Brummie Kev 519 Posted June 25, 2014 Been following it on the Brummies forum the past hour, its unconfirmed but track staff have been locked out of the stadium. Really hope it isn't true. Club have got to come out with a statement whether its true or not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brewer 159 Posted June 25, 2014 Really hope this is not true, but would not be a surprise unfortunately. The only thing is why would track staff be there today as no meeting till next week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reliant Robin 492 Posted June 25, 2014 Can't see mention of it anywhere, hope it's not true, always enjoy my trips to Perry Bar Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Al Stewart 398 Posted June 25, 2014 It's always a worry when riders are said to be 'ill'. It's almost always a cover for something else, not being paid or in dispute for some reason. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RHayes 72 Posted June 25, 2014 https://twitter.com/nigelpearson/status/481751522653773824 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scott1412 18 Posted June 25, 2014 https://twitter.com/nigelpearson/status/481751522653773824 Terrible news to see a team potentially folding. Hopefully they can get through the season and re-group to come back stronger 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brummie Kev 519 Posted June 25, 2014 Seems its true, absolutely gutted that its come to this . I pray that the club can be saved and we can continue with this season, alot of people fought hard for the sport to return to Birmingham, and it would heartbreaking if it was gone. Whatever the reasons are for Alan Phillips "having enough", he should have the decency to give the fans an explanation on whats happening. Yet we are all hearing on internet forums and social media via Nigel Pearson, not acceptable imo. BSPA Statement: http://www.speedwaygb.co/news.php?extend.25792 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MFE 105 Posted June 25, 2014 Tony Mole to the rescue, maybe! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flagrag 704 Posted June 25, 2014 It seems that Birminghams best hope is that Alan Phillips will reconsider Tony Mole's offer to run the club until the end of the season,However I can quite understand that Mr Phillips paid a large amount of money for the club and does not want to simply just hand it over for next to nothing. It is well known that the club have been in trouble and time was running out with debts rising and crowds not turning up. As Charles Phillips has said previously is speedway in Birmingham viable ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StephenMiller 75 Posted June 25, 2014 Sad way for it to end, if we fold again I can't see the club coming back Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Villain 94 Posted June 25, 2014 Don't think it will come to that. Have heard that Birmingham will be NL next year, doing a direct swap with Cradley. Pearson & Co will run the Heathens from Perry Barr, as they have a supporter base (even if they don't have a track) capable of sustaining a team in the EL, Alan Philips will have no choice but to sell his EL license at a fire salvage price in order to get some cash back, to make a fist of running in a league that he can afford. Then Pearson will have his full revenge for getting dumped on by the Brummies management last year when he had to "resign" as press officer. Cradley elevated, probably with Hancock as #1, the Brummies humiliated and relegated to the lowest league. Pearson's revenge will be complete and it will be every Heathens fans dream come true. You must be thrilled to bits. 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racers and royals 8,727 Posted June 25, 2014 You must be thrilled to bits. Yes if the pedaler(or uk Martin) if you prefer could have got Andy Povey into the post I`m sure he would have. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uk_martin 1,606 Posted June 25, 2014 Yes if the pedaler(or uk Martin) if you prefer could have got Andy Povey into the post I`m sure he would have. I'm quite aware that a since-departed former promoter put about the story linking me with this Pedler, and those who wanted to believe it have done so, but if I've got something to say, I'll say it myself thank you. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebrum 6,821 Posted June 25, 2014 Sad way for it to end, if we fold again I can't see the club coming back Very sad news. But lets face it if fans stay away because they don't like whats on offer then they can hardly complain if the club shuts down. I feel sorry for the fans who support the club week in week out. They deserve better. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SGP 49 Posted June 25, 2014 UNLESS financial guarantees are secured then I suspect they'll be no Speedway at Perry Bar anytime soon. Can only imagine what Pearson's personal thoughts on the situation are. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
