abbo Posted December 10, 2016 Report Share Posted December 10, 2016 Am I alone in wondering about the Bees future. 10 days ago we were told by Jeremy Heavet and Councillor Stokes that all was sorted. Sandhu and Muck Horton now good friends working together for sake of stock cars and speedway. Only thing lacking is a comment from Messrs Horton/Watson to confirm that they are also singing from the same hymn sheet as Heaver/Stokes. Some 10 days have elapsed since the so called agreement notjhing positive from Speedway side. I know some posters think that there is no need for any such speedway statement but I would have thought that this would be common courtesy!. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dornier Posted December 10, 2016 Report Share Posted December 10, 2016 Am I alone in wondering about the Bees future. 10 days ago we were told by Jeremy Heavet and Councillor Stokes that all was sorted. Sandhu and Muck Horton now good friends working together for sake of stock cars and speedway. Only thing lacking is a comment from Messrs Horton/Watson to confirm that they are also singing from the same hymn sheet as Heaver/Stokes. Some 10 days have elapsed since the so called agreement notjhing positive from Speedway side. I know some posters think that there is no need for any such speedway statement but I would have thought that this would be common courtesy!. I agree. Mick Horton should have reassured the fans ALL was well but perhaps they aren`t Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Posted December 10, 2016 Report Share Posted December 10, 2016 Oh lord, here we go again. .... No news is good news! The stadium is in transition from current owners to new, hence nothing is being done to it until the keys are given to Horton in Jan. The Bees website posted the comments at the time, nothing more needs to be said. We've named our team. Stop being so pessimistic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted December 10, 2016 Report Share Posted December 10, 2016 Oh lord, here we go again. .... No news is good news! The stadium is in transition from current owners to new, hence nothing is being done to it until the keys are given to Horton in Jan. The Bees website posted the comments at the time, nothing more needs to be said. We've named our team. Stop being so pessimistic. But why is Pieman saying Coventry has gone, and doesn't reply to anybody asking for an explanation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woz01 Posted December 10, 2016 Report Share Posted December 10, 2016 (edited) Am I alone in wondering about the Bees future. 10 days ago we were told by Jeremy Heavet and Councillor Stokes that all was sorted. Sandhu and Muck Horton now good friends working together for sake of stock cars and speedway. Only thing lacking is a comment from Messrs Horton/Watson to confirm that they are also singing from the same hymn sheet as Heaver/Stokes. Some 10 days have elapsed since the so called agreement notjhing positive from Speedway side. I know some posters think that there is no need for any such speedway statement but I would have thought that this would be common courtesy!. They did say the previous day that there would not be a statement as the clubs position has never changed and that they were always intending to run. I agree that a short statement saying glad it's all been sorted should have been released. Edited December 10, 2016 by woz01 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Shovlar Posted December 10, 2016 Report Share Posted December 10, 2016 Who is pieman? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midland Red Posted December 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2016 Who is pieman? On "Does Speedway have a future" on Speedway discussions: Posted 07 December 2016 - 12:35 PM Pieman72, on 07 Dec 2016 - 10:44 AM, said: Unfortunately Coventry Speedway is no more fixtures, fittings and shale have all been removed. housing will be built on the site and speedway will be no more. Fundamentally profitability entertainment and survival is the crucial situation. To fight off housing propectors, the sites must turn in a profit. I'd rather have a full stadium with £10 per head than £18 and an empty one. It would be more profitable, draw an analogy between the discount supermarkets and the big four it can't be clearer. Same products but without the frills. Could you guarantee a full one though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abbo Posted December 10, 2016 Report Share Posted December 10, 2016 (edited) [quote name="Tsunami" post=" Oh lord, here we go again. .... No news is good news! The stadium is in transition from current owners to new, hence nothing is being done to it until the keys are given to Horton in Jan. The Bees website posted the comments at the time, nothing more needs to be said. We've named our team. Stop being so pessimistic. Not being pessimistic just realistic.What comments were made on Bees website that's my point NO comment from Horton/Watson has been made since the announcements were made by Stokes/Heaver. Still say short comments by Bees to confirm the news that has been supplied by other parties!. Edited December 10, 2016 by abbo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
False dawn Posted December 10, 2016 Report Share Posted December 10, 2016 Andy Smith a darts player.Three times British Champion and now he drinks a lot of beer and has his own intro music. Sorry people. It was off topic but it was meant to amuse you. On topic, I read the Coventry Telegraph article about the search for a new site with interest. The search seems to be progressing in earnest and Mr Sandhu says he's committed to building a new stadium. I know what most of you are thinking but maybe we have to put that on one side and get behind those who are researching the possible new venues. Come the day we may be able to help lay the foundation (literally). Let's stand up and be counted right now. It won't cost you anything to change the tide of opinion. It might cost you dearly if we don't 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini Posted December 10, 2016 Report Share Posted December 10, 2016 Oh lord, here we go again. .... No news is good news! The stadium is in transition from current owners to new, hence nothing is being done to it until the keys are given to Horton in Jan. The Bees website posted the comments at the time, nothing more needs to be said. We've named our team. Stop being so pessimistic. It's not quite true to say nothing is being done to it though is it? Photos show that things are still happening ~ lamp posts broken down, fence removed, doors broken. Hence the reason why some of us are still worried exactly what is going on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
False dawn Posted December 11, 2016 Report Share Posted December 11, 2016 (edited) Hence the reason why some of us are still worried exactly what is going on. We're all worried. Half of me thinks I've already seen my last race at Brandon. Nearly half of me thinks I'll never see the Bees ride again.But now is the time to look forward with some optimism. We have a lease for next year. We have a team and not a bad one in my opinion. Yes we need some promised work to our beloved stadium. But we have a couple of things on our side. We have a promise of a restored facility. I will not debate the honesty or motivation of those involved. I will accept the veracity and efforts demonstrated by my candidate for man of the speedway year, Mr Michael Stokes. He holds considerable power but wields it with a gentle hand behind the scenes. We already owe him a massive debt of thanks for getting us this far and we still have some hope for the future. Please do one small thing. You all love the sport and I know none of you, Bees fans or not, want to see the end of Coventry Speedway. Write a 3 line email to Mr Stokes expressing your thanks for his efforts thus far. It will help michael.stokes@rugby.gov.uk Edited December 12, 2016 by False dawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woz01 Posted December 11, 2016 Report Share Posted December 11, 2016 (edited) It's not quite true to say nothing is being done to it though is it? Photos show that things are still happening ~ lamp posts broken down, fence removed, doors broken. Hence the reason why some of us are still worried exactly what is going on. That's exactly as it was left when the deal was done. Weve had no pictures for 10 days then someone comes along with a 5 second video saying stuff is still being taken yet no workmen, diggers or anything being on site. Its just scaremongering from that individual. I went in the week and it was exactly the same. Nothing has been taken from the site and all the other floodlights pylons are still up apart from 3 which were next to where they should be on the 3-4 bend. Electricians have been in and made the site safe that's it. I believe the electricians have a contract there till March. Edited December 11, 2016 by woz01 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trees Posted December 11, 2016 Report Share Posted December 11, 2016 We're all worried. Half of me thinks I've already seen my last race at Brandon. Nearly half of me thinks I'll never see the Bees ride again. But now is the time to look forward with some optimism. We have a lease for next year. We have a team and not a bad one in my opinion. Yes we need some promised work to our beloved stadium. But we have a couple of things on our side. We have a promise of a restored facility. I will not debate the honesty or motivation of those involved. I will accept the veracity and efforts demonstrated by my candidate for man of the speedway year, Mr Michael Stokes. He holds considerable power but wields it with a gentle hand behind the scenes. We already owe him a massive debt of thanks for getting us this far and we still have some hope for the future. Please do one small thing. You all love the sport and I know none of you, Bees fans or not, want to see the end of Coventry Speedway. Write a 3 line email to Mr Stokes expressing your thanks for his efforts thus far. It will help michael,stokes@rugby.gov.uk Or contact him on twitter, which I did and he liked, the least we can do! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini Posted December 11, 2016 Report Share Posted December 11, 2016 That's exactly as it was left when the deal was done. Weve had no pictures for 10 days then someone comes along with a 5 second video saying stuff is still being taken yet no workmen, diggers or anything being on site. Its just scaremongering from that individual. I went in the week and it was exactly the same. Nothing has been taken from the site and all the other floodlights pylons are still up apart from 3 which were next to where they should be on the 3-4 bend. Electricians have been in and made the site safe that's it. I believe the electricians have a contract there till March. That's good to know thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fourentee Posted December 12, 2016 Report Share Posted December 12, 2016 Write a 3 line email to Mr Stokes expressing your thanks for his efforts thus far. It will help michaeal.stokes@rugby.gov.uk For the record, as many may already have realised, you have a typo in the email address and it should be 'michael' without the second 'a'. But an excellent idea and I'm off to do that email now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
False dawn Posted December 12, 2016 Report Share Posted December 12, 2016 For the record, as many may already have realised, you have a typo in the email address and it should be 'michael' without the second 'a'.But an excellent idea and I'm off to do that email now!Whoops. Apologies to anyone who has attempted to send an email unsuccessfully.michael.stokes@rugby.gov.uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R87 Posted December 12, 2016 Report Share Posted December 12, 2016 Hopefully a new PA system that works! As long as Peter York isn't let loose on it..... 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Game On Posted December 12, 2016 Report Share Posted December 12, 2016 Can't see many season tickets being sold for next season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil The Ace Posted December 12, 2016 Report Share Posted December 12, 2016 http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-bees-brandon-stadium-deal-12310113 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Thumper Posted December 12, 2016 Report Share Posted December 12, 2016 http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-bees-brandon-stadium-deal-12310113 Incredible! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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