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Coventry Council are assisting the group. Coventry Council do own land in the Rugby area and it was rumoured that one of those sites were offered to see if it was a viable option. As i say just a rumour. Rugby Council know the benefits of having speedway and stock car in their area, I'm sure they claimed themselves it was the biggest attraction for visitors into the Rugby area. Anyway, when will be hear confirmation either way about running in 2018?

The group has fairly wealthy backers it seems, Problem is finding a site suitable. The group did put a pre planning application in for a site but I guess there was a problem as we've heard nothing about it.

The council can insist on them providing funds and/or build a stadium in any successful planning application. They are hoping that doesn' happen although if it does I suspect it'll only be a small dent in the profit they will make.

I doubt Leicester would agree to any share unless it was NL. Plus if this gets rid of everyone involved in this shambles and the Save Cov Speedway group can move forward without other influences then it's a win win.

Frustratingly it could be if the right people were involved.

Will clubs be as willing to host challenge matches next season. I have doubts especially as they seem to be running at a lower cost.

I think they are referring to petitions etc. The Save Coventry Speedway group often ask for support from elsehwere and will in future. Shame we seem to be alienating some sections of speedway with the fans stance

Roynon won't be riding for Coventry, he signed for Plymouth again.

I said this on the other Coventry thread. Many fans are against the move but if fans and the group picked one or two meetings and come together to show we want a move back it can help the campaign. Turn this into a positive.

Can Roynon ride NL this year?

I'm sure they would like to have as many riders as possible with Coventry links.

Surely there is someone lined up?

To be honest the group should try and turn this into a positive if it indeed does happen. Plan for one or two of the 'home' meetings where fans go and make themselves heard ( get media invovled) while at the same time showing some support for the riders wearing the Bee. Its the ideal chance to get fans together and do something! Doing this shows its not supporting the move but actually gives the group and campaign media attention and telling people involved in the process we want to return to Coventry.

Someone new coming in possibly?

Just been announced that from 2019 you can have Sky Sports and BT under one subscription.

Ok. Cheers for the reply.

I'm guessing that is because of the confirmation needed from Leicester.

All the best Starman.

Today is the day we are likely to find out whether Bees will run at Leicester in 2018. Mick is away in Australia apparently so I guess Neil Watson will be in attendance?

There are certain Poole fans that see Gavan name and they go straight on the defensive instead of actually reading what he's posted. He's more positive about the Poole signings than some others!

But some believe that if we do then it will show that that there isn't a local need as we are happy to travel to Leicester. I think if you wanted to go you can still show your anger about it all with banners etc to clearly show those that need to know that we want a return back in the Coventry area and still support the team. It's a decision each fan will have to make on there own and whichever way each fan decides they shouldn't receive criticism for it. We had a similar situation with CCFC going to Northampton and things for ugly at times between fans on social media and forums. It sucks being a Coventry sports fan.

Good point. It's been around the £17-£18 mark for a fair few years now.

No professional sport is a £10 sport and even sports at semi pro level is a bit more than that. I think that £15 would be fair price but promoters do need to look at improving pre meeting and in between heats entertainment.

Is this a newer offer? We know about one offer made this winter already.

This bit is spot on. BE (if they are funding it) know full well fans won't go and will use it as evidence that their isn't a local need for the stadium anymore.