lbw 869 Posted May 16, 2022 (edited) Birmingham management = Nonsensical Edited May 16, 2022 by Turnip Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TTT 1,227 Posted May 16, 2022 Ellis isn't to blame by the way. He informed the promotion about how he could only do a certain amount of meeting like the ITK's said a few days ago. All down to Rodgers lying in a successful penny pinching attempt. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iainb 5,006 Posted May 16, 2022 (edited) Reading that statement was like listening to Sam Ermolenko! Fair play to Ellis if he's been up front with the club... it's a shame Ellis & the club couldn't be up front with the fans. Ellis has form doing this, missing a match at Leicester last season, with Scunthorpe initially claiming he was injured until it became apparent he was riding elsewhere. I wonder what this was all about then? BRITISH Champion Adam Ellis is urging the people of Birmingham to turn out in force and make the sport a big success at Perry Barr – starting tonight (7.30). Wonder-boy Ellis, who won his maiden national title on a thrilling night in Manchester last August, rejoined the club last week to bolster their top end strength. And the club have confirmed he will be in the side to face a Coventry Bees side as the club’s new owners host their first home meeting after a protracted takeover. Said Ellis: “I was delighted when Birmingham were saved because it’s such a good place with great people it would have been a massive blow for the sport to lose them. “I hope the fans turn out and support the club and support the people who have kept them on track, I’m pleased to be a part of it.” Ellis added: “It’s been a bit frantic getting everything ready because of the way things developed over the last few days but I’m looking forward to getting started. “I travelled to press day not sure if I would be allowed to have my picture taken or give any interviews because there was a stumbling block over the move, something I didn’t quite understand but it got sorted thankfully! “I’m now looking forward to getting going again, I know the club well and I hope to score loads of points.” Edited May 16, 2022 by iainb 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Cheese 2,022 Posted May 16, 2022 Really poor that it wasn't made clear at the time that Ellis was likely to only be a temporary signing, I feel sorry for anyone who bought a season ticket after it was announced. No club in the sport is really in a position where they can afford to lose fans with moves like this, even more so one like Birmingham who have clearly struggled in recent times. It's not difficult to understand that you have to be honest, this should have been in the original press release and I'm sure people would have understood. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kitten2502 262 Posted May 16, 2022 4 hours ago, lisa-colette said: So who will be no1 now? Adam wasn't No 1 - for what it's worth Claus is.......... 4 hours ago, GiveusaB said: Trying to think of something positive to come from all of this ? errrrrrr......the weather forecast looks OK for Wednesday ? Not the forecast I've seen........ 44 minutes ago, Jaizer said: That should've been made clear to the fans at the start of the season. Pretty poor imo Absolutely correct - no excuses "pulling the wool" is downright wrong/unforgivable........ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lbw 869 Posted May 16, 2022 Did Birmingham ever get that mysterious 5th committee member? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brummies23 37 Posted May 16, 2022 We’re stuck with Vissing at number one. Never poor management. Won’t be getting the turn outs now.. should of signed someone big for the fans Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hamish McRaker 601 Posted May 16, 2022 2 hours ago, cinderfella said: BRUMMIES MOVE FOR ELLIS THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 2022 BIRMINGHAM have pulled off the signing of reigning British Champion Adam Ellis. The 26-year-old, who won the National League with the club in 2015 and had a further spell at Perry Barr four years later has agreed to join the Brummies and completes their side for the coming season. The above is the statement release back in March when news of Ellis' signing was made. It clearly states "coming season" and nothing about being short term. Someone is being economical with the truth and you must wonder how many season tickets were purchased thing the current British Champion would be racing at Perry Barr every Wednesday? No wonder attendances are falling at numerous tracks "The coming season" in this case refers to Easter. It does not mean the speedway season. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uk_martin 1,606 Posted May 16, 2022 3 minutes ago, Turnip said: Did Birmingham ever get that mysterious 5th committee member? Maybe he/she is still checking his/her fixture list... but don't worry, there are plenty of irons in the fire, even though getting the 4 partners together was the hardest winter's work ever. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arthur54 1,301 Posted May 16, 2022 Probably why Poole didn't touch him Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cinderfella 865 Posted May 16, 2022 7 minutes ago, The Cheese said: No club in the sport is really in a position where they can afford to lose fans with moves like this, even more so one like Birmingham who have clearly struggled in recent times. It's not difficult to understand that you have to be honest, this should have been in the original press release and I'm sure people would have understood. Totally agree. King's Lynn announced originally that NKI was only signed on a short term contract while Peter Kildeman was regaining fitness and although his stay has been extended I'm sure Stars' fan appreciated the honesty. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cinderfella 865 Posted May 16, 2022 2 minutes ago, Hamish McRaker said: "The coming season" in this case refers to Easter. It does not mean the speedway season. Flip that means any manager or promoter saying "they're needing a number 1" could be exactly that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jaizer 2,863 Posted May 16, 2022 The foreseeable future parts amusing. Whenever Sweden/ Denmark/ Poland/ Latvia/ France finish is he coming back? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hamish McRaker 601 Posted May 16, 2022 1 minute ago, Jaizer said: The foreseeable future parts amusing. Whenever Sweden/ Denmark/ Poland/ Latvia/ France finish is he coming back? Should be available for the playoffs. For Plymouth, though. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lbw 869 Posted May 16, 2022 (edited) Birmingham management shud av a chat with Travelodge round the corner from the stadium to encourage away fans instead of admission reduction...... If I want to stay on May 25tb vs Poole it's now £89.99, gone up from £60 when the original meeting was pp. Sod that! P.s stayed in the cheap Park Hotel years ago......nah I'd rather walk through Witton at midnight! Edited May 16, 2022 by Turnip 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites