It was all apparently done and dusted last Saturday, the new owners are speedway newbies which doesnt look good for the Brummies especially now that Bratters has left.
Time will tell
NEW OWNERS ANNOUNCED Monday October 31, 2011
BIRMINGHAM Speedway is under new ownership – and the club have ambitious plans for the future.
The Brummies, who have just completed their first season in the Elite League, have attracted new investment from Oldbury-based employment and training business BCTG – Black Country Training Group Ltd.
They have taken over from Tony Mole, who has sold the club five seasons after reviving the sport in the city following a 23-year absence.
In a nice twist, Mole has been invited to take up the position of Honorary President by the new owners and has accepted.
Team manager and co-promoter Graham Drury is staying with the club along with wife Denise as administration manager and commercial boss Joe McLaughlin remains in position to bring valuable revenue into the club.
BCTG financial director and lifelong speedway fan Alan Phillips said: “We aim to make the Brummies the pride of the city. We are absolutely delighted to be given the opportunity to contribute towards making the team the elite of the elite.
“Birmingham is a major city and speedway is now a major sport, it’s only right that the Brummies fulfil their potential and represent Birmingham accordingly.”
Fellow director Chris Luty said: “We are proud to become involved with the Brummies and are committed to build on the success of team.
“Our aim for next season is to improve on our solid foundations, both in our league performance and in local derbies.”
ABOUT THE NEW OWNERS:
• BCTG (Black Country Training Group Limited) works with a range of training organisations across the West Midlands delivering a range of publicly and privately funded training initiatives. It is based In Taylors Lane, Oldbury.
• BCTG works closely with a range of public and private organisations, including the Skills Funding Agency which support many of our activities.
• BCTG has four main aims:
1. Engaging with young people and adults to take up vocational learning
2. Working with employers to help develop the skills their business needs to succeed
3. To improve the quality of education and training delivered in the West Midlands
4. Building partnerships across all the stakeholders interested in improving education and training.
• BCTG offers a wide range of information, advice and training services to suit the needs of young people, schools and training providers and employers.
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