Daniel Smith Posted February 28, 2017 Report Share Posted February 28, 2017 Just a thought, Does a new promoter have to buy the rights from Horton? Legally no. Horton just holds the rights to the rider assets & name. He holds no rights to where & when the Bees ride. A new club just needs to be formed, let me think......... Oh yeah, Brandon Bees Ltd. it's enough to hold the clubs rights free of charge. Any potential owners /monies raised then can be put forward to purchasing the land back from Brandon Estates. This is where the stumbling block is as Brandon Estates got the land on the cheap. I'd hazard at a guess of £4m will need to be found, this would include land purchase & the regeneration of the stadium. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woz01 Posted February 28, 2017 Report Share Posted February 28, 2017 Just a thought, Does a new promoter have to buy the rights from Horton? Legally no. Horton just holds the rights to the rider assets & name. He holds no rights to where & when the Bees ride. A new club just needs to be formed, let me think......... Oh yeah, Brandon Bees Ltd. it's enough to hold the clubs rights free of charge. Any potential owners /monies raised then can be put forward to purchasing the land back from Brandon Estates. This is where the stumbling block is as Brandon Estates got the land on the cheap. I'd hazard at a guess of £4m will need to be found, this would include land purchase & the regeneration of the stadium. Technically we could just set up a new club. The issue is a stadium obviously but I think there is plenty more to come regarding the ownership of the stadium. I do wonder if they just want out as Horton now does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Smith Posted February 28, 2017 Report Share Posted February 28, 2017 Technically we could just set up a new club. The issue is a stadium obviously but I think there is plenty more to come regarding the ownership of the stadium. I do wonder if they just want out as Horton now does. Brandon Estates do want out, they've already said they'd sell up. But they'll only release the land at the right price. £2m isn't going to cut it with them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytiger Posted February 28, 2017 Report Share Posted February 28, 2017 Why would Sandhu and Colin Pratt want Speedway back at Brandon. Colin is at Swindon now.....doesn't make sense! Didn't Mr Pratt leave Coventry because of Horton.???????????? He is part of the BSPA board who pulled the plug on Coventry Bees. Think Horton pulled his own plug.mmmm !!!!! Oh yes and he loved being sacked by Mick when he took over. No axe to grind there. Think Colin walked before the rubbish hit the fan at the time. The day as now come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted February 28, 2017 Report Share Posted February 28, 2017 Horton knows a lot more than he is letting on.! IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woz01 Posted February 28, 2017 Report Share Posted February 28, 2017 Horton knows a lot more than he is letting on.! IMO Of course he does but he's not allowed to say! Same as Cllr Stokes who said it will come out eventually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted February 28, 2017 Report Share Posted February 28, 2017 Of course he does but he's not allowed to say! Same as Cllr Stokes who said it will come out eventually.Why not? If it is facts and true what is the problem.Whats all this come out eventually among speedway promotions.!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heathen chemistry Posted February 28, 2017 Report Share Posted February 28, 2017 Didn't Mr Pratt leave Coventry because of Horton.???????????? Think Horton pulled his own plug.mmmm !!!!! Think Colin walked before the rubbish hit the fan at the time. The day as now come. no horton send colin a text message saying your no longer required ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forknights Posted February 28, 2017 Report Share Posted February 28, 2017 Please girls and boys. I realise its very easy for an outsider to say, but please try your hardest to keep this historic club going. Keep badgering every single person you can that might just show any interest on keeping The Bees on the map and racing. None of us want to loose you, even if we never win against you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wealdstone Posted February 28, 2017 Report Share Posted February 28, 2017 Whilst I support the campaign I fear it is far too late. Also Coventry without Brandon is not Coventry. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g13webb Posted March 1, 2017 Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 Whilst I support the campaign I fear it is far too late. Also Coventry without Brandon is not Coventry. Brandon history makes Coventry the team they were..... without Brandon, they would be just be another team ...... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beesboybert Posted March 1, 2017 Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 Brandon history makes Coventry the team they were..... without Brandon, they would be just be another team ...... Thats still a damn sight more than we currently are 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woz01 Posted March 1, 2017 Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 Why not? If it is facts and true what is the problem.Whats all this come out eventually among speedway promotions.!!! There are confidentiality agreements at this moment. Brandon history makes Coventry the team they were..... without Brandon, they would be just be another team ...... At this moment I'd take a track in a field 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdmc82 Posted March 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrcts Posted March 1, 2017 Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 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. you're finished I'm afraid! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woz01 Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 you're finished I'm afraid! Well that's me convinced we will be back.. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keef robin Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 Good luck, great racetrack and fans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrcts Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 Well that's me convinced we will be back..Not a chance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shale Searcher Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 Not a chance! What a hateful post, it's not these people who stitched up Leicester in 1983, FFS, grow up.. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdmc82 Posted March 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 (edited) CLUB representatives are currently looking into various ways to assist Bees riders left without a Premiership team place. One possibility is the running of a series of challenge matches involving as many of Coventrys 1-7 as possible. For any such matches arranged, we would hope to organise a 50% share of net profits to go to the Bees riders signed for 2017. Efforts are also being made in the media to keep the clubs situation as high-profile as possible. BBC Coventry & Warwickshire broadcasted an hour-long Speedway Special on Monday, whilst the Coventry Observer have launched a Save Our Bees campaign they can be followed on Twitter at @covobservernews . We hope other areas of the local media will be encouraged to follow suit to help ensure the Bees absence from competition in 2017 proves to be only a temporary blip in the clubs rich history. Nuneaton Speedway Supporters Club have a meeting next Thursday (March 9) and will be discussing plans with their members. Share This: Facebook Twitter Edited March 2, 2017 by mdmc82 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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