nbaynes Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 The situation seems to get stranger by the hour. Now Brandon Estates appear to be briefing against Horton. Why would an offshore registered company that wants to keep its business secret, decide it is going to sponsor a speedway team for no commercial advantage whatsoever. Very very odd. One minute the stadium has been trashed without their consent and the next Horton wont sign a lease, all very fishy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 (edited) I think you'll find that the fixtures were remove because Horton hadn't signed the contract But they didn't need to be vandalised, and Sandhu did agree to repair the damage HE caused. Edited January 17, 2017 by Tsunami Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdmc82 Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 (edited) Speaking to the Coventry Observer, BSPA chairman Keith Chapman said he was hopeful a deal can be reached, and hes prepared to look at other options for the club if their future isnt secured this week. He said: I hope a deal can be reached by Friday. We seem to be moving forward but weve moved our deadlines on two occasions and just moved it again to this Friday we need an answer by then or else we will have to look at alternatives. We have to draw a line at some point for the riders, the sport and supporters. We are optimistic and hope weve done the right thing by letting it go on this long so an agreement can be reached. With Premiership teams set to release their fixtures in the coming weeks, Coventrys situation is potentially a headache for the BSPA. The British governing body reserves the right to tear up Hortons licence and find another party to promote speedway at Brandon if they believe he is unable to bring the club to the tapes. An alternative would be relocating the club or a track share, although neighbours Leicester have already ruled out hosting the Bees. Whatever option the BSPA takes, Chapman is keen to avoid the worst case scenario of a British speedway giant closing. He said: A delayed start to the season is an option, or they could run their first meetings somewhere else wed be willing to agree to that. Its a sad state of affairs when you think of the history behind a club which is so famous. Edited January 17, 2017 by mdmc82 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houdi Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 It would also require the BSPA to decide that he was a 'fit and proper' person to hold a promoter's licence. That would be an interesting discussion to eavesdrop! Perhaps Trump could take over. Not the Donald,but Allan. It would be symbolic if on the day one Trump became leader of the free world ,another became the saviour of the Bees. At least he has the finances,or at least he did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 Perhaps Trump could take over. Not the Donald,but Allan. It would be symbolic if on the day one Trump became leader of the free world ,another became the saviour of the Bees. At least he has the finances,or at least he did. Ha Ha. I think we had enough of the Alan version of Trump last time he played games at Coventry. Trump and Sandhu, what a partnership. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OveFundinFan Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 I do hope Friday turns out good for Coventry speedway (looks a bit bleak at the moment though) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 But they didn't need to be vandalised, and Sandhu did agree to repair the damage HE caused. But would he keep his word? I think that's very doubtful. He has said in the past he wouldn't sell the stadium without building another one first, also that he was the sole owner when he wasn't. Looks to me like it's all going to plan. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blazeaway Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 A typically Hortenesque situation is developing. Hope it all gets sorted for sake of Bees fans and Speedway It's like Deja Vu all over again... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebrum Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 And it was reported that he had agreed to replace and repair the damage that his staff caused in the talks with the local councellor. it was an impetuous reaction that he caused the damage but he agreed to repair. replace everything. Horton didn't sign prior to that, and was in America when he was required to sign the lease. Sandhu took that option out of the equation with his hooligan actions. Horton should have signed, but HE didn't cause the damage, or make the agreement to reverse the damage. Sandhu showing his real colours now. That's the way I read it too. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingbee Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 My view is that Simon Gilbert has not helped with his recent articles in the Coventry Telegraph, compulsory purchase by Rugby Council on 10th January, most likely to have angered Brandon Estates whoever they are, and today he reports Coventry Speedway unlikely to agree a track deal, quoting a Lawyer for Brandon Estates. He uses the words unlikely in his headline and quotes the lease deal is now dead in the body of the article. Both articles are totally unhelpful as long as talks are continuing. From my perspective the original agreement for the lease would no longer apply when the fixtures and fittings had been removed / damaged. Who can blame Mick Horton for not trying to renegotiate, or come to some agreement with Sandhu and Brandon Estates. I remain hopeful of a positive outcome until I hear otherwise from those directly involved. Simon Gilbert has been stirring the sh*t for a long time now I wouldn't trust a word he says 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadders Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 (edited) Horton stood in a burning Brandon The wind was blowing a gale The arsonists had finished the job And Sandhu had nicked the shale I'll get me coat. A white one with straps and buckles? Edited January 17, 2017 by Shads 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wealdstone Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 The root of this problem stems back IMO to winter of discontent when Ford and BSPA decided to carry out reprisals for Coventry winning the league. That is when Sandhu realised that there was no future. Sold things to Horton hoping his unblemished record of failure would bring things to a speedy conclusion. Unfortunately from his perspective Horton did not fail as quickly as anticipated. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingbee Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 There is a report on the fia world speedway site where Buster Chapman states they have the option to tear up Horton license and get another promoter to run speedway .Brandon estates have said they see not stopping speedway running Horton has not signed an agreement with them I don't know how to put it on here but someone else could 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Voice Of Reason Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 Do you really think he's ever had any intention of doing that? I'll do a lap of the Brandon track in my mobility scooter just wearing my knickers if we come to the tapes in March. Well you'd certainly be able to get a National League team place......and probably beat David Mason! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
full-throttle Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 I think this could be what you are referring too There is a report on the fia world speedway site where Buster Chapman states they have the option to tear up Horton license and get another promoter to run speedway .Brandon estates have said they see not stopping speedway running Horton has not signed an agreement with them I don't know how to put it on here but someone else could http://www.speedwaygp.com/news/article/5477/friday-deadline-for-bees Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingbee Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 I think this could be what you are referring too http://www.speedwaygp.com/news/article/5477/friday-deadline-for-bees yes that's the one what do you think it don't put Horton in a good light Imo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.D Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 So sad.. And for the Hortons, well.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk_martin Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 Are the BSPA still planning on issuing the fixture list by the end of January? Will there be two fixture lists this time, one with the Coventry Bees and one without? Bigger picture time, which is that there are fans up and down the country, in all 3 leagues patiently waiting to book time off work, sort out their holiday and travel arrangement, book hotels etc, much of which will hang on what their team is doing, where and when. Yes I know that the main sympathies are for the Coventry fans, but there comes a time when the BSPA has to think about all the other fans in the country that will be getting messed about (again) if this situation is not sorted out and the fixtures released soon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woz01 Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 (edited) yes that's the one what do you think it don't put Horton in a good light ImoJust says he hasn't signed the lease which wasn't a surprise. Maybe that's what they wanted. Could be Sandhu coming in... What I don't get is that Horton hasn't signed the lease so why hasnt Sandhu tried to negotiate one instead? He and Heaver already said they would pay for everything anyway so why not be the leaseholder? Edited January 17, 2017 by woz01 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bees_Man Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 I read this as Horton wants out and the BSPA are about to show him the door. Such a waster! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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