uk_martin Posted January 11, 2018 Report Share Posted January 11, 2018 3 hours ago, NeilWatson said: The confirmation has been given and Coventry’s place in the NDL confirmed by the confirmatory press release. What further confirmation were you expecting? Whose press release? Nothing on the BSPA web site confirming Coventry's acceptance into the league. And at the end of the day, it's their league. http://www.speedwaygb.co/nlnews Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudtobeaBrummie Posted January 11, 2018 Report Share Posted January 11, 2018 17 minutes ago, uk_martin said: Whose press release? Nothing on the BSPA web site confirming Coventry's acceptance into the league. And at the end of the day, it's their league. http://www.speedwaygb.co/nlnews Its under MISCELLANEOUS HEADLINES Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sussex bulldog Posted January 11, 2018 Report Share Posted January 11, 2018 (edited) From BSPA site Following on from a meeting with the members of the Speedway Control Bureau and Mr Mick Horton, it is with great delight that Coventry Speedway have been given the go ahead to run the Coventry Bees in the National Development League at a temporary home at Leicester for the 2018 season. The members of the SCB wish the Coventry Promotion all the best in their endeavor's to bring the Bees back to Brandon in the near future. http://www.speedwaygb.co/news.php?extend.33748 Edited January 11, 2018 by sussex bulldog to add link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander15 Posted January 11, 2018 Report Share Posted January 11, 2018 1 hour ago, uk_martin said: Whose press release? Nothing on the BSPA web site confirming Coventry's acceptance into the league. And at the end of the day, it's their league. http://www.speedwaygb.co/nlnews It’s been officially confirmed for days... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk_martin Posted January 11, 2018 Report Share Posted January 11, 2018 1 hour ago, Islander15 said: It’s been officially confirmed for days... Oh well...as well I asked then. Too bad that it's not being broadcast from the rooftops so that those who don't know where to look can hear the good news too. But then that may risk attracting new fans, and you can't do that in the world of speedway can you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woz01 Posted January 11, 2018 Report Share Posted January 11, 2018 53 minutes ago, uk_martin said: Oh well...as well I asked then. Too bad that it's not being broadcast from the rooftops so that those who don't know where to look can hear the good news too. But then that may risk attracting new fans, and you can't do that in the world of speedway can you? It was posted on Coventry Bees and Speedway GB website and posted on social media. Don't think it'll make the 10 o clock news though. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East End Fan Posted January 12, 2018 Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 I am not a Coventry fan....but I AM a Speedway fan and in that respect I want to see Speedway promoted at as many venues as possible. I do not actually care WHO the promoter is, just that Speedway takes place. For that reason I welcome the news that Mick Horton has been granted a licence to run a Coventry Bees team in the National League using Leicester as a base. 7 more riders in work is just one of the many good side effects. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk_martin Posted January 12, 2018 Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 9 hours ago, Woz01 said: It was posted on Coventry Bees and Speedway GB website and posted on social media. Don't think it'll make the 10 o clock news though. Was it? I'm on Twitter and Facebook, and I didn't see anything about it, and I follow the SGB Twitter account. I get to see what happens in Glasgow but wasn't aware of what was happening just up the road from me. So what does that say about how effective the publicity machine is working? And If I didn't see it, what chance the news permiating to a potential new audience who hardly know what speedway is let alone knowing to look at the Coventry web site? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CUFC_Brummie Posted January 12, 2018 Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10156248024780466&id=164809165465 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woz01 Posted January 12, 2018 Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 2 minutes ago, uk_martin said: Was it? I'm on Twitter and Facebook, and I didn't see anything about it, and I follow the SGB Twitter account. I get to see what happens in Glasgow but wasn't aware of what was happening just up the road from me. So what does that say about how effective the publicity machine is working? And If I didn't see it, what chance the news permiating to a potential new audience who hardly know what speedway is let alone knowing to look at the Coventry web site? Then i don't know how you missed it to be honest. Its was talked about on various speedway Facebook groups and it got 18 retweets on Twitter which by having a quick look was more than the Chris Holder signing for Poole tweet. It was reported in the local media too. It was also on this thread and you initially somehow managed to miss it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whisperer Posted January 12, 2018 Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 46 minutes ago, uk_martin said: Was it? I'm on Twitter and Facebook, and I didn't see anything about it, and I follow the SGB Twitter account. I get to see what happens in Glasgow but wasn't aware of what was happening just up the road from me. So what does that say about how effective the publicity machine is working? And If I didn't see it, what chance the news permiating to a potential new audience who hardly know what speedway is let alone knowing to look at the Coventry web site? I'd have a word with your service providers - let some of your bitterness head their way for a change ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naffer Posted January 12, 2018 Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 James Sarjeant has been sold to Leicester. Its in this weeks star ,the January sales have begun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woz01 Posted January 12, 2018 Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 14 minutes ago, naffer said: James Sarjeant has been sold to Leicester. Its in this weeks star ,the January sales have begun. To be fair if it wasn't Horton it would've been the bspa and possibly on his behalf? Also do Bees have to sell assets as I gather NL clubs are not allowed assets? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woz01 Posted January 12, 2018 Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 3 minutes ago, adonis said: if you have half a dozen cars , 5 of which you cannot use and will not be able to use in the foreseeable , what would you do with them ? Sell them. To be honest I'm not too bothered about assets, the asset system is a farce anyway. Once we stopped running at Brandon our assets were very likely to be sold or given away one way or another! Any team news coming soon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woz01 Posted January 12, 2018 Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 Gary Patchett said bspa would've held the Bees assets but any funds from that would've been passed to Horton anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mac101 Posted January 12, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 Maybe he had to sell sarj as part of financing the running of nl team and allowing them to ride at Leicester also is Han Anderson not a Coventry asset Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booey boy Posted January 12, 2018 Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 26 minutes ago, mac101 said: Maybe he had to sell sarj as part of financing the running of nl team and allowing them to ride at Leicester also is Han Anderson not a Coventry asset No Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woz01 Posted January 12, 2018 Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 33 minutes ago, mac101 said: Maybe he had to sell sarj as part of financing the running of nl team and allowing them to ride at Leicester also is Han Anderson not a Coventry asset Horton did say selling assets and loan fees will help pay for riding at Leicester. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander15 Posted January 12, 2018 Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 5 hours ago, Woz01 said: To be fair if it wasn't Horton it would've been the bspa and possibly on his behalf? Also do Bees have to sell assets as I gather NL clubs are not allowed assets? You can keep the assets you already have, just can’t ‘sign’ new ones. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East End Fan Posted January 12, 2018 Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 I was told that National League clubs can now sign assets but that there are strict restrictions on the price to be paid if one of the assets is sold to a senior team. Can anyone confirm that ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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