ProudtobeaBrummie Posted December 20, 2017 Report Share Posted December 20, 2017 1 hour ago, Gemini said: Not really understanding that. What help and support do we want? Sums it up really since you folded around 10 months ago you have asked many people for help i have personally signed a petition but many other people have helped out in many many others ways Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicester Hunter Posted December 20, 2017 Report Share Posted December 20, 2017 3 minutes ago, Woz01 said: I think they are referring to petitions etc. The Save Coventry Speedway group often ask for support from elsehwere and will in future. Shame we seem to be alienating some sections of speedway with the fans stance. You aren't alienating me. I'm not a Coventry fan and never will be, but what this group is doing really does deserve to succeed. If you can get rid of the incumbent 'promoter' and also get a new stadium, or even resurrect Brandon, it will all have been worth it. Keep up the good work. You will get there in the end. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woz01 Posted December 20, 2017 Report Share Posted December 20, 2017 1 hour ago, Fundinfan said: Coventry fans would go to Leicester to watch Premiership speedway, but not kids riding round. The names have to mean something to the fans after all these years. The fact that Horton is at the helm also is a big no no to the majority of fans in the know. Let's wait and see what the Save Coventry Committee come up with for next season. The challenge matches of this year were a good start and should continue this next season on a more regular basis, with as before, names that relate to the past Coventry teams being involved I still believe that Brandon will return in the future if everyone involved pulls together and the Council stick to their principals. Until then, Merry Christmas to all friends from Brandon. Will clubs be as willing to host challenge matches next season. I have doubts especially as they seem to be running at a lower cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booey boy Posted December 20, 2017 Report Share Posted December 20, 2017 1 hour ago, ProudtobeaBrummie said: And they want help and support off others the arrogance is quite unbelievable We would support the bees in the NL if it was at Brandon the fans would support bee's in any league as long as we were at Brandon or very near .I would thank fans from other teams for what they have done I think the poster got his wording wrong 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini Posted December 20, 2017 Report Share Posted December 20, 2017 Wording wrong and mixing up the promoter with the 'Save Coventry Speedway' Group which he has nothing to do with. Riding at Leicester is not saving Coventry Bees. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TesarRacing Posted December 21, 2017 Report Share Posted December 21, 2017 What Coventry Speedway needs is a strong and stable promotion. Premiership speedway means Premiership speedway. It is the 'will of the supporters'!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woz01 Posted December 21, 2017 Report Share Posted December 21, 2017 10 hours ago, Gemini said: Wording wrong and mixing up the promoter with the 'Save Coventry Speedway' Group which he has nothing to do with. Riding at Leicester is not saving Coventry Bees. Frustratingly it could be if the right people were involved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainB Posted December 21, 2017 Report Share Posted December 21, 2017 Am I cynical for thinking that the promoter is only doing the cheapest speedway option available so he can get his promoters licence back, his assets unfrozen and then sell everything off and cash his chips in? 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Jones Posted December 21, 2017 Report Share Posted December 21, 2017 (edited) 8 minutes ago, iainb said: Am I cynical for thinking that the promoter is only doing the cheapest speedway option available so he can get his promoters licence back, his assets unfrozen and then sell everything off and cash his chips in? Probably not Edited December 21, 2017 by Dave Jones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
False dawn Posted December 21, 2017 Report Share Posted December 21, 2017 What a mess. A stadium that could host speedway and stox just rusting away. A heritage compatible with any club in the World. A fan base comparable (in numbers) with many currently successful clubs. A fan base with few equals in terms of loyalty. A club in the hands of Mick Horton, Avtar Sandhu (?) and Brandon Estates. A club destined to run in the 3rd division in a different city. But..... We have a bunch of people with heart, faith and dedication who might yet wrench this club from the jaws of oblivion and give us back something we recognise as a force to be reckoned with in British Speedway. Say a prayer, write to Rugby Borough Council, let the committee know you haven't given up, despite all the crap (sorry). Do everything you can to keep the dream alive. You never know. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woz01 Posted December 21, 2017 Report Share Posted December 21, 2017 3 hours ago, iainb said: Am I cynical for thinking that the promoter is only doing the cheapest speedway option available so he can get his promoters licence back, his assets unfrozen and then sell everything off and cash his chips in? I doubt Leicester would agree to any share unless it was NL. Plus if this gets rid of everyone involved in this shambles and the Save Cov Speedway group can move forward without other influences then it's a win win. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk_martin Posted December 22, 2017 Report Share Posted December 22, 2017 Will Leicester's 2nd VII ride as "Coventry Bees" or "Coventry Storm" - or is that also subject to confirmation? And when is that confirmation to be expected? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BANANAMAN Posted December 22, 2017 Report Share Posted December 22, 2017 21 hours ago, False dawn said: What a mess. A stadium that could host speedway and stox just rusting away. A heritage compatible with any club in the World. A fan base comparable (in numbers) with many currently successful clubs. A fan base with few equals in terms of loyalty. A club in the hands of Mick Horton, Avtar Sandhu (?) and Brandon Estates. A club destined to run in the 3rd division in a different city. But..... We have a bunch of people with heart, faith and dedication who might yet wrench this club from the jaws of oblivion and give us back something we recognise as a force to be reckoned with in British Speedway. Say a prayer, write to Rugby Borough Council, let the committee know you haven't given up, despite all the crap (sorry). Do everything you can to keep the dream alive. You never know. What I don't understand if Brandon Estates wish to build on Brandon why they are not working with the RELEVANT parties ie Save Coventry Speedway & Rugby Council to meet their ends . Allow Speedway & Stox to continue until a suitable site it found .When the NEW Stadium opens the Council hands over the land to them . Surely Goodwill would go along way ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilWatson Posted December 22, 2017 Report Share Posted December 22, 2017 6 hours ago, uk_martin said: Will Leicester's 2nd VII ride as "Coventry Bees" or "Coventry Storm" - or is that also subject to confirmation? And when is that confirmation to be expected? Coventry Bees 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilWatson Posted December 22, 2017 Report Share Posted December 22, 2017 4 hours ago, BANANAMAN said: What I don't understand if Brandon Estates wish to build on Brandon why they are not working with the RELEVANT parties ie Save Coventry Speedway & Rugby Council to meet their ends . Allow Speedway & Stox to continue until a suitable site it found .When the NEW Stadium opens the Council hands over the land to them . Surely Goodwill would go along way ?? The most relevant party where speedway is concerned is the club owner of course, 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*JJ Posted December 23, 2017 Report Share Posted December 23, 2017 On 22/12/2017 at 12:34 PM, BANANAMAN said: What I don't understand if Brandon Estates wish to build on Brandon why they are not working with the RELEVANT parties ie Save Coventry Speedway & Rugby Council to meet their ends . Allow Speedway & Stox to continue until a suitable site it found .When the NEW Stadium opens the Council hands over the land to them . Surely Goodwill would go along way ?? Why should they ? All they have to do is wait until the council backs down and grants planning permission: as happened with Dudley Wood Road stadium. And who is going to pay for this new stadium? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Argos Posted December 23, 2017 Report Share Posted December 23, 2017 5 hours ago, *JJ said: Why should they ? All they have to do is wait until the council backs down and grants planning permission: as happened with Dudley Wood Road stadium. And who is going to pay for this new stadium? As I’ve stated previously it’s a Mirror image of the Long Eaton situation, exactly the same, and we all know what happened there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainB Posted December 24, 2017 Report Share Posted December 24, 2017 18 hours ago, Argos said: As I’ve stated previously it’s a Mirror image of the Long Eaton situation, exactly the same, and we all know what happened there. I thought they were just dotting the i's and crossing the t's... that's the last I heard on the Long Eaton return... was about 15 years ago though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woz01 Posted December 26, 2017 Report Share Posted December 26, 2017 On 22/12/2017 at 12:34 PM, BANANAMAN said: What I don't understand if Brandon Estates wish to build on Brandon why they are not working with the RELEVANT parties ie Save Coventry Speedway & Rugby Council to meet their ends . Allow Speedway & Stox to continue until a suitable site it found .When the NEW Stadium opens the Council hands over the land to them . Surely Goodwill would go along way ?? The council can insist on them providing funds and/or build a stadium in any successful planning application. They are hoping that doesn' happen although if it does I suspect it'll only be a small dent in the profit they will make. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woz01 Posted December 26, 2017 Report Share Posted December 26, 2017 (edited) On 23/12/2017 at 1:18 PM, *JJ said: Why should they ? All they have to do is wait until the council backs down and grants planning permission: as happened with Dudley Wood Road stadium. And who is going to pay for this new stadium? The group has fairly wealthy backers it seems, Problem is finding a site suitable. The group did put a pre planning application in for a site but I guess there was a problem as we've heard nothing about it. Edited December 26, 2017 by Woz01 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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