Tsunami Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 The same day Belle Vue was rescued, now that is a coincidence NO. The day that the announcement was made was Friday, after the major sponsor of Coventry withdrew his sponsorship offer on Thursday. The BV agreement was much earlier, but held over to last Thursday to iron out a couple of minor points apparently. That situation was reported on here the week beforehand. Don't look for a conspiracy theory when it didn't happen. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehone Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 Would be nice if we could ride in the Pairs on the 30th March too. they would DEFINITELY win on that day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCB Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 they would DEFINITELY win on that day Opps! Edited! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 Fine, ignore what Dave Rowe has to say. You know better. https://twitter.com/daverowe01/status/835835763363295234 The one that says Mick Horton always wanted Stockcars, and as Stockcars = Avtar Sandhu.... It's not difficult to see who is to blame here but one or two are either too think to see it or just not opening their eyes. Clue - It's Brandon Estates! It's thick OR| Brandon Estates + Sandhu = No more Brandon? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woz01 Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 Nobody on here really knows the truth - will we ever? I am not condoning Sandhu but I still firmly believe that the snake in the grass is Horton. Let's face it, he has previous in these matters. I don't think he is being entirely truthful here. Cllr Stokes statement tells us what we need to know. The one person who has been in these negotiations and is impartial yet you choose to dismiss it. Staggering. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post G the Bee Posted February 26, 2017 Popular Post Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 (edited) Easiest thing in the world, with no relevant experience required, to tell someone else how to spend their money. With what would they buy Brandon Stadium. Oh, of course every promoter would be asked to chip in a large amount or borrow big bucks, to fulfil a dream for the future. Most promoters are fans trying to keep speedway open in their own backyard. If they are breaking even, or losing money, what incentive is there to go heavily into debt. The main objective is survival, without your finances taking a serious hit which will damage your standard of living, or any other business you may be involved in. If you think that is self interest, partisanship and short term thinking so be it. It's not your money that we are talking about. When you are in a pool, and potentially drowning, it's not the right time to be asked to invest in the future. Tough. But there was the money, you've said so yourself. The Sky money. The money which went into the pockets of the riders. It should never have been allowed to happen, certainly not to the extent it did. But the promotions did not work together, they competed with one another. The richer clubs spent out Sky money to attract the big names, competing with each other rather than working together for the long-term benefit of the sport. I'm sure the Bees promotion were just as guilty of it as anyone. How much was Brandon sold for in 2002? Wasn't it something like £1 million? How much would the repayments on a £1 million bank loan have been over 20 years? How much of the yearly pot of the Sky money would it have cost the BSPA? Now offset that against the benefits of owning Brandon, not just to keep the Bees running, but to develop as a centre of excellence for the sport. A facility which could (realistically bearing in mind its location and availability) have produced a conveyor belt of new British talent. But where was the vision to do something more productive with the Sky money? Where was the leader with the long-term vision? Where did dishing that money out on GP stars (pretty much none of whom can be seen here anymore) get us? Nowhere. You were part of the BSPA, were you not? So it's not surprising you will fight their corner. But answer me this. Name me one other sport that has received Sky money and Sky exposure for the last 20 years and been in a worse position in the present than it was before the Sky money came into the sport? That is, in itself, a damning indicment of the way the BSPA have run the sport for the last 20 years. Edited February 26, 2017 by G the Bee 23 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluebee Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 This will probably be the last straw for me. I supported the Bees as a kid, then Reading with my kids, and the Bees again with my kids when I moved back to the Midlands. There's no point just blaming Sandhu or Horton or mysterious men casting spells behind the scenes. Sandhu didn't close Reading. He didn't close Oxford. He wasn't behind Eastbourne going doen the leagues, or Ipswich. This is a sport in decline and there is no collective management trying to stve off the pressures from developers or noise complainants. There is only one question to be asked on this forum: WHO WILL BE NEXT? I am afraid it's goodbye from me and unfortunately, I fear, many others. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert72 Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 Time to kick the oldies off the head table of the BSPA and replace them as they are killing the sport. Damian Bates seems a breath of fresh air but the sport needs more like him not the dead wood that lingers bringing our sport to its knees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 Family feud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert72 Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 Family feud it seems that was the problem 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolt Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 Come on Belle Vue - do the decent thing now and sign the Brits who need work. And some PL clubs can ditch their lowgrade foreigners for the likes of Sarjeant and Nielson And Joe Jacobs, the list is getting longer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col Posted February 27, 2017 Report Share Posted February 27, 2017 If this is death of Coventry Speedway, I wish their fans well. I loved visiting Brandon for British & Overseas finals during my youth and when Cradley didn't have a fixture home fixture on a Saturday night. I came to support the Bee's long after Cradley had demised if only occasionally & via Sky's coverage. Today is a sad day for British Speedway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramsbottom Posted February 27, 2017 Report Share Posted February 27, 2017 I have nevered supported Coventry but the parties who have allowed this to happen, and I do not know who is to be blamed, should be ashamed of themselves if they trully support British speedway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Posted February 27, 2017 Report Share Posted February 27, 2017 Family feud That would explain a lot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woz01 Posted February 27, 2017 Report Share Posted February 27, 2017 Dont be so ridiculous, of course its the issue. If the stadium was in a good condition we still wouldn't be at Brandon this season. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruckerroo Posted February 27, 2017 Report Share Posted February 27, 2017 Sad news of a historic club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pine490 Posted February 27, 2017 Report Share Posted February 27, 2017 Of course, this may not be the end for Coventry speedway. It certainly won't be if the real fans have anything to do with it. But then, didn't we say the same thing about Reading and Oxford and the faithful there are still waiting for something to happen. What another sad, sad day for British Speedway to see a club with the proud history of Coventry close their doors. Surely it wasn't beyond the wit of the BSPA collectively to prevent this from happening? No doubt like many of you, I receive a lot of gentle banter from friends (mostly football fans) about my passion for a sport that claims to be professional yet seems incapable of running itself with any kind of organisation or cohesion. Sadly on days like this I have to admit that they are right. David https://speedwayprogrammes.wordpress.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woz01 Posted February 27, 2017 Report Share Posted February 27, 2017 Just been told that on Cov and Warwick radio it was said Jeff Davies and Dave Rowe are trying to get us back on track next year and have meetings planned for this to happen. These guys absolutely love the club and we should all as fans do what we can to help them achieve this. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forknights Posted February 27, 2017 Report Share Posted February 27, 2017 Absolutely gutted for all concerned. As im retired I tend to pick and choose my meetings up and down the country, and tend to follow riders rather than clubs, but did attend Brandon 6 times last season and every meeting was worth it. Come on boys and girls, I don't know how, but please try your hardest to keep this once high flying club going, and don't let it disappear. Good Luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreverblue Posted February 27, 2017 Report Share Posted February 27, 2017 This is very sad news for speedway and i can only imagine how Coventry fans are feeling right now. I put on the Belle Vue thread that maybe the powers that be could put the same effort in to helping Coventry as they have with Belle Vue. I can only hope that they can return next year as reported on the BSPA site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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