CHRIS Adams is a “ready-made replacement” as Birmingham team manager after former World Champion Sam Ermolenko stood down.
Adams, the son of multi-title winning former Wolves boss Peter, spent the 2024 campaign as Ermolenko’s assistant in the Brummies’ first year back in the ROWE Motor Oil Premiership.
Club CEO Nigel Tolley said: “Sam came on board when we moved into the Premiership last winter and his experience within the sport was a main reason for that.
“Results didn’t go to plan for the majority of the season, but Sam did his best as team manager.
“He’s got some other ventures going on away from speedway at the moment that are going to require more of his time next year so after a few conversations, we’ve mutually agreed that he will step down from his position with immediate effect; however, he will remain in the background in a consultancy role.
“Chris spent the 2024 season working alongside Sam as his assistant and he fitted into the club very well.
“He’s someone who’s been involved with speedway for a long, long time with his dad’s managerial roles over the years, and we feel he’s a ready-made replacement to step up as our new team manager.”
Words by Holeshot Media.
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