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  2. Posted

    4 hours ago, GiveusaB said:

    I beg to differ based on the last 2 season at B'ham. But, its all about opinion I guess ?

    Who would you like to see announced as the final 2 signings for B'ham?

    I would like Lindgren/Laguta/Vacculik /Kolodziej/Lambert ???

    It will most likely be Smolinski and Covatti :D:rofl:

    Or Sedgemen and Batchelor ?? :D:rofl:

    You won't have long to find out mate!  

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    22 hours ago, 1stbender said:

    Will the management pull out a Xmas surprise and confirm two big hitters as a xmas present to brummie fans? I thought they made a solid start with Flint and Stevie Worrall but certainly a lot of concern with recent events. 

    I'm sure Phil the Ace will be the first to let us know when the top 2 are signed and sealed! ;o) 

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    40 minutes ago, Dave Jones said:

    Absolutely, he was a good rider but that was the limit of his skills . His time at Reading certainly wasn't what you would describe as thrilling.:)

    To be fair Dave the set up nearly worked as only the golden tac rule stopped the club winning the grand final.  

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  6. Posted

    51 minutes ago, Argos said:

    OMG absolutely the Birmingham management have forgotten what happened at Reading when he was sacked half way through the season as technical advisor!!!

    why do they need a Team Manager, Assistant team manager, and a Director of Speedway (that clown Rogers)?

    the only reason I can think off is they think he will bring some Wolves fans to Birmingham, and from what I’ve heard he’s not cheap,

    as for the signing well I hope the remaining signings are Big hitters, when you look at the heat leaders  that there first home opponents are Sheffield,

     but good luck for the coming season, I really do think you need it.

    I was working at Reading during that season (2006) Sam was not sacked half way through the season. He was involved throughout.  

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    Allied Presentations signed a 99 year lease with Reading Council in 1974 for the Smallmead land, as already stated for whatever reason a new shorter lease was agreed at some point between council and Allied (under the stewardship of the Dore family). I assume for a cheaper rent    

    In 2001 Allied sold out to Gaming Intl who spent a few quid on stadium bars to bring them up to H&S standards! In 2008 council didn’t offer an extension to short term Lease and sold Smallmead site,  a new piece of land (close to existing site a former MX track) was offered several years before that  to GI who gained planning permission to build a racino (speedway, dogs and Casino) of course surprise surprise it never happened and eventually the council sold that piece of land off for industrial use. 

    The original Smallmead site lies barren but for match day football parking 

    a lot of people have a lot to answer for - but prospects for speedway in town are about as close to zero as you can get. 

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    19 hours ago, Teromaafan said:

    Here’s a thought. Assuming that the Lions come to tapes next season (pray that they do and I don’t think that many people have a strong preference for either league), with new owners, would Dickson be asked or want to manage the team? Would supporters want him at the helm? If he isn’t here for whatever reason, who else would be suitable to take over? There is a very experienced man currently managing at a West Midlands track which may not be there next season. Although he only smiles every eclipse or by appointment I personally wouldn’t mind him at Leicester. What do others think?

    Don’t think Birmingham are planning to dispose of Laurence Rogers if they run! ;-)

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    Good to see so many Pirates fans making the journey to Perry Barr last night, haven't seen Steve Shov for about 15 years so good to have a chat.   The Pirates on the min-bus certainly were good voice on arrival and all seemed to make it safe and sound back from their visit to the Wetherspoon's over the road from the Stadium.

    On track, clinical stuff from Poole from the off meant it was game, set and match after 3 heats.    

    Mini-bus of Brum fans heading down to Wimborne Road for the return next week.  

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    15 hours ago, Steve Shovlar said:

    As expected Danny King guesting. Good guest and perfect cover for Morris.

    Hey Shov it's been a few years - good to know you're coming up, we've been told 2 mini-buses of Poole fans as well.   Make sure you say hello! 

    Everything went a bit pear shaped on and off the track for Birmingham last week! Hoping you a quieter evening tomorrow , the trudge up and down the stairs to the officials / streaming box was good for my daily steps though ;-) 

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    The track situation was unfortunate to start with, but these things happen, but I can understand people's frustration at the delay.   Remedial work can sometimes have an even worse effect on a track, so credit for getting things improved.    Thought Brummies a little hard done by Heat 2 but overall little impact on the result and as Stewart Dickson has said today, changes needed for Brum to push for that up for grab 6th place in the league.

    Very impressed by the size of the crowd and also the number of families in at Oxford, the place will be absolutely packed next week for Poole's visit I should Imagine.

     

     

  22. Posted

    19 minutes ago, GiveusaB said:

    Good post match message from Nigel Tolley on Birmingham's website.

    Not burying his head.

    Great to hear more shale going down on the track, should give a bit more to the riders if/when they miss the gate.

    Getting Rogers some help/guidance would be a logical start from a 'business' perspective.

    Not sure how much we have to play with...?

    But Dan Thompson would seem to be a great acquisition in place of Nielsen if that's possible? (before somebody else nabs him.....I'm aware of the current average difference)

    I think James Wright should be a lot stronger by the time our next home meeting comes round.....(fingers crossed...)

    Thank you Sir, as a Director and minor shareholder of the club, I can safely say Nigel and my fellow Directors know that last Wednesday wasn't acceptable.   Hopefully, the actions being undertaken will avoid such disappointing evenings moving forward.   

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