Dave Jones

http://www.savecoventryspeedway.com/news.php?extend.128.1&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter Question answered. The main issue here is that whilst BE have been messing about with this, more stadium damage has occurred , but I suppose it suits their "master plan"

Isn't it around now that BE & the council go to court to resolve the dispute over the security of the stadium. ? Or the lack of it!!!

You are much too sensitive for this forum. Thanks for the sending in your objection all the same.

Don't bother then, there are plenty of others that will. You won't be missed. This is nothing to do with Mick Horton he's just" an aside", it's a fight to save the Stadium.

Ha Ha . I don't think you need anything explaining, you are more than capable of working things out yourself. There are many contradictions and bits of recycled news in there, and don't forget it's all coming from a guy who after five or so years at Brandon, we've learnt tells loads of lies and cannot not to be trusted Anyhow it looks as if the Observer report has been pulled now , I've no idea of the reason, but perhaps it's better left there as it could get nasty.

I'm obviously wrong There is at least one person that will be taken in .

The latest attempt to persuade bees fans to support him. So many holes in that statement I can't believe anyone would be taken in by it... EFFORTS to bring the world-famous Coventry Bees back to the city are ongoing, according to the club’s owner Mick Horton. Fans of the Bees have been starved of speedway racing in Coventry for 15 months after a multi-party dispute involving Coventry Stadium owners Brandon Estates, CoventryStox, and Mr Horton resulted in the closure of the venue for 2017. Supporters were dealt another blow when the British Speedway Promoters Association (BSPA) axed Bees from the Premiership after it had been agreed the club would race at Leicester to keep the name alive. The decision by the BSPA meant, for the first time since 1947, there was no top flight speedway racing in Coventry. Since then, Bees have been accepted into the National League – the third and lowest tier of British Speedway – and will this year race their home meetings at Leicester’s Beaumont Park. But a long-term stay at Leicester isn’t part of Mr Horton’s plans, he says. He told the Observer that he wants the club to source a new home in the Coventry or Rugby area, and revealed he’s in ongoing talks to make this possible. “I want us to have a new home in the Coventry area,” said Mr Horton. “It’s easy to point fingers, but I can’t keep doing that. I must focus on going forward and to keep the Bees racing. “There are all sorts of permutations – a new stadium could take years, it’s subject to land availability, what support we get from both Coventry and Rugby councils. “I am working with both councils regarding a piece of land, it’s ongoing. “But I have no idea what’s going on with Brandon Estates’ planning application, my focus is on our racing in the National League. “Yes we’d love to go back to Brandon, for me we need to be racing in the Coventry or Rugby area.” Bees owner Mick Horton. Despite having ambitious plans to return the club to the city, Mr Horton admitted he has ‘no idea’ how long Bees will be racing at Leicester. When quizzed about the financial challenges the club will face moving forward, the Bees owner said: “I’ve got my own money in it and we’ll have money from rider assets too. “Because we haven’t got a home I can only afford to run in the National League. I’m hopeful and confident die hard Bees supporters will want to come and support the team. “I have budgeted to subsidise this season. When we raced in the National League at Brandon we had two teams, and understandably people wanted to watch the first team. “But now we’ve got one team – and I do believe fans will come along to see what it’s all about. “This season will be a challenging one. We’re in the dark and I don’t know what to expect.” The Save Coventry Speedway campaign group raised Bees’ fall in Parliament in November. He also said he’s had no correspondence with Brandon Estates. But he did say he’s in regular contact with Coun Michael Stokes, leader of Rugby Borough Council. Mr Horton said: “Coun Stokes has been very supportive and the advice he’s passed on has been so valuable. “He would love to see us back at Brandon or at a new venue, that’s our long term aim.” Our campaign call outside Coventry Stadium in March attracted a huge gathering of supporters. And when asked to provide a message to Coventry fans ahead of the new National League season, Horton said he and the club must take things one step at a time. He added: “I can’t change what’s going on at Brandon. I have no influence. “All I can do is work with both councils. “It’s so hard. I can’t sit on the fence and hope something will happen for us. And we can’t still be at Leicester in five years. “We have to have a new home. I share the fans’ frustrations. “All I can influence is what happens on the track. For those riders putting the jacket on, they need your support. “It’s going to be difficult for us, but we’ve got to take one step at a time.” The glory days: Former boss Alun Rossiter celebrates with fans after winning the Elite League playoff championship in 2010 at Poole. Coventry Bees Mick Horton Save Our Bees Speedway

I forgot to add the "Permanent Pothole Shale" was being used also.

Yes , i understand it's some of the latest 21st century stuff with a permanent blue line added .

I don't get the magazine so I've not seen the article, but I remember Jim " the trapper", and his pal Gordon Guasco from the days when they were riding in the UK. My overriding memory of Jim was the night he "slid off" on the first turn at monmore green, got up and recovered for a third place in a match between Wolves & Newport. It was the only race that didn't finish 5-1 to the home team, and I think the 64-14 scoreline is still some sort of a record.

Do people not bother reading all the subsequent messages before posting? Double O has already apologised for his error..

Planning application submitted to the council today apparently.

That's fair enough. I was just wondering what made you believe that there is a change in attitudes now as I haven't detected anything to suggest that is the case.

Here it is .. The good old days!!

Well despite the recent announcements, there doesn't seem to be much of an increase in enthusiasm if we use this forum as a guide.

ITV Central News are doing a piece from Brandon, with Jeff Davies which is due to be shown on Friday 19th at 6.00 pm.

self inflicted too

STATEMENT: BRANDON STADIUM MONDAY 15 JANUARY 2018 SEVERAL videos/pictures of Brandon have been posted on social media in the last few days which are upsetting people. We can understand therefore that feelings are running high. However, it is irresponsible for people to suggest fans visit the stadium to ‘help themselves’ to mementos and we urge people NOT to try getting into the stadium. The stadium is in a dangerous state and we should also consider the local residents, who deserve some respite from recent events. Recent entries into the stadium are now being reported to the police by local residents. Additionally, it is not helpful that people are ‘writing off’ Brandon. Yes, it is in a shocking state as a result of Brandon Estates failing to secure the site. Despite this, it CAN be restored - and this is currently a far more realistic possibility than finding new land which is not in the green belt, and overcoming all manner of obstacles and objections to get planning permission. Our campaign has tremendous momentum with the Borough Council, Brandon and Binley Woods Parish Councils, Speedway and stock car fans, the local Member of Parliament, numerous Councillors and most importantly, the vast majority of local residents all opposing the redevelopment of the stadium. As a Campaign Group, we will stand firm and continue to do EVERYTHING we can, in a responsible manner, to stop the redevelopment. A further comment from Save Coventry Group

A bit like your typing then.

" delusions of grandeur" sums him up nicely.

youtu.be/66H8t28Zqzk Some shots of Brandon after the fire.

How true that is. I think that deep down many fans realise that the Leicester thing doesn't help the bees cause in any way.

Why ? Are you leaving us again?

I expect that they will think that throwing it all back into the councils lap will put added pressure on them to allow the planning to go through when the application" goes in". There is without doubt a method in their madness.

restoring my faith in the administration of the sport........................................................not