Game On Posted June 28, 2017 Report Share Posted June 28, 2017 I really miss it. I hope something can be done to get us back racing 🙏🏼🐝 Me too, but i think we're grasping at straws. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TesarRacing Posted June 28, 2017 Report Share Posted June 28, 2017 (edited) I have been watching speedway at Brandon regularly since 1970. And just in case you think I'm casual supporter, I do have vague memories of going with my Dad in the late 50's. I am heartbroken with the loss of a team that riders from all over the World wanted to ride for. There were a few other clubs who came close, but the Bees were the best. Okay, I'm biased and Belle Vue were pretty good and a few others had their day. Don't get into keyboard warrior mode, I'm just trying to illustrate a point. So there are two key things to remember. 1) NEVER give up. The patient is in ITU and is fading. But the disease is treatable and will only give up when we do. 2) There is still some great speedway out there. Oh, the authorities don't know their arse from their elbows, but it has always been so. But despite that, there are youngsters still putting it on the line to win races. And what about the World stage? You've got to be very good to even compete at that level now. Start looking for the good my friends. Please. I sympathise with you sentiments and agree Coventry Speedway was one if not the greatest speedway clubs in it's heyday but as DJ350 says with speedway in such a parlous state who honestly is likely to put money into the sport to run Coventry particularly with the issues regarding Bandon, a new venue, current owners, Brandon Estates etc etc. Such a great shame! Edited June 28, 2017 by TesarRacing 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dj350z Posted June 28, 2017 Report Share Posted June 28, 2017 I sympathise with you sentiments and agree Coventry Speedway was one if not the greatest speedway clubs in it's heyday but as DJ350 says with speedway in such a parlous state who honestly is likely to put money into the sport to run Coventry particularly with the issues regarding Bandon, a new venue, current owners, Brandon Estates etc etc. Such a great shame! I feel ashamed to be so apathetic over a speedway team I have supported since 1971 and in the past berated other supporters for being negative and saying they are not going to go anymore. Sadly I think I have moved on now. I will watch league speedway on BT Sport but that is about it for me now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woz01 Posted June 28, 2017 Report Share Posted June 28, 2017 (edited) revenge on who ?Sandhu. It seems it's not about business but personalMe too, but i think we're grasping at straws.It will have to be somewhere new and we will need funds which is the biggest step at the moment. I'm hoping that Rugby Council plays hard ball and insist Brandon Estates provide a new facility. It happens elsewhere. Edited June 28, 2017 by woz01 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abbo Posted July 1, 2017 Report Share Posted July 1, 2017 Just turned the TV on that's not the Lance King I remember! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midland Red Posted July 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2017 Just turned the TV on that's not the Lance King I remember! Wrong thread????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dj350z Posted July 3, 2017 Report Share Posted July 3, 2017 Wrong thread????? Have you not heard? He is coming in as RR for one of the challenge matches!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oleoleole Posted July 3, 2017 Report Share Posted July 3, 2017 Everybody is welcome at the NSSC. Come and have a chat with friendly faces from the Brandon terraces and keep in touch with all the latest gossip. We have two guest nights in July. James Sarjeant on 6th July and Max Fricke on 20th July. Two extremely likeable and popular riders. The meetings start at 8pm and finish around 10-ish, with plenty of time afterwards to stop and chat. There's a good (& cheap) bar which also sells hot drinks and snacks. We meet at the Brandon Club, just down the road from the stadium; Main Street Brandon Coventry CV8 3HW All money raised on the night goes to help Neil Vatcher and the GB Young Lions. Entry for non-members is £3. For everything you need to know about the NSSC: https://www.nuneatonspeedwaysupportersclub.co.uk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norfolk Bear Posted July 4, 2017 Report Share Posted July 4, 2017 Teams can come back, we at Redcar after 10 Years , Leicester,Birmingham. If a brownfield site could be found like ours , ex industrial land than there is a chance. Your council should know what to do, where to go. I fear that you will not return to Brandon or in the initial phase top level racing. Hope that something comes along for you soon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobMcCaffery Posted July 4, 2017 Report Share Posted July 4, 2017 (edited) Teams can come back, we at Redcar after 10 Years , Leicester,Birmingham. If a brownfield site could be found like ours , ex industrial land than there is a chance. Your council should know what to do, where to go. I fear that you will not return to Brandon or in the initial phase top level racing. Hope that something comes along for you soon. Never give up hope. Going further back you can include Edinburgh (Powederhall 1977, ten years after losing Old Meadowbank), Scunthorpe, Weymouth, St.Sustell, Kent, Workington and you might even argue Glasgow after the desperate Coatbridge and Blantyre years, plus of course Essex in the case of Arena Essex opening a decade after the closure of Rayleigh. Edited July 4, 2017 by Rob McCaffery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Game On Posted July 4, 2017 Report Share Posted July 4, 2017 I see the site is still not secured. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini Posted July 4, 2017 Report Share Posted July 4, 2017 Never give up hope. Going further back you can include Edinburgh (Powederhall 1977, ten years after losing Old Meadowbank), Scunthorpe, Weymouth, St.Sustell, Kent, Workington and you might even argue Glasgow after the desperate Coatbridge and Blantyre years, plus of course Essex in the case of Arena Essex opening a decade after the closure of Rayleigh. Unfortunately it's probably going to be too long for many of us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Shovlar Posted July 4, 2017 Report Share Posted July 4, 2017 I see the site is still not secured. Of course its not. They want the placed to be trashed/burned down/windows smashed/graffitti/ rats etc. It makes it easier in their minds to get pp for houses. The council seem very weak. They should have stood up to Brandon estates and told them it is and will be a sporting venue only. No houses full stop. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted July 4, 2017 Report Share Posted July 4, 2017 Unfortunately it's probably going to be too long for many of us. Aaaaawwwww - don't be like that Gemini. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenMiller Posted July 4, 2017 Report Share Posted July 4, 2017 So the pikeys are back at Brandon already then, what a truly sad state of affairs. So much for the site being secure etc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini Posted July 4, 2017 Report Share Posted July 4, 2017 Aaaaawwwww - don't be like that Gemini. Being morbid...... or realistic....... it's true though. In 10 years time how many of us will still be capable of driving any distance. I'm already struggling so I know I won't be. At Peterborough on Sunday I'd never seen so many elderly people either using a mobility scooter or walking with a stick/crutch and that includes me now. I'm probably being too negative but I doubt if I will ever see the Bees back at Brandon or at a new stadium and I've accepted that now. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abbo Posted July 5, 2017 Report Share Posted July 5, 2017 No posts for 4 days just sums it all up Brandon Estates are getting what they wanted it's been so predictable get rid of speedway, leave the place insecure again all we wait for now is the predictable fire and away they go. Sorry we are bleeding a slow death and unless a new site is found quickly for speedway and stock car we can be as optimistic as we want but BE will have won. Brandon is GONE they will get their houses and the profits that go with it. Sod you loyal supporters of both sports your times up and greed has taken over. Bring the box of matches and get it done and dusted!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woz01 Posted July 5, 2017 Report Share Posted July 5, 2017 (edited) Of course its not. They want the placed to be trashed/burned down/windows smashed/graffitti/ rats etc. It makes it easier in their minds to get pp for houses. The council seem very weak. They should have stood up to Brandon estates and told them it is and will be a sporting venue only. No houses full stop. To be fair Steve they've constantly said they'd rather it stay as a motorsports venue and think it would be difficult for them to get planning for that amount of houses on the site. Infrastructure is just not there plus the garden centre opposite has been granted permission to open up again. The problem is Brandon Estates can just sit on the site for many, many years. Edited July 5, 2017 by woz01 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted July 5, 2017 Report Share Posted July 5, 2017 Being morbid...... or realistic....... it's true though. In 10 years time how many of us will still be capable of driving any distance. I'm already struggling so I know I won't be. At Peterborough on Sunday I'd never seen so many elderly people either using a mobility scooter or walking with a stick/crutch and that includes me now. I'm probably being too negative but I doubt if I will ever see the Bees back at Brandon or at a new stadium and I've accepted that now. Gemini - you can include me in that too. I will probably be dead and gone by then. (Which will probably please Humphrey Appleby anyway - so every cloud does have a silver lining for some folk). I sincerely hope we are both still here though. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woz01 Posted July 6, 2017 Report Share Posted July 6, 2017 Good to see that despite us not running there will still be 2 coaches from Coventry going to Cardiff. People havent given up on the sport yet. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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