Brummies_Ste 134 Posted September 5, 2017 BIRMINGHAM: Jack Parkinson-Blackburn, Layne Cupitt, David Mason, Tom Bacon, Liam Carr, Jamie Halder, Taylor Hampshire.KENT: Luke Bowen, Anders Rowe, Ben Hopwood, Dan Greenwood, Jack Thomas, Bradley Andrews, George Hunter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heathen1984 139 Posted September 5, 2017 Halder the most wanted 3 pointer at the moment Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uk_martin 1,606 Posted September 5, 2017 Maybe the last "serious" (as far as that word applies in this joke sport) meeting of the year before some end of term revalry with Cradley in October. Maybe the last "serious" speedway of an era. Who knows? I wonder how many will venture out to see it? Let's just hope that the weather holds and that the track has time to dry out as it got a right good soaking today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CUFC_Brummie 132 Posted September 5, 2017 To say 3 points are required with Kent picking up nothing is a massive understatement. Very happy with Halder at reserve. Sincerely hope it's not the last competitive meeting at Perry Barr for the Brummies, hopefully there'll be an announcement. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StephenMiller 75 Posted September 5, 2017 Let's hope this isn't the end, although the deafening silence on the matter so far doesn't inspire confidence. After all the efforts in resurrecting the club not once but twice, I sincerely hope this isn't the way it ends for the Brummies. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bluebottle 7 Posted September 6, 2017 Bang goes Bowens Max 😂😂😂😂 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ruckerroo 792 Posted September 6, 2017 Great stuff from kent, im glad really coz brum been taking the mick with magic mason for weeks. Kent for me are nearly favs to win the play offs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bluebottle 7 Posted September 6, 2017 Well done Hollywood 👍👌 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Islander15 1,062 Posted September 7, 2017 Kent are showing what making the right team changes can do! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest GiveusaB Posted September 7, 2017 Luke Bowen led by example....you could see at the parade that he'd got his team fired up for this one! Apart from the brilliant Liam Carr, Birmingham were out fought in every department.....I cant remember our last home meeting where we didnt manage even one heat advantage ??? Good luck to Kent, hope they can go all the way! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whistlegang 88 Posted September 7, 2017 Bang goes Bowens Max probably the last thing on his mind after this thrashing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sings4Speedway 3,246 Posted September 7, 2017 Kent appear to be hitting form at bang on the right time for the play offs and the win over Brum does show the gulf of difference between the two sides as this season has progressed. Both sides have been hit hard with injuries / retirements but with very different outcomes as Kent have definitely strengthened Birmingham have struggled to cope with the long tail and finding a solid replacement for Ritchings. Certainly cements Kents play off chances whilst ending Birminghams run over the past few seasons. Whilst its nice to have a little variety at the sharp end of the league the biggest hope is Brum will be back and contesting again next season. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uk_martin 1,606 Posted September 7, 2017 One of the "flattest" Brummies performances I can ever remember. Apart from Liam Carr, I don't think any of the riders can look into their pay packets and think to themselves - "yeah, I've earned this". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sings4Speedway 3,246 Posted September 7, 2017 Tricky one and certainly no definitive answers to why it was so flat? maybe the question marks surrounding the club dont help? Jack Parkinson-Blackburn & Tom Bacon have been solid all year but have struggled in the higher tiers and maybe a little fatigued? Layne Cupitt started the season so promisingly but has tailed off the past few weeks, Jamie Halder was just a guest, Taylor Hampshire isn't ready for NL in terms of equipment, mentality or speed and sadly David Mason has gone out and embarrassed himself again with another lack luster display (or is he dropping his average dramatically for next year?) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brianbuck 928 Posted September 7, 2017 Brummies were second best all night and this was the poorest display I have seen from the team (with the 3 obvious exceptions of course) for a very long time. Well done Kent on a thoroughly convincing win, and good luck in the play-off's. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites