Sandie Posted November 13, 2012 Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 loving reading all the ideas. Jay Pickard - I would love to see him in a Coventry team. Not sure if he is planning on riding next year. He is a dad-in-waiting and is settling down to earning a permanent secure wage in a 'proper job'. But if Laurence can get him into a team, it would be brill. And Richard Franklin - pretty much the same. Daddy in need of earning a regular wage. I would love these guys in our team - not for any other reason than they are friends. No idea if they would fit in to a good team though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waco Posted November 14, 2012 Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 The costs of riding speedway are way beyond the means of the average youngster.... Fans do not seem to realise that holding down a job and earning a living, are not particuarly compatible with riding speedway at National League level..Hence the high drop out rate of these riders especially if they are going to struggle to make progress to the Premier League..If you can help any of these riders with sponsership ,however small ,then do so ,,all are extremely gratefull of any help, and it will give you an added interest in the sport.... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMW Posted November 16, 2012 Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 loving reading all the ideas. Jay Pickard - I would love to see him in a Coventry team. Not sure if he is planning on riding next year. He is a dad-in-waiting and is settling down to earning a permanent secure wage in a 'proper job'. But if Laurence can get him into a team, it would be brill. And Richard Franklin - pretty much the same. Daddy in need of earning a regular wage. I would love these guys in our team - not for any other reason than they are friends. No idea if they would fit in to a good team though! Has Franklin got a baby??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedibee Posted November 16, 2012 Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 Has Franklin got a baby??? no he's got a 1 year old so not a baby . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCB Posted November 23, 2012 Report Share Posted November 23, 2012 Signing number 1 is Oliver Greenwood on a full transfer then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heathhen1 Posted November 23, 2012 Report Share Posted November 23, 2012 Clues ?? Let me see how about 7 riders who will fit in with the total team average allowed? me thinks you have been hanging round the heathen management to long main man to much spin lol :party: may i drop a name in that would see the masses converge on cov dan spike stoneman :t: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montie Posted November 25, 2012 Report Share Posted November 25, 2012 (edited) Signing number 1 is Oliver Greenwood on a full transfer then. Hence is transfer request a month ago.......tap tap Edited November 25, 2012 by montie 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhoundp Posted November 25, 2012 Report Share Posted November 25, 2012 (edited) Hence is transfer request a month ago.......tap tap Probably only after Dudley tapped first, according to some. Edited November 25, 2012 by greyhoundp 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Main Man Posted November 25, 2012 Report Share Posted November 25, 2012 Hence is transfer request a month ago.......tap tap suggest you read what Ollie and his dad have posted on the Scunthorpe forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montie Posted November 26, 2012 Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 suggest you read what Ollie and his dad have posted on the Scunthorpe forum I have just now......and i suggest YOU read the post following it bloke......facts dont lie!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
21st century heathen Posted November 28, 2012 Report Share Posted November 28, 2012 Cov has signed Richard Franklin on a full transfer. http://www.coventrybees.co/news.php?extend.2114 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philfromcov Posted November 28, 2012 Report Share Posted November 28, 2012 loving reading all the ideas. Jay Pickard - I would love to see him in a Coventry team. Not sure if he is planning on riding next year. He is a dad-in-waiting and is settling down to earning a permanent secure wage in a 'proper job'. But if Laurence can get him into a team, it would be brill. And Richard Franklin - pretty much the same. Daddy in need of earning a regular wage. I would love these guys in our team - not for any other reason than they are friends. No idea if they would fit in to a good team though! not seen him pulling pints at the binley park for a bit, does he not work there any more? looking at the dates i suspect i may be at the N:L more than the EL next season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnie Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 All the best main man for the 2013 season, except when yourr up against kings lynn ofcourse,,hope that knee is getting better, 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Main Man Posted December 3, 2012 Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 All the best main man for the 2013 season, except when yourr up against kings lynn ofcourse,,hope that knee is getting better, Cheers Arnie ..will be watching Tom's scores with interest mate!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Main Man Posted December 5, 2012 Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 Next signing for side due to be announced shortly ...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heathen1984 Posted December 5, 2012 Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 James sarjeant i see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Main Man Posted December 5, 2012 Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 THE youthful Coventry National League side is beginning to take shape with Bees asset James Sarjeant putting pen to paper for the 2013 season – following on from the signings of Oliver Greenwood and Richard Franklin. 20-year-old Sarjeant, from Sheffield, has been on the Bees’ books from the tender age of 16 but has commenced his speedway education in the National League and last season made big strides whilst based at Rye House, upping his average to an impressive 7.87. He also featured in several Premier League guest bookings where he gave a good account of himself, and the youngster is looking for a double-up berth in 2013. Co-team boss Laurence Rogers is pleased with the capture. He said: “I have known Sarj since his early days on a speedway bike in the under-15s and he has always come across as a gritty little rider with great potential. “He has waited patiently for the chance to ride for his parent club, and in all honesty it did not take too long to agree a deal with him as he really wants to race for Coventry. “He always has good equipment and has renowned speedway character Mr Enzville looking after him. I think 2013 will be a big breakthrough year for him, and I am glad it will be with us at Coventry. “Like all riders he needs sponsorship backing and in his case he is looking for a backer to buy him a new Kevlar racing suit – so if anyone would like to support this young Brit, or any of the team, they can contact me by e-mail at laurencerogers@blueyonder.co.uk or leave me a message or text on 07510768392.” Details of the nickname and logo for the new National League team – who will race home meetings at Brandon predominantly on the Fridays of Grand Prix weekends which preclude Elite League action – are being finalised and should be available soon. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Main Man Posted December 6, 2012 Report Share Posted December 6, 2012 FORMER British Under-18 Champion Brendan Johnson has joined Coventry’s National League team as a full club asset. Johnson, 20, comes in after a transfer fee was agreed with the Isle of Wight, and he becomes the fourth confirmed starter as Coventry enter the sport’s third-tier for the first time. He secured his prestigious national title in 2010 at Somerset as part of a remarkable comeback to the sport, after he had suffered head injuries in an horrific crash at the Isle of Wight in August 2009. Coventry have fought off interest from several other clubs to bring in Johnson, who achieved a 5.25 average on-loan to King’s Lynn this year. Ironically, he has already made one appearance for the senior Buildbase Bees team, having come in at short notice to guest in the second leg of the Elite League Knockout Cup Final at Poole in October. Co-boss Blayne Scroggins said: “We’re really pleased to have Brendan on board and although other clubs were showing interest in him, he wanted to come to Coventry. “He’s always been a talented rider and did well to come back from his injury – we now believe he’s at the right time and the right club to be more than capable of upping his average, and Brendan believes he can too! “He comes to us as a full asset of Coventry and I’d like to thank the management at the Isle of Wight for their co-operation in completing the deal.” Sponsorship is of vital importance for the youngsters, and if anyone is able to help please contact Blayne Scroggins at blayne14@hotmail.co.uk or Laurence Rogers at laurencerogers@blueyonder.co.uk . 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Main Man Posted December 17, 2012 Report Share Posted December 17, 2012 COVENTRY have made 19-year-old rising star Joe Jacobs their No.1 as they enter the National League for the first time in 2013. Jacobs won the league title with Mildenhall this year, and joins the Brandon club after four seasons at West Row having pushed his average up to just under-eight in 2012. He has secured a Premier League deal with Glasgow, who share the same Sunday race-day as Mildenhall, leading to his move away from West Row – and Coventry were quick to make their move. Ironically, the signing of Jacobs means Coventry will be tracking the top two riders from the 2010 British Under-18 Championship – because Jacobs finished second to new team-mate Brendan Johnson in the prestige event at Somerset at the age of 16. He added a third place in the equivalent event, run at under-19 level, this year. Jacobs has been racing in Australia since the end of the domestic campaign, and is relishing the opportunity of lining up at Brandon in 2013. Co-boss Blayne Scroggins said: “I was at Mildenhall when Joe made his debut at 15, and he had a great first year. He’s gone from strength to strength and I’m looking forward to linking up and working with Joe again. I’m really pleased to get him as our new No.1. “Joe was always part of Mildenhall’s plans but they gave us first refusal in case he signed for a Sunday Premier League track. “Once we got the go-ahead from Mildenhall, we made contact with Joe in Australia and the deal was swiftly completed. “I’d like to thank Chris Louis and the Mildenhall management for allowing the deal to be completed quickly and in a professional manner.” Coventry will also announce this week the nickname for their National League team, who will generally race their home matches on the Fridays of Grand Prix weekends when several Elite League riders are unavailable. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Jasper Posted December 17, 2012 Report Share Posted December 17, 2012 Think I am more excited about the national league rather than the Elite to be honest. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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