Shale Searcher Posted January 27, 2017 Report Share Posted January 27, 2017 I don't think Leicester fans would walk away as they have no team at all at the moment unless I've missed a signing. They'd soon get used to the new riders and after a few matches it would be 'their' team. I'm sure one season, although I can't remember which one, Coventry had a completely different 1-7 and how things are in Speedway it's rare for many riders to continue with the same club they were with the previous year. Having Mick Horton as promoter might be the fly in the ointment though. Good luck with that. It's the rumour of the name change to the "Leicester Bees" that would upset the fans...... Not the re-allocation of the promoter/riders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini Posted January 27, 2017 Report Share Posted January 27, 2017 Surely, such a huge decision would be discussed openly to guage fans of both tracks reactions? You're joking! Fans are the least concern and best kept in the dark about anything they're planning on doing. Anyway, it's been discussed on Facebook and I would say perhaps 10% of Bees fans would still get their Speedway fix at Leicester. Others plan on going to either Birmingham or Wolves and some giving up altogether. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehone Posted January 27, 2017 Report Share Posted January 27, 2017 i thought the Coventry riders hadn't actually signed contracts yet, so I'm guessing it might not be the full 1 - 7 Coventry announced if they don't want Leicester as a home track? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini Posted January 27, 2017 Report Share Posted January 27, 2017 It's the rumour of the name change to the "Leicester Bees" that would upset the fans...... Not the re-allocation of the promoter/riders. I very much doubt if that would ever happen. Just another silly rumour. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shale Searcher Posted January 27, 2017 Report Share Posted January 27, 2017 i thought the Coventry riders hadn't actually signed contracts yet, so I'm guessing it might not be the full 1 - 7 Coventry announced if they don't want Leicester as a home track? Ahh, so it's been discussed on Facebook, that's alright then.... Not!! Not everyone uses Facebook!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini Posted January 27, 2017 Report Share Posted January 27, 2017 Ahh, so it's been discussed on Facebook, that's alright then.... Not!! Not everyone uses Facebook!! Well tough ~ you should join. I'll be your friend to start you off. This was discussed on the Coventry Bees site on Facebook. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillipsr Posted January 27, 2017 Report Share Posted January 27, 2017 Ahh, so it's been discussed on Facebook, that's alright then.... Not!! Not everyone uses Facebook!! Same as it being discussed on here not everyone uses this site 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Hunter Posted January 27, 2017 Report Share Posted January 27, 2017 (edited) If only a half of what's been said on the Bees thread about Horton is true and he moves lock stock and barrel to Leicester then perhaps we should start a bring back Hemsley petition. Edited January 27, 2017 by Happy Hunter 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proud panther Posted January 27, 2017 Report Share Posted January 27, 2017 How many clubs will Horton be allowed to ruin. Hope he isn't allowed anywhere near Leicester, & it's just another rumour. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Hunter Posted January 27, 2017 Report Share Posted January 27, 2017 I don't think Leicester fans would walk away as they have no team at all at the moment unless I've missed a signing. They'd soon get used to the new riders and after a few matches it would be 'their' team. I'm sure one season, although I can't remember which one, Coventry had a completely different 1-7 and how things are in Speedway it's rare for many riders to continue with the same club they were with the previous year. Having Mick Horton as promoter might be the fly in the ointment though. Good luck with that. I think you might have underestimated the strength of feeling of Lions fans on this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beckettlion Posted January 27, 2017 Report Share Posted January 27, 2017 I can't see the BSPA allowing Horton to go straight into a position of power at another club, after failing the Coventry faithful. I wouldn't mind the Lions picking a FEW of the Bees riders to maintain them within the sport in the country, but I think it would put off a lot of Leicester fans to see an entire Coventry 1-7... Especially when riders like Josh Auty (who has stuck with the club for the last couple of seasons- and given 110%), don't have a team place in the Premiership. and I really couldn't become one of those people that tries to argue that 'James Sarjeant always makes fair starts... he doesn't deserve his reputation'! Coventry fans wouldn't support a team called Leicester and Leicester fans wouldn't support what we know is a Coventry team! I seriously hope they sort the situation at Brandon, and there are two teams at the tapes in 2017 for an M69 derby, but if they try to amalgamate the clubs, they'll end up with neither. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Shovlar Posted January 27, 2017 Report Share Posted January 27, 2017 (edited) Can you imagine? Leicester Bees! A desperate situation all round. Is it too far-fetched? I said EXACTLY this a week ago to howls of derision. http://www.speedway-forum.co.uk/forums/index.php?showtopic=82240&view=findpost&p=2909659 Edited January 27, 2017 by Steve Shovlar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
full-throttle Posted January 27, 2017 Report Share Posted January 27, 2017 If Mick Horton becomes co/sole promoter at Leicester then I would guess he would take a few riders with him along the M69, If he thinks bees fans will travel to support a team wearing the Leicester race suit then he is seriously misguided. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Shovlar Posted January 27, 2017 Report Share Posted January 27, 2017 (edited) It can't be called Leicester Bees. That would alienate both sets of fans. If the team is moved to Leicester thats the end of Coventry Bees. Hope that isn't the final scenario. But who would Leicester want in charge? Horton or Darcy? Edited January 27, 2017 by Steve Shovlar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New era Panthers Posted January 27, 2017 Report Share Posted January 27, 2017 It can't be called Leicester Bees. That would alienate both sets of fans. If the team is moved to Leicester thats the end of Coventry Bees. Hope that isn't the final scenario. But who would Leicester want in charge? Horton or Darcy? Somebody who wouldn't try to borrow the air fence and forget about returning it would be a good start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shale Searcher Posted January 27, 2017 Report Share Posted January 27, 2017 Somebody who wouldn't try to borrow the air fence and forget about returning it would be a good start. Bet ya bottom dollar.. If it's Horton....... Then there's no Darcy.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New era Panthers Posted January 27, 2017 Report Share Posted January 27, 2017 Bet ya bottom dollar.. If it's Horton....... Then there's no Darcy.. If it's Horton Leicester supporters have my sympathy, a new start towards the beginning of the end. Better hope it's Darcy as it has been agreed he should be running the show and should it be a joint partnership I could see Darcy getting pushed aside into the background and that in itself is a recipe for disaster. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini Posted January 27, 2017 Report Share Posted January 27, 2017 (edited) I think you might have underestimated the strength of feeling of Lions fans on this. Well Lions need some riders so where else are they going to come from? I'm a Leicester fan too and my strength of feeling is zero about using some of the Coventry riders. I couldn't care less really as the riders I wouldn't be keen on have all gone elsewhere thank goodness. ......Beckettlion..........Coventry fans wouldn't support a team called Leicester and Leicester fans wouldn't support what we know is a Coventry team! I seriously hope they sort the situation at Brandon, and there are two teams at the tapes in 2017 for an M69 derby, but if they try to amalgamate the clubs, they'll end up with neither. Coventry would be finished so none of the Bees fans would be expected to support a team called Leicester. It would just be the case of probably using a few of their riders. This happens all the time with riders switching clubs during the close season. The biggest worry would be having Mick Horton as a promoter so start praying that doesn't happen. Edited January 27, 2017 by Gemini Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shale Searcher Posted January 28, 2017 Report Share Posted January 28, 2017 Well Lions need some riders so where else are they going to come from? I'm a Leicester fan too and my strength of feeling is zero about using some of the Coventry riders. I couldn't care less really as the riders I wouldn't be keen on have all gone elsewhere thank goodness. Coventry would be finished so none of the Bees fans would be expected to support a team called Leicester. It would just be the case of probably using a few of their riders. This happens all the time with riders switching clubs during the close season. The biggest worry would be having Mick Horton as a promoter so start praying that doesn't happen. I think you'll find out it is Not gonna be Darcy at all... Be prepared for this news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glennylion Posted January 28, 2017 Report Share Posted January 28, 2017 I think that the way Leicester have been used and the lack of respect to Leicester fans throughout this Coventry saga is appalling. I am resentful of Leicester being used as a fall back option, a second choice for all things Coventry to the extent we have yet to sign riders or sort ourselves out. Silence from Leicester is deafening and it's a disgrace. I want both Leicester and Coventry to run and if a temporary use of BP is needed for Coventry so be it but that's all the Coventry involvement and association I want. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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