uk_martin 1,606 Posted July 17, 2014 ... Brummies fans who became disillusioned with the way their speedway team were being run. Bluejam alluded to a more fundamental problem in his post a few pages back. He and a few others of us used to follow the Brummies home and away for years. In the days when I did the Twitter Updates I went to 100% of the meetings for more than 2 years and only missed a meeting if I was on holiday. Almost all of us who were such devotees have since pretty much given the entire sport in the UK a wide berth now. There's more to it than just how the Brummies were run. Speedway itself has become a "toxic brand". It seems that the closer you get to the sport the more repulsed you feel at the behind-the-scenes politics, ineptitude and dirty tricks that go on at all levels of the sport to the point when you just become so fed up with it all that you pack the sport up not just your team. So as well as it applies to those more directly at fault, thank you to the British Speedway establishment for your part in fans no longer going through the turnstiles at Birmingham. 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brianbuck 928 Posted July 17, 2014 I think the offer of free admission for Birmingham season-ticket holders made by these six clubs represents a marvellous gesture and emphasises all that is good about speedway, and I'm very sorry to see cynics suggesting that there is some kind of ulterior motive about this. I believe that it is a genuine desire to offer a helping hand to a group of supporters loyal enough to Birmingham to shell out cash in advance and it is much appreciated by those who will benefit from it. The notion that the intention is to "convert" Birmingham supporters into supporters of rival clubs is total nonsense. I'm not a season-ticket holder myself, but I'll be regularly visiting other Midland tracks during the remainder of the season as I would have been even if Birmingham had not closed like this, but it won't affect my loyalty to the Brummies which has survived for 62 years now, and it won't lessen the way I will do everything I can to help get my beloved Brummies back on track - but I'm grateful for the gesture and very much admire the promoters concerned for their generosity of spirit. Shame on those who can only see an ulterior motive that I don't believe is there. 13 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stansolo 12 Posted July 17, 2014 Bluejam alluded to a more fundamental problem in his post a few pages back. He and a few others of us used to follow the Brummies home and away for years. In the days when I did the Twitter Updates I went to 100% of the meetings for more than 2 years and only missed a meeting if I was on holiday. Almost all of us who were such devotees have since pretty much given the entire sport in the UK a wide berth now. There's more to it than just how the Brummies were run. Speedway itself has become a "toxic brand". It seems that the closer you get to the sport the more repulsed you feel at the behind-the-scenes politics, ineptitude and dirty tricks that go on at all levels of the sport to the point when you just become so fed up with it all that you pack the sport up not just your team. So as well as it applies to those more directly at fault, thank you to the British Speedway establishment for your part in fans no longer going through the turnstiles at Birmingham. 100% correct.................yep I said 100% CORRECT Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trees 2,814 Posted July 17, 2014 Bluejam alluded to a more fundamental problem in his post a few pages back. He and a few others of us used to follow the Brummies home and away for years. In the days when I did the Twitter Updates I went to 100% of the meetings for more than 2 years and only missed a meeting if I was on holiday. Almost all of us who were such devotees have since pretty much given the entire sport in the UK a wide berth now. There's more to it than just how the Brummies were run. Speedway itself has become a "toxic brand". It seems that the closer you get to the sport the more repulsed you feel at the behind-the-scenes politics, ineptitude and dirty tricks that go on at all levels of the sport to the point when you just become so fed up with it all that you pack the sport up not just your team. So as well as it applies to those more directly at fault, thank you to the British Speedway establishment for your part in fans no longer going through the turnstiles at Birmingham. One of these days you're gonna tell me all this, dunno if I wanna know or not!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike.Butler 601 Posted July 17, 2014 Martin, i know you to be a very well informed, articulate and dedicated Brummies supporter. I too look to be losing my local track unless something extraordinary happens over the winter. I trust Brian was still attending to the end although unfortunately my working in London meant I never caught up with you at Perry Barr this season. I am prepared to travel to watch (potentially) decent meetings and I hope you will still too in the UK, as going to Poalnd evey week would be a little costly. Not sure if you had a season ticket this year but if so why not take advantage of the offers by other tracks. We can ill-afford to lose supporters like you. head up...if Tony Mole can get the Brummies back next season I will ensure I make as many visits as I can in support. (NB sincerely hope it's PL) m Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacques 3,114 Posted July 17, 2014 One of these days you're gonna tell me all this, dunno if I wanna know or not!! Stay ignorant of it and just enjoy your Speedway.... 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeoBrummie 30 Posted July 17, 2014 (edited) 100% correct.................yep I said 100% CORRECT Blimey there's hope for us all! Next! Edited July 17, 2014 by BeoBrummie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stansolo 12 Posted July 17, 2014 Martin, i know you to be a very well informed, articulate and dedicated Brummies supporter. I too look to be losing my local track unless something extraordinary happens over the winter. I trust Brian was still attending to the end although unfortunately my working in London meant I never caught up with you at Perry Barr this season. I am prepared to travel to watch (potentially) decent meetings and I hope you will still too in the UK, as going to Poalnd evey week would be a little costly. Not sure if you had a season ticket this year but if so why not take advantage of the offers by other tracks. We can ill-afford to lose supporters like you. head up...if Tony Mole can get the Brummies back next season I will ensure I make as many visits as I can in support. (NB sincerely hope it's PL) m Hi Mike - if I can add my input, I dont know many Birmingham Supporters who wanted Elite Speedway, the team / club were promoted without winning any 7 a side competition - (as Leicester), the Premier Lge was entertaining/enjoyable and fruitful..The day the Elite entered our midst was the beginning of the end, the Elite is a dying competition imo - and UK's words confirm my own thinking. Blimey there's hope for us all! Next! Next what? Can I request that all Birmingham Speedway Posts etc be transferred to a different speedway topic as they no longer have a team or track, Speedway News and Discussions would be a suitable place for the rest of 2014 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel Smith 5,661 Posted July 17, 2014 Stay ignorant of it and just enjoy your Speedway.... Absolutely, rock up at 7pm - watch the racing - roll out at 9.30pm. Anything else is just those big hairy man danglers 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeoBrummie 30 Posted July 17, 2014 (edited) Can I request that all Birmingham Speedway Posts etc be transferred to a different speedway topic as they no longer have a team or track, Speedway News and Discussions would be a suitable place for the rest of 2014 There's a thread open - "Birmingham - The Future?" Edited July 17, 2014 by BeoBrummie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The White Knight 9,039 Posted July 17, 2014 Hi Mike - if I can add my input, I dont know many Birmingham Supporters who wanted Elite Speedway, the team / club were promoted without winning any 7 a side competition - (as Leicester), the Premier Lge was entertaining/enjoyable and fruitful..The day the Elite entered our midst was the beginning of the end, the Elite is a dying competition imo - and UK's words confirm my own thinking. Next what? Can I request that all Birmingham Speedway Posts etc be transferred to a different speedway topic as they no longer have a team or track, Speedway News and Discussions would be a suitable place for the rest of 2014 Seems a bit harsh to me. Nowt like rubbing it in. :angry: 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeoBrummie 30 Posted July 17, 2014 Seems a bit harsh to me. Nowt like rubbing it in. :angry: Stan is a Brummie through and through - I doubt he was trying to rub things in and I do agree - we are finished this year in the EL - seems like a good idea to transfer further postings to news and discussions. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The White Knight 9,039 Posted July 17, 2014 Stan is a Brummie through and through - I doubt he was trying to rub things in and I do agree - we are finished this year in the EL - seems like a good idea to transfer further postings to news and discussions. Fair enough - I just thought it seemed harsh. I sincerely hope that the 'Brummies' can join us in the Premier League next Season. My apologies. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barry The Cat 78 Posted July 17, 2014 So as well as it applies to those more directly at fault, thank you to the British Speedway establishment for your part in fans no longer going through the turnstiles at Birmingham. Spot on UKM, you've typed some tosh on here over the years, but you are 100% correct here. Allowing a promotion who were clearly not fit for purpose to pull the wool over your eyes is shocking miss-management, in properly run sports it would see heads roll! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uk_martin 1,606 Posted July 18, 2014 Stay ignorant of it and just enjoy your Speedway.... Top advice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
