Jimsboy 58 Posted February 2, 2022 5 hours ago, Skidder1 said: LR could always try to persuade the likes of Davey Watt or Josh Graszjonek? Davey has been back on a bike in the Darcy Ward meetings in Aussie. LR has already said the 2 riders were checking fixtures so will already be riders racing in europe. That story was weeks ago. True story is they are struggling and hoping a name pops out the hat that will fit the bill. Going be long season for LR and his Consortium. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ch958 2,398 Posted February 2, 2022 5 hours ago, Fortythirtyeight said: but they gave up because the kit wasn’t cheap so … sooo....what I said then Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisa-colette 6,067 Posted February 2, 2022 Feel a bit sorry for Birmingham if they are looking to riders who have already retired! I did see on their twitter account today that it was just a case of getting something in writing? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TTT 1,273 Posted February 2, 2022 Not trolling I'm just being honest. Eastbourne situation about strike again in 2022 it's just a case of when and not if unfortunately. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Petecc 355 Posted February 2, 2022 So far every ex rider or rider not signed has even named. Has anybody missed anyone? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uk_martin 1,607 Posted February 2, 2022 51 minutes ago, Petecc said: Has anybody missed anyone? Nobody's suggested Brent Werner yet.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sidewinder 191 Posted February 2, 2022 9 hours ago, Skidder1 said: LR could always try to persuade the likes of Davey Watt or Josh Graszjonek? Davey has been back on a bike in the Darcy Ward meetings in Aussie. Have Birmingham, got a sponsors licence, to enable them to use foreign riders, (non european). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimsboy 58 Posted February 3, 2022 4 hours ago, TTT said: Not trolling I'm just being honest. Eastbourne situation about strike again in 2022 it's just a case of when and not if unfortunately. I'm the same its plain to see even from day 1 when mention of massive rent increase and crowds of 1000 need to break even. No one wants to see clubs disappear etc But the writings already on the wall Masons struggled all last season with crowds not attending and that was with two very good heat leaders in Harris and Riss for the crowd to watch. LR has already used excuses or told few fibs 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GiveusaB 1,170 Posted February 3, 2022 13 hours ago, Jimsboy said: LR has already said the 2 riders were checking fixtures so will already be riders racing in europe. That story was weeks ago. True story is they are struggling and hoping a name pops out the hat that will fit the bill. Going be long season for LR and his Consortium. You sound very jealous Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GiveusaB 1,170 Posted February 3, 2022 10 hours ago, uk_martin said: Nobody's suggested Brent Werner yet.... How about Keith Chrisco ? one for the ladies..... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arnieg 3,697 Posted February 3, 2022 9 hours ago, sidewinder said: Have Birmingham, got a sponsors licence, to enable them to use foreign riders, (non european). What's non-European got to do with it? Work permits are needed for all foreign riders. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GiveusaB 1,170 Posted February 3, 2022 (edited) 6 hours ago, Jimsboy said: I'm the same its plain to see even from day 1 when mention of massive rent increase and crowds of 1000 need to break even. No one wants to see clubs disappear etc But the writings already on the wall Masons struggled all last season with crowds not attending and that was with two very good heat leaders in Harris and Riss for the crowd to watch. LR has already used excuses or told few fibs Totally disagree with your relentless negative opinions/views about B'ham speedway. Why on earth would they go to all the trouble of the extensive track work if they wasn't confident of completing the season etc.... Time and time again we keep pointing out that 1000 break even figure??? ...it's merely a 'figure of speech' pardon the pun.... so, if we have 900 infants and 100 full paying adults = 1000 spectators...would that suffice? Course not..... We need as many fans as possible....neutrals/away fans included and some strong sponsorship! It's about time the '1000 attendance' was dropped! Lets see the final septet before we make judgement.....surely that makes sense...everyone at B'ham are happy with the first 4 signings!!! Edited February 3, 2022 by GiveusaB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gazzac 1,015 Posted February 3, 2022 7 minutes ago, GiveusaB said: Totally disagree with your relentless negative opinions/views about B'ham speedway. Why on earth would they go to all the trouble of the extensive track work if they wasn't confident of completing the season etc.... Time and time again we keep pointing out that 1000 break even figure??? ...it's merely a 'figure of speech' pardon the pun.... so, if we have 900 infants and 100 full paying adults = 1000 spectators...would that suffice? Course not..... We need as many fans as possible....neutrals/away fans included and some strong sponsorship! It's about time the '1000 attendance' was dropped! Lets see the final septet before we make judgement.....surely that makes sense...everyone at B'ham are happy with the first 4 signings!!! I suppose most fans are concerned rather than being negative, and the 1000 attendance statement didn't do any favours, but as you say wait until the last signings and see then. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sidewinder 191 Posted February 3, 2022 1 hour ago, arnieg said: What's non-European got to do with it? Work permits are needed for all foreign riders. You don't need a sponsors licence for Europeans, the visa is different. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*JJ 531 Posted February 3, 2022 22 hours ago, Fortythirtyeight said: Not really , it’s an opinion, just like yours. Scunthorpe do run many events for juniors Godfrey just doesn’t like the MDL. Why not? I suppose that the answer is that MDL riders rode for free, amateurs have to pay £40 ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
