LagutaRacingFan Posted 17 hours ago Report Share Posted 17 hours ago 12 minutes ago, IainB said: Birmingham have never mentioned this to any of their fans or the press, so they can't really play the victim now he's fulfilled his contract. You make it sound like Birmingham had a choice. If there was a rider of MJJ's quality that wanted to sign a contract for the whole season, Birmingham would have done it. They had to settle for MJJ on a two month contract, because nobody else wants to ride in the UK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainB Posted 17 hours ago Report Share Posted 17 hours ago 1 minute ago, LagutaRacingFan said: You make it sound like Birmingham had a choice. If there was a rider of MJJ's quality that wanted to sign a contract for the whole season, Birmingham would have done it. They had to settle for MJJ on a two month contract, because nobody else wants to ride in the UK. They announced the signing on the 16th of January, hardly a last minute signing, it was an open secret that he was only here for 2 months, yet they signed him anyway... not the first time they've done this. Although it's sad to lose another track, I can't say the promotion will be missed. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluejam Posted 17 hours ago Report Share Posted 17 hours ago 1 minute ago, IainB said: They announced the signing on the 16th of January, hardly a last minute signing, it was an open secret that he was only here for 2 months, yet they signed him anyway... not the first time they've done this. Although it's sad to lose another track, I can't say the promotion will be missed. Spot on👍.All I/we wanted was honesty about the whole situation,but as I said in an earlier post that the silence was deafening.😉 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTT Posted 17 hours ago Report Share Posted 17 hours ago Think it's clear as day what the plan was. Sign MJJ on a short term contract to shift some season tickets and then cut costs early in the season once the punters have been reeled in. The 1-7 was way too expensive for a club that went public with financial issues, Musielak, Zagar and a ridiculous contract for Rew that made him jump at the chance of winning a wooden spoon. My money's on Troy Batchelor being the replacement for MJJ. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluejam Posted 16 hours ago Report Share Posted 16 hours ago 11 minutes ago, TTT said: My money's on Troy Batchelor being the replacement for MJJ. That's just one too many kick in the bollox imo😄 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiveusaB Posted 9 hours ago Report Share Posted 9 hours ago After all's said and done and now the dust has settled somewhat....on reflection....will MJJ be missed? I know what my answer is.... In reality, you wouldn't miss any of the current septet at B'ham ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreverblue Posted 8 hours ago Report Share Posted 8 hours ago 8 hours ago, IainB said: They announced the signing on the 16th of January, hardly a last minute signing, it was an open secret that he was only here for 2 months, yet they signed him anyway... not the first time they've done this. Although it's sad to lose another track, I can't say the promotion will be missed. And if he was forced to ride and just trundled round at the back he would get slated so if a rider doesnt want to ride for you, the best option is to let them go. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PersonalResponsibility Posted 8 hours ago Report Share Posted 8 hours ago It did get me thinking after my previous post about Grim Reaper Rogers...MJJ has ridden less than 50 meetings in the UK, and by the end of this season, all of his previous clubs will be defunct. I'm sure you could probably make this point with a lot of riders in the last 20 years, but it seems he and Rogers are a duo you'd want to swerve at all costs! 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
castrolargh Posted 6 hours ago Report Share Posted 6 hours ago 1 hour ago, foreverblue said: And if he was forced to ride and just trundled round at the back he would get slated so if a rider doesnt want to ride for you, the best option is to let them go. You can sign batch to do that for you 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The H Man Posted 6 hours ago Author Report Share Posted 6 hours ago 19 hours ago, michanekman said: Obviously no-one told Paul Hunsdon - he said a few weeks ago, and I quote, "a rider who could become the signing of the season!" Yikes - did I say that! I meant signing of the month Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSmiler Posted 5 hours ago Report Share Posted 5 hours ago Enter Nick Morris in a couple of months time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluejam Posted 5 hours ago Report Share Posted 5 hours ago 46 minutes ago, TheSmiler said: Enter Nick Morris in a couple of months time. Jason Garrity if available🫢 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavan Posted 4 hours ago Report Share Posted 4 hours ago At the recent Ipswich v Birmingham match lots of rumours Birmingham had over spent and would not be financially able to last the season It’s well known Rew was asking for the same as Doyle and Birmingham must be paying him that or close to it …. A suicidal business model Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJA Posted 4 hours ago Report Share Posted 4 hours ago 1 hour ago, TheSmiler said: Enter Nick Morris in a couple of months time. He would be eligible to return on the 12th July 2025 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainB Posted 4 hours ago Report Share Posted 4 hours ago 1 hour ago, TheSmiler said: Enter Nick Morris in a couple of months time. 6 minutes ago, SJA said: He would be eligible to return on the 12th July 2025 I see Nick Morris mentioned a lot on this forum... has he expressed any intention to return to speedway? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youhave2minutes Posted 3 hours ago Report Share Posted 3 hours ago Enter Richie Worrall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebv Posted 1 hour ago Report Share Posted 1 hour ago 3 hours ago, Gavan said: At the recent Ipswich v Birmingham match lots of rumours Birmingham had over spent and would not be financially able to last the season It’s well known Rew was asking for the same as Doyle and Birmingham must be paying him that or close to it …. A suicidal business model Birmingham should have been allowed to ride in tier 2, on Mondays... A complete waste of time, money, and credibility for the league itself, allowing/making them ride in tier 1... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Posted 1 hour ago Report Share Posted 1 hour ago 4 hours ago, TheSmiler said: Enter Nick Morris in a couple of months time. has he paid his fine ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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