LisaColette Posted November 29, 2016 Report Share Posted November 29, 2016 They didn't have to rip out the seats then smash them to bits or rip out the bar fitting and put them in a skip. They did though. Then why doesn't Sandhu want the lease if he's prepared to do all that? And what caused then to do that though? Looks to me like Horton started this ball rolling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Jones Posted November 29, 2016 Report Share Posted November 29, 2016 They didn't have to rip out the seats then smash them to bits or rip out the bar fitting and put them in a skip. They did though. They were never going to walk away and leave anything that that hadn't been sold with the stadium. If Horton signs an agreement tonight he will get all new seats and bar fittings. Sounds like a deal to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RPNY Posted November 29, 2016 Report Share Posted November 29, 2016 The day Sandhu bought Coventry I thought they were done I didn't think for one moment a Malay business man would have any interest in Running a Speedway team. However the first few years he was there he improved the stadium a lot (as great as the Ochiltree family were they left the stadium to rot) provided great teams, 3 league titles I believe and it wasnt till his fall out with the BSPA there were any problems. Find it hard to believe he is at fault here. He's probably just had enough of dealing with idiots. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestGorton1884 Posted November 29, 2016 Report Share Posted November 29, 2016 (edited) First attended a Speedway meeting at Belle Vue around 1973 / 74 , it was against the Coventry Bees led by Booey in his famous blue leathers , and donning the equally famous 'fighting bee' race jacket , sincerely hope this isnt the end for the Bees , . Edited November 29, 2016 by WestGorton1884 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wealdstone Posted November 29, 2016 Report Share Posted November 29, 2016 The day Sandhu bought Coventry I thought they were done I didn't think for one moment a Malay business man would have any interest in Running a Speedway team. However the first few years he was there he improved the stadium a lot (as great as the Ochiltree family were they left the stadium to rot) provided great teams, 3 league titles I believe and it wasnt till his fall out with the BSPA there were any problems. Find it hard to believe he is at fault here. He's probably just had enough of dealing with idiots. Agree, the source of all this is winter of discontent when Matt Ford was seeking retribution for Coventry winning the league. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAN ON THE TERRACE Posted November 29, 2016 Report Share Posted November 29, 2016 The day Sandhu bought Coventry I thought they were done I didn't think for one moment a Malay business man would have any interest in Running a Speedway team. However the first few years he was there he improved the stadium a lot (as great as the Ochiltree family were they left the stadium to rot) provided great teams, 3 league titles I believe and it wasnt till his fall out with the BSPA there were any problems. Find it hard to believe he is at fault here. He's probably just had enough of dealing with idiots. Sandhu has never denied buying it for redevelopment...in fact he said it on live tv ... a greyhound meeting on Eurosport from Brandon 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
From PC to KC. Posted November 29, 2016 Report Share Posted November 29, 2016 Season ticket prices set for Coventry Bees 2017, Adults £5000 Children under 2 £1000 teenagers 3-14 £ 2500 concessions over 65,s £10,000 , take advantage of these discounted loyalty prices before christmas 2016, send your applications to Kcim Notroh dodgy offshore bank account Jersey ASAP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Skid Posted November 29, 2016 Report Share Posted November 29, 2016 Was there the night Tatum was riding, wanted the Meeting called off, as he was Captain of Lakeside, got the Ref down a couple of times, threw his toys out of the pram, Sandhu calmly says to the Ref, if you call it off, there will never be another lap raced on the track, Meeting resumed, Bees won.Sandhu genuinely loved the Bees, then the vultures shafted him and the rest is history. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RPNY Posted November 29, 2016 Report Share Posted November 29, 2016 Was there the night Tatum was riding, wanted the Meeting called off, as he was Captain of Lakeside, got the Ref down a couple of times, threw his toys out of the pram, Sandhu calmly says to the Ref, if you call it off, there will never be another lap raced on the track, Meeting resumed, Bees won.Sandhu genuinely loved the Bees, then the vultures shafted him and the rest is history. Yup, a real shame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halifaxtiger Posted November 29, 2016 Report Share Posted November 29, 2016 (edited) They were never going to walk away and leave anything that that hadn't been sold with the stadium. If Horton signs an agreement tonight he will get all new seats and bar fittings. Sounds like a deal to me. If it is absolutely valueless, why not when it will cost you to remove them ? I can understand taking items that could be sold or used again, but wiring and plastic seats? That's sounds like spite to me - we don't want it or need it, but they aren't getting it, especially if it will help them to carry on. I'm with foam fence. You do an enormous amount of totally unnecessary damage and then say you will pay for it to be replaced ? That's bizarre. Edited November 29, 2016 by Halifaxtiger 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panthers89 Posted November 29, 2016 Report Share Posted November 29, 2016 Hate to say it, but this was always going to happen with a Horton, we all warned you what a cock he was. Feel for you bees, most you guys/girls are great people, hope your not lost from the sport, you'll always have a space at the showground. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
False dawn Posted November 29, 2016 Report Share Posted November 29, 2016 (edited) The really sad thing is..... No more speedway at Brandon The stadium owners (assuming Sandhu isn't part of Brandon Estates) are not involved Rugby Borough Coucil have told the owners they can't build houses for 3 years (whoops, sorry, we're not supposed to know this). We, the faithful fans, face watching our home of speedway, falling into disrepair everytime we drive past in the next 3 years. Nigel would be turning in his grave, had it not been dug up. Edited November 29, 2016 by False dawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Steve Shovlar Posted November 29, 2016 Popular Post Report Share Posted November 29, 2016 Whilst Sandhu is within his rights to take what is his, what is not right is vandalism to the stadium. The photos clearly show the ceilings smashed up, and the wiring ripped out of the refs box. This is not removing personal items, it is making sure no one else can use it. Sandhu is open here to be prosecuted for vandalising the stadium. Coventry fans need to report the stadium vandalism to the police as it is a criminal act. By law they will have to act. Come on Bees fans get on the blower to the old bill. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.V 72 Posted November 29, 2016 Report Share Posted November 29, 2016 Whoever is to blame for this if it is the end what a shameful way for a club with a great history like Coventry to go.The end should have been a massive farewell meeting giving the fans a chance to say goodbye.No way should a club have an end like this totally shameful by all concerned with no consideration for the fans what so ever. I hope this post is a waste of my time and all partys can come to an agreement to run in 2017. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R87 Posted November 29, 2016 Report Share Posted November 29, 2016 Sincerely hope that this isn't the end for Coventry, but I don't think there will be another meeting at Brandon. Why remove and smash perfectly good seats if your going to turn round send say that they could be refitted? If the place is being bulldozed at some point, then it's hardly worth buying new furniture? Had some great visits there over the years and have always been one of the best and most professional speedway clubs around until the last few seasons under Horton, when it appears he's become more interested in playing games with Sandhu. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iris123 Posted November 29, 2016 Report Share Posted November 29, 2016 If it is absolutely valueless, why not when it will cost you to remove them ? I can understand taking items that could be sold or used again, but wiring and plastic seats? That's sounds like spite to me - we don't want it or need it, but they aren't getting it, especially if it will help them to carry on. I'm with foam fence. You do an enormous amount of totally unnecessary damage and then say you will pay for it to be replaced ? That's bizarre. Surely wiring can be sold as scrap metal?And plastic seating can possibly be sold on.The speedway stadium at Norden is fitted out with the old seats from Werder Bremens stadium.The thing i don't understand though is it has been stated that the seats were broken up.That sounds a bit crazy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halifaxtiger Posted November 29, 2016 Report Share Posted November 29, 2016 Whilst Sandhu is within his rights to take what is his, what is not right is vandalism to the stadium. The photos clearly show the ceilings smashed up, and the wiring ripped out of the refs box. This is not removing personal items, it is making sure no one else can use it. Sandhu is open here to be prosecuted for vandalising the stadium. Coventry fans need to report the stadium vandalism to the police as it is a criminal act. By law they will have to act. Come on Bees fans get on the blower to the old bill. Not sure about the prosecution, Steve, but otherwise I agree. It certainly seems more about making the stadium unfit for purpose than removing valuable assets. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 valve Posted November 29, 2016 Report Share Posted November 29, 2016 looks like there is more to this than meets the eye - or put another way, more than what we have been told, which is not a lot. speculation of who and what is behind the cause of this terrible state of affairs is doing us no good, though maybe it helps release the disappointment & frustration being felt by many. Feels like Sandhu & Horton have arrived at some sort of stalemate re part of the negotiation for the use of the stadium and for reasons not known or understood Sandhu has retaliated with some pretty strong actions. Usually its best not to do such things in the heat of the moment and this maybe something done which ultimately nobody will benefit by. Not sure whos nose has been cut off to spite whose face, but seems like speedway fans will suffer the most. such a shame - I hope it can get sorted...I have loved hating the BEES (cus I'm a Lion through & through) since the 60's and would hate to see them go especially this way..so unfair to the history of a great club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halifaxtiger Posted November 29, 2016 Report Share Posted November 29, 2016 Surely wiring can be sold as scrap metal?And plastic seating can possibly be sold on.The speedway stadium at Norden is fitted out with the old seats from Werder Bremens stadium.The thing i don't understand though is it has been stated that the seats were broken up.That sounds a bit crazy Is it worth it though, Iris ? And your point about breaking the seats up merely adds fuel to the argument that this isn't about retrieving items of value or use but simply doing as much damage as possible. Why pay someone to remove all the seats and then smash them up ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebv Posted November 29, 2016 Report Share Posted November 29, 2016 Lets hope that Cov Council get made aware of the wanton damage done to the facility.. Maybe will sway them in their dealings with Sandhu? Time to get organised Bees Fans and bombard your councillors with your disgust at his actions.. And as mentioned, maybe get the Police involved too... Makes for good copy in the local rags... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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