Birmingham Speedway

[Diamonds85]

I think a lot of people are underestimating Jonas Jeppesen. Don't get me wrong, I don't think he's going to be knocking doors out of windows, but if he's on a 4.50 average he'll make a mockery of it. I see him low to mid 6 by the end of the season? Depending on injuries etc. I thought he was originally on a 6.00 average that he would maintain it.

[DaveWayne]

4 hours ago, GiveusaB said:

True....but if you're planning on buying a season ticket, stories like this might make u think twice?

I see this sort of comment on various threads during the 'team building' period and I must admit it confuses me to some degree. I assumed that people who bought season tickets were dedicated fans who follow their team through the good times and the bad. As a football season ticket holder, the 'early bird' period is usually immediately after the previous season ends, which is over a month before the transfer window even opens. Most people buying football season tickets have no idea who many of their players will be for the coming season. If you are a supporter, you are a supporter.

[Pauldoveyspeedway]

1 hour ago, Diamonds85 said:

I think a lot of people are underestimating Jonas Jeppesen. Don't get me wrong, I don't think he's going to be knocking doors out of windows, but if he's on a 4.50 average he'll make a mockery of it. I see him low to mid 6 by the end of the season? Depending on injuries etc. I thought he was originally on a 6.00 average that he would maintain it.

Would do even better if he'd been at number 6..And brum gone to the limit..Like i said...

[Diamonds85]

Just now, Pauldoveyspeedway said:

Would do even better if he'd been at number 6..And brum gone to the limit..Like i said...

Don't disagree

[SaddlebowRoad]

3 hours ago, DaveWayne said:

I see this sort of comment on various threads during the 'team building' period and I must admit it confuses me to some degree. I assumed that people who bought season tickets were dedicated fans who follow their team through the good times and the bad. As a football season ticket holder, the 'early bird' period is usually immediately after the previous season ends, which is over a month before the transfer window even opens. Most people buying football season tickets have no idea who many of their players will be for the coming season. If you are a supporter, you are a supporter.

but also if theres a chance you are going to struggle or be cannon fodder why would you commit to going every week

doesnt make you any less of a fan if you decide against going to every meeting 

[Pauldoveyspeedway]

1 hour ago, Diamonds85 said:

Don't disagree

At 6 he would have done well ...with most teams been poor at reserve. Its difficult in the team in your first year ..

[IainB]

12 minutes ago, SaddlebowRoad said:

doesnt make you any less of a fan if you decide against going to every meeting 

Assuming the word fan is shorthand for fanatic... I would suggest it does. You're probably more of a follower of Speedway or an occasional attendee than a "fan"

Edited 5 hours ago by IainB

[szkocjasid]

4 hours ago, Diamonds85 said:

I think a lot of people are underestimating Jonas Jeppesen. Don't get me wrong, I don't think he's going to be knocking doors out of windows, but if he's on a 4.50 average he'll make a mockery of it. I see him low to mid 6 by the end of the season? Depending on injuries etc. I thought he was originally on a 6.00 average that he would maintain it.

With Birmingham building below the limit, no one is really on a "bargain average". If Jeppesen goes from a 4.5 to a 6, but the team would still been legal if he started on a 6, then no advantage has been gained.

For Birmingham's point of view, I hope you're right & he does average 6.

Edited 5 hours ago by szkocjasid

[szkocjasid]

6 hours ago, StarBoy said:

What do we think the averages of the Brummies team will be for ‘25? If the regulations remain the same as ‘24 then I see it being as this:

1. Musielak - 8.21

2. Jeppessen - 4.5

3. Zagar - 7.2

4. Rew - 5.67

5. Jepsen Jensen - 7.5

6. Voulas - 4.13

7. Edwards - RS

Total - 37.21

It's not an awful team, but the fact they'd have to put 2.8 on their averages to even reach the points limit feels like an opportunity lost to really challenge at the top.

Can't blame Birmingham if a rider chooses to go, but just imagine Brennan instead of Vuolas.

[SaddlebowRoad]

1 hour ago, IainB said:

Assuming the word fan is shorthand for fanatic... I would suggest it does. You're probably more of a follower of Speedway or an occasional attendee than a "fan"

i go pretty much every week

but personally i wouldn't consider myself more of a supporter/fan than those who dont 

its hard work when your team is gash (as lynn have been quite a lot recently)

[IainB]

38 minutes ago, SaddlebowRoad said:

i go pretty much every week

but personally i wouldn't consider myself more of a supporter/fan than those who dont 

its hard work when your team is gash (as lynn have been quite a lot recently)

You've certainly been tested in recent years as have Brummie fans