scottyfan Posted November 30, 2016 Report Share Posted November 30, 2016 From Cllr Michael Stokes FB: Brandon Stadium Statement Following the issues over the last few days, I again offered to facilitate talks between the interested parties. I am pleased to say that both Mr Sandhu and Mr Horton were both very receptive to holding further discussions and engaged fully. This has been a very difficult and complicated situation and neither Sandhu or Horton own the land and there were some legalities at play around the end of leases. Of course the actions over the last few days have been concerning to local residents and fans and have been widely reported on social media and in the local news outlets. However, after listening fully to both sides, it was seen as a necessary step in order to protect the assets. I am confident this was neither a negotiating tactic or an act of spite. Talks were difficult and went on well into the night. Both Sandhu and Horton have a clear passion for motorsport and Brandon Stadium and through this passion both parties were able to overcome the contractual issues. Therefore, I am very pleased to say I was able to successfully facilitate talks that led to an agreement being reached by both parties. Mr Sandhu has agreed to put the stadium back to an operational state and both Stockcars and The Bees will be racing at the stadium in 2017. I would now call upon all the fans and supporters to rally round your teams and show your support in 2017. This is an exceptional reprieve and an opportunity that should not be wasted. Fantastic news for all you Bees fans.....Poole v Coventry play off final in 2017 would be good too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starman2006 Posted November 30, 2016 Report Share Posted November 30, 2016 From Cllr Michael Stokes FB: Brandon Stadium Statement Following the issues over the last few days, I again offered to facilitate talks between the interested parties. I am pleased to say that both Mr Sandhu and Mr Horton were both very receptive to holding further discussions and engaged fully. This has been a very difficult and complicated situation and neither Sandhu or Horton own the land and there were some legalities at play around the end of leases. Of course the actions over the last few days have been concerning to local residents and fans and have been widely reported on social media and in the local news outlets. However, after listening fully to both sides, it was seen as a necessary step in order to protect the assets. I am confident this was neither a negotiating tactic or an act of spite. Talks were difficult and went on well into the night. Both Sandhu and Horton have a clear passion for motorsport and Brandon Stadium and through this passion both parties were able to overcome the contractual issues. Therefore, I am very pleased to say I was able to successfully facilitate talks that led to an agreement being reached by both parties. Mr Sandhu has agreed to put the stadium back to an operational state and both Stockcars and The Bees will be racing at the stadium in 2017. I would now call upon all the fans and supporters to rally round your teams and show your support in 2017. This is an exceptional reprieve and an opportunity that should not be wasted. Good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col Posted November 30, 2016 Report Share Posted November 30, 2016 I have emailed him to thank him for his mediation work. Suggest Coventry and speedway fans alike do the same. As have I. I hope he filters his email as he will probably get allot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dornier Posted November 30, 2016 Report Share Posted November 30, 2016 Fantastic news however I'm remaining sceptical until March. Feels like I'm on an emotional roller coaster here... Thank god they've sorted their sh*t out somewhat. Now let's see how much sandhu actually puts back in... Likewise am not getting too excited until I see some evidence Bees will run 2017. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BANANAMAN Posted November 30, 2016 Report Share Posted November 30, 2016 Steve Shovlar, on 30 Nov 2016 - 2:01 PM, said:I have emailed him to thank him for his mediation work. Suggest Coventry and speedway fans alike do the same. Me too Steve , done it , this goes way beyond who you support .Now Bees fans should galvanise themselves behind their TEAM . You never know what you've got till its gone & from where in standing it was pretty close !! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A ORLOV Posted November 30, 2016 Report Share Posted November 30, 2016 Likewise am not getting too excited until I see some evidence Bees will run 2017. Very wise approach. I hope everything is sorted and that like all the others the Bees are racing next march at the present stadium. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaColette Posted November 30, 2016 Report Share Posted November 30, 2016 'Starman' and 'think' in the same sentence. Something I thought I'd never see in print. His version of thinking then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedibee Posted November 30, 2016 Report Share Posted November 30, 2016 What a great bloke councillor Stokes is , wish we had at least one member of our council who was like him . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Posted November 30, 2016 Report Share Posted November 30, 2016 We are gash no doubt but I will have £50 with you that we finish above Coventry? Loser pays the Ben Fund. Brave I have emailed him to thank him for his mediation work. Suggest Coventry and speedway fans alike do the same. Top man Steve! Update from the Bees site http://www.coventrybees.co/news.php?extend.3794 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long Eye Posted November 30, 2016 Report Share Posted November 30, 2016 he thinks. Are you sure about that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenga Posted November 30, 2016 Report Share Posted November 30, 2016 ah well , its kept some one in a refitting job .. great to see there may be a good out come . shouldn't have happened in the first place . the mafia lives on ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wealdstone Posted November 30, 2016 Report Share Posted November 30, 2016 Well done to Councillor Stokes. Pleased for Coventry fans and Speedway in General. Keeping fingers crossed until first meeting is underway, anything can happen under the current regime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philfromcov Posted November 30, 2016 Report Share Posted November 30, 2016 I have emailed him to thank him for his mediation work. Suggest Coventry and speedway fans alike do the same. we are in constant contact with him via facebook, from the previous mediation he was quite taken aback by all the thanks he got, the press release also confirms three years! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluebee Posted November 30, 2016 Report Share Posted November 30, 2016 My email to Councilllor Stokes. Dear Mr StokesI am sure I am not the only Coventry speedway fan writing to thank you for all your hard work in sorting our an extremely difficult situation regarding the running of the team nest season at Brandon. It is a sport with a rich history in the area and to see it disappear would have been very sad. Many leisure activities and sports are under threat, not just speedway, and it is only through the efforts of resourceful and generous people like yourself that they manage to keep going. It would be a poorer society if it became the norm for more and more people to retreat behind doors to only experience sport and the arts only on the TV screen. Once again my thanks for all your efforts.Kindest regardsRod Young If any Bees fans haven't messaged him then they should asap. Speedway needs to make as many allies as possible in the political sphere and in other sports and activities. Thanks to all supporters of other teams who have expressed sympathy and support. I hope that the difficulties that speedway has faced at the beginning of the season can galvanise the BSPA, promoters and even riders into thinking about the future of the sport as a whole and not just focus on their own narrow interests. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woz01 Posted November 30, 2016 Report Share Posted November 30, 2016 (edited) The contractors will be rubbing their hands with all this extra work. Edited November 30, 2016 by woz01 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foamfence Posted November 30, 2016 Report Share Posted November 30, 2016 The contractors will he rubbing their hands with all this extra work. Let's hope the weather is kind to them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starman2006 Posted November 30, 2016 Report Share Posted November 30, 2016 (edited) I agree with this, Starman isn't a troll as he isn't doing it intentionally. He just says whatever he thinks. Thing is Lisa. Nobody likes the truth....And i call a spade a spade, those who know me personally know that.. Im pleased that HOPEFULLY Coventry are getting things sorted. But the fans need to do there bit, theres really no point in burying your head in the sand. Edited November 30, 2016 by Starman2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecoombdog Posted November 30, 2016 Report Share Posted November 30, 2016 Deal 🖒. Good man! But of fun for the season when we are fighting over the wooden spoon!!! And a good cause will benefit at the end of the season. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dornier Posted November 30, 2016 Report Share Posted November 30, 2016 The contractors will he rubbing their hands with all this extra work. It wont go back as quick as it came out IF it does at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluPanther Posted November 30, 2016 Report Share Posted November 30, 2016 Thing is Lisa. Nobody likes the truth....And i call a spade a spade, those who know me personally know that.. In my experience i would say 99% of people i know welcome and seek the truth. What they don't always accept however is someone's version of the truth which is based on opinion and not fact. Sometimes a spade is actually a shovel 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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