damosuzuki Posted July 25, 2016 Report Share Posted July 25, 2016 Coventrey another year at Brandon, 3 subject to conditions. Get rid of Horton. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilWatson Posted July 25, 2016 Report Share Posted July 25, 2016 Coventry Bees have been offered a new lease on Brandon Stadium, thanks to last ditch talks coordinated by Rugby Borough Council. The Coventry Bees speedway team had been facing their last season at the stadium after it had been sold for development. But after Cllr Michael Stokes, Leader of Rugby Borough Council, opened talks between the Bees and Agents acting for the new landowners, the owners have offered the Bees a new lease to allow the team to continue competing next season while they search a new site. The new lease would run for one year from 1 January 2017, with the possibility of a further two years subject to conditions. The lease would allow Coventry Bees, junior race meetings and stock car or banger racing meetings. Additional events would be subject to individual agreement. David Hargreaves, of FHP Property Consultants, acting on behalf of the stadium owners, said: “The pragmatic approach taken by Cllr Stokes has convinced the owners that a further period of time should be provided for the speedway team to find an alternative venue. “There is no doubt that this deal would not have been possible without the involvement of the borough council.” Cllr Michael Stokes, Leader of Rugby Borough Council, said: “It is clear that the situation the Bees and the other stadium users find themselves in is not ideal, but the lease that has been offered to them is a good compromise that will allow speedway and stock car racing to continue at Brandon for at least another year. “I would like to thank FHP for their efforts in brokering this agreement, and for the time and trouble that they have gone to in putting this offer together. “Additionally I would like to thank Mick Horton of the Coventry Bees for part he has played in allowing this offer to be made. “After meeting fans groups earlier this year and hearing their concerns first hand, I am delighted to have been able to bring all of the interested parties together to allow an offer to be made.” Mick Horton, of Coventry Speedway, said: “While the long-term future of the Coventry Bees is still a concern, there can be no doubt that this offer has given the speedway team some security in the short-term. “Our next home fixtures against Leicester, Lakeside and Kings Lynn had looked like being our last. Now, however, our fans can support the team knowing that there is an offer on the table that will allow another full season at Brandon Stadium.” 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bee 26 Posted July 25, 2016 Report Share Posted July 25, 2016 So a new 1 year lease from Jan 17 which could be extended subject to conditions. Will Mick commit for another year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woz01 Posted July 25, 2016 Report Share Posted July 25, 2016 So a new 1 year lease from Jan 17 which could be extended subject to conditions. Will Mick commit for another year? Statement says yes! I know Mick Horton isn't everyone's cup of tea but he along with Cllr Michael Stokes deserves a huge amount of credit for achieving this. Coventrey another year at Brandon, 3 subject to conditions. Get rid of Horton. Horton is part of the reason we got this deal. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Jones Posted July 25, 2016 Report Share Posted July 25, 2016 (edited) Statement says yes! I know Mick Horton isn't everyone's cup of tea but he along with Cllr Michael Stokes deserves a huge amount of credit for achieving this. I'm not sure it does say that myself. Edited July 25, 2016 by Dave Jones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woz01 Posted July 25, 2016 Report Share Posted July 25, 2016 I'm not sure it says that myself. Don't think he would be talking about security if he wasn't. Unless someone is taking over which was the rumour Friday night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Jones Posted July 25, 2016 Report Share Posted July 25, 2016 Don't think he would be talking about security if he wasn't. Unless someone is taking over which was the rumour Friday night He stated that it gave the bees " short term security" . He said nothing about it being in his hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notenoughnerve Posted July 25, 2016 Report Share Posted July 25, 2016 Excellent news. It gives hope. Losing Coventry would be an enormous blow to Speedway in this country. Now to find a long term solution somehow. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dj350z Posted July 25, 2016 Report Share Posted July 25, 2016 Great news for Coventry Speedway and the supporters. Clearly Councillor Stokes has been able to pull some strings to be able to get this agreement. I also think Mick Horton should be given some credit for getting the agreement. I get fed up reading all the criticism of Mick so maybe some supporters will cut him some slack now. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heathen chemistry Posted July 25, 2016 Report Share Posted July 25, 2016 seems to me the way horton hasnt bothered with the team this year is due to 2 possible reasons either the uncertainty about the stadium so why bother spending on new riders or he's had enough and someone else taking over ....so why bother spending Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woz01 Posted July 25, 2016 Report Share Posted July 25, 2016 He stated that it gave the bees " short term security" . He said nothing about it being in his hands. Well it would be a very good parting gift if he was to pass it onto someone else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bee 26 Posted July 25, 2016 Report Share Posted July 25, 2016 seems to me the way horton hasnt bothered with the team this year is due to 2 possible reasons either the uncertainty about the stadium so why bother spending on new riders or he's had enough and someone else taking over ....so why bother spending Well now he has another year which could lead to 2 years let's hope he puts a better team out for next year 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woz01 Posted July 25, 2016 Report Share Posted July 25, 2016 seems to me the way horton hasnt bothered with the team this year is due to 2 possible reasons either the uncertainty about the stadium so why bother spending on new riders or he's had enough and someone else taking over ....so why bother spending Plus he has said he has to pay to fix/replace things at the stadium that isn't part of the agreement he had. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TesarRacing Posted July 25, 2016 Report Share Posted July 25, 2016 Great news for Coventry Speedway and the supporters. Clearly Councillor Stokes has been able to pull some strings to be able to get this agreement. I also think Mick Horton should be given some credit for getting the agreement. I get fed up reading all the criticism of Mick so maybe some supporters will cut him some slack now. Statement says yes! I know Mick Horton isn't everyone's cup of tea but he along with Cllr Michael Stokes deserves a huge amount of credit for achieving this. Horton is part of the reason we got this deal. Agreed, there is no way an agreement would have made without the Cllr Stokes intervention and the existing promoter being agreeable. He amy or not be the promoter next season but at least he has helped ensure Coventry Speedway continues at least in the short term. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Jones Posted July 25, 2016 Report Share Posted July 25, 2016 It seems quite clear to me what the statement means. There needs to be a suitable new site identified in 2017. Then there is an option of a further two years at brandon ( presumably while a new stadium is built). If not it will be the end of the road after next season.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racers and royals Posted July 25, 2016 Report Share Posted July 25, 2016 (edited) I asked that very same question on Wednesday at Poole. MF said that 16th September was the official cut-off. There has been some debate as to whether the first leg of the Play-off semi-finals could take place as early as Monday 19th - but its doubtful subject to which teams are involved as they wouldn't have enough time to promote it. So subject to SKY I would guess the earliest the play-off semis would start would be Weds 21st and Monday 26th or Monday 26th and Weds 28th followed by the Final legs the week after. They would do well to avoid wednesday 28th September as it's the Swedish league final 2nd leg on that day Edited July 25, 2016 by racers and royals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdmc82 Posted July 25, 2016 Report Share Posted July 25, 2016 Brilliant news that we have another year at Brandon with chance of another 2 subject to conditions. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aroundtheboards Posted July 25, 2016 Report Share Posted July 25, 2016 Brilliant news Coventry !!! Brightened up a dull Monday !!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSmiler Posted July 25, 2016 Report Share Posted July 25, 2016 So pleased but surely we will be stuck in the same position next year. Very happy it's not quite the end though Giving credit to Mick for achieving this. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdmc82 Posted July 25, 2016 Report Share Posted July 25, 2016 Rugby Council leader Michael Stokes says it was an awful lot of work to finalise the deal and praised the efforts of Mick Horton throughout. He added the passion of Coventry Bees fans was a massive influence on his commitment to securing a deal. More online soon. @covobservernews 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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