GiveusaB 1,145 Posted November 17, 2021 It's such a shame that we have missed out on any 'sports funding' for Birmingham, with 'us' (B'ham) being the hosts of the Common Wealth Games in 2022.(July/August) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GiveusaB 1,145 Posted November 17, 2021 One other thing about sponsorship etc....Mark Elkin who's a very well known Darts/Sports management owner, is a massive lifelong Brummies fan...he's always at Home meetings. He manages some of the biggest stars in the darts world.....it would be great if we could lean on his expertise ....may be? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BartoszZmarzlikFan 491 Posted November 17, 2021 3 hours ago, Speedway fan said: so they just give up now do they? Well that's not going to happen ....get behind the people trying to save the club . It's all false hope. Just no way Birmingham get a 1,000 fans turn up at every home meeting. Dodgy weather forecast keeps many fans away these days, Then you get the odd farce meeting full of guests and R/R which see's a low attendance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lbw 869 Posted November 17, 2021 (edited) Speedway clubs need to break away from venues owned by other parties such as greyhound stadiums as it's not a viable way to survive anymore. Yep I know, easier said than done unless u av a few bob in yer back pocket. We wouldn't have Belle Vue if they hadn't moved but of course no one would expect a NSS for every club. Is the Wheels Project at Adderley Park worth a consideration? I guess this would have already been considered. I went there in '85 to watch Long Eaton and numerous other meetings. From what I know the stadium is still there as you can see the floodlights when your on a passing train. Edited November 17, 2021 by PirateShip Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lbw 869 Posted November 17, 2021 (edited) Birmingham Bordesley Green (Wheels Project) (defunctspeedway.co.uk) To quote: 'The wheels project is still used by stock cars and could house speedway again, with very little work if the Greyhound Stadium ever runs into trouble running the speedway' Edited November 17, 2021 by PirateShip Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Speedway fan 206 Posted November 17, 2021 6 minutes ago, PirateShip said: Birmingham Bordesley Green (Wheels Project) (defunctspeedway.co.uk) To quote: 'The wheels project is still used by stock cars and could house speedway again, with very little work if the Greyhound Stadium ever runs into trouble running the speedway' The wheels project closed a few weeks ago and the leaseholder has handed the keys back . 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lbw 869 Posted November 17, 2021 Birmingham Wheels told to leave site due to Japanese Knotweed infestation - Birmingham Live (birminghammail.co.uk) Oh, but then I've just read this about Japanese Knotweed infestation and Philip Bond having his lease terminated 31st October 2021 at the venue. Jeez, the council are ***** ***** **** Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Speedway fan 206 Posted November 17, 2021 22 minutes ago, KingoftheTrack said: It's all false hope. Just no way Birmingham get a 1,000 fans turn up at every home meeting. Dodgy weather forecast keeps many fans away these days, Then you get the odd farce meeting full of guests and R/R which see's a low attendance. well the consortium are not giving up and have big plans and will be working hard on marketing and promotion in a variety of ways . You may be a pessimist thankfully they aren't 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lbw 869 Posted November 17, 2021 As Phil Collins once sang ........after Cradley closed? And you coming back to me is against all the odds, It's the chance I gotta take. We at Long Eaton still meet up once a month dreaming into our pint glass, and also thinking it's half full Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FromBendThree 145 Posted November 17, 2021 8 hours ago, PirateShip said: So is a 7 foot waiter! Matt and Danny could get you to do the jokes at the Poole end of season do...on the other hand Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lbw 869 Posted November 17, 2021 37 minutes ago, KingoftheTrack said: It's all false hope. Just no way Birmingham get a 1,000 fans turn up at every home meeting. Dodgy weather forecast keeps many fans away these days, Then you get the odd farce meeting full of guests and R/R which see's a low attendance. It's better to try and fail than fail to try!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lbw 869 Posted November 17, 2021 2 minutes ago, FromBendThree said: Matt and Danny could get you to do the jokes at the Poole end of season do...on the other hand Scores on the doors Miss Ford? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eric i 617 Posted November 17, 2021 would the national league be more viable? Less wages and 99% of crowd would still turn up. There could be an extra competition/mini league for those national league teams that want more fixtures. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BartoszZmarzlikFan 491 Posted November 17, 2021 30 minutes ago, Speedway fan said: well the consortium are not giving up and have big plans and will be working hard on marketing and promotion in a variety of ways . You may be a pessimist thankfully they aren't Lol. False hope will only prolong the pain once the inevitable happens. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BartoszZmarzlikFan 491 Posted November 17, 2021 19 minutes ago, PirateShip said: It's better to try and fail than fail to try!!! On realistic terms I would agree but they aren't going to get 1,000 fans to turn up at every home meeting as it's an unrealistic target by a distance. Premiership clubs don't get anywhere near that most weeks and that's with higher quality 1-7's on show. Let's say they run just for the sake of it.........They'd be left with the scraps to build an uncompetitive 1-7 and then they'll need 1,000 fans to pay up every week to watch them. It's just so unrealistic and the writing is on the wall either way. They'll either not run or they'll take a huge risk and run to fight a losing battle and they'll go bust mid season and pull out like Eastbourne did this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites