Jacques Posted February 25, 2014 Report Share Posted February 25, 2014 Near Junction 2? If so, excellent spot. It is! It's brilliant for access too, but then it's a big site so also ideal for a housing redevelopment sigh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iris123 Posted February 25, 2014 Report Share Posted February 25, 2014 i know i appear to be a lone voice of insanity on here but if its so easy to find sites why has it taken cradley do long? and by comparison coventry is posh compared to cradley....... sorry couldn't resit! Can't be that posh if a prime site is sold off for a million quid. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Posted February 25, 2014 Report Share Posted February 25, 2014 It is! It's brilliant for access too, but then it's a big site so also ideal for a housing redevelopment sigh But brown belt and already has an adjacent business park so housing unlikely. Would need some serious money to clean up before housing is built. Same council as Brandon, could be part of any deal to build their. Just a thought. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Posted February 25, 2014 Report Share Posted February 25, 2014 But brown belt and already has an adjacent business park so housing unlikely. Would need some serious money to clean up before housing is built. Same council as Brandon, could be part of any deal to build their. Just a thought. Oh, I understand what you are saying. I'm just not feeling very optimistic about it all 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arthur cross Posted February 25, 2014 Report Share Posted February 25, 2014 Why do people think the dogs are going back in?! Have a look at the greyhound section of www.racingpost.com It's taken just a few days for it to become clear that it was only the previous greyhound promoter Harry Findlay who wanted to bale out in a hurry as soon as he had no hope of any lease extension beyond the rest of the current deal. But the general management of the stadium as well as the greyhound owners/trainers are keen to resume staging that sport as soon as possible, maybe as soon as this Friday, having received new financial backing that appears to cover Findlay's swift exit.. The only thing stopping this quick resumption is that the Greyhound Board of Great Britain's licencing procedures aren't designed to cope with a licenced-promoter suddenly wanting out while the stadium staff not only want to stay in but are also confident they can fund any financial guarantee removed by that departing licence-holder ... overall, it appears the dog racing will resume as soon as the GBGB give any new licences the all-clear. The nearest recent example I can recall of something similar happening in speedway (and it led to a change in the rulebook) was Tim Stone's sudden death in May 2008 as Newport's sole promoter ... while plenty of Wasps fans would've willingly volunteered to help their club see out the season in such tragic circumstances, Newport's fixtures had to come to a halt because important matters (like the club's ownership and insurance liability) were trapped in the racking-up of Tim's finances (and made even more complicated because he hadn't left a will) so the SCB & BSPA couldn't quickly process new people's paperwork. That led to the current rule that every British speedway club must have a minimum of 2 co-promoters (and a maximum of 3) to reduce the risk of one person's death grinding a whole club to a halt. Thankfully, we're not dealing with a death in Harry Findlay's case at Coventry dogs but we are still dealing with an unexpected departure of a licenced-promoter and the GBGB won't simply rush through new paperwork without making that sport's usual checks of any prospective new licence-holders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racers and royals Posted February 25, 2014 Report Share Posted February 25, 2014 Don`t know if this has been mentioned previously but Mayor Gillias is also the new chairman of the Speedway control bureau. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Stadia Posted February 25, 2014 Report Share Posted February 25, 2014 Have a look at the greyhound section of www.racingpost.com It's taken just a few days for it to become clear that it was only the previous greyhound promoter Harry Findlay who wanted to bale out in a hurry as soon as he had no hope of any lease extension beyond the rest of the current deal. But the general management of the stadium as well as the greyhound owners/trainers are keen to resume staging that sport as soon as possible, maybe as soon as this Friday, having received new financial backing that appears to cover Findlay's swift exit.. The only thing stopping this quick resumption is that the Greyhound Board of Great Britain's licencing procedures aren't designed to cope with a licenced-promoter suddenly wanting out while the stadium staff not only want to stay in but are also confident they can fund any financial guarantee removed by that departing licence-holder ... overall, it appears the dog racing will resume as soon as the GBGB give any new licences the all-clear. The nearest recent example I can recall of something similar happening in speedway (and it led to a change in the rulebook) was Tim Stone's sudden death in May 2008 as Newport's sole promoter ... while plenty of Wasps fans would've willingly volunteered to help their club see out the season in such tragic circumstances, Newport's fixtures had to come to a halt because important matters (like the club's ownership and insurance liability) were trapped in the racking-up of Tim's finances (and made even more complicated because he hadn't left a will) so the SCB & BSPA couldn't quickly process new people's paperwork. That led to the current rule that every British speedway club must have a minimum of 2 co-promoters (and a maximum of 3) to reduce the risk of one person's death grinding a whole club to a halt. Thankfully, we're not dealing with a death in Harry Findlay's case at Coventry dogs but we are still dealing with an unexpected departure of a licenced-promoter and the GBGB won't simply rush through new paperwork without making that sport's usual checks of any prospective new licence-holders. Pity it didn't take a long time to sort out, as perhaps a different promoter may have been installed with a different eventual outcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Posted February 25, 2014 Report Share Posted February 25, 2014 Don`t know if this has been mentioned previously but Mayor Gillias is also the new chairman of the Speedway control bureau. I don't think it has RR. Interesting!! Thanks for that info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Stadia Posted February 25, 2014 Report Share Posted February 25, 2014 Don`t know if this has been mentioned previously but Mayor Gillias is also the new chairman of the Speedway control bureau. Just checked, (sorry to doubt it), but yes, he is! Well done RR, it has to help, surely! Someone said earlier that although he is an ex-rider he would not be interested in helping. Sort of quashes that remark, I am certain! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingbee Posted February 25, 2014 Report Share Posted February 25, 2014 do you really think the metropilos of rugby will agree? the motorsport site is as far away from rugby as they can make it! all those nice new houses in cawston grange and the votes for the next election, just wont happen. east of rugby too difficult to get too, not great road links between coventry and rugby i know i appear to be a lone voice of insanity on here but if its so easy to find sites why has it taken cradley do long? and by comparison coventry is posh compared to cradley....... sorry couldn't resit! cawston grange ain't Rugby I live in Hillmorton not posh I presume we are eastern side what's wrong with the A5/M6/A45 rugby well served with the road network Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moorski Posted February 25, 2014 Report Share Posted February 25, 2014 I hope that Coventry can find a new site no speedway supporter wants to see another club close down, if Speedway is to survive we need the Local derbies in particular, plus we enjoy them sometimes! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philfromcov Posted February 25, 2014 Report Share Posted February 25, 2014 cawston grange ain't Rugby I live in Hillmorton not posh I presume we are eastern side what's wrong with the A5/M6/A45 rugby well served with the road network surely then it becomes rugby speedway and not coventry, sorry that matters to me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickthemuppet Posted February 25, 2014 Report Share Posted February 25, 2014 The dogs will carry on for as long as the Speedway is there. So there will be Dogs,Speedway and Stock cars there for at least the next three years if they want to stay there. Hopefully there will be greyhound racing at Brandon this Friday and Saturday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fliss44 Posted February 26, 2014 Report Share Posted February 26, 2014 Anybody out there that considers Rugby to be posh is misled!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Posted February 26, 2014 Report Share Posted February 26, 2014 Anybody out there that considers Rugby to be posh is misled!! Drugby 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini Posted February 26, 2014 Report Share Posted February 26, 2014 it doesnt have to be Cov area it could be Rugby or any of the surrounding area with in reason Bees fans come from a large area not all from coventry. Yes, some even come from Leicester. I'm hoping it's not going to be too far away and a difficult journey as the reason I chose to go to Coventry when Blackbird Road closed in 1983 was because it was a quick blast up the M69 as against twice as far across Leicester and along the A47 to Peterborough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingbee Posted February 26, 2014 Report Share Posted February 26, 2014 surely then it becomes rugby speedway and not coventry, sorry that matters to me!Its Rugby speedway now as its in Rugby not Coventry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FranktonBee Posted February 26, 2014 Report Share Posted February 26, 2014 a bit part rider maybe, but his connections still intact i may add Not denying it. However, the question is whether he can, or is willing to help. Haven't seen any evidence yet and don't expect to. But - as I implied, I hope to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 26, 2014 Report Share Posted February 26, 2014 (edited) I know from experience that cross-linking items on here is frowned on so I am refraining from giving a direct Link. But I would draw attention to the latest Post in General Discussions in regard to the current happenings at Oxford Stadium because in the 'Oxford Mail' article there is also a strong reference to the sale of Coventry Stadium. Edited February 26, 2014 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Stadia Posted February 26, 2014 Report Share Posted February 26, 2014 I know from experience that cross-linking items on here is frowned on so I am refraining from giving a direct Link. But I would draw attention to the latest Post in General Discussions in regard to the current happenings at Oxford Stadium because in the 'Oxford Mail' article there is also a strong reference to the sale of Coventry Stadium. The fortunate situation with Coventry is the current owner and promoter, appear to wish speedway to continue into the future, whereas Oxford were kicked out by the owners. Having said that, Oxford's fight is to save the stadium, which the Coventry fans could try and do too, but could cause unintended consequences which could mean speedway at Coventry disappearing altogether. In other words, clearly Mr Sandhu wants to sell the stadium and any moves to block him may make things even more messy! But then the fans are gambling that Mr Sandhu is genuine in what he has stated. In my opinion Mr Sandhu needs to meet the fans in a face to face meeting, with Mr Horton and ideally the stocks and dogs people and firmly put the cards on the table. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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