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Birmingham Speedway ‏@BrumSpeedway · 6m6 minutes ago WE are delighted to confirm that Tom Perry will be back as club captain for the 2016 campaign

Birmingham Speedway ‏@BrumSpeedway 2 hrs2 hours ago CONGRATULATIONS to Jack Smith on winning the Chum Taylor and Dennis Nash Foundation Cup in Pinjar, Australia earlier today

Alex has said he is not doing NL next season to concentrate on his education although he may do some mdl fixtures .

Jack Parkinson-Blackburn is the first confirmed rider of our 2016 team!

Birmingham Speedway ‏@BrumSpeedway 20 mins20 minutes ago RIDER ANNOUNCEMENT WE will announce the first rider of our 2016 team early on Thursday morning!

Yes the sun is now out in Brum Will be going tonight to support the Eagles

CRADLEY: Max Clegg, Ellis Perks R/R, Danny Ayres, Arron Mogridge, Matt Williamson, Jack Smith, Tyler Govier. EASTBOURNE: Bradley Wilson-Dean, Daniel Spiller R/R, Marc Owen, Martin Knuckey, Ben Hopwood, Kelsey Dugard, Richard Andrews. Weather forecast not good expect a rain off

THE management of Cradley Heathens have held positive talks with the newly formed Heathens Speedway Supporters Trust regarding the short and long term future of the club. The current situation is obviously a major concern with Gary Patchett, Chris Van Straaten and Nigel Pearson unable to commit to next season at Perry Barr Stadium. Said Pearson: “Naturally there is a lot of work ahead over the next few weeks and try and secure the immediate future of the club and get the Heathens to the tapes in 2016. “The Trust once again underlined their support, not only for the work we have done over the last six seasons, but also to try and enable the club to continue racing next year with new people running it. “Our meeting once again underlined the passion there is for this great club and we can only repeat our message that we are not looking to close the club down, far from it, we want someone else to take it into 2016. “At this stage we cannot offer any guarantees on that, we have until the end of November to try and get everything in place. “But we were very encouraged by the positive nature of our meeting with the Trust and we thank them for their support along with the Ollie Ommer Children’s Club which, I believe, is the most successful club of that nature in British Speedway.” Meanwhile, Pearson has confirmed one piece of land which had been worked on for the past three years has finally fallen through. The site, close to the Merry Hill Centre, is reserved for another project which Dudley MBC have advised the club has every chance of going ahead. Said Pearson: “We were advised of this land some time ago, we have had drawings made up and consulted the planning department as well as having dialogue with the land owners. “Our consultant also spoke to the agents handling part of the land but unfortunately we have now been told it won’t be possible. “The council have, however, agreed to revisit previous sites which have been looked at to establish whether a change of circumstances gives us a better chance. “This process will continue behind the scenes whether the club races next season or not.” Cradley host Eastbourne in the Knockout Cup Final at Perry Barr next Wednesday, which is the final home meeting of 2015 and, unless a deal is struck with new promoters, the last of the modern era. The club have confirmed normal admission prices will apply for this meeting and season tickets are valid.

Congratulations to Eastbourne best team over the 2 legs Btw Interesting tweet from Gary Patchett Patch ‏@garypatchett 11 hrs11 hours ago Congrats to Eastbourne. That'll shut up the noisy neighbours for a bit!! Well I have news for you Mr Patchett The Perry Barr Greyhound Management Shut you up did not they

HEATHENS IN FAN PLEA Saturday October 10, 2015 CRADLEY Heathens Speedway chiefs are urging fans to turn out in force at Perry Barr this Wednesday - to help convince potential buyers there is a future for the club. The three-man consortium, who revived the Heathens in 2010 after a 15-year gap in league racing, cannot continue running the club at Perry Barr in 2016 and are looking for new owners. Heathens face King's Lynn in the second leg of their Knockout Cup semi-final with a handy 51-39 lead from the first leg in Norfolk last Wednesday. Club Director Nigel Pearson said: "All three of us totally understand this is a worrying time for the club and we don't want to be remembered as the three people who brought the Heathens back - but then closed them down again. "A combination of issues means there is no alternative but to stand down and as a consortium we are desperate to see the Heathens continue in league racing in 2016. The best chance we have of achieving that is for the wonderful band of loyal fans to get across to Perry Barr on Wednesday, get right behind the boys and show what this club means to everyone. "The fan base is the reason why we carried on this year after losing the use of Wolverhampton. That was the only reason. Now it's time for us to move on and, personally, I hope there is a Heathens team on track next year for me to go and support when my diary allows. We cannot offer any guarantees, but that is our hope. "We look forward to seeing everyone on Wednesday for what should be a big night with a cup final spot on the line."

EASTBOURNE: Bradley Wilson-Dean, Georgie Wood, Marc Owen, Daniel Spiller, Ben Hopwood, Kelsey Dugard, Richard Andrews. BIRMINGHAM: Adam Ellis, Adam Kirby, Danny Ayres, Sam Chapman R/R, Tom Perry, Jack Parkinson-Blackburn, Jack Smith.

BIRMINGHAM: Adam Ellis, Adam Kirby, Danny Ayres, Sam Chapman R/R, Tom Perry, Ben Basford, Jack Smith. EASTBOURNE: Bradley Wilson-Dean, Georgie Wood, Marc Owen, Daniel Spiller, Ben Hopwood, Kelsey Dugard, Richard Andrews.

Kent’s Danny Ayres guests for Zach W

From Birminghams main site BIRMINGHAM Speedway have just been notified of the statement issued by the Cradley Heathens regarding the future of their club. Their statement has come as a complete surprise to us and we’re disappointed that we found out about this matter through their press release and that nobody from Cradley Speedway contacted us about the situation. However, we would like to emphasise categorically that their decision to look for new management for next year has no bearing whatsoever on the future of Birmingham Speedway. Throughout the season there has been plenty of rumour that the only reason Birmingham were running in 2015 was because of the track sharing agreement between the two clubs. This has not once been the case in any way, shape or form. While a decision is still yet to be made on which league it will be, Birmingham Speedway will without question be back at the tapes in 2016.

That's a good idea Alex Bet Drury has 'not thought of that

Maybe you should have a word with Ellis Perks & tell him punching a brick wall in the Coventry pits thru frustration & breaking his hard in the process will not help his depleted team mates.

BIRMINGHAM: Adam Ellis, Adam Kirby, Sam Chapman, Zach Wajtknecht R/R, Tom Perry, Jack Smith, Jack Parkinson-Blackburn. CRADLEY: Max Clegg, Tyler Govier, Darryl Ritchings, Ellis Perks R/R, Matt Williamson, Arron Mogridge, Luke Harris.

Confirmed on Brummies site Zach season is over R-R will be used tomorrow night

CRADLEY: Max Clegg, Michael Neale, Darryl Ritchings, Ellis Perks R/R, Matt Williamson, Arron Mogridge, Tyler Govier. BIRMINGHAM: Adam Ellis, Adam Kirby, Sam Chapman, Zach Wajtknecht, Tom Perry, Jack Smith, Jack Parkinson-Blackburn.

Guest not allowed only R-R available

No Way We want to thrash them Heathens again

Max Clegg has pulled out after his nasty crash last night

From Cradleys site The Heathens draft in Darryl Ritchings to guest for Nathan Greaves at No.3 with rider replacement covering for Ellis Perks after he saw his season ended prematurely by a broken hand, whilst Tyler Govier is preferred to Luke Harris at reserve.

Wed 30th

So Brummies have picked Cradley & Eastbourne possibly get Coventry "What will make the first leg even more special is the fact that we will be presented with the National League Trophy prior to that meeting in front of our fantastic home supporters and the Cradley fans will be there to see it all happen too!