Sir Jasper Posted January 20, 2017 Report Share Posted January 20, 2017 Isn't he at Swindon? Co promoter at Swindon.. Ta, was just wondering, cos I saw a tweet from Nigel Pearson who stated he took a trip down memory lane with Colin Pratt today after the Live stream / video upload of the chairman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woz01 Posted January 20, 2017 Report Share Posted January 20, 2017 Ta, was just wondering, cos I saw a tweet from Nigel Pearson who stated he took a trip down memory lane with Colin Pratt today after the Live stream / video upload of the chairman. I think he interviewed Colin Pratt afterwards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flagrag Posted January 20, 2017 Report Share Posted January 20, 2017 Colin Pratt lives in Norfolk now so suspect that they were looking at old Cradley pictures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk_martin Posted January 20, 2017 Report Share Posted January 20, 2017 Has anyone given thought to the possibility that Mick Horton may delaying things so that he can be considering his own options, which could include divesting himself from all the hassle at Coventry, and buying the promoting rights off Tony Mole at Birmingham when Mole retires? Why should he think that the hard complicated and aggravated life is the one to choose when there's an easy way out, with less stress, less hassle and none of the surrounding personalities that give hm so much grief. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFE Posted January 20, 2017 Report Share Posted January 20, 2017 Colin Pratt would be an amazing choice to bring some stability to this situation, furthermore he gets on well with Sandhu, only hope he is well enough following his knee operations, to take on this desperate project. He was a brilliant Promoter at Cradley Heath, and is respected by riders and supporters alike, and we really do need respect reinstalled at Brandon, it's in very short supply over recent years, good luck to all involved with the bail out. Has anyone given thought to the possibility that Mick Horton may delaying things so that he can be considering his own options, which could include divesting himself from all the hassle at Coventry, and buying the promoting rights off Tony Mole at Birmingham when Mole retires? Why should he think that the hard complicated and aggravated life is the one to choose when there's an easy way out, with less stress, less hassle and none of the surrounding personalities that give hm so much grief. Let's hope the BSPA vetoes this with immediate effect! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenMiller Posted January 20, 2017 Report Share Posted January 20, 2017 Has anyone given thought to the possibility that Mick Horton may delaying things so that he can be considering his own options, which could include divesting himself from all the hassle at Coventry, and buying the promoting rights off Tony Mole at Birmingham when Mole retires? Why should he think that the hard complicated and aggravated life is the one to choose when there's an easy way out, with less stress, less hassle and none of the surrounding personalities that give hm so much grief. Jesus, please do not let him anywhere near the Brummies....we only just got back on our feet after the last idiot nearly sunk the club! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oleoleole Posted January 20, 2017 Report Share Posted January 20, 2017 So deadline day has come and gone with no further news...... I've no idea who are the good guys or the bad guys or who is right or wrong....but to be honest I've become rather ambivalent about the whole sorry mess. Thanks to the toxic mix of Horton and Sandhu I'm losing my love of speedway. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil The Ace Posted January 20, 2017 Report Share Posted January 20, 2017 So deadline day has come and gone with no further news...... I've no idea who are the good guys or the bad guys or who is right or wrong....but to be honest I've become rather ambivalent about the whole sorry mess. Thanks to the toxic mix of Horton and Sandhu I'm losing my love of speedway. Buster said today that deadline could be pushed back till tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFE Posted January 20, 2017 Report Share Posted January 20, 2017 So deadline day has come and gone with no further news...... I've no idea who are the good guys or the bad guys or who is right or wrong....but to be honest I've become rather ambivalent about the whole sorry mess. Thanks to the toxic mix of Horton and Sandhu I'm losing my love of speedway. It's certainly one hell of a rollercoaster ride, but stick in there, if successful the first meetings are going to be one amazing celebration, 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skidder1 Posted January 20, 2017 Report Share Posted January 20, 2017 Buster also said they could start their season a bit later if need be or could ride their first few fixtures elsewhere!! ps. The Colin Pratt video referred to above is now on the Swindon website as well as facebook. (I hope they don't use it/him to attract more fans!!) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wealdstone Posted January 20, 2017 Report Share Posted January 20, 2017 Buster said today that deadline could be pushed back till tomorrow I hope for a positive outcome but since Buster opted for the 30 pieces of silver during winter of discontent I remain sceptical. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New era Panthers Posted January 20, 2017 Report Share Posted January 20, 2017 I hope for a positive outcome but since Buster opted for the 30 pieces of silver during winter of discontent I remain sceptical. As did the Birmingham promotion, I remember it and wont forget it either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shale Searcher Posted January 20, 2017 Report Share Posted January 20, 2017 If things were beyond coming off, then surely they would of said so.... Whilst no decision us forthcoming, then surely, there must still be hope? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wealdstone Posted January 20, 2017 Report Share Posted January 20, 2017 If things were beyond coming off, then surely they would of said so.... Whilst no decision us forthcoming, then surely, there must still be hope? I really hope so but this is Speedway , the Supremo and the BSPA a highly toxic mix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFE Posted January 20, 2017 Report Share Posted January 20, 2017 It's amazing, and also a little embarrassing, that no one involved can put out a statement to provide some clarity on what's happening. Still. That's Speedway, as the saying goes. A statement may compromise the outcome, which is clearly in the balance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wealdstone Posted January 20, 2017 Report Share Posted January 20, 2017 A statement may compromise the outcome, which is clearly in the balance. You may well be right , but normally this is just an excuse to say nothing when there is either nothing to say or those involved don't have any idea what to say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triple.H. Posted January 20, 2017 Report Share Posted January 20, 2017 (edited) Has anyone given thought to the possibility that Mick Horton may delaying things so that he can be considering his own options, which could include divesting himself from all the hassle at Coventry, and buying the promoting rights off Tony Mole at Birmingham when Mole retires? Why should he think that the hard complicated and aggravated life is the one to choose when there's an easy way out, with less stress, less hassle and none of the surrounding personalities that give hm so much grief. I bet the mere mention of him buying Birmingham has made a lot of Brummies poo their pants Edited January 20, 2017 by Triple.H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Shovlar Posted January 20, 2017 Report Share Posted January 20, 2017 Clearly theres a lot more to this than we are privvy to. The fact that the deadline to declare has come and gone with not a peep from the Coventry promotion means things are entrenched and there's no easy fix here. Perhaps it does need a new face to head the Coventry club for things to thaw out and get the team back on track. Would Horton step aside for the good of the club, and if so, is there anyone willing to step forward to take over what seems is a poisoned chalice? Fingers crossed this can somehow be resolved. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markyb Posted January 21, 2017 Report Share Posted January 21, 2017 So deadline day has come and gone with no further news...... I've no idea who are the good guys or the bad guys or who is right or wrong....but to be honest I've become rather ambivalent about the whole sorry mess. Thanks to the toxic mix of Horton and Sandhu I'm losing my love of speedway. I hope for a positive outcome but since Buster opted for the 30 pieces of silver during winter of discontent I remain sceptical.PSo that is gbp 1.60 quid more than the Mick / Colin bros, not forgetting their " Jocky Wilson " (google good at his point for the over 30's ) lookalike / friend / kemosabe. These past few months have had Coventry Speedway in the column inches of the local paper more than any time for years - if things do develop for the good, reckon a decent time to shout / promote what is available "down the road" . How about a meeting where A meeting is promoted to the hilt, where the entrance cost is silly money - just to make folk aware of the sport and get their "juices" flowing for more visits. The additional extra incidentals i.e. programmes, pasties, burgers, soft drinks and BEER helping to provide funding from the l missing gate receipts. Sounds too simplistic and appreciate easier said than done - with some massive hurdles to be encountered initially in terms of the stadium first no reason too why the STOX can't shout from the hill tops.(beforehand !) I live 2 miles from the stadium and only remember that the First Saturday in the month is stox when I hear the roar of the engines. I ain't got a clue as to publicity, but know and recognise that it AINT been around to promote newbies to be interested. Sad as it sounds, the current age demographic of speedway fans, I would suggest, in not so many years time, could be kicking up daisies or in residential/nursing homes. The "sport" needs to develop big time - the riders are youthful (mainly, sorry Greg) and why not let them be adored by kids like pop stars - my 11 year old daughter is mad on Ryan Terry Daley & James Sarjeant - see, they ain't got to be stars, but just have a presence. holy moly, just realised it's nearly half past midnight - too late for me now, but do remember a Pride Of The East Meeting in the early 80's where 'Red House Coaches" of Coventry ran a trip at the end of October - watched Ole win yet another meeting, but got back to Wyken at about 2.30 am ( was the weekend that the clocks changed !). Have had some many great times over the years-just want for reasonableness from people who should know better, to enable it to continue. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk_martin Posted January 21, 2017 Report Share Posted January 21, 2017 So deadline day has come and gone with no further news...... Maybe today will be the day? Yesterday was all about Buster Chaplin in the limelight. He wouldn't have wanted his appearance on Facebook Live to be marred by anything important. So maybe we can get some real news today? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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