Birmingham Speedway

[mikebv]

10 hours ago, StarBoy said:

What is the saying they like to use: “for the best interests commercially for British speedway” 

And that other one they like to use....

"Why can't we ever just run the sport properly in this country?"

[spin king]

22 hours ago, bluejam said:

You're never wrong on anything mate👍How has it ended up like it is at Brum?🙄How I miss the laughs and the piss takes we used to get up to when our paths crossed🤣

Looks like I was wrong on this one mate, to be honest I forgot about Zach Cook situation last season.

What went wrong at Birmingham, for me the Phillips regime played a part, I don't think that Birmingham have ever recovered.

Tony Mole did a lot of good at Birmingham, but one thing he got wrong was selling the club to Phillips.

Like yourself I miss the times that we used to meet up and the laughs that we shared.

The Polish trip was the best Me, You, Junior and Glasgow legendary fan Paulco,  I could write a book about the trip.

Getting stuck with Bongo Brian (Whatever happened to him).

Dancing with the Polish fans at the GP at Leszno.

Going for drink afterwards with the Polish fan, who spoke very little English, and spent a good couple of hours showing me the same photo's of his wife and tractor.

Watching the riot police chasing the Bydgoszcz fans in Gniezno.

Hard to believe that this happened 14 years ago.

Fun times mate.

I wonder whatever happened to the Fartettes?    

 

[szkocjasid]

5 hours ago, Roger Jacobs said:

Castagna comes in on 4.74.  I wonder if Brum were limited on the replacement of Zagar, i.e. they were only allowed 5.40 for guests?  Either way, there ain't many Champ riders available ...

Birmingham had 9.66 available to replace Zagar. Could've picked anyone in the world, apparently Castagna was the strongest rider willing to come?

If they had known Gusts was getting dropped, I'd have given him a shot ahead of Hume tbh

Edited May 3, 2025 by szkocjasid

[szkocjasid]

7 hours ago, foreverblue said:

Looking at Workington meeting I think Birmingham made the wrong decision letting Voulas go.

I agree Vuolas has been very disappointing, but I wouldn't expect Hume to be an improvement.

I guess if it saves money on air fares I can understand it, as the difference in points scored will not be great.

[bluejam]

1 hour ago, spin king said:

Looks like I was wrong on this one mate, to be honest I forgot about Zach Cook situation last season.

What went wrong at Birmingham, for me the Phillips regime played a part, I don't think that Birmingham have ever recovered.

Tony Mole did a lot of good at Birmingham, but one thing he got wrong was selling the club to Phillips.

Like yourself I miss the times that we used to meet up and the laughs that we shared.

The Polish trip was the best Me, You, Junior and Glasgow legendary fan Paulco,  I could write a book about the trip.

Getting stuck with Bongo Brian (Whatever happened to him).

Dancing with the Polish fans at the GP at Leszno.

Going for drink afterwards with the Polish fan, who spoke very little English, and spent a good couple of hours showing me the same photo's of his wife and tractor.

Watching the riot police chasing the Bydgoszcz fans in Gniezno.

Hard to believe that this happened 14 years ago.

Fun times mate.

I wonder whatever happened to the Fartettes?    

 

😂😂😂😂

George from Glasgow being stopped from boarding a bus back home from Brum after the Weegies won at Perry Barr and left at Digbeth Coach station🤔🤔🤔

Even funnier was Glasgow supporter Willie,going missing from Perry Barr in the middle of a meeting and George and Bongo playing basketball during the interval🤣🤣🤣🤣

The interview with Clean Cut Sports with George,Paulco and Shane Parker🤣🤣🤣🤣

My name is Jacob.🤣🤣🤣

Bollingers at Owlerton🙄🙄🙄

Tear gas coming through the air vents in a pub next to Gneizno stadium😬😬😬

I don't think Large Larry and Cousin Norbert are with us anymore🥹🥹 

Yeah,you could write a book for sure!!!!😂😂😂

Edited May 3, 2025 by bluejam

[Pauldoveyspeedway]

7 hours ago, szkocjasid said:

Birmingham had 9.66 available to replace Zagar. Could've picked anyone in the world, apparently Castagna was the strongest rider willing to come?

If they had known Gusts was getting dropped, I'd have given him a shot ahead of Hume tbh

They could have gone for C.C instead ...Better than Hume

[szkocjasid]

2 hours ago, Pauldoveyspeedway said:

They could have gone for C.C instead ...Better than Hume

I agree, 3 stronger riders have gone elsewhere, Kerr, Cook & Sedgmen. I don't know if Brummies tried them, but I'd rate them all ahead of Castagna & Hume.

[Youhave2minutes]

19 minutes ago, szkocjasid said:

I agree, 3 stronger riders have gone elsewhere, Kerr, Cook & Sedgmen. I don't know if Brummies tried them, but I'd rate them all ahead of Castagna & Hume.

Been better with Victor Palavora

[Pauldoveyspeedway]

3 hours ago, szkocjasid said:

I agree, 3 stronger riders have gone elsewhere, Kerr, Cook & Sedgmen. I don't know if Brummies tried them, but I'd rate them all ahead of Castagna & Hume.

Agree...it makes u wonder ...

[GiveusaB]

It's a total sham at bham this season! Hume can't hold on for 4 Laps! 

Sorry Danyon, but it's true he has more falls than an American winter!

Bham will crumble and scar the history of my beloved childhood!

Edited May 4, 2025 by GiveusaB

[GiveusaB]

Rogers has crippled the memory of bham speedway!

Anyone that  can defend or prove otherwise , is bullshi##ING!

Edited May 4, 2025 by GiveusaB

[heathen52]

15 hours ago, GiveusaB said:

Rogers has crippled the memory of bham speedway!

Anyone that  can defend or prove otherwise , is bullshi##ING!

And to be honest it seems like Tolley has given up after seeing the last 2 signings Castagna and Hume, has someone not realised Brum are supposed to be Premiership not Championship these 2 signings do have Rogers stamp all over them surely Adams could have done better than this.

With regards Zagar fair enough if their has been a cock up by the UKVI but did not Tolley mention something about fast tracking a week or so ago ?, fast tracking ie super priority takes 1 day, priority takes up to 5 days, I am however unsure if the priority visas apply to Sports persons but football players rarely seem to be delayed. Mind you fast tracking visas in Birmingham's case seems to be following the same speed as the riders slow!.

[Ajr]

On 5/4/2025 at 12:34 AM, szkocjasid said:

I agree Vuolas has been very disappointing, but I wouldn't expect Hume to be an improvement.

I guess if it saves money on air fares I can understand it, as the difference in points scored will not be great.

Vuolas as far as I know is uk based for the season

[Ajr]

Things must be pretty desperate when you organise a coach for away supporters!!

[LagutaRacingFan]

If Zagar isn't back for the next meeting, then we know it's not a visa issue.

 

 

[Teromaafan]

5 hours ago, Ajr said:

Things must be pretty desperate when you organise a coach for away supporters!!

……..And then have to cancel it and book a taxi, fingers crossed that you can fill it 🫰

[SJA]

On 5/4/2025 at 8:01 PM, GiveusaB said:

Rogers has crippled the memory of bham speedway!

Anyone that  can defend or prove otherwise , is bullshi##ING!

Has he ever been involved at a senior level with a club that has been successful?

 

[BluPanther]

Any news from Birmingham on Zagars 'visa problems' ? 

[Teromaafan]

Over a week has passed now since I attended Perry Barr and there is still no sign of any card payment on my account. How likely is it that they will take the money now? I can’t be the only one surely. No wonder Brum are up 5h1t creek financially 😟.

[Youhave2minutes]

Hume is struggling for Berwick in the Championship. What the hell were the promotion thinking about expecting any different performances in the premiership. What a farce.

Try tempting Timo Lahti over, I’m sure he would be available and do a sterling job.

Edited May 6, 2025 by Youhave2minutes