Dave Jones

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

The gypsies have now departed Brandon after the intervention of the Rugby Council leader.. Lets hope more pressure is put on Brandon Estates to ensure proper security oh the site.

I nearly fell over in laughter at the last paragraph in the SCB statement.. Mick Horton has no plans to return the bees to Brandon anytime, even if it were possible.

http://www.coventrybees.co/news.php?extend.3830

There has been a fire at Brandon apparently . The old turnstile block has been damaged. Fortunately a neighbour called the fire brigade and saved further damage. With the Gypsies being present on site the photos make a very sad sight. Report & photos from Jeff Davies Fire at Brandon has destroyed a turnstile block but would have been much worse but for the vigilance of a local resident.

Even the BSPA suspicious of Horton's motives? It doesn't get much worse than that.

When I read that I immediately thought of the Coventry Bees promotion over the last few years.

Watched the Fleetwood v Leicester FA cup match on tv today and the commentator mentioned that the home teams ground is built on the old speedway track site, also that he watched speedway at Bristol. This got me thinking about the Fleetwood Flyers so I did a quick search and came up with this www.fleetwoodtoday.co.uk/lifestyle/dramatic-end-for-fleetwood-speedway-1-1561864 Looks like some promoters of those days were just as dodgy as some of todays, and that things really don't change.

Probably not

And,for the many bees fans who grew up with the C O running the show, the last five years at Brandon, watching the club being dragged down year on year, the pain is even greater.

Should get him back to Blunsdon. With the new starting rules, and Hans on gate 4 where the ref can't see him he will be worth a bag full of points.

I'll be surprised if many bees fans are that bothered.