uk_martin 1,606 Posted March 14, 2020 11 hours ago, Fromafar said: Berge is another one who just takes the P*ss out of GB speedway. I'm sure that he does what HE considers is in HIS best interests. Just like when a British promoter sacks a foreign rider to facilitate signing someone else and to keep within the averages... you could just as equally say that the British promoter is taking the P*ss out of that foreigner. What's good for the goose, and all that. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uk_martin 1,606 Posted March 14, 2020 15 hours ago, Col said: Nobody is saying they do, but it doesn't seem likely riders would turn down employment if it doesn't affect their current working schedule. It seems that when a list of everyone who's not signed up is pulled off, and the names are tossed around like it's a game of fantasy speedway, that's exactly what everyone's saying. And I'd say that there are riders in Europe for whom employment in the UK wouldn't be worth their while even if their current working schedule did allow for it. There are plenty of riders who treat the British Leagues like a league of last resort and wouldn't ride here if they could possibly avoid it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HGould 2,200 Posted April 1, 2020 Bit disappointing no effort at an April Fool on website, might have cheered us up a bit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crabba59 156 Posted April 1, 2020 Like I've said in the past Birmingham are rubbish with their web site never really keep fans involved unlike eastbourne, redcar ect. Mind you with your team manager, promoter what do you expect? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HGould 2,200 Posted April 1, 2020 13 minutes ago, Crabba59 said: Like I've said in the past Birmingham are rubbish with their web site never really keep fans involved unlike eastbourne, redcar ect. Mind you with your team manager, promoter what do you expect? As you say, no surprise sadly. Quick look at Redcar and no April Fool but a nice Easter Egg touch http://www.redcar-speedway.com/2020/03/27/easter-egg-hospital-visit-update/ Quick look at Eastbourne and an attempt at an April Fool (and a double header for Saturday on their TV Channel announced since the April Fool) -: https://www.eastbourne-speedway.com/because-the-eagles-are-worth-it/ April Fool from IOW on Facebook too. Swindon (another progressive Club) - no April Fool but a game to play - https://www.swindon-speedway.com/news.php?extend.3407 Come on Brummies sort it out! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
00000 1,279 Posted April 1, 2020 24 minutes ago, HGould said: As you say, no surprise sadly. Quick look at Redcar and no April Fool but a nice Easter Egg touch http://www.redcar-speedway.com/2020/03/27/easter-egg-hospital-visit-update/ Quick look at Eastbourne and an attempt at an April Fool (and a double header for Saturday on their TV Channel announced since the April Fool) -: https://www.eastbourne-speedway.com/because-the-eagles-are-worth-it/ April Fool from IOW on Facebook too. Swindon (another progressive Club) - no April Fool but a game to play - https://www.swindon-speedway.com/news.php?extend.3407 Come on Brummies sort it out! Love it from Eastbourne: a double header. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gazzac 1,008 Posted April 1, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, HGould said: Bit disappointing no effort at an April Fool on website, might have cheered us up a bit. We don't just need April 1st for fools on here, there's plenty to go round for the whole year really Edited April 1, 2020 by gazzac 1 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kitten2502 252 Posted April 1, 2020 9 hours ago, Crabba59 said: Like I've said in the past Birmingham are rubbish with their web site never really keep fans involved unlike eastbourne, redcar ect. Mind you with your team manager, promoter what do you expect? Why is the team manager being blamed? He isn't in charge of the website. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crabba59 156 Posted April 2, 2020 Because he is the one that tells them what and when to put on the web site. Like it or not Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
00000 1,279 Posted April 2, 2020 1 hour ago, Crabba59 said: Because he is the one that tells them what and when to put on the web site. Like it or not I think that is how all AP Media sites work. AP Media uploads and publishes material supplied by the club. It is up to the club to generate stuff itself. In many ways it is similar to other clubs which have their own webmaster. The difference is that the webmaster is often part of the overall media effort so will generate ideas him/herself. Eastbourne have a number of media people - you could tell last year because they were all in t-shirts or sweatshirts with Media or something something similar on the back. You could see them walking round stadium. Helps spread the load and as a result a constant stream of information. I'm sure Ian Jordan is the driving force in all of this because he sets the tone with his transparent style. Does a lot on social himself when people ask questions. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crabba59 156 Posted April 2, 2020 I believe with the right person in charge Birmingham could go a long way, stadium, track are not to bad. I remember last season a week after buying a new car went to watch a meeting at Perry Bar , I left after heat 10 got back to my car to find it had changed from white to a red colour. On saying that I do think with good preparation Birmingham track can be up there with a lot of good tracks in this country Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ProudtobeaBrummie 646 Posted April 2, 2020 14 hours ago, kitten2502 said: Why is the team manager being blamed? He isn't in charge of the website. I thought he was a promoter ? I said corrected if i am wrong . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HGould 2,200 Posted April 2, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, ProudtobeaBrummie said: I thought he was a promoter ? I said corrected if i am wrong . Laurence and David are the Promoters. I don'r blame Laurence or David (or Peter for that matter) for the poor website and media. It's one of many controlled and run by AP It was a website format that looked great 4-5 years ago, now very tired and dated. Some Clubs are formatting and developing their own unique styles and they look a lot smarter and up to date Edited April 2, 2020 by HGould removed Curtis on request from ProudtobeaBrummie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ProudtobeaBrummie 646 Posted April 2, 2020 (edited) 6 minutes ago, HGould said: It's one of many controlled and run by AP / Curtis who basically write a generic article and then cut and paste it would all the Clubs they oversee. Curtis ? is referring to Curtis sports it certainly is not and would ask you to remove this comment . Thank you . By the way i have nothing to do with Curtis sport but a very good friend of mine is the owner . Where have you even got this information from ? Edited April 2, 2020 by ProudtobeaBrummie 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HGould 2,200 Posted April 2, 2020 2 hours ago, ProudtobeaBrummie said: Curtis ? is referring to Curtis sports it certainly is not and would ask you to remove this comment . Thank you . By the way i have nothing to do with Curtis sport but a very good friend of mine is the owner . Where have you even got this information from ? I have removed Curtis as requested. I mistakenly believed / was told Curtis and AP who do the website are all part of Nigel Pearsons Media empire. I apologise for any offence caused. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites