effort than 2024. Oxford are nailed on for the wooden spoon.

[DJC]

6 minutes ago, TheSmiler said:

It’s not a bad side. I do worry that it will be incredibly inconsistent and I have question marks over Zagar and MJJ’s commitment

But it’s considerably a better effort than 2024. Oxford are nailed on for the wooden spoon.

There's an Polish article doing the rounds on socials that the Grudziadz manager thinks MJJ's only signed until May over here. 

Gigantyczna sensacja w PGE Ekstralidze. GKM Grudziądz zajął stanowisko - Przegląd Sportowy Onet

 

Can a contract in England worry fans in Grudziądz? - I think not - Robert Kościecha, GKM coach, tells us. – As far as I know, the contract is signed only until the Swedish league starts in May. Then he will focus on the games in our country, in Sweden and his native Denmark - he adds.

[szkocjasid]

I will say it's a better team than I expected, once they had lost Brennan & Lindgren I feared the worst.

But looks the weakest of all the completed teams. Hopefully will be stronger than last year's side.

[TheSmiler]

29 minutes ago, DJC said:

There's an Polish article doing the rounds on socials that the Grudziadz manager thinks MJJ's only signed until May over here. 

Gigantyczna sensacja w PGE Ekstralidze. GKM Grudziądz zajął stanowisko - Przegląd Sportowy Onet

 

Can a contract in England worry fans in Grudziądz? - I think not - Robert Kościecha, GKM coach, tells us. – As far as I know, the contract is signed only until the Swedish league starts in May. Then he will focus on the games in our country, in Sweden and his native Denmark - he adds.

Incoming Nick Morris…

[Teromaafan]

2 hours ago, szkocjasid said:

I'd say Vuolas would be a good signing if they had 4.5 remaining, not so great when they had over 6.

However, it was expected they would be building under the limit, so that's tempers any disappointment.

I think Sedgmen is better now & would've picked him, but Vuolas is the better prospect for the future, so can understand the signing. Although that doesn't mean if he improves Birmingham will benefit in the future as he could move on (like Brennan).

Vuolas is the better prospect for the future, so can understand the signing.

....But for Brum, the future will not extend beyond September?

[ouch]

6 minutes ago, Teromaafan said:

Vuolas is the better prospect for the future, so can understand the signing.

....But for Brum, the future will not extend beyond September?

Once Tom was poached during last season it really put them on the back foot, making things very difficult. Whether this will be fully to blame for their potential demise is a debatable point. I’d rather compete against a stable and competitive Birmingham side but that’s just me looking at the bigger picture rather than the sadly adopted win at all cost approach. 

[SaddlebowRoad]

wont be the first time grudziadz have stopped riders appearing over here 

[AceBelle]

1 hour ago, SaddlebowRoad said:

wont be the first time grudziadz have stopped riders appearing over here 

Aces don't seem to have a problem with Lidsey who rides for them 🤔

[szkocjasid]

3 hours ago, Teromaafan said:

Vuolas is the better prospect for the future, so can understand the signing.

....But for Brum, the future will not extend beyond September?

1) I guess Birmingham are hoping they will have a longer future.

2) Birmingham management may disagree with me & feel Vuolas will be stronger than Sedgmen in 2025.

With so many returning / new riders to GB, I'd have wanted someone more experienced over here at reserve (Sedgmen).

[Tinker]

I think Birmingham have put a very interesting and cosmopolitan team together and they might just surprise a few people. Hopefully, they can retain all seven riders throughout the full season and they certainly look a much more exciting bunch than last season. 

Will all the problems Birmingham have recently encountered  (finances, crowds, lack of top riders etc), I'd just like to congratulate the management on the team they have ultimately assembled. Good luck and I hope your season is a success! 

[GiveusaB]

15 hours ago, szkocjasid said:

I wouldn't want Nick Morris at all. Would rather have Sedgmen

I'd rather watch Morris over Sedgmen!

[GiveusaB]

4 hours ago, TheSmiler said:

Incoming Nick Morris…

Morris is banned till July, I  believe?

[therefused]

4 hours ago, DJC said:

There's an Polish article doing the rounds on socials that the Grudziadz manager thinks MJJ's only signed until May over here. 

Gigantyczna sensacja w PGE Ekstralidze. GKM Grudziądz zajął stanowisko - Przegląd Sportowy Onet

 

Can a contract in England worry fans in Grudziądz? - I think not - Robert Kościecha, GKM coach, tells us. – As far as I know, the contract is signed only until the Swedish league starts in May. Then he will focus on the games in our country, in Sweden and his native Denmark - he adds.

Oh dear, its only January and stories like this already

[Pauldoveyspeedway]

4 hours ago, TheSmiler said:

It’s not a bad side. I do worry that it will be incredibly inconsistent and I have question marks over Zagar and MJJ’s commitment

But it’s considerably a better effort than 2024. Oxford are nailed on for the wooden spoon.

I agree with what u said about Zagar and MJJ...Could have done with a better rider to back T.M up ..but better than 2024..

[GiveusaB]

6 minutes ago, therefused said:

Oh dear, its only January and stories like this already

It happened with Ellis a couple of seasons ago.

Bham management need to quash these rumours unless they're true ???

[Wolfie456]

4 minutes ago, GiveusaB said:

It happened with Ellis a couple of seasons ago.

Bham management need to quash these rumours unless they're true ???

Well he's only allowed to ride in 2 other leagues besides Poland and he's signed up in Sweden and Denmark already.