SCB Posted July 12, 2016 Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 1) How can Coventry supporters complain about the stadium being sold for redevelopment if they don't bother to turn up to support the sport? I really don't want to see Brandon demolished, but Coventry came across as a bit of an unprofessional joke last night to be honest, with absolutely no passion being shown whatsoever. The answer to point one, is the last line of your post. Why turn up to support a club that is an "unprofessional joke" that has no passion? If they management can't be bothered to provide a half decent team and don't care why bother? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Shovlar Posted July 12, 2016 Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 I don't post much in here nowadays, but a few things really puzzled me watching last night's meeting. 1) How can Coventry supporters complain about the stadium being sold for redevelopment if they don't bother to turn up to support the sport? 2) How can our sport ever be taken seriously when you have a team manager, who's team is being well and truly thrashed (at that time), standing behind his riders making stupid "bunny" ears, and laughing? 3) How can our sport ever be taken seriously when a team manager being interviewed on Sky, when his team has just been beaten at home, babbles on about wanting to get to the chip shop? I really don't want to see Brandon demolished, but Coventry came across as a bit of an unprofessional joke last night to be honest, with absolutely no passion being shown whatsoever. Both last night and at Swindon the whole Coventry management and team came over as a complete joke. Let hurry up and finsh so we can go down the chippy, to riders pulling faves on Sky at Swindon behind the interview. They need their heads smacking together by the bspa and told to act professionally. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Smith Posted July 12, 2016 Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 The answer to point one, is the last line of your post. Why turn up to support a club that is an "unprofessional joke" that has no passion? If they management can't be bothered to provide a half decent team and don't care why bother? It seems Coventry fans missed the point & opportunity of last night. There's no better way of showing support than live on TV. As I's already said, it was a night to put aside how crap the team & management are but to support the stadium use. An opportunity to make a nuisance behind the Sky studio, invade the track to wave banners & flags etc. I'm sure the fans could of found £10 for the night and stuck their fingers up to the management for the rest of the season. The 'Save' campaign may as well just give up, a chance missed imo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trees Posted July 12, 2016 Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 Fans have to remember they are the mainstays of any club, it's their club, if they don't turn up then the club is not more, it really is support it or lose it They did have a banner on the 3/4th bend but SKY didn't think it important enough to show it, mind you had the people behind the Save Cov Speedway campaign come round to the 1st bend they could have easily asked for it to be shown, Kelvin was accessible to talk to at least ....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigcatdiary Posted July 12, 2016 Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 I don't post much in here nowadays, but a few things really puzzled me watching last night's meeting. 1) How can Coventry supporters complain about the stadium being sold for redevelopment if they don't bother to turn up to support the sport? 2) How can our sport ever be taken seriously when you have a team manager, who's team is being well and truly thrashed (at that time), standing behind his riders making stupid "bunny" ears, and laughing? 3) How can our sport ever be taken seriously when a team manager being interviewed on Sky, when his team has just been beaten at home, babbles on about wanting to get to the chip shop? I really don't want to see Brandon demolished, but Coventry came across as a bit of an unprofessional joke last night to be honest, with absolutely no passion being shown whatsoever. You make some very good points, perhaps someone from the management would like to respond. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racers and royals Posted July 12, 2016 Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 Robert Lambert riding in Sweden tonight- quick recovery !!!!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Game On Posted July 12, 2016 Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 So KK kicking it shut as such was just for effect then? Yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini Posted July 12, 2016 Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 They did have a banner on the 3/4th bend but SKY didn't think it important enough to show it, mind you had the people behind the Save Cov Speedway campaign come round to the 1st bend they could have easily asked for it to be shown, Kelvin was accessible to talk to at least ....... And they were the Polish supporters I believe. I think the majority of us are just waiting for the inevitable to happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A ORLOV Posted July 12, 2016 Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 And they were the Polish supporters I believe. I think the majority of us are just waiting for the inevitable to happen. They had a Union Jack flag with Save Coventry Speedway, or something like that, on it which was near the entrance to the track from the pits that just happened to be shown a few times, but as the camera was following the rider it was only on screen for a couple of seconds each time it was seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
False dawn Posted July 12, 2016 Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 Well I haven't given up. I didn't see the reported rubbish in the pits because I was in the stand cheering on my side. And those Bees nearly pulled off the greatest comeback since Lazarus. We pulled off a spendid win at King's Lynn and last night was an exciting turn around. Look at the stats and you'll see we have some exciting riders. What they are doing with early meeting set up and some of their gating is anyone's guess. But they pulled out all the stops and almost pulled off a famous win. Throw in the towel if you like but keep the faith on here and elsewhere on the net. We are all that's left. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woz01 Posted July 12, 2016 Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 (edited) It seems Coventry fans missed the point & opportunity of last night. There's no better way of showing support than live on TV. As I's already said, it was a night to put aside how crap the team & management are but to support the stadium use. An opportunity to make a nuisance behind the Sky studio, invade the track to wave banners & flags etc. I'm sure the fans could of found £10 for the night and stuck their fingers up to the management for the rest of the season. The 'Save' campaign may as well just give up, a chance missed imo As someone who runs the save cov speedway twitter feed I would never ask anyone to invade the track its a irresponsible thing to say and do. Fans will not go on a Monday even at £10 and even more so when we have a meeting Friday. Originally I suggested doing the flags/banners on an actual race night and get local media involved as it's local government and mainly local people that can put pressure on the developer. I was shot down saying it needs to on Sky, looks like I was right. As for giving up, never. Talks are still ongoing to extend the lease. As I said before the Bees promotion has a bigger platform to push this than any of us. Promote a meeting as a "Save Cov Speedway" one, invite local media, reduce prices for a Friday meeting and I can guarantee that will have more clout than what we had yesterday Edited July 12, 2016 by woz01 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini Posted July 12, 2016 Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 (edited) video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWWwl5ZZ7aE Fame at last. As the riders line up for each race we can clearly be seen on the 4th bend ~ my friend Robert, two Kings Lynn friends and Lucy. Well, you won't see much of the dog as she's in her usual position lying down asleep. We moved after heat 5 to the back straight as it was so cold but perhaps we should have stayed where we were to make that bend look more crowded. As it was it just left the man in shorts and the Polish lads with the flags. Now I've watched the video it confirmed my opinion that this was one of the worst matches racing wise this season but the fight back and close final score made it very interesting. Shame Bees didn't quite pull it off in the end. A ORLOV.....They had a Union Jack flag with Save Coventry Speedway, or something like that, on it which was near the entrance to the track from the pits that just happened to be shown a few times, but as the camera was following the rider it was only on screen for a couple of seconds each time it was seen. Yes, I've seen it now. Thinking about it those banners/flags on the 4th bend were probably a better idea because the camera was able to pick them up each time the riders lined up. Just a shame the camera didn't zoom in a few times as they've done it enough times when there is a full moon and had some amazing shots of it. Edited July 12, 2016 by Gemini Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdmc82 Posted July 12, 2016 Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 Robert Lambert riding in Sweden tonight- quick recovery !!!!! I thought he had a broken finger? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinny Posted July 12, 2016 Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 I thought Theres your first mistake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tellboy Posted July 12, 2016 Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 (edited) I thought he had a broken finger? Looked like it wasnt very comfortable by how he was signing autographs at Cardiff on Saturday. Edited July 12, 2016 by tellboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trees Posted July 12, 2016 Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 Not a broken finger more a squished, messed up end to his finger. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCB Posted July 12, 2016 Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 It seems Coventry fans missed the point & opportunity of last night. There's no better way of showing support than live on TV. As I's already said, it was a night to put aside how crap the team & management are but to support the stadium use. An opportunity to make a nuisance behind the Sky studio, invade the track to wave banners & flags etc. I'm sure the fans could of found £10 for the night and stuck their fingers up to the management for the rest of the season. The 'Save' campaign may as well just give up, a chance missed imo Brandon Stadium is the longest running, current active speedway stadium in the UK. What more proof is needed that it's viable? It's not being closed down due to a lack of numbers, it's being closed down because of one mans greed (and probably because he was fecked over by the speedway establishment) so don't pin Coventry closing down on the fans, it's ultimately Sandhu and not helped by Patchett, Ford and Adams doing their best to screw over Sandhu in 2010/2011. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trees Posted July 12, 2016 Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 Brandon Stadium is the longest running, current active speedway stadium in the UK. What more proof is needed that it's viable? It's not being closed down due to a lack of numbers, it's being closed down because of one mans greed (and probably because he was fecked over by the speedway establishment) so don't pin Coventry closing down on the fans, it's ultimately Sandhu and not helped by Patchett, Ford and Adams doing their best to screw over Sandhu in 2010/2011. But surely the fans have missed the opportunity to show their passion for the club on tv, to show the speedway world that Coventry is viable? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star Fever Posted July 12, 2016 Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 happy to be proved wrong again lol .... thought we'd struggle with no Rob but great stuff from the Stars early on saw us through after Bees' recovery. ....and who'd have thought Troy would be the saviour? Well done all the team!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starman2006 Posted July 12, 2016 Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 Fans have to remember they are the mainstays of any club, it's their club, if they don't turn up then the club is not more, it really is support it or lose it They did have a banner on the 3/4th bend but SKY didn't think it important enough to show it, mind you had the people behind the Save Cov Speedway campaign come round to the 1st bend they could have easily asked for it to be shown, Kelvin was accessible to talk to at least ....... They did show the banner, from a distance.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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