wealdstone Posted February 3, 2017 Report Share Posted February 3, 2017 Does anybody seriously believe that Coventry will ever return to Brandon??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woz01 Posted February 3, 2017 Report Share Posted February 3, 2017 Does anybody seriously believe that Coventry will ever return to Brandon??? With Sandhu seemingly involved with helping us at Leicester it does give me a bit of hope, why would he otherwise? It's still unlikely though at this stage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BANANAMAN Posted February 3, 2017 Report Share Posted February 3, 2017 woz01, on 03 Feb 2017 - 6:47 PM, said:With Sandhu seemingly involved with helping us at Leicester it does give me a bit of hope, why would he otherwise? It's still unlikely though at this stage. I would like to see Mr Sandhu or one of his people make a public statement of intent , I think that would be reassuring to ALL Speedway & Stock Car supporters . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starman2006 Posted February 3, 2017 Report Share Posted February 3, 2017 I would like to see Mr Sandhu or one of his people make a public statement of intent , I think that would be reassuring to ALL Speedway & Stock Car supporters . Can you see that happening ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dornier Posted February 3, 2017 Report Share Posted February 3, 2017 I think that the results of the home meetings at Leicester will have a huge bearing on the numbers attending the following weeks meeting. Its highly likely that if the Bees are winning the more will turn up to support them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedibee Posted February 3, 2017 Report Share Posted February 3, 2017 I would like to see Mr Sandhu or one of his people make a public statement of intent , I think that would be reassuring to ALL Speedway & Stock Car supporters . what you want Sandhu to actually make a statement of his intent to build on Brandon through his fake company ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woz01 Posted February 3, 2017 Report Share Posted February 3, 2017 I would like to see Mr Sandhu or one of his people make a public statement of intent , I think that would be reassuring to ALL Speedway & Stock Car supporters . I think one is maybe due next week about the Stox intentions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini Posted February 4, 2017 Report Share Posted February 4, 2017 I would like to see Mr Sandhu or one of his people make a public statement of intent , I think that would be reassuring to ALL Speedway & Stock Car supporters . Jeremy Heaver is 'one of his people' and he has been quite public on Facebook but whether there has been a statement of intent or not I can't make my mind up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g13webb Posted February 4, 2017 Report Share Posted February 4, 2017 I cant help thinking there is an air of acceptance about the whole affair. It appears to me that everybody is waiting for someone else to sort it out, in the meantime the demise of the iconic stadium continues. Surely there are people in high places who could get the ball rolling, M o Ps; Councillors, Planning Officers; Police; Television; Newspapers could all help in a effort to streamline the process. I hope upon hope this is not the end of Brandon speedway, but I'm not very confidant...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waytogo28 Posted February 4, 2017 Report Share Posted February 4, 2017 I feel that it is extremely unlikely that speedway will ever return to Brandon because of the extent of the removal of fixtures and fittings including those which are ultra expensive for anyone to replace ( floodlighting and essential H&S equipment ). It was a statement of fact " I control things here" and no-one in speedway is prepared to foot the bill ( not cost effective ) and no one can pressure the other party into doing it either. No major investor will front up such a process just to stage only speedway racing. It can no longer stand on it's own feet financially. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woz01 Posted February 4, 2017 Report Share Posted February 4, 2017 (edited) I feel that it is extremely unlikely that speedway will ever return to Brandon because of the extent of the removal of fixtures and fittings including those which are ultra expensive for anyone to replace ( floodlighting and essential H&S equipment ). It was a statement of fact " I control things here" and no-one in speedway is prepared to foot the bill ( not cost effective ) and no one can pressure the other party into doing it either. No major investor will front up such a process just to stage only speedway racing. It can no longer stand on it's own feet financially.It wouldn't take long to get the track and the safety aspects into shape. Sandhu has the stuff needed just needs permission to put it back then we shall he if he does. I cant help thinking there is an air of acceptance about the whole affair. It appears to me that everybody is waiting for someone else to sort it out, in the meantime the demise of the iconic stadium continues. Surely there are people in high places who could get the ball rolling, M o Ps; Councillors, Planning Officers; Police; Television; Newspapers could all help in a effort to streamline the process. I hope upon hope this is not the end of Brandon speedway, but I'm not very confidant...... It seems they are in talks so things are happening behind the scenes. They've finally learned not to negotiate by going to the press and spinning the situation to suit them which in my opinion had a detrimental effect on the whole affair. Edited February 4, 2017 by woz01 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdmc82 Posted February 4, 2017 Report Share Posted February 4, 2017 Coventry have a challenge meeting 19th March at Peterborough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobblytriers Posted February 4, 2017 Report Share Posted February 4, 2017 (edited) What promises have been made? It's quite clear that no one will be allowed to reinstate facilties at Brandon until Brandon Estates says so. All that's been said is we will start the season at Leicester and hope for a return to Brandon soon. No one has said anything else. Unfortunately that's something between two parties who do not own Coventry Speedway which meant the Bees has had to move elsewhere to secure their short term future. Didn't Sandhu say that he will restore the facilities at Brandon at his expense? He seemed to imply that after the council mediator got involved that all would be put back together and all was well again. He and Horton were 'friends' again and Coventry was safe. I can't understand why there is no activity at Brandon with so little time left before the start of the season. Edited February 4, 2017 by nobblytriers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdmc82 Posted February 4, 2017 Report Share Posted February 4, 2017 Didn't Sandhu say that he will restore the facilities at Brandon at his expense? He seemed to imply that after the council mediator got involved that all would be put back together and all was well again. He and Horton were 'friends' again and Coventry was safe. I can't understand why there is no activity at Brandon with so little time left before the start of the season. Because Brandon Estate own the stadium and at present they are the ones that won't let us use it. Horton & Sandhu are ready to work together at Brandon and fix the damage, However without the owners permission we are homeless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woz01 Posted February 4, 2017 Report Share Posted February 4, 2017 (edited) Didn't Sandhu say that he will restore the facilities at Brandon at his expense? He seemed to imply that after the council mediator got involved that all would be put back together and all was well again. He and Horton were 'friends' again and Coventry was safe. I can't understand why there is no activity at Brandon with so little time left before the start of the season. But it's Brandon Estates that's the problem not Sandhu and/or Horton. As it stands they won't let Sandhu replace what was taken. Horton and Sandhu are seemingly both involved with running the Bees at Leicester at a probable loss, if it was upto them (let's put rumours of Sandhu being Brandon Estates to one side for now) they'd be at Brandon by now. Edited February 4, 2017 by woz01 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobblytriers Posted February 4, 2017 Report Share Posted February 4, 2017 Blimey, what a mess! So if Horton and Sandhu hadn't fallen out (which led to the stadium being stripped) then we wouldn't be in the state we are today? I take it that neither Horton or Sandhu are the lease holders now then? Sorry for all the Q's and lack or understanding but I have totally lost the plot on this one. It seems to me that all of the chicanery and dealing has backfired for someone along the line. The real losers, again, will be the fans and speedway in general. I hope this sorry saga gets resolved ASAP and the Bees get their home back. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waytogo28 Posted February 4, 2017 Report Share Posted February 4, 2017 Brandon Estates IS Sandhu ( or is controlled by his family ) It sounds like Good cop / Bad cop to me, as if Mr Sandhu is as kindly disposed as he says he is and IF Brandon Estates is owned by his family then it's all a smokescreen re non access. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woz01 Posted February 4, 2017 Report Share Posted February 4, 2017 (edited) Blimey, what a mess! So if Horton and Sandhu hadn't fallen out (which led to the stadium being stripped) then we wouldn't be in the state we are today? I take it that neither Horton or Sandhu are the lease holders now then? Sorry for all the Q's and lack or understanding but I have totally lost the plot on this one. It seems to me that all of the chicanery and dealing has backfired for someone along the line. The real losers, again, will be the fans and speedway in general. I hope this sorry saga gets resolved ASAP and the Bees get their home back. It seems that Brandon Estates never originally wanted Sandhu involved with the site for whatever reason hence he took the fixture and fittings and Horton having to negotiate a new lease instead of Sandhu extending one. This is possibly why Horton didnt sign the lease as he needed Sandhu to help finance it and needed the fixture and fittings obviously. If Horton did sign the lease i don't think anything would be any different.Brandon Estates IS Sandhu ( or is controlled by his family ) It sounds like Good cop / Bad cop to me, as if Mr Sandhu is as kindly disposed as he says he is and IF Brandon Estates is owned by his family then it's all a smokescreen re non access.I used to have an open mind about this but I don't think him or his family are Brandon Estates from what I've been told. Edited February 4, 2017 by woz01 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingbee Posted February 4, 2017 Report Share Posted February 4, 2017 Brandon Estates IS Sandhu ( or is controlled by his family ) It sounds like Good cop / Bad cop to me, as if Mr Sandhu is as kindly disposed as he says he is and IF Brandon Estates is owned by his family then it's all a smokescreen re non access.prove it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woz01 Posted February 4, 2017 Report Share Posted February 4, 2017 Maybe one for Neil Watson but are Buildbase continuing their sponsorship? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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