New era Panthers Posted November 26, 2016 Report Share Posted November 26, 2016 Possibly. However having no seats won't stop you running. but it will stop them sitting down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecoombdog Posted November 26, 2016 Report Share Posted November 26, 2016 Hang on just remembered that some Coventry fans said Fricke was going there because he's always in the pits? What happened there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebrum Posted November 26, 2016 Report Share Posted November 26, 2016 (edited) All of these recent posts just highlight the problems British Speedway has at what will be the new Prem level. What is being posted on the Coventry/Leicester and B.Vue forums is a concern for all. At this rate UK will eb the laughing stock of the developed Speedway World. At this moment there seems little confidence if any of the 3 teams will actually run. I hope in the very least we get 2 sensible operations going . Even if it did mean Coventry have to up sticks and do some kind of deal over at Leicester. As for B.Vue we can only hope that the comments from the BSPA bear fruit or it will indeed drag us into the farcical after all the comments about them taking the reins to try and resolve it. Depending on how this all pans out I think I would rather see just an extended league combining Prem/Champ with a sensible Cup comp in 2018, as the way things are going presently the sport is going slowly to the dogs with all the negativity coming forth in these forums. It is indeed a sad situation when you hear some of the comments on what may or may not be going on with some of the bastions of speedway such as Coventry and Belle Vue. These are clubs steeped in history and have always been looked upon as the strong since my first days of watching Hackney Wick back in 1970 when I was first introduced to Speedway as a 16 year old and have been a fan ever since. Clubs come and go over the years but these 2 teams were giants in the Speedway World and it will be sad if we lose them. Also Leicester even if not maybe as big a club in name and history terms as the others. Let's hope some sense prevails. all isn't golden in Sweden and Poland with clubs going bust, struggling to pay debts, owing riders money. It isn't unique to the UK. This week's speedway star confirms people are all ready to take over both clubs with signings provisionally made. It seems some don't have the patience to wait for news, instead going down the worst case scenario route as quickly as possible. I fully expect all named top flight teams to come to the tape next season, shoot me down if I'm wrong. but it will stop them sitting downIt won't, there are benches left where the seats were. No different to Poole. Edited November 26, 2016 by stevebrum 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCB Posted November 26, 2016 Report Share Posted November 26, 2016 Hang on just remembered that some Coventry fans said Fricke was going there because he's always in the pits? What happened there?The management didn't want him because his average is artificially high from riding as a second string all season. wouldn't have been upset at him signing but really not bothered we haven't signed him this season. Would have picked Joonas Kylmakorpi over him anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecoombdog Posted November 26, 2016 Report Share Posted November 26, 2016 The management didn't want him because his average is artificially high from riding as a second string all season. wouldn't have been upset at him signing but really not bothered we haven't signed him this season. Would have picked Joonas Kylmakorpi over him anyway. But he's in the pits every week and also someonne heard it from a someone else's mechanic on Facebook? I thought it was reliable information? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BANANAMAN Posted November 26, 2016 Report Share Posted November 26, 2016 Studland Bee, on 26 Nov 2016 - 4:00 PM, said:In answer to a couple of points; I stood on the roof of my van in Speedway Lane so not the best view of the inner track area, but i could see the stand and general look of the place. I also walked around into the woods and could see the contractors at the rear of the main stand with two skips. The skips contained old rubbish, a section of temporary link fencing and other materials. There was no armco barrier sections or other materials that I could identify from the track as I know it. The pictures I have seen show the track entrance where there is no armco barrier anyway. I have not seen any pictures of the bends / straights, that shows where armco has been removed. I have pictures of when the armco was installed many years ago. The foundations have steel sections six feet in length set in concrete under ground, the visible armco is also filled with concrete, this would be a major job to remove and would need some serious machinery. The only machinery I could see today was a cherry picker in the riders car park, not being used, and a mini digger being used by the contractors. I am only reporting on what i could see and on what one of the contractors said to me. If Brandon Estates don't have the stadium till January surely the present tenants are only removing what is theirs ? A bit like moving house , would you leave a cooker , telly or your car ? Makes sense to me , new broom , new start !! Then again I have no axe to grind with you promotion either way . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaColette Posted November 26, 2016 Report Share Posted November 26, 2016 But he's in the pits every week and also someonne heard it from a someone else's mechanic on Facebook? I thought it was reliable information?You'll have to ask Woz, he's always going on about Fricke riding for Coventry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starman2006 Posted November 26, 2016 Report Share Posted November 26, 2016 What are the bookies odds on the Press Statement being BEES COMPLETE AND MOVE TO LEICESTER ? Pictures do look in some cases to be a bit of a demolishing job or laying Tarmac eventually for the stock cars and no speedway and with very little movement or noise from Leicester could the two be connected ? Suprised you have not been berated for saying that. I was. But if its offered they will have to take it.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCB Posted November 26, 2016 Report Share Posted November 26, 2016 If Brandon Estates don't have the stadium till January surely the present tenants are only removing what is theirs ? A bit like moving house , would you leave a cooker , telly or your car ? Makes sense to me , new broom , new start !! Then again I have no axe to grind with you promotion either way .Which is basically what I posted yesterday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil The Ace Posted November 26, 2016 Report Share Posted November 26, 2016 Hang on just remembered that some Coventry fans said Fricke was going there because he's always in the pits? What happened there? tbf all us belle vue fans thought he was heading to Coventry. I was shocked when I was told of Coventry team without fricke. Great for us if he signs of course. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted November 26, 2016 Report Share Posted November 26, 2016 but it will stop them sitting downan opportunity for the track shop to stock a supply of team cushions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New era Panthers Posted November 26, 2016 Report Share Posted November 26, 2016 Possibly. However having no seats won't stop you running. New strategy from Mick Horton instead of keeping fans on the edge of there seats this should keep them on there toes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waiheke1 Posted November 26, 2016 Report Share Posted November 26, 2016 Uninspiring but decent enough last set of signings. Looks like poole and wolves will be clear favourites. Leicester and Somerset haven't named anyone, but I would be surprised if either name a side cas good as this bees line up. Reckon the bees team is similar in strength to rye house and swindon (albeit those sides yet to be completed, the swindon team could still go either way ), and a shade stronger than the rumoured aces side. Kl could name a good, average or poor side. In summary, the bees sidecwont win the league, it won't finish bottom, it could make the play offs. I'm pretty sure it will have the strongest treserve pairing in the league. And 5 youngish brits has to be a good thing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCB Posted November 26, 2016 Report Share Posted November 26, 2016 Swindon look pants. And one of Leicester or Somerset is likely to have Schlein so they're going to be off to a good start too. Wolves, I'm not sure, just because I don't have a clue on who they will be signing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waiheke1 Posted November 26, 2016 Report Share Posted November 26, 2016 Swindon look pants. And one of Leicester or Somerset is likely to have Schlein so they're going to be off to a good start too. Wolves, I'm not sure, just because I don't have a clue on who they will be signing.If swindon sign a 3rd hl, then I think their top 5 is equal to any side, albeit that would mean rubbish reserves.Wolves have fred, Thorssel and I presume masters and clegg to follow, which is the core of a strong team in this comp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A ORLOV Posted November 26, 2016 Report Share Posted November 26, 2016 If swindon sign a 3rd hl, then I think their top 5 is equal to any side, albeit that would mean rubbish reserves. Wolves have fred, Thorssel and I presume masters and clegg to follow, which is the core of a strong team in this comp Bit of a risk for Swindon to sign a 3rd heatleader as that would only leave us with about 4 points for two reserves Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waiheke1 Posted November 26, 2016 Report Share Posted November 26, 2016 Bit of a risk for Swindon to sign a 3rd heatleader as that would only leave us with about 4 points for two reservesBetter than using it on 5pt dross imo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woz01 Posted November 26, 2016 Report Share Posted November 26, 2016 (edited) You'll have to ask Woz, he's always going on about Fricke riding for Coventry. I was winding up some people. Honestly before the AGM changes I thought we would see him here but that changed once we had the 50pt limit, average conversion and change of manager. Edited November 26, 2016 by woz01 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC2 Posted November 26, 2016 Report Share Posted November 26, 2016 Swindon look pants. Yeah, but hot pants. The Bees look shatner pants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Beevers Posted November 26, 2016 Report Share Posted November 26, 2016 Interesting side formed. Gone for a Leicester 2016 approach with two strongish reserves and a steady top five. All Premier League riders last season and probably this season is another interesting note. I think they also plan perhaps maybe to do a Swindon and sign stronger riders later on in the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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