Brummie Kev 519 Posted October 26, 2016 It was announced tonight at Birmingham by the man himself that 2017 will be his last in the sport. We all should applaud what this man has done for the sport in this country, hes saved countless clubs over the years. He bought speedway back to Birmingham and saved the club from closure after the 2014 shambles. Thank you Tony. Tonight was amazing for the Brummies, its had success on and off the track in the National League .I sincerely hope someone can step forward and take the club on so the club sport can continue beyond 2017 in Birmingham. 16 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
packerman 160 Posted October 27, 2016 Thank you for all your hard work for all the teams you have tried to save over the years. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FAST GATER 847 Posted October 27, 2016 A great influence within the sport that will be sadly missed and hard to replace many thanks and best wishes for your retirement Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted October 27, 2016 (edited) From the SGB website: LONG-SERVING Birmingham promoter Tony Mole has confirmed the 2017 season will be his last in the sport. Mole brought speedway back to the Second City in 2007 at Perry Barr after a 20-year absence, and also stepped in to salvage the Brummies two years ago having initially sold the club.He said: “I have been a licensed speedway promoter since July 1986 at a variety of tracks.“However, 2017 will be my final season as a promoter after the insolvency of the last promotion in June 2014, and I will have completed three seasons in charge.“We have not been invited to join the Premier League, so it is most likely we will continue in the National League in season 2017.”British Speedway vice-chairman Rob Godfrey clarified: “Every club has the right to apply to join a different league, it isn’t a case that they must be invited.“At this stage there has been no application from Birmingham to join the Premier League, although I’m positive that if one were to be received, it would be looked at favourably and that they would be welcomed into the PL.” Edited October 27, 2016 by Guest Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ommer Mon 381 Posted October 27, 2016 It will be a very sad day for Speedway when Tony finally hangs up his Promoters Licence. He has been a real credit to the sport over the last 30 years and instrumental in rescuing many casualties. He even took on Dudley Council in an effort to bring Cradley back and that is determination beyond the call of duty! Very best wishes for a long and happy retirement. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tsunami 10,219 Posted October 27, 2016 (edited) Sad day when Tony does retire from the sport. He has always been there to help speedway, when many others could or did walk away. A genuine guy, who unfortunately will probably not be followed on by his son, who i believe does not have the same interest. Tony will be a massive loss, going about his business in his usual quiet and caring way. Edited October 27, 2016 by Tsunami 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The White Knight 9,039 Posted October 27, 2016 I talked to Tony Mole regarding the return of Speedway to Sunderland. It did not happen - but that was not Tony Mole's fault. I found him always very courteous to talk to and very knowledgable about Speedway and business too. I admire him very much and wish him a very happy retirement. Speedway will miss him very much. Just a thought - people talk about an Independent overall head of Speedway in this Country - would Tony not be a very good candidate for this Post? Just thinking........... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lucifer sam 3,953 Posted October 27, 2016 I talked to Tony Mole regarding the return of Speedway to Sunderland. It did not happen - but that was not Tony Mole's fault. I found him always very courteous to talk to and very knowledgable about Speedway and business too. I admire him very much and wish him a very happy retirement. Speedway will miss him very much. Just a thought - people talk about an Independent overall head of Speedway in this Country - would Tony not be a very good candidate for this Post? Just thinking........... TWK, isn't the point of him pulling out of Birmingham to give himself the chance to retire? Tony Mole has been brilliant to speedway. How do we go about getting him an MBE? All the best Rob 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bellevueace 912 Posted October 27, 2016 Sad day that Tony Mole leaves the sport, we certainly need the likes of him coming into the sport. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The White Knight 9,039 Posted October 27, 2016 TWK, isn't the point of him pulling out of Birmingham to give himself the chance to retire? Tony Mole has been brilliant to speedway. How do we go about getting him an MBE? All the best Rob Fair comment I suppose ls - I was just pondering.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SCB 0 Posted October 27, 2016 One of the best promoters. Saved and brought back too many teams to mention and I can't think of any controversy surrounding him. The sport needs more Tony Moles! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PHILIPRISING 7,298 Posted October 27, 2016 The sport needs more Tony Moles! THAT'S the understatement of the year. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TeamBouchard 31 Posted October 27, 2016 (edited) Always be grateful to Tony for stepping in at the last minute to save Long Eaton in 1991. We enjoyed some great entertainment under his stewardship through to 1997. He knows his stuff, both speedway-wise and in business and has done a great service to Speedway. And he hasn't needed to shout about it either. Actions speak louder than words and other current promoters could do worse than follow his lead (fat chance). In terms of getting him a (well-preserved) honour, our best chance is to suggest he has been the driving force behind the English synchronised swimming team for the past 30 years! Mention services to Speedway and he's guaranteed to be overlooked. Enjoy your retirement, Tony. Edited October 27, 2016 by TeamBouchard 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John Leslie 3,213 Posted October 27, 2016 Without question one of the all-time great promoters. Wherever you live in the country, whichever league you follow, the chances are you have watched a team that has been saved by Tony Mole at some time. And he doesn't just throw money at clubs. He turns them around and makes them viable for someone else to take over. He also seems to remember the track staff at every track he's ever owned and often stops for a chat with ex-staff when he revisits those tracks. It'll be a sad day when he quits promoting. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fourentee 987 Posted October 30, 2016 And he doesn't just throw money at clubs. He turns them around and makes them viable for someone else to take over.Couldn't have put it better. Will be a huge miss to the sport. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites