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Wonder who will replace MJJ when he finishes his short term contract.

I didn’t think Birmingham could make that team worse… but fair play to them, they’ve managed it 👍🏻

Oh dear 😅 Knew Zagar wouldn’t return as soon as he went missing for the “visa”. Unfortunately think overall they’re even weaker now. I know there’s not many riders around though, but hard to see where the next win will come from. Castagna Is a decent rider in the championship but as a swap for a heat leader he is going to get eaten alive. Hume is in very poor form this season also so not sure it’s an improvement on Vuolas. it’s hard to see where the next win will come from for the Brummies, even Oxford are better. Very weak team now.

Hands up if you still think Zagar's absence is a visa problem...

God them replacements are shocking, I would've atleast maybe looked at bringing back palm toft (not sure if his still riding) or worrall at 6. At this rate when MJJ goes or Musielak downs tools we will replace them with James Shanes and Adam Kirby

It's in Rogers glovebox along with Gary Flints' paperwork🤔

Hume is a nice guy but not good enough at this level.

I don't think Birmingham would even win the 2nd tier with the side they have now

Maybe the possibility of a wildcard to the GP at Belle Vue isn't that attractive to some?!

4 riders in the British Final and 4 riders in the U21 Final, pretty good going for our riders

Comfortable win for a 5 man Bears team in the end. Not a great meeting - took ages to get going, medical emergency, faulty tapes and two crashes in the first 2 heats meant it took an age to run the first few races. Horrible crash in heat 2 after Foord/Spencer got tangled and Pijper ran over Spencer. Be surprised if we see either of the Bears reserves tomorrow. Rowe was an excellent guest and Mulford and Edwards continued their good home form. Wrights pass in Heat 15 was the highlight of the night on a slick track. For the Comets there were flashes from Zischke and Bowes. Batchelor was his usual self, fine if he gated, gave up if he didn’t.

Vinnie Foord taken no time to get back to it I see, fair play.

Robert Lambert being interviewed speaking Polish....!! Impressive effort...

That’s a Peter schroeck esqe transfer

That’s a Peter schroeck esqe transfer

Castagna and Hume replace Zagar and Vuolas

It’s unfortunate, but it’s short season can’t afford too carry riders who look well of the pace.He certainly was struggling whether it was confidence or injury.

No he didn’t ride cause he believes it should be over a few rounds like most national championships instead of a one off on a track he knows he’s not going to win on. Very similar reasons as to why Ritchie Worrall never bothered a few years back.

Good to know you've switched allegiance to Glasgow or did you mean to say 'If I was a Glasgow fan I'd be concerned about Ashton's start to the season with falls, bike problems and injuries affecting his scoring, but as I'm not a Glasgow fan I'm not really bothered just thought I'd post something negative as that's what being a Berwick fan does to you.'

Wightlink Warriors Update. Barry and I would like to update all our volunteers, fans, sponsors and riders on the 2025 season. As everyone knows, running any event on the Isle of Wight has its own challenges and speedway is no different, but what we can tell you is that we are continuing to work with Wightlink Ferries to find a mutually agreeable support package that ensures we can operate this season as well as securing the future for the club going forward into next year and beyond. Since restarting the speedway in 2016, we have received tremendous support from Wightlink, but it is recognised that circumstances do change, and discussions are taking longer this year than in the past, however we do hope to be able to update you all in the very near future. We recognise that we are well past the point where we normally have fixtures arranged, sponsors in place, teams announced; so frustration will be present amongst our valued volunteers, and those sponsors and supporters both on the Island and those on the mainland trying to book holidays to coincide with the speedway season. Apologies are offered for these delays to those that choose the Isle of Wight for their holiday destination expecting to enjoy their “fix” of speedway on the longest track in the country. When the deal with Wightlink is finalised, we will have to make some rapid decisions and will need the support of everyone if the decision is made to progress. We sincerely hope that a positive outcome can be achieved and communicated to you all shortly.

Very true, but there are certain fundamental reasons for the continued success... The Poles ensure each rider, (whether good, bad or indifferent), belongs to one team only in each league, and doesnt get shared around on an adhoc basis and whim... Meaning each rider rides for "your team" which can then generate that ultra important sporting tribal following... When you attend a Polish meeting you are attending a proper, bona fide sporting contest, with consequence resulting from the outcome... The Poles will have seen what the UK did from the early 80's, when they ruled the roost, and won't make the same mistakes the promoters have done over here since... When you are sat in a 20,000 crowd in Poland a very high percentage of fans are under 40, never mind 60, with many "kids" in attendance... Keeping that atmosphere that gets created by a large crowd, is key to the continued growth of any sport... Hence the UK's downwords spiral in the last few decades, as many promoters allowed their crowds to drop by their actions....

If we get 35 we'll have done well.

The comparison is a bit like trying to decide which alcoholic is the least drunk 🤪

That Monarchs Team will be in trouble when Victor moves into Team.IMO

Redcar excellent tonight! Solid performance from 1-5. Great choice of guest in Rowe, he scored what Erik would have on a very slick track. Wright's ride in fifteen was worth the admission alone. He found speed where no one else could. The Comets no doubt where race rusty but they will sharpen up with more matches.

Can't believe Hagon Stonewall 5-1 All he needed was to sit back in comfortable second Manager not impressed I think

Good meeting and Czestachowa showed up.

He's not riding in Sweden.

From when I’ve seen Boughen ride live and on tv he’s never wanted to ‘mix it’ in the first bend rolling off seems the be the common thought process for him If he hasn’t gated, being fast tracked after his moto-x and not having much opportunity to go through likes of NDL and get used to the hurly burly first bends it’s sort of biting him in the arse now with riding with better riders generally it’s 3 or 4 riders all there wanting similar space at same time. Think it’s going to have to be a patience thing with him and just know he could be a 0,3,0 type of rider until something clicks with him with the tough first bends. If he gates as people have said he looks fast as, so there’s definitely something there to work with

I can assure you Brum’s financial plight is genuine. I paid by card for Monday nights meeting and as yet nothing is showing on my bank account!

Shocking referee already.

They’ve replaced a heat leader and a reserve, with a reserve and Hume. Assuming this requires approval by the BSPL, can the BSPL then fined Brum for fielding an under strength team?! 😂

If anyone is interested it appears that qualifying coverage is available on TNT sports 6 from 1pm. Dont know about other providers but via red button from a TNT channel on Virgin media

Are we sure these VISA issues are legit? Birmingham did go public with financial issues in the winter and they do have previous when it comes to reeling the fans in with a pre-season temporary signing.

Not really. He does have a point 90% of the field are turning up to belle vue knowing they aren’t going to win. Say you spread it out over 3/4 rounds gives a much higher percentage of the field a chance of being crownd British champion.

I think its more a confidence think at the moment. If he makes the start and gets out front he looks unstoppable, if he doesn't he'll shut off or over ride causing him to fall. Having a good meeting or two should hopefully help him but unlike Borke I think Boughen needs race time to solve his issues.

Just an opinion.It is a Forum.

is tonight's meeting available on stream?

Dan Thompson showed some quality to win this meeting he won races from the gate and passed people to win races as well. I would say on current form if he does not make it through the SGP2 Qualifiers I would say got have a good chance of wildcard place . I have heard that Dan has also signed for an extraliga team when team changes are permitted

Nice one Dan Thompson, having a brilliant season so far

It's a pity the numbers game didn't allow Monarchs to replace Max James with Jack Smith. Would've been really cool having Jack and Victor at reserve.

I know exactly where you're coming from😉Since Jason Lyons retired(his words to me were "it's time to get out of British Speedway"),Tony Mole retired and sold to the next owner who didn't have the funds to take it forward and so on and so on and folk have just kind of given up🙄There are people I used to go all over the UK with watching the Brummies have just drifted away and just are sitting at home saying WTF(I am for sure).There has been a total lack of ambition by certain folk(apparently the Brummies would be completely knackered without him)who just want to be part of the speedway set up in the UK and have no aspirations in acheiving any kind of success going forward and are just happy with an existence/complete failure(surely try to attract lapsed speedway followers from the Midlands who have no team to follow anymore through no fault of their own).There are quite a few hardcore followers(as you well know)who'll put up with any crap so long as the team exist🙄I'd like to know the answers as I,along with many other folk(famous speedway teams in the Midlands who no longer exist)wonder where this is going to end up?Are there any administrators/involvement from the Brum set up trying to attract new followers,sponsors,businesses to come along and have a look at what goes on every couple of weeks at Perry Barr,or have they just given up too and accepted all is over at the end of this season? My apologies for being the Grim Reaper but it's no fun anymore being a speedway follower/lapsed at Brum when you know that nothing anytime soon is going to change.🙄

I have criticised LR in the past, however this according to Dean is absolutely no fault of the Club or rider, the fault lies with the UKVI, seems Zagar would be better off coming over on a boat, he might even get provided with a new bike if he did that 🫠.

Quite right.....not that his scores have helped B'ham win any meetings!? As for not getting the paperwork done efficiently ? look who's in charge? is it any wonder? Totally amateur as usual!

Temp visa like Lindgren uses when he does testimonial/challenge fixtures over here at the start of the season

The zagar saga is definitely a visa issue and not money

His prerogative if there are no fines or bans involved.If there was I’m sure he would turn and through the motions at least he is giving someone else a chance.GB speedways in a dire state regarding Top riders.

I don't agree with the sprint races & the fact that they offer extra points. Now the qualification as I understand for the Semi finals is from 3rd to 10th with the top two straight to the final. I can't argue with the top two moving to the big race but I think it would be better for a last chance for the next 4. potentially a GP winner could finish on 6 points or even less to get the top points + the sprint race points. FIASCO!!!

There is too much of a disparity in HL strengths.. Within the 21 HL's there is simply to much of a gap... Cook was a decent No4 for the Aces and is now a No1... Tungate is (at best), a No3, (and only at certain tracks), yet rides at No1.... Ipswich have such a strong team because they have used the UK reduction brilliantly well, but also, more importantly, they have every rider in their team in precisely the correct position to match their capability in a league with top level world stars... Not many teams have ever had that to work with over the years, therefore, no surprise they are hammering teams, as "head to head" v their opponents, from one to seven, they have the better rider.. Seven teams of seven riders has meant too many second strings having to ride as HL's for the league to be competitive...

I think it’s a gimmick and despite the spin from WBD/FIM it still isn’t being shown on mainstream channels only Apps. The new knockout qualifying is obviously only about speed- i fear riders will be using “ special engines “ will which only last qualifying/ sprint race Which is just plain daft.