speedibee Posted February 28, 2017 Report Share Posted February 28, 2017 Hancock seems to be allowed to get away with whatever the hell he likes, short changing fans the biggest crime, yet somehow he is still hero worshipped in the UK. Not by me , I have not been a fan of his since he turned his back on Coventry and British speedway , his crimes last season just added fuel to the fire . it's time the BSPA sorted this contracts out . either dump the asset system or seek repayment from the likes of hancock , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini Posted March 1, 2017 Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 And for those of us whose first language is English? Translation please Well done - I couldn't understand it either. What's wrong with you all? Even I can understand the joke. Oleoleole asked if anyone else wanted a kick while he's down and that was the reply. The only thing wrong is he's missed off the 'r' at the end of your son. Probably ruined the joke though by doing that. Never mind. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Connor Posted March 1, 2017 Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 On the Coventry and Hancock thing. Many years back didn't you choose to go with aj and lee Richardson over Hancock and that's what gave him the hump. So later joined wagstaff at Oxford then reading. I remember reading that he was really cheesed off with the circumstances. Anyway. Feels out of place talking about this. Coventry need to find a site to run speedway. That's been aparent since pretty much December. I feel that's more likely whiles Stokes has influence so really it is a case of getting on top of things in actions fast before too much time is wasted and the impact is less raw Horton pretty much washing his hands on Coventry since the news isn't ideal because you need a leader. Somebody needs to stand up and stop talking about what has happened and start talking about putting a plan in place for the future. Talking about what is going to be done to make sure this isn't the complete end. Maybe fans have a role to play in this. If there is a leader in place and somebody knows a person with plenty of land. Such as a farmer then just the announcement of possibilities keeps the ball rolling. 1 random chat to the right person could cause a miracle in the long term. What's happened has happened and it sucks big time. But there is a possible future if people act. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 valve Posted March 1, 2017 Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 Horton pretty much washing his hands on Coventry since the news isn't ideal because you need a leader. What's happened has happened and it sucks big time. But there is a possible future if people act. Horton still holds the license for promoting Coventry speedway which if he is not to be involved in the future of Coventry Speedway then the license will need to be acquired by those new folk brave enough to take it on. This will be one way he gets some if not all of his investment back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedibee Posted March 1, 2017 Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 This came from Jeremy Heaver and you believe it? Tell me then if Sandhu was allowed to run stox why didn't he just extend the lease instead of getting Horton to do it? Why get someone else to do it but still pay for everything? Why was Sandhu adamant that 2016 would be the last? All parties have pretty much said there is an issue between Sandhu and Brandon Estates yet some still seem to dismiss it. If there was no issue then stadium would be all ready to race wouldn't it? Sandhu wouldve negotiated his own lease with them and he wouldn't need to cancel 2 stox fixtures. Maybe one day Sandhu and Brandon Estates can turn things around and sort it but it's highly unlikely. This came from Jeremy Heaver and you believe it? Tell me then if Sandhu was allowed to run stox why didn't he just extend the lease instead of getting Horton to do it? Why get someone else to do it but still pay for everything? Why was Sandhu adamant that 2016 would be the last? All parties have pretty much said there is an issue between Sandhu and Brandon Estates yet some still seem to dismiss it. If there was no issue then stadium would be all ready to race wouldn't it? Sandhu wouldve negotiated his own lease with them and he wouldn't need to cancel 2 stox fixtures. Maybe one day Sandhu and Brandon Estates can turn things around and sort it but it's highly unlikely. Sandhu will only "sort it out " if brandon estates (which I still believe he is involved with or duped into buying the stadium with more lies ) go cap in hand to HIM , he has thrown his toys out once again and expects everybody to run after him .. brandon estates dont care about speedway it's supporters or stockcars , their only interest is money just like sandhu . 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Skid Posted March 1, 2017 Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 Sounds like Sandhu really does want his revenge after being shafted a few years ago, interesting that Riders seem to have total respect for him, unlike certain other individuals involved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdmc82 Posted March 1, 2017 Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 (edited) FRIDAY 10th MARCH. 4pm BRANDON STADIUM SAVE OUR BEES: Help support our campaign by joining us outside Coventry Stadium next week THE COVENTRY Observer is inviting everyone supporting our Save Our Bees campaign to join us outside Coventry Stadium next Friday for a special photo call. Since launching our campaign on Monday, we have received tremendous support and we now want to make it publicly clear what this club means to the people of Coventry. On Friday, March 10, at 4pm outside Coventry Stadium we will be hosting a photo-call and we want fans of all generations to turn out and show their support for the world-famous club. There will be opportunities to tell us what the Coventry Bees speedway team means to you and add what you think can be done from here to help save your club. We are asking fans to aim to get to the stadium for 3.30pm with a group photo taking place between 4pm and 4.15pm giving fans time to make their way to the stadium following the school-run. There will also be the opportunity to have your own individual picture taken to support our campaign. We will be meeting outside the main entrance to the stadium. Campaign leader Shaun Reynolds said: This club cannot be lost. As a keen follower of speedway, I was extremely saddened to hear the news when checking my phone on Sunday morning. Last year we ran a series of features with riders, MPs and campaigners about concern surrounding the future of the Bees. We received tremendous support, and we hope our campaign can help bring the Bees back to life in time for 2018 season. The Bees has a tremendous fan-base, its a community club people interact at the track, online and friends are made for life. Lets keep this community spirit going. Were inviting everyone fans, riders, residents to turn out and show your support for your club. Bring a flag, bring an airhorn, bring a friend and wear your most extravagant Coventry Bees jacket. Lets show Coventry how much we love this club. Visit https://coventryobserver.co.uk/news/campaign-save-our-bees-a-coventry-observer-campaign-to-get-the-bees-back-on-track/ for more information about the Save Our Bees campaign. Edited March 1, 2017 by mdmc82 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE DEAN MACHINE Posted March 1, 2017 Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 (edited) While all this save the stadium is going on the real issue of why the track is not running needs to be addressed or more to the point who is the reason it's not running , it's no good guessing , there are people out there who know where the problem is but are not saying , you could be focusing all your efforts on to the wrong people , people need to speak up , get to the root of the problem and then you might be able to make inroads about getting Coventry back Edited March 1, 2017 by THE DEAN MACHINE 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted March 1, 2017 Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 While all this save the stadium is going on the real issue of why the track is not running needs to be addressed or more to the point who is the reason it's not running , it's no good guessing , there are people out there who know where the problem is but are not saying , you could be focusing all your efforts on to the wrong people , people need to speak up , get to the root of the problem and then you might be able to make inroads about getting Coventry backExactly talk to the people that matter it's not Horton or Sandu they will just tell you a load of bull.Somebody knows the real reason why they don't want speedway in the Stadium(I think we all know the reason behind it ).it would save a lot of timewasting.Council need too clarify if there will ever be consent given for housing and it's time to move on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markyb Posted March 1, 2017 Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 I was suggesting he did , hancock had a contract with coventry bought from cradley heath , if he no longer wanted to ride then .fine , but he does and is till owned by coventry , so if he wishes to ride for another club regardless of what country it is in , then he should reimburse the club who hold his contract , could you see manchester united , letting wayne rooney walk away and play for barcelona free of charge ,of course not .so why should hancock get away with it Holy moly - Greg Hancock is Greg Hancock and gets away all sorts of excrement because of who he is. the sooner he retires the better - yet another yank (Trump as an example) the world don't need !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Shovlar Posted March 1, 2017 Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 Is there mass unemployment in Coventry? Because who the hell can get to Brandon for 3.30 pm on a week day? 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flappy Posted March 1, 2017 Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 The Peterborough v coventry meeting is still going ahead. A good opportunity for all Coventry fans to celebrate your club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abbo Posted March 1, 2017 Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 It's all very sad about the Coventry Bees situation, however I can't see or understand the vitriolic abuse of Greg Hancock, it has no bearing on the situation at Brandon. Any anger should not be pointed at him but as those people who have put us into this situation I.e. Avtar Sandhu and Brandon Estates if they are not one of the same. With Mick Norton jumping ship we are rudderless and if there is any possibility of a Brandon return then it needs one rated effort by a group that should formed ASAP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G the Bee Posted March 1, 2017 Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 Is there mass unemployment in Coventry? Because who the hell can get to Brandon for 3.30 pm on a week day? Precisely my thinking. Speedway already has a Darby and Joan image, and this is just going to compound this. How many working people can get to Brandon for 4pm on a Friday? There is a reason sports events don't take place on weekday afternoons! I know people are well intentioned, and perhaps I just feel negative at the moment, but a small crowd of OAPs standing outside the gates looking sad isn't going to make a blind bit of difference. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 1, 2017 Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 Is there mass unemployment in Coventry? Because who the hell can get to Brandon for 3.30 pm on a week day? Precisely my thinking. Speedway already has a Darby and Joan image, and this is just going to compound this. How many working people can get to Brandon for 4pm on a Friday? There is a reason sports events don't take place on weekday afternoons! I know people are well intentioned, and perhaps I just feel negative at the moment, but a small crowd of OAPs standing outside the gates looking sad isn't going to make a blind bit of difference. Perhaps the time set for the 'photo session' is to coincide with the Press schedule of the newspaper concerned? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woz01 Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 (edited) Perhaps the time set for the 'photo session' is to coincide with the Press schedule of the newspaper concerned? Coventry Observer are a free weekly newspaper. Think it comes out every midweek Touch FM have an update on the Bees at 8am. Edited March 2, 2017 by woz01 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Game On Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 Coventry Observer are a free weekly newspaper. Think it comes out every midweek Touch FM have an update on the Bees at 8am. What is there to update Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Smith Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 What is there to update Could be anything Sandhu taking over Stadium sale confirmation Planning permission granted Bees rights sold to a totally new investor Stock cars returning etc etc etc It may be totally irrelevant news, who knows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woz01 Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 (edited) Yep it could be a number of things. I didn't listen but it seems it wasn't even mentioned. Edited March 2, 2017 by woz01 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdmc82 Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 It might just be to let people know about campaign or possibility of the Peterborough challenge meeting 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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