Sings4Speedway 3,247 Posted December 17, 2021 1 hour ago, GiveusaB said: Newcastle knew they were riding in 2022, so what's their excuse for another 'poor' side ? (not meaning to sound 'challenging', just questioning the point you're trying to make) Personally i think Newcastle have almost got the team building right on a budget (potentially Congreve on a 4.00 rather than a brit and more for final heat leader could be a blooper but....) built a team of home specialists and dependable riders. Starke and BWD might not be grand marquee signings but Brum would be delighted with either at the present time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DC2 11,150 Posted December 17, 2021 10 minutes ago, Sings4Speedway said: Personally i think Newcastle have almost got the team building right on a budget (potentially Congreve on a 4.00 rather than a brit and more for final heat leader could be a blooper but....) built a team of home specialists and dependable riders. Starke and BWD might not be grand marquee signings but Brum would be delighted with either at the present time. Really? For me Newcastle’s team looks awful. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soupy 556 Posted December 17, 2021 11 minutes ago, DC2 said: Really? For me Newcastle’s team looks awful. We will only really know when they come to the tapes.Would rather have a team to watch than no team at all. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sings4Speedway 3,247 Posted December 17, 2021 28 minutes ago, DC2 said: Really? For me Newcastle’s team looks awful. All depends who is signed at 5. A team will look below par without one of the heat leaders. Another 6ish point signing it looks a solid team, an 8ish rider and its a strong home side with genuine home track specialists. Its also built to a budget but won't be getting turned over at home every week which should be enough to keep the core supporters happy. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brummies23 37 Posted December 17, 2021 what average does josh auty come in on? Guessing Paco nexted. Number 1 ? number 2 Morris/ Shanes number 3 Auty number 4 Paco? Number 5? Number 6 shanes/ Morris number 7 Jack Smith? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brummies23 37 Posted December 17, 2021 On 12/15/2021 at 9:21 PM, Brummies23 said: Could see if Jason Doyle wants to double up this season and re turn to the brummies? Worth a call lol David Bellego? Chris Holder? Andžejs Ļebedevs? Krzysztof Kasprzak? Offer them the money and the crowds will come in. Doyle number one and Holder at 5. 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
heathen52 385 Posted December 17, 2021 I know Brum will have a tight budget to work to but this will need to be balanced against having a poor team without having a proper No1, past history over a number of years have shown that Birmingham fans will not turn up to support a poor Team, so far no rider has been announced that makes me want to go and watch them. I know its not easy but Tolley, Rogers and Co need to give this a great deal of thought, Thomas will be a big miss for Birmingham as i think he has more scope for improvement than either Morris or Shanes. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sings4Speedway 3,247 Posted December 17, 2021 1 hour ago, Brummies23 said: David Bellego? Chris Holder? Andžejs Ļebedevs? Krzysztof Kasprzak? Offer them the money and the crowds will come in. Doyle number one and Holder at 5. This post will be referenced time and time again to prove that you are a clueless fool. 3 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyPresley 102 Posted December 17, 2021 1 hour ago, Brummies23 said: David Bellego? Chris Holder? Andžejs Ļebedevs? Krzysztof Kasprzak? Offer them the money and the crowds will come in. Doyle number one and Holder at 5. I believe there are rules that Poland have imposed upon those riders, which restrict the number of leagues they can race in. I would be surprised if any of them would be available to the Championship for that reason. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
szkocjasid 3,042 Posted December 17, 2021 5 hours ago, ljriley90 said: Jack smith for a reserve spot? Based in stoke so not so far and rode the second half of the NL season with the colts very well and will be looking for a championship side I expect Birmingham to be well below the 42.00 limit so I wouldn't pick a 3.00 Smith at reserve. Fill the team with 4/5 point men & at least you'll always have good reserves. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HGould 2,213 Posted December 17, 2021 To put it bluntly however strong or weak we simply have to turn up and encourage others to do so of we want Brummies to survive. The annual rent is 50k if we have 20 fixtures that's £2500 per match. With only 14 guaranteed fixtures if we don't make play offs or progress in the Cup that would be £3571.48 per fixture. I hope this has been factored in but its a stark message to everyone to support your local club. We've lost too many. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,375 Posted December 17, 2021 27 minutes ago, HGould said: To put it bluntly however strong or weak we simply have to turn up and encourage others to do so of we want Brummies to survive. The annual rent is 50k if we have 20 fixtures that's £2500 per match. With only 14 guaranteed fixtures if we don't make play offs or progress in the Cup that would be £3571.48 per fixture. I hope this has been factored in but its a stark message to everyone to support your local club. We've lost too many. Without Major Sponsers it’s a big ask in this present climate.IMO Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lewy 2,326 Posted December 17, 2021 What has changed at Birmingham to make the new promotion think they can get crowds of 1000+,with let's put it nicely a mediocre team when last season they were struggling to get the fans in with Chris Harris in the team who is one of the biggest draws for speedway fans to watch in the championship?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Falcon1983 557 Posted December 17, 2021 Number 1 - Claus Vissing 8.43 number 2 Keynan Rew 5.00 number 3 Josh Auty 7.61 number 4 Norick Blodorn 5.00 Number 5 Nico Covatti 7.82 Number 6 Ashley Morris 4.80 number 7 James Shanes replace or take out one of Blodorn/Rew for someone around 3ish Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GiveusaB 1,145 Posted December 17, 2021 3 minutes ago, Falcon1983 said: Number 1 - Claus Vissing 8.43 number 2 Keynan Rew 5.00 number 3 Josh Auty 7.61 number 4 Norick Blodorn 5.00 Number 5 Nico Covatti 7.82 Number 6 Ashley Morris 4.80 number 7 James Shanes replace or take out one of Blodorn/Rew for someone around 3ish Covatti would be an incredible signing. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites