Racin Jason 72 Posted January 17, 2025 Report Share Posted January 17, 2025 26 minutes ago, IainB said: Birmingham do have form for this... Adam Ellis And Laurence pulled this trick at mildenhall too. Kaj laukkenen was signed on a short term contract. I asked the question directly at the first press conference and Laurence told me and the room that wasn’t the case. guess what happened 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teromaafan Posted January 17, 2025 Report Share Posted January 17, 2025 27 minutes ago, Racin Jason 72 said: And Laurence pulled this trick at mildenhall too. Kaj laukkenen was signed on a short term contract. I asked the question directly at the first press conference and Laurence told me and the room that wasn’t the case. guess what happened What.... a speedway promoter going against his word? No, sorry, not having that! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcon1983 Posted January 17, 2025 Report Share Posted January 17, 2025 How long the deal is for is ultimately up to Birmingham Speedway and MJJ, others may want to know but don't have to be told Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainB Posted January 17, 2025 Report Share Posted January 17, 2025 (edited) 15 minutes ago, Falcon1983 said: How long the deal is for is ultimately up to Birmingham Speedway and MJJ, others may want to know but don't have to be told Is that really any way to build loyalty with the fans though? Especially if it's being reported elsewhere. Silence will probably be the order of the day. Edited January 17, 2025 by IainB 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattB Posted January 17, 2025 Report Share Posted January 17, 2025 13 minutes ago, IainB said: Is that really any way to build loyalty with the fans though? Especially if it's being reported elsewhere. Silence will probably be the order of the day. Not just a Birmingham issue either. British promoters have previous for going down the "ignore it and it'll go away" route when it comes to Chinese whispers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racin Jason 72 Posted January 17, 2025 Report Share Posted January 17, 2025 42 minutes ago, Falcon1983 said: How long the deal is for is ultimately up to Birmingham Speedway and MJJ, others may want to know but don't have to be told But if and when he disappears they will get a facility up to his average for the first month and 75%after that Oxford could get a rider to get them to the points limit and after he disappears continue with guests or sign a second string who will be a ever present but the team will be two points under the limit it’s so open to abuse 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szkocjasid Posted January 17, 2025 Report Share Posted January 17, 2025 4 hours ago, Hamish McRaker said: I don't think Antti Vuolas has potential to improve on his 4.13 average and can see him or Jeppesen being replaced by Nick Morris when he regains his license. Rew on the other hand may thrive and improve well, and Edwards ought to lord it over his counterparts, at least. Musielak and Zagar to perform to their averages, so MJJ is for me the unpredictable ingredient. The alleged statement by Grudziadz needs to be dealt with definitively by Birmingham asap. I recall about 10 years ago when Leicester began the season with both Lung and Mikkelsen but it later transpired both were only on pre-Sweden contracts I'd be very surprised if Vuolas doesn't increase his average. He's had less than half a season in the Prem, so would expect him do do better as he learns the tracks. Although I don't expect a massive improvement as it's a strong league these days. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebrum Posted January 18, 2025 Report Share Posted January 18, 2025 On 1/16/2025 at 3:43 PM, arnieg said: I'd expect MJJ to average more than Zagar. Firstly because MJJ was in excellent form last year, but also because Zagar only rode one meeting last season. I think both will do well to hold their averages. I hope for Birmingham I’m wrong. MJJ one of the most overrated riders in modern history. Never did much in the UK and never rode like a true heat leader. The team on paper looks better than last season. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petecc Posted January 18, 2025 Report Share Posted January 18, 2025 I do think that some of you are being a little unfair. Moaned for weeks about not signing the last two riders and when they do,moan about the 2 riders. Some are just looking for negatives and some just want to try and put the club down at every decision . Come on people, a wheel hasn't turned in anger yet, go to the track in March, see what's on offer and comeback here next October, make a complaint then. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaddlebowRoad Posted January 18, 2025 Report Share Posted January 18, 2025 a vast improvement on last year on paper at least ultimately it will boil down to how much effort and desire is shown as the talent is there to challenge for a play off spot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiveusaB Posted January 18, 2025 Report Share Posted January 18, 2025 15 hours ago, Falcon1983 said: How long the deal is for is ultimately up to Birmingham Speedway and MJJ, others may want to know but don't have to be told True....but if you're planning on buying a season ticket, stories like this might make u think twice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arch Stanton Posted January 18, 2025 Report Share Posted January 18, 2025 It’s very close to being a team that will challenge for a play off spot and it probably would have if they’d managed to use all the points available for the last signing. I’d guess the uncertainty early on cost them options and left them behind the others in terms of planning. They’ve done very well considering, but it must be frustrating to be so close to an even stronger team that could challenge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreverblue Posted January 18, 2025 Report Share Posted January 18, 2025 14 hours ago, szkocjasid said: I'd be very surprised if Vuolas doesn't increase his average. He's had less than half a season in the Prem, so would expect him do do better as he learns the tracks. Although I don't expect a massive improvement as it's a strong league these days. Yes I agree, I would expect improvement and he is a good signing and maybe being well under the points limit will help if they have problems later in the season, personally if I was a Birmingham fan I would prefer my team built to the limit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarBoy Posted January 18, 2025 Report Share Posted January 18, 2025 What do we think the averages of the Brummies team will be for ‘25? If the regulations remain the same as ‘24 then I see it being as this: 1. Musielak - 8.21 2. Jeppessen - 4.5 3. Zagar - 7.2 4. Rew - 5.67 5. Jepsen Jensen - 7.5 6. Voulas - 4.13 7. Edwards - RS Total - 37.21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauldoveyspeedway Posted January 18, 2025 Report Share Posted January 18, 2025 1 hour ago, StarBoy said: What do we think the averages of the Brummies team will be for ‘25? If the regulations remain the same as ‘24 then I see it being as this: 1. Musielak - 8.21 2. Jeppessen - 4.5 3. Zagar - 7.2 4. Rew - 5.67 5. Jepsen Jensen - 7.5 6. Voulas - 4.13 7. Edwards - RS Total - 37.21 If they had built to the limit jeppessen would have been at number 6 ..At 2 he may struggle a bit ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamonds85 Posted January 18, 2025 Report Share Posted January 18, 2025 I think a lot of people are underestimating Jonas Jeppesen. Don't get me wrong, I don't think he's going to be knocking doors out of windows, but if he's on a 4.50 average he'll make a mockery of it. I see him low to mid 6 by the end of the season? Depending on injuries etc. I thought he was originally on a 6.00 average that he would maintain it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveWayne Posted January 18, 2025 Report Share Posted January 18, 2025 4 hours ago, GiveusaB said: True....but if you're planning on buying a season ticket, stories like this might make u think twice? I see this sort of comment on various threads during the 'team building' period and I must admit it confuses me to some degree. I assumed that people who bought season tickets were dedicated fans who follow their team through the good times and the bad. As a football season ticket holder, the 'early bird' period is usually immediately after the previous season ends, which is over a month before the transfer window even opens. Most people buying football season tickets have no idea who many of their players will be for the coming season. If you are a supporter, you are a supporter. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauldoveyspeedway Posted January 18, 2025 Report Share Posted January 18, 2025 1 hour ago, Diamonds85 said: I think a lot of people are underestimating Jonas Jeppesen. Don't get me wrong, I don't think he's going to be knocking doors out of windows, but if he's on a 4.50 average he'll make a mockery of it. I see him low to mid 6 by the end of the season? Depending on injuries etc. I thought he was originally on a 6.00 average that he would maintain it. Would do even better if he'd been at number 6..And brum gone to the limit..Like i said... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamonds85 Posted January 18, 2025 Report Share Posted January 18, 2025 Just now, Pauldoveyspeedway said: Would do even better if he'd been at number 6..And brum gone to the limit..Like i said... Don't disagree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaddlebowRoad Posted January 18, 2025 Report Share Posted January 18, 2025 3 hours ago, DaveWayne said: I see this sort of comment on various threads during the 'team building' period and I must admit it confuses me to some degree. I assumed that people who bought season tickets were dedicated fans who follow their team through the good times and the bad. As a football season ticket holder, the 'early bird' period is usually immediately after the previous season ends, which is over a month before the transfer window even opens. Most people buying football season tickets have no idea who many of their players will be for the coming season. If you are a supporter, you are a supporter. but also if theres a chance you are going to struggle or be cannon fodder why would you commit to going every week doesnt make you any less of a fan if you decide against going to every meeting 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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