stevebrum 6,824 Posted December 18, 2016 Brennan to Eastie, Jenkins to Mildenhall, Bickley to BV and, to a lesser extent, Lawlor to Cradley. It doesn't look like Brum will be able to match those despite having the Zack last year and the Jacks this year. That was certainly my thinking. The success story is always built on great reserves and Birmingham have been blessed for 2 seasons. I can't really see any brand new 3 pointers that will match the same impact as the previous 2 seasons. That said I've great memories of watching the developing careers of 3 greats riders for the future. Part of the appeal of the NL to me is watching the kids develop. Time will tell if I get 3 years of new talent on the trot! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sings4Speedway 3,247 Posted December 19, 2016 Certainly tricky to think who will line up at reserve for Brum given most of the obvious options have gone however they are aware of the importance of solid reserves however in fairness last years duo were unearthed elsewhere & the year before Waj exceeded expectations despite excellent pedigree. For this season the only ones i can think of with Birmingham links would be Alex Wilson, Robert Parker, Adam Kirby, Eryk Borzuch (pending UK Passport), Kenny Bowdrey or the number 8 from this year who retired before the season started? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Islander15 1,065 Posted December 19, 2016 Certainly tricky to think who will line up at reserve for Brum given most of the obvious options have gone however they are aware of the importance of solid reserves however in fairness last years duo were unearthed elsewhere & the year before Waj exceeded expectations despite excellent pedigree. For this season the only ones i can think of with Birmingham links would be Alex Wilson, Robert Parker, Adam Kirby, Eryk Borzuch (pending UK Passport), Kenny Bowdrey or the number 8 from this year who retired before the season started? You mean Emerson Jones. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uk_martin 1,606 Posted December 19, 2016 ... or the number 8 from this year who retired before the season started? You mean Emerson Jones. Do You seriosly expect that a rider who signs up and then crys off is the sort that Graham Drury would want in his team? Burnt bridges spring to mind. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heathen1984 139 Posted December 19, 2016 Cupitt 👍👍👍 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sings4Speedway 3,247 Posted December 19, 2016 Do You seriosly expect that a rider who signs up and then crys off is the sort that Graham Drury would want in his team? Burnt bridges spring to mind. Ive largely given up when attempting to apply logic to team signings within speedway. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uk_martin 1,606 Posted December 19, 2016 Can we sign this Gerhard Engine bloke? Lots of chatter about him on another thread. Will he have a 3.00 average? He sounds like a low maintainence kind of guy. He does have a British passport doesn't he? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heathen1984 139 Posted December 19, 2016 Obvious to me cupitt going there! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MattJ81 51 Posted December 19, 2016 Can we sign this Gerhard Engine bloke? Lots of chatter about him on another thread. Will he have a 3.00 average? He sounds like a low maintainence kind of guy. He does have a British passport doesn't he? Jordan Jenkins? He's back at Mildenhall this season, was very impressed with him at Monmore last year - I would imagine The Brummies were very interested in him this winter (along with most other clubs!) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brummies_Ste 134 Posted December 20, 2016 Layne Cupitt Brummies 4th signing on a 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TurnTwo 317 Posted December 20, 2016 Could be a good signing, needs to kick on this year though 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sings4Speedway 3,247 Posted December 20, 2016 Could be a good signing, needs to kick on this year though Very true however i said the same thing about Layne last season and that resulted in him jumping from Kings Lynn before he was pushed, bombing at Cradley and only finally getting going on the Island. I don't doubt his ability in fact i think he has more talent than most reserves signed this season its just the confidence side that seems to let him down. IF Brum can unlock the best of him they have a very good signing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Islander15 1,065 Posted December 20, 2016 How frustrating! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ben91 1,743 Posted December 20, 2016 Said before I don't get the Cupitt hype but he did well for the IOW at the tail end of last season. Better rider than some of the others the Brummies could have signed. He has momentum so does the team, could work out well for both parties. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Halifaxtiger 5,318 Posted December 21, 2016 How frustrating! Indeed. I'd find it hard to believe that the Warriors wouldn't have wanted him back on 2017 and they did give him an opportunity when no-one else would. Furthermore, he improved significantly at Smallbrook. Not the easiest place to get to but I'd say he owed them enough to go back this year. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
