Simon G

Taken from the CET Coventry have been given dramatic fresh hope of resuming speedway competition in the Elite League next season. A joint statement was issued yesterday evening between the Buildbase Bees, fellow outcasts Peterborough and, crucially, the BSPA, which indicates that a resolution could still be found to the problems emerging from the recent AGM. The various parties have come together for the first time since the Bournemouth conference last month, and while there is no confirmation of the Bees and the Panthers returning to the league, the fact that there is dialogue has to be seen as positive. It was previously stated that the Elite League would simply run with eight clubs next season, without Coventry and Peterborough, and with newcomers King’s Lynn elevated to the top level following the AGM. There does now appear to be serious hope of that situation changing, although with the Christmas period on the way it is highly unlikely that anything will be resolved ahead of the New Year. The statement read: “We are pleased to inform fans of speedway that the BSPA, Coventry Bees and Peterborough Panthers have held discussions with a view to resolving the issues that have arisen between them. “We are at this stage unable to relay any information as to the nature or the content of those discussions but we can confirm that all of the parties remain committed to resolving the matter amicably. “We thank all of the fans of speedway, the commercial partners and the members for their patience during this time.” Peterborough’s top two riders from last season, Kenneth Bjerre and Niels-Kristian Iversen, have already been declared as starters with King’s Lynn, but none of Coventry’s title-winning line-up are fixed up elsewhere in the top flight as yet, although Ben Barker is known to be on the verge of a move to Premier League Plymouth with the intention also of doubling-up in the Elite

They have already signed up one rider!

If that's what you think keep guessing!

Depends on how much cash is on the table!

We still harping on about this, if they broke any rules then the BSPA would have stepped in and actioned it. No rules were broken just used to Bees advantage and fair play to Rosco

Just lock Shovlar's account, make life on here much easier!

Should be interesting to see them ride tonight then!

Good post - Shovlar take note

I thought Shovlar's absence for a week would have got over those sour grapes. Still waiting for his match report...

No rules were broken otherwise the BSPA wouldn't have let it stand. Poole should know, they are up to it every year

Or that Barker was part of the team that won the Elite League

Can't see the weather effecting this one. Bright and sunny. Bring it on

Well if he rode last night and is riding U21 tonight he'll be riding against Poole on Monday

I reckon we could be without Shamek for Monday, will be a big loss but hopefully Auty would do a good job if that's the case

Why what happened?