noaksey Posted May 2, 2025 Report Share Posted May 2, 2025 1 minute ago, SPEEDY69 said: Presumably Castagna is a temporary replacement? Makes them much weaker I think. It sort of reads that way, as Zagar is ineligible they couldn't redeclare with him in the side. I'll be amazed if we see him again though Whatever their options they've replaced a heat leader and a reserve with 2 reserves Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racin Jason 72 Posted May 2, 2025 Report Share Posted May 2, 2025 16 minutes ago, noaksey said: It sort of reads that way, as Zagar is ineligible they couldn't redeclare with him in the side. I'll be amazed if we see him again though Whatever their options they've replaced a heat leader and a reserve with 2 reserves That’s a Peter schroeck esqe transfer 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTT Posted May 2, 2025 Report Share Posted May 2, 2025 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSmiler Posted May 2, 2025 Report Share Posted May 2, 2025 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. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racin Jason 72 Posted May 2, 2025 Report Share Posted May 2, 2025 16 minutes ago, noaksey said: It sort of reads that way, as Zagar is ineligible they couldn't redeclare with him in the side. I'll be amazed if we see him again though Whatever their options they've replaced a heat leader and a reserve with 2 reserves That’s a Peter schroeck esqe transfer 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperStarsFan91 Posted May 2, 2025 Report Share Posted May 2, 2025 I didn’t think Birmingham could make that team worse… but fair play to them, they’ve managed it 👍🏻 4 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racin Jason 72 Posted May 2, 2025 Report Share Posted May 2, 2025 8 minutes ago, SamKM91 said: I didn’t think Birmingham could make that team worse… but fair play to them, they’ve managed it 👍🏻 Wonder who will replace MJJ when he finishes his short term contract. 1 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackTheBrummie Posted May 2, 2025 Report Share Posted May 2, 2025 (edited) 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 Edited May 2, 2025 by JackTheBrummie 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Jacobs Posted May 2, 2025 Report Share Posted May 2, 2025 (edited) 53 minutes ago, noaksey said: It sort of reads that way, as Zagar is ineligible they couldn't redeclare with him in the side. I'll be amazed if we see him again though Whatever their options they've replaced a heat leader and a reserve with 2 reserves 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?! 😂 Edited May 2, 2025 by Roger Jacobs Correction 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluPanther Posted May 2, 2025 Report Share Posted May 2, 2025 Hands up if you still think Zagar's absence is a visa problem... 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreverblue Posted May 2, 2025 Report Share Posted May 2, 2025 59 minutes ago, hasta la vista said: But but Zengi..... Nope it's Hume The names people write on here. There is not one other rider riding in Poland or Sweden that wants to ride in the UK. Hume is a nice guy but not good enough at this level. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainB Posted May 2, 2025 Report Share Posted May 2, 2025 8 minutes ago, Roger Jacobs said: can the BSPL then fined Brum for fielding an under strength team?! 😂 This doesn't seem to be a thing anymore. Back in the day teams weren't fined though I believe, they weren't allowed to take to the track. I seem to remember Milton Keynes falling foul to this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebv Posted May 2, 2025 Report Share Posted May 2, 2025 1 hour ago, noaksey said: Castagna and Hume replace Zagar and Vuolas Damn... I was hoping I might have got the call.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreverblue Posted May 2, 2025 Report Share Posted May 2, 2025 9 minutes ago, mikebv said: Damn... I was hoping I might have got the call.... Even Oxford could win against Birmingham now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebv Posted May 2, 2025 Report Share Posted May 2, 2025 (edited) Seven teams is (at least), one too many if you can only get so many "World Stars" to ride over here... It was clear from the outset that Brum and Oxford were going to struggle... Birmingham should have rode 2nd tier on Mondays, with guests replacing any DU's having to prioritise the top tier on that night... (Let's face it, one more guest, even in every single meeting, wouldn't surprise anyone)... The "World Stars" don't seem to generate many extra punters when they visit, and even if they get "double digit crowd increases" on those nighs, it still means only 1000 punters or so can be bothered to turn up... It is truly baffling how UK Speedway is allowed to be ran... Edited May 2, 2025 by mikebv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiveusaB Posted May 2, 2025 Report Share Posted May 2, 2025 Billy Smarts all over again! Just give up now and prevent the criticism and laughter... 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teromaafan Posted May 2, 2025 Report Share Posted May 2, 2025 Oh dear😟 Dare I ask what average Castagna comes in on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTT Posted May 2, 2025 Report Share Posted May 2, 2025 Will Birmingham even see out the season if MJJ leaves (As rumoured) The crowds would drop off massively. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teromaafan Posted May 2, 2025 Report Share Posted May 2, 2025 Oh dear😟 Dare I ask what average Castagna comes in on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youhave2minutes Posted May 2, 2025 Report Share Posted May 2, 2025 Awful replacements Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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