CB252 Posted May 10, 2016 Report Share Posted May 10, 2016 (edited) Its either that, or Coventry are finished. Which would you prefere ? And to my mind if Coventry are offered it they should accept it. And a PL side doesn't have to come up providing we keep the 8.One thing guaranteed to 'finish Coventry' would be a move to Leicester. Do you think Poole would survive if they had to ride at Eastbourne every Wednesday night? I know supporters of long standing, that regularly go to away meetings, that won't even go and watch the two Bees away matches at Leicester each year because the track is so crap. Edited May 10, 2016 by CB252 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Shovlar Posted May 10, 2016 Report Share Posted May 10, 2016 Eastbourne is 100 miles from Poole. Three hourse drive. In fact Coventry is faster to get to than Eastbourne from Poole. Coventry is just down the road from Leicester. Dont think they will have a choice if they wish to continue. Agree about the racing at Leicester though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starman2006 Posted May 10, 2016 Report Share Posted May 10, 2016 (edited) One thing guaranteed to 'finish Coventry' would be a move to Leicester. Do you think Poole would survive if they had to ride at Eastbourne every Wednesday night? I know supporters of long standing, that regularly go to away meetings, that won't even go and watch the two Bees away matches at Leicester each year because the track is so crap. First things first, Coventry to Liecester is a bit nearer than Poole to Eastie. The track at Liecester maybe as you put it crap, but who's fault is that, hmm ? I still say Coventry would be better going there in the short term and have speedway than have none at all, and if the promotion are serious about saving the club this will give them a bit of time to find the club a new home. If they are interested..... Edited May 10, 2016 by Starman2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainB Posted May 10, 2016 Report Share Posted May 10, 2016 Its either that, or Coventry are finished. Which would you prefere ? And to my mind if Coventry are offered it they should accept it. And a PL side doesn't have to come up providing we keep the 8. It'll be the Leicester Bees! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavan Posted May 10, 2016 Report Share Posted May 10, 2016 First things first, Coventry to Liecester is a bit nearer than Poole to Eastie. The track at Liecester maybe as you put it crap, but who's fault is that, hmm ? I still say Coventry would be better going there in the short term and have speedway than have none at all, and if the promotion are serious about saving the club this will give them a bit of time to find the club a new home. If they are interested..... But how close is Coventry to Leicester? Never heard of Liecester! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB252 Posted May 10, 2016 Report Share Posted May 10, 2016 First things first, Coventry to Liecester is a bit nearer than Poole to Eastie. The track at Liecester maybe as you put it crap, but who's fault is that, hmm ? I still say Coventry would be better going there in the short term and have speedway than have none at all, and if the promotion are serious about saving the club this will give them a bit of time to find the club a new home. If they are interested..... Poole to Eastie was a bit of a stretch granted but the fact remains. It will be a disaster and would harm the long term future of the club more than a year out. Look at Cradley when they moved to Stoke. When a club has no home track it effectively ceases to exist and moving to someone else's track merely delays the inevitable at huge expense. Also, this promotion does not have the resources to save this club I'm afraid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Hunter Posted May 10, 2016 Report Share Posted May 10, 2016 But how close is Coventry to Leicester? Never heard of Liecester! Can't spell it either! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Hunter Posted May 10, 2016 Report Share Posted May 10, 2016 Rumour had it that last night DH was going to be in the bar after the meeting and would be willing to talk to fans. Did he and what did he say? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaColette Posted May 10, 2016 Report Share Posted May 10, 2016 (edited) One thing guaranteed to 'finish Coventry' would be a move to Leicester. Do you think Poole would survive if they had to ride at Eastbourne every Wednesday night? I know supporters of long standing, that regularly go to away meetings, that won't even go and watch the two Bees away matches at Leicester each year because the track is so crap. A big difference, it can take over two hours to get to Eastbourne. Doubt Leicester takes that long! 😉 Edit - If you said Swindon, I think most of the hardcore Poole fans would go there, even if it was just to annoy Rosco! Can't spell it either!Lol, serves Gavan right for making fun of someone's spelling! Edited May 10, 2016 by lisa-colette Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavan Posted May 10, 2016 Report Share Posted May 10, 2016 (edited) But how close is Coventry to Leicester Never heard of Liecester! Erm this is my post. I spelt it correctly thanks. Can't spell it either! I spelt it correctly!!! I was taking the mickey out of Starmans spelling! A big difference, it can take over two hours to get to Eastbourne. Doubt Leicester takes that long! Edit - If you said Swindon, I think most of the hardcore Poole fans would go there, even if it was just to annoy Rosco! Lol, serves Gavan right for making fun of someone's spelling! I spelt it correctly Lisa , have a look at the post Edited May 10, 2016 by Gavan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedibee Posted May 10, 2016 Report Share Posted May 10, 2016 A big difference, it can take over two hours to get to Eastbourne. Doubt Leicester takes that long! Edit - If you said Swindon, I think most of the hardcore Poole fans would go there, even if it was just to annoy Rosco! Lol, serves Gavan right for making fun of someone's spelling! On a map Coventry and leicester are only 25 miles apart . in reality they are worlds and decades apart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wealdstone Posted May 10, 2016 Report Share Posted May 10, 2016 First things first, Coventry to Liecester is a bit nearer than Poole to Eastie. The track at Liecester maybe as you put it crap, but who's fault is that, hmm ? I still say Coventry would be better going there in the short term and have speedway than have none at all, and if the promotion are serious about saving the club this will give them a bit of time to find the club a new home. If they are interested..... Those in charge at Coventry don't exactly have a great history in saving clubs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB252 Posted May 10, 2016 Report Share Posted May 10, 2016 (edited) A big difference, it can take over two hours to get to Eastbourne. Doubt Leicester takes that long! 😉 Edit - If you said Swindon, I think most of the hardcore Poole fans would go there, even if it was just to annoy Rosco! Lol, serves Gavan right for making fun of someone's spelling! Poole to Swindon is 100 miles as well! Fact remains, track sharing would be a killer unless it's at NL level a la Cradley to keep costs at an absolute minimum.Those in charge at Coventry don't exactly have a great history in saving clubs.When did they last try? Peterborough in 2014? They foolishly tried to run a team at all three levels that year and got in a mess, but effectively they did save Peterborough. If they hadn't stepped in the club would never have started the 2014 season and they wouldn't be running now. Edited May 10, 2016 by CB252 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dabbsjoe Posted May 10, 2016 Report Share Posted May 10, 2016 to be fair if managed / organised properly (a big if where anything Speedway is concerned) could be potential for a team in each league next season at Leicester. Coventry move over for a year or two for Elite League Leicester drop down to Premier League Coventry and Leicester run a National League team combined. would be a good way to bring on riders, some National League riders can double up into the Premier League team and some Premier League riders can double up into the Elite League team 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert72 Posted May 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2016 to be fair if managed / organised properly (a big if where anything Speedway is concerned) could be potential for a team in each league next season at Leicester. Coventry move over for a year or two for Elite League Leicester drop down to Premier League Coventry and Leicester run a National League team combined. would be a good way to bring on riders, some National League riders can double up into the Premier League team and some Premier League riders can double up into the Elite League team I don't think the premier league want Leicester back and the elite league only want Leicester to make the needed number to run for sky. I have a feeling DH has been too vocal and the bully boys have took away his ball now,so unless someone buys him out he may just rent the track next season to the bees and Leicester won't run. Worrying times at Leicester and Coventry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaColette Posted May 10, 2016 Report Share Posted May 10, 2016 Erm this is my post. I spelt it correctly thanks. I spelt it correctly!!! I was taking the mickey out of Starmans spelling! I spelt it correctly Lisa , have a look at the post Wasn't sure about the 'i and c'. Tbh though I often use my phone when posting (prefer the mobile version of the site!) and all I have to type I'd 'lei...'and it brings up Leicester! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wealdstone Posted May 10, 2016 Report Share Posted May 10, 2016 Poole to Swindon is 100 miles as well! Fact remains, track sharing would be a killer unless it's at NL level a la Cradley to keep costs at an absolute minimum. When did they last try? Peterborough in 2014? They foolishly tried to run a team at all three levels that year and got in a mess, but effectively they did save Peterborough. If they hadn't stepped in the club would never have started the 2014 season and they wouldn't be running now. Didn't exactly set the world alight at Mildenhall!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Hunter Posted May 10, 2016 Report Share Posted May 10, 2016 On a map Coventry and leicester are only 25 miles apart . in reality they are worlds and decades apart 30 minutes stadium to stadium. I agree with the second part of your post! It was the same when the Leicester team (Hunters & Lions) rode at Blackbird Road. Even the hot dogs & onions were better at Brandon although its taken me about 50 years to admit it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted May 10, 2016 Report Share Posted May 10, 2016 If she takes over officially , thats the end of Leicester speedwayWill the BSPA let her? If they are as peed off with David Hemsley as some are saying, they won't want his wife and nominated successor to be the replacement. I don't know if she has a promoters license anyway?Much more likely that BsPA would want Neil Machin to be the senior promoter,but would he want to? So then it's a question of Dave Darcy being acceptable/wanting to. I think DH has bowled a bouncer at the BSPA by making this move and nominating his Mrs to replace him. And despite their shortcomings, even the BSPA should recognise it for what it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini Posted May 10, 2016 Report Share Posted May 10, 2016 to be fair if managed / organised properly (a big if where anything Speedway is concerned) could be potential for a team in each league next season at Leicester. Coventry move over for a year or two for Elite League Leicester drop down to Premier League Coventry and Leicester run a National League team combined. would be a good way to bring on riders, some National League riders can double up into the Premier League team and some Premier League riders can double up into the Elite League team The only bit that would work is Leicester dropping back to the Premier League. Coventry riding at Leicester would be a disaster, as would running a team in the National League. Sadly not enough fans are interested in watching NL racing and if they can't be bothered to 'go down the road' to Brandon they certainly wouldn't travel to Leicester. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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