Sings4Speedway 3,246 Posted December 3, 2018 Congratulations & Commiserations in equal measure. Best of Luck to the Brummies (but early showings says you will need it) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ProudtobeaBrummie 646 Posted December 3, 2018 yes thank the lord Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LaurenceRogers 56 Posted December 3, 2018 BIRMINGHAM have been promoted to the Speedway Great Britain Championship for 2019. Club bosses have spent weeks mulling over the move and it means the Brummies’ four year stay in the National League is over, subject to the necessary paperwork being completed by the British Speedway Promoters’ Association. It means the Perry Barr outfit will be returning to second tier racing for the first time since 2010 – and have already signed their first rider. Danish star Ulrich Ostergaard will need little introduction to Brummies supporters after being a part of their comeback team when the club were revived in 2007. Other team plans are also well underway and co-boss David Mason has paid tribute to the club’s supporters. “I can only imagine how difficult and frustrating it has been for them over these past few weeks but we can’t thank them enough for sticking by us,” Mason said.“We didn’t really know what to tell them because we genuinely didn’t know which way we were heading; we were neither a Championship or a National League club at one stage. "But we're now delighted to confirm we'll be moving up a league next season and we're hoping the news will go down well with our supporters. “We’ve been close to tearing our hair out at times and the decision to stick or twist is one that has caused us many sleepless nights. “But after weighing everything up and taking both the short and long term future of Birmingham Speedway into consideration, we feel moving up into the Championship is the best move for the club. “We want each and every season to be a stepping stone and I think this move is exactly that. “The Championship is already shaping up to be one hell of a league; we’re going to have some brilliantly entertaining racenights next year and it will be good for the supporters to renew some old rivalries against clubs they haven’t come up against for a while. “We’ve had to plan accordingly and that means we had to talk to riders even though we didn’t know which league we’d be in. “We’re delighted to have Ulrich on board as our first signing though; he’s a really solid rider at this level and his experience will be invaluable to everyone else in the team. “He comes in on a 7.13 average – but he’s capable of even more than that. “Last year a couple of injuries held him back, but he’s more determined than ever to kick on again and he jumped at the chance to come back to Birmingham where he’s enjoyed himself over a couple of spells previously. “Things are coming together nicely behind the scenes and we’ll drip feed the news of signings between now and Christmas once everything is signed and sealed. "This is the start of an exciting new chapter for Birmingham and we hope it's one that will be supported in good numbers too. "I must say a huge thanks to Laurence (Rogers - team manager) who has been brilliant once again. He's been working more-or-less 24/7 on different things and I should also place on record my thanks to the British Speedway Promoters' Association as well for the support and guidance they've given us as a club over the past month or so." 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kitten2502 252 Posted December 3, 2018 We just need to get behind David & Peter Mason in BIG numbers to make sure that this is the correct decision for both the club & them. We OWE them nothing less...……... 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arnieg 3,624 Posted December 3, 2018 I hope it works out. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ProudtobeaBrummie 646 Posted December 3, 2018 24 minutes ago, Sings4Speedway said: Congratulations & Commiserations in equal measure. Best of Luck to the Brummies (but early showings says you will need it) What early signs are they ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Islander15 1,062 Posted December 3, 2018 (edited) If you can’t get Bacon at number 2, then Shanes would be a perfect fit. But the reserve duo has to be Hume and Flint surely (assuming young Leon won’t be at Berwick). Edited December 3, 2018 by Islander15 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GiveusaB 1,130 Posted December 3, 2018 A massive thank you to the Masons for giving us what we wanted! Roll on 2019! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GiveusaB 1,130 Posted December 3, 2018 Ben Barker??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ProudtobeaBrummie 646 Posted December 3, 2018 29 minutes ago, GiveusaB said: Ben Barker??? Will demand too much money Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
guitar_art 247 Posted December 3, 2018 (edited) Thank you to the NL. You saved our Bacon when we were at our lowest ebb. I have to be honest and say that when we first joined I was a bit of a 'higher league' snob. But I was wrong and I will always keep an eye on this league as new riders are coming through. Watching the progress of raw but talented riders has been something that I shall miss. So thanks Zach Waj, Liam Flint, Tom Bacon, Jack smith, JPB, Danyon Hume and Tom Bacon. Forgot to say I shall also miss beating Cradley. Edited December 3, 2018 by guitar_art 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mac101 1,187 Posted December 3, 2018 1 hour ago, BLACKHEART said: 1. 2. Tom Bacon 3. Ulrich Ostergaard 4. James Shanes 5. 6. Danyon Hume 7. Leon FIint 15.67 left for a No.1 & No.5 Flint will be at berwick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ProudtobeaBrummie 646 Posted December 3, 2018 Leon flint is not ready for the second tier yet imo even if its slightly watered down Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sidney the robin 4,735 Posted December 3, 2018 1 hour ago, ProudtobeaBrummie said: Leon flint is not ready for the second tier yet imo even if its slightly watered down I think he would do ok is he a million miles behind Kemp? KInsley ,Lawlor,Bickley (etc)all getting chances those sort of riders he could. beat.But Brummie i can see where you are coming from there is no rush i just think he is thinking type of rider and Brum as a club and a track will help his development. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ProudtobeaBrummie 646 Posted December 3, 2018 49 minutes ago, Sidney the robin said: I think he would do ok is he a million miles behind Kemp? KInsley ,Lawlor,Bickley (etc)all getting chances those sort of riders he could. beat.But Brummie i can see where you are coming from there is no rush i just think he is thinking type of rider and Brum as a club and a track will help his development. I would say he is some way behind kemp yes.. The other 3 you have mentioned have all had minimum of 2 full season in the nl and already have done a lot of 2nd tier meetings. Leon missed a good chunk of last season so has only done 70% of a single nl season. He struggled at times with machinery and setup at times when in the main body so i feel another nl season would be more beneficial. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
