Coventry 2017

[SCB]

Maybe, but his EL average equates to 5.33 & yet the Bees have signed him on his PL average of 5.81

But the league is closer to PL than EL.

 

I'm sure he'll easily get 5+ in reserve.

 

His EL form wasn't helped that he started riding well, went into the 1-5 because he waste of space that was Woryna was failing and in doing so struggled to beat an opponent for about 4 meetings. He never really seemed to get over that. Sarj is a confidence rider. If he can ride at #7 all year he'll do well.

Edited November 26, 2016 by SCB

[New era Panthers]

There are many references to Mick Horton doing everything, including team building, on the cheap

 

He obviously doesn't have a bottomless pit of funds, and has to work to a budget - he clearly doesn't make a fortune out of being promoter of Bees, but is willing to give it a go as far as those funds will go

 

Thanks to him Bees have survived to 2016, despite various problems thrust on him not of his creation - and he carries on into 2017 with the clear intention of speedway continuing at Brandon

 

Other promotions have gone under through financial problems, but Bees continue, at present, thanks to Mick Horton's efforts

And long may he continue at Brandon .

[Bees_Man]

In the PL he also partnered Danny in 3 of his heats and ended up with more bonus points than any other Witches rider last year.

 

For Ipswich after a shaky first few weeks he was generally exceeding expectations.

That's why they don't want him back 😳

[Midland Red]

Clearly the local press are unaware of what is happening at Brandon. I have emailed the sports editor to imform him of the stripping of the stadium, and suggest many of you on here do the same. Whilst it may not change anything, I doubt Avtar Sandu will want his mugshot on the front page of the newspaper as the person who stopped speedway and stox due to his actions. The newspaper will surely want to cover this story.

Sport@coventrytelegraph.net.

Shut it, you - we don't want any input from you

Sandhu only fell out of love with speedway because of your lot

Get off our thread

[New Science]

I doubt Horton would want the seats and shales taken away. Clearly the work of one man and we know who that is.

The Messiah according to many Coventry fans on here a few years ago

[mdmc82]

Woryna has said he's Still looking for a team in UK, any help is much appreciated! Surprised we didn't have him instead of Kerr

[New Science]

The first post I have read from the scene that has more truth in it without all the drama and scare mongering.

Fingers crossed your version has more of the truth to it. Thanks for sharing.

If they are taking seats out in the main stand then something is amiss

[stevebrum]

If they are taking seats out in the main stand then something is amiss

 

Possibly.

However having no seats won't stop you running.

[mdmc82]

Which averages are wrong as this adds up to more than 50?

 

BEES

1. Danny King* 9.57

2. Jason Garrity* 8.55

3. Kenneth Bjerre. 8.22

4. Lewis Kerr*. 6.59

5. Lasse Bjerre. 6.64

6. James Sarjeant* 5.80

Edited November 26, 2016 by mdmc82

[Daniel Smith]

Which averages are wrong as this adds up to more than 50?

 

BEES

1. Danny King* 9.57

2. Jason Garrity* 8.55

3. Kenneth Bjerre. 8.22

4. Lewis Kerr*. 6.59

5. Lasse Bjerre. 6.64

6. James Sarjeant* 5.80

 

Kerr is 5.98

[mdmc82]

 

Kerr is 5.98

Thanks 👍🏻

[WembleyLion]

In the PL he also partnered Danny in 3 of his heats and ended up with more bonus points than any other Witches rider last year.

For Ipswich after a shaky first few weeks he was generally exceeding expectations.

Yes indeed - 28 5-1's with Danny and voted as the most improved Witches rider of the season!

[STEVEHOLS54]

Possibly.

However having no seats won't stop you running.

All of these recent posts just highlight the problems British Speedway has at what will be the new Prem level.

 

What is being posted on the Coventry/Leicester and B.Vue forums is a concern for all. At this rate UK will eb the laughing stock of the developed Speedway World.

 

At this moment there seems little confidence if any of the 3 teams will actually run. I hope in the very least we get 2 sensible operations going . Even if it did mean Coventry have to up sticks and do some kind of deal over at Leicester.

 

As for B.Vue we can only hope that the comments from the BSPA bear fruit or it will indeed drag us into the farcical after all the comments about them taking the reins to try and resolve it.

 

Depending on how this all pans out I think I would rather see just an extended league combining Prem/Champ with a sensible Cup comp in 2018, as the way things are going presently the sport is going slowly to the dogs with all the negativity coming forth in these forums.

 

It is indeed a sad situation when you hear some of the comments on what may or may not be going on with some of the bastions of speedway such as Coventry and Belle Vue. These are clubs steeped in history and have always been looked upon as the strong since my first days of watching Hackney Wick back in 1970 when I was first introduced to Speedway as a 16 year old and have been a fan ever since.

Clubs come and go over the years but these 2 teams were giants in the Speedway World and it will be sad if we lose them. Also Leicester even if not maybe as big a club in name and history terms as the others.

 

Let's hope some sense prevails.

[Steve0]

Which averages are wrong as this adds up to more than 50?

BEES

1. Danny King* 9.57

2. Jason Garrity* 8.55

3. Kenneth Bjerre. 8.22

4. Lewis Kerr*. 6.59

5. Lasse Bjerre. 6.64

6. James Sarjeant* 5.80

No Bates then?

[dontforgetthefueltapsbruv]

Yes indeed - 28 5-1's with Danny and voted as the most improved Witches rider of the season!

and well deserved too.

 

Would be happy to see Sarj as a Witch again in the future.

[STEVEHOLS54]

Following my recent post just look at the below which was the year I was introduced to Speedway as a 16 year old.

 

How our mighty sport has fallen when you look at the clubs there were in both divisions :-(

1970 BRITISH LEAGUE DIVISION 1

Team Mts Won Drn Lst For Agn Pts

1.BELLE VUE ‘Aces’ 36 27 2 7 1595½ 1205½ 56

2.Wimbledon ‘Dons’ 36 22 2 12 1506 1297 46

3.Coventry ‘Bees’ 36 22 1 13 1517½ 1287½ 45

4.Leicester ‘Lions’ 36 21 0 15 1423 1381 42

5.Poole ‘Pirates’ 36 20 0 16 1392 1409 40

6.Halifax ‘Dukes’ 36 19 1 16 1492½ 1313½ 39

7.Sheffield ‘Tigers’ 36 18 3 15 1414½ 1391½ 39

8.Glasgow ‘Tigers’ 36 18 1 17 1438 1367 37

9.Wolverhampton ‘Wolves’ 36 16 2 18 1371 1433 34

10.Exeter ‘Falcons’ 36 16 1 19 1369½ 1434½ 33

11.Hackney ‘Hawks’ 36 15 2 19 1369½ 1435½ 32

12.King’s Lynn ‘Stars’ 36 16 0 20 1359 1443 32

13.Oxford ‘Cheetahs’ 36 16 0 20 1360½ 1445½ 32

14.Wembley ‘Lions’ 36 15 2 19 1327½ 1474½ 32

15.Cradley Heath ‘Heathens’ 36 15 1 20 1351½ 1445½ 31

16.Swindon ‘Robins’ 36 14 2 20 1386 1418 30

17.Newcastle ‘Diamonds’ 36 15 0 21 1364 1444 30

18.West Ham ‘Hammers’ 36 14 2 20 1341½ 1463½ 30

19.Newport ‘Wasps’ 36 12 0 24 1258 1548 24

KNOCK-OUT CUP FINAL: Wimbledon 80 Belle Vue 75

BL DIV. 1 RIDERS' CHAMPIONSHIP: Barry Briggs (Swindon), 13 pts

 

1970 BRITISH LEAGUE DIVISION 2

Team Mts Won Drn Lst For Agn Pts

1.CANTERBURY ‘Crusaders’ 32 23 1 8 1384 1108 47

2.Eastbourne ‘Eagles’ 32 22 1 9 1364½ 1125½ 45

3.Rochdale ‘Hornets’ 32 21 2 9 1460 1020 44

4.Bradford ‘Northern’ 32 18 1 13 1355 1134 37

5.Teesside ‘Teessiders’ 32 18 0 14 1304 1186 36

6.Ipswich ‘Witches’ 32 17 2 13 1254 1236 36

7.Crewe ‘Kings’ 32 17 1 14 1305 1186 35

8.Romford ‘Bombers’ 32 17 1 14 1253½ 1231½ 35

9.Reading ‘Racers’ 32 17 0 15 1278½ 1211½ 34

10.Peterborough ‘Panthers’ 32 14 2 16 1191 1301 30

11.Workington ‘Comets’ 32 13 1 18 1245 1236 27

12.Rayleigh ‘Rockets’ 32 13 1 18 1155½ 1329½ 27

13.Boston ‘Barracudas’ 32 12 2 18 1144 1342 26

14.Crayford ‘Highwaymen’ 32 11 1 20 1153 1338 23

15.Doncaster ‘Dragons’ 32 11 1 20 1123½ 1361½ 23

16.Berwick ‘Bandits’ 32 10 0 22 1089 1400 20

17.Long Eaton ‘Rangers’ 32 8 3 21 1087½ 1400½ 19

Wd.King’s Lynn ‘Starlets’ 22 9 1 12 774 934 19

Wd.Nelson ‘Admirals’ 8 6 0 2 384 237 12

NOTE: Bradford took over from Nelson upon their withdrawal; Boston

took over from King’s Lynn II upon their withdrawal.

KNOCK-OUT CUP FINAL: Ipswich 80 Berwick 76

BL DIV. 2 RIDERS' CHAMPIONSHIP: Dave Jessup (Eastbourne), 14 pts

[mdmc82]

No Bates then?

Know Bates average is correct

[poolebolton]

I feel that BV, Cov and Lions will be in relegation battle. Should have tried and sign Fricke with all you had.

[mdmc82]

I feel that BV, Cov and Lions will be in relegation battle. Should have tried and sign Fricke with all you had.

Can you tell me the full line up for all the teams in the league then for you to know they are the 3 weakest line ups? Fricke is at Belle Vue

[TheSmiler]

Korpi is obviously more expensive than Kerr, and that I'm afraid is all it's about now with Coventry under this shower. Ford stated in their local paper that Coventry had financial problems and Horton wanted costs cut even more!!

Kylmakorpi wanted his flights paying to and from Andorra! As much as I'd love to see him I can see why we haven't got him!