Birmingham Brummies 2015

[Sings4Speedway 3,247]

It's not a line of work, it's a developement league. The clue is in the name, the "National DEVELOPMENT League"

 

 

Whilst I agree that it is and should be a development league does that mean that it should discriminate on the basis of age?

Im not saying that I want to see a selection of 30 & 40 plus year old riders who will never achieve any better than the third tier I feel its hard on those who would benefit on another seasons racing whilst finding their feet in the PL.

 

At present the regulations favour the 16 year olds who go flat out rather than those who have taken a little longer to find their feet.

Whilst a flow of new talent is obviously required to keep things ticking over I don't approve of the make it by the time you are 25 or tough luck mentality.

Edited December 11, 2014 by Sings4Kings

[Islander15 1,065]

All teams are allowed 1 rider over 30, The other reason is if a rider has a PL average over 4 he cant ride NL unless he doesnt have a PL team spot, hence Stoke signed Ben Wilson in 2014, but lost him when he signed for Sheffield.

Can someone enlighten me about this age 25 restriction ? its a new one to me.

 

You can't double up from NL to PL if you're over 25. The same issue is affecting Bowen at Rye. It would also mean that if they do sign Mills, presumably he isn't getting a PL spot else they'd lose him and be in the same position as Stoke was this year. Edited December 11, 2014 by Islander15

[Brummie Kev 519]

From Twitter:

Birmingham Speedway ‏@BrumSpeedway 39m39 minutes ago

WE are delighted to confirm our first signing for 2015 will be announced HERE at 9pm tonight - stay tuned!! #brummiesareback #speedway

Edited December 11, 2014 by Brummie Kev

[arnieg 3,651]

So at 26 you are young enough for the 'fast track' but too old to double up between NL & PL!

[uk_martin 1,606]

So at 26 you are young enough for the 'fast track' but too old to double up between NL & PL!

 

Ludicrous innit? Don't we even have a "young" 28 year old starlet in the fast track process???

[blueherb777 571]

Adam Ellis then

[greyhoundp 990]

Brilliant signing for The Brummies, nowt else i can say.

[Heathen1984 139]

Great signing. What average is he coming in on thou. Very high i expect.

[Leicester Hunter 381]

Well, if the conversion rate is twice his PL average, it will be 9.34. Excellent signing regardless.

[MrMungo 708]

I assume the NL regulations have changed, or has he given up the chance of a PL spot?

[Heathen1984 139]

Hunter i was thinking it wud be is average he finished with last time he rode in the national league.

[greyhoundp 990]

Im guessing he has commited himself to Brum for the season, i think they have named him as Captain, but undoubtably he will be close to being No1 rider in the League not only for Brum.

[Leicester Hunter 381]

Hunter i was thinking it wud be is average he finished with last time he rode in the national league.

If that's the case, his CMA will be 8.90. Even better!

[zlata prilba 320]

If that's the case, his CMA will be 8.90. Even better!

you applied for team managers job yet 4eyes

[greyhoundp 990]

Jayne Moss has just confirmed its the higher of the 2 averages that Adam will have, so seems its 9.34 but i still expect him to improve on that, however Tony Mole will need someone like Ellis Perks down at the bottom end to compensate for a 9 pointer at the Top, with a 36 point max limit.