Ghosty 500 Posted March 2, 2022 8 hours ago, bloom89 said: Steve Johnston to do a Crump and return for 22 Steve Johnston the CURENT Western Australian Champion no less! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevehone 3,437 Posted March 2, 2022 wonder if Kenneth Hansen is looking to ride over here again? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GiveusaB 1,168 Posted March 3, 2022 9 hours ago, ScunnyDan said: Might be a bit out of Brums price range? Have heard a rumour of Brums number one, but until it's announced i'll keep it hush Don't think anybody's that bothered with rumours anymore Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foreverblue 6,117 Posted March 3, 2022 10 minutes ago, GiveusaB said: Don't think anybody's that bothered with rumours anymore Thought you had already signed your number one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GiveusaB 1,168 Posted March 3, 2022 16 minutes ago, foreverblue said: Thought you had already signed your number one. Yehhh...he's just checking his fixtures/schedule Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foreverblue 6,117 Posted March 3, 2022 1 hour ago, GiveusaB said: Yehhh...he's just checking his fixtures/schedule But Josh has already signed! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GiveusaB 1,168 Posted March 3, 2022 2 minutes ago, foreverblue said: But Josh has already signed! its looking that way Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Dog 413 Posted March 3, 2022 I'd imagine that the BSPA would want assurances that Birmingham can field a full team because of the issues it would cause if they couldn't, especially with the Brummies being the first on the streaming service at Berwick. Also, I'm sure Birmingham wouldn't continue to do track work, pit upgrades and a new airfence if there was any doubt about coming to the tapes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GiveusaB 1,168 Posted March 3, 2022 (edited) 17 minutes ago, The Dog said: I'd imagine that the BSPA would want assurances that Birmingham can field a full team because of the issues it would cause if they couldn't, especially with the Brummies being the first on the streaming service at Berwick. Also, I'm sure Birmingham wouldn't continue to do track work, pit upgrades and a new airfence if there was any doubt about coming to the tapes. What you say is right....but it's the quality of the 7 riders...... that remains the question? If the 5th signing is an untried young Aussie on a 4.00 average, then that really doesn't hold much weight from where I'm sitting. Adam Ellis esq needs to be signed! It's obvious its not going to be AE.....there wouldn't be a hold up with paperwork etc ? Keeps us talking/guessing I suppose. P.s The track does look great though and I'm sure it will be great for the 'away' teams ! Edited March 3, 2022 by GiveusaB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,658 Posted March 3, 2022 1 hour ago, GiveusaB said: What you say is right....but it's the quality of the 7 riders...... that remains the question? If the 5th signing is an untried young Aussie on a 4.00 average, then that really doesn't hold much weight from where I'm sitting. Adam Ellis esq needs to be signed! It's obvious its not going to be AE.....there wouldn't be a hold up with paperwork etc ? Keeps us talking/guessing I suppose. P.s The track does look great though and I'm sure it will be great for the 'away' teams ! I think last season proved that there are some very good Aussie 4 pointers around - if you have the right contacts to bring them over. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Najjer 2,907 Posted March 3, 2022 18 hours ago, HGould said: The 4 named plus McGuiness and Keleher would give us a team of real racers who would entertain although an out and our number 1 would still be needed, would be acceptable to many genuine supporters Have you seen McGuiness ride before? “Real racer” wouldn’t be the description I used. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racin Jason 72 1,299 Posted March 3, 2022 10 minutes ago, Najjer said: Have you seen McGuiness ride before? “Real racer” wouldn’t be the description I used. Rules out Klint too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arnieg 3,690 Posted March 3, 2022 1 hour ago, Skidder1 said: I think last season proved that there are some very good Aussie 4 pointers around - if you have the right contacts to bring them over. But is McGuiness one of them? Last season he averaged 2.57 in Denmark (League 1). For comparison: Ben Basso 9.24 Tobias Thomsen 7.20 Jacob Bukhave 6.84 Mika Meijer (Neth) 3.80 Nick Agertoft 3.46 Maja Aamand 3.23 (one of the world's top 3 female riders) Henry van der Steen (Neth) 3.14 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GiveusaB 1,168 Posted March 3, 2022 15 minutes ago, arnieg said: But is McGuiness one of them? Last season he averaged 2.57 in Denmark (League 1). For comparison: Ben Basso 9.24 Tobias Thomsen 7.20 Jacob Bukhave 6.84 Mika Meijer (Neth) 3.80 Nick Agertoft 3.46 Maja Aamand 3.23 (one of the world's top 3 female riders) Henry van der Steen (Neth) 3.14 I'd say those stats rule him out ...may be its Chris Holder Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uk_martin 1,606 Posted March 3, 2022 (edited) Can't help but wonder what the hit on season ticket sales has been resulting from the uncertainty about team composition and competitiveness. Was a time when season ticket sales took place in person at the stadium, but that stopped a few weeks ago. Has the well run dry? Edited March 3, 2022 by uk_martin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites