TurnTwo Posted January 16, 2018 Report Share Posted January 16, 2018 Personally I think greenwood is past it and is no longer a heatleader 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalterPlinge Posted January 16, 2018 Report Share Posted January 16, 2018 On 1/16/2018 at 8:12 PM, TurnTwo said: Personally I think greenwood is past it and is no longer a heatleader Expand past it at 24 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woz01 Posted January 16, 2018 Report Share Posted January 16, 2018 On 1/13/2018 at 7:56 AM, Woz01 said: The club will need to sort out some form of social media as the save Cov speedway group took over Coventry Bees Twitter feed. Expand They listened to me. They used their usual Facebook page today and also set up a Twitter feed @CoventryBees Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurnTwo Posted January 17, 2018 Report Share Posted January 17, 2018 On 1/16/2018 at 8:51 PM, WalterPlinge said: past it at 24 Expand Yes you think in 2015 Coventry number 1 and guested at number 1 and rode in the league above, this year number 4 and 2 and didn’t really have much consistency away from home. I just can’t see any more progression in him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heathen1984 Posted January 17, 2018 Report Share Posted January 17, 2018 Danny phillips to be announced in the next few days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woz01 Posted January 17, 2018 Report Share Posted January 17, 2018 On 1/17/2018 at 9:44 AM, Heathen1984 said: Danny phillips to be announced in the next few days. Expand Yep he said last night he has signing news in next day or two. If you look at the new Twitter page a few riders including Jack Parkinson-Blackburn have followed which could suggest who is in the side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander15 Posted January 17, 2018 Report Share Posted January 17, 2018 It looks like it’s going to be a decent side considering riders were signing contracts when there was a question mark over the club even running. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woz01 Posted January 17, 2018 Report Share Posted January 17, 2018 Admission prices are on the website. Adults £13 Children Free. A free racecard will be given aswell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Argos Posted January 17, 2018 Report Share Posted January 17, 2018 With Lawrence now the main man at Birmingham the big question now is who is going to be Hortons Co Promoter, as a Co Promoter is just as liable for the costs of running a club, and ever club must have a minimum of 2 Promoters, be very interesting to see who it is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilWatson Posted January 18, 2018 Report Share Posted January 18, 2018 FORMER British Youth Champion Jack Parkinson-Blackburn will take the No.1 position for Coventry’s 2018 National League campaign.The Bees have been confirmed as members of the sport’s third tier with home matches to take place on Sundays at Leicester’s Beaumont Park Stadium as they are unable to race at their traditional Brandon venue.Parkinson-Blackburn, 17, is regarded as one of the biggest rising stars of the sport and advanced rapidly from reserve newcomer to No.1 during two successful years with rivals Birmingham.He won all six rounds of the 2015 British 500cc Youth series before entering full-time league racing, and this year he also has a team place in the SGB Championship with Glasgow.At the other end of the experience range, the Bees will be captained by veteran racer Jon Armstrong, who remains a major force at NL level at the age of 43.Armstrong won a host of honours during recent spells with Mildenhall, and in fact had a spell with Coventry way back in 1993 when they were competing in the former British League Division One.Promoter Mick Horton said: “Our team is built, and we’ll be announcing all of the riders over the next couple of weeks. I feel it will be very competitive and the riders are all very keen to make their mark. “I’m delighted to be able to bring in Jack as No.1. He has a big reputation in the sport already, and deservedly so, and I’m confident he will be able to meet the expectations of his role in the team. “To have Jon as captain is also great news for the team. I’ve been in close contact with him over the winter so far, discussing riders and planning ahead, and this is a move which will also give him a new lease of life in the sport.”Horton has added his thanks to the speedway authorities who have sanctioned the club’s move to Leicester as a temporary home.The Bees had to sit out the 2017 season after a complex stadium dispute at Brandon followed by ultimately unsuccessful efforts to remain in the SGB Premiership by racing at Leicester.Horton said: “After all our troubles off the track, it is with huge satisfaction that both the BSPA and the SCB have given their full support to my quest of keeping the Coventry Bees racing.“I would also like to thank both Damien and Marc Bates for their help in allowing us to race at Leicester this season.“Until such time as a satisfactory resolution is found to re-home the Bees in the Rugby/Coventry area, it is so important that we all come together and support the Bees riders on track. “The riders representing our club this season are fully aware of the honour to put on a Bees race-jacket and I know they will not let us down. “Please come along on Sunday afternoons and enjoy the speedway. I am under no illusions that racing at Leicester will be easy; however, I know we must keep the famous Bees name alive and racing. With the fans’ support, we can achieve this.” Admission prices for the 2018 season have been set at £13 for adults with under-16s free of charge. A free racecard will be included with admission, with the fixture list to be confirmed in due course.Bees compete in a ten-team National League alongside Belle Vue, Birmingham, Buxton, Eastbourne, Isle of Wight, Kent, Mildenhall, Plymouth and Stoke. Additionally they are part of a National Trophy group featuring Birmingham, Buxton, Cradley and Stoke, whilst the quarter-final draw of the KO Cup has seen them paired with the winners of the first-round tie between Eastbourne and the Isle of Wight. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woz01 Posted January 18, 2018 Report Share Posted January 18, 2018 Finally two signings confirmed. Really looking forward to seeing what Jack Parkinson-Blackburn can do. Decent start to team building. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GiveusaB Posted January 18, 2018 Report Share Posted January 18, 2018 On 1/18/2018 at 8:06 AM, Woz01 said: Finally two signings confirmed. Really looking forward to seeing what Jack Parkinson-Blackburn can do. Decent start to team building. Expand Great signing ! I'm jealous ! : ) I will be attending a few Cov meetings just to keep an eye on his progress!? At least you'll have a guaranteed 15 points when riding at B'ham ! : ) Good luck to Jack....B'ham's loss! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GiveusaB Posted January 18, 2018 Report Share Posted January 18, 2018 On 1/17/2018 at 7:29 PM, Woz01 said: Admission prices are on the website. Adults £13 Children Free. A free racecard will be given aswell. Expand Great gesture by the club...kids free ? Brilliant! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woz01 Posted January 18, 2018 Report Share Posted January 18, 2018 On 1/18/2018 at 11:39 AM, GiveusaB said: Great gesture by the club...kids free ? Brilliant! Expand Kids were free in the last season at Brandon too. Helps me a lot as I have 3 of them who enjoy going! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalterPlinge Posted January 18, 2018 Report Share Posted January 18, 2018 On 1/15/2018 at 3:30 PM, WalterPlinge said: Jack P Blackburn 8.66, J Armstrong 6.73, D Greenwood 6.72, L Ruddick 5.31, C Dwyer 4.67, J Halder 3.49, L Geary 3.08 = 38.66 Expand Seems that guess was a way off. I'm told Danny Phillips is 100% definitely in at Coventry and probably the next name to announce. So that means if Greenwood is in there's no room for Dwyer or a Ruddick type rider, but if Greenwood is out, then Dwyer and a more solid Ruddick type will fit. Jack P Blackburn 8.66, J Armstrong 6.73, D Greenwood 6.72, D Phillips 6.25, J Halder 3.49, D Gilkes 3.00, newcomer 3.00 = 37.85 or Jack P Blackburn 8.66, J Armstrong 6.73, D Phillips 6.25, L Ruddick 5.31, C Dwyer 4.67, J Halder 3.49, D Gilkes 3.00 = 38.11 Got to be option 2? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woz01 Posted January 18, 2018 Report Share Posted January 18, 2018 (edited) On 1/18/2018 at 1:34 PM, WalterPlinge said: Seems that guess was a way off. I'm told Danny Phillips is 100% definitely in at Coventry and probably the next name to announce. So that means if Greenwood is in there's no room for Dwyer or a Ruddick type rider, but if Greenwood is out, then Dwyer and a more solid Ruddick type will fit. Jack P Blackburn 8.66, J Armstrong 6.73, D Greenwood 6.72, D Phillips 6.25, J Halder 3.49, D Gilkes 3.00, newcomer 3.00 = 37.85 or Jack P Blackburn 8.66, J Armstrong 6.73, D Phillips 6.25, L Ruddick 5.31, C Dwyer 4.67, J Halder 3.49, D Gilkes 3.00 = 38.11 Got to be option 2? Expand Option 2 looks better. I see Gilkes follows the new Twitter feed, I don't know much about him to be honest. Edit. Just looked at results from British youth championships. Seems a good prospect going on results. Edited January 18, 2018 by Woz01 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikec Posted January 18, 2018 Report Share Posted January 18, 2018 Saw quite a bit of Gilkes racing at BV in 2017, both in the Youth Championship & in MDL matches. Good style & clocked very respectable race times when compared with those in the preceding NL match. It'll be interesting to see how he progresses, think Bees fans would enjoy watching him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woz01 Posted January 18, 2018 Report Share Posted January 18, 2018 (edited) On 1/18/2018 at 4:20 PM, mikec said: Saw quite a bit of Gilkes racing at BV in 2017, both in the Youth Championship & in MDL matches. Good style & clocked very respectable race times when compared with those in the preceding NL match. It'll be interesting to see how he progresses, think Bees fans would enjoy watching him. Expand I see he passed and beat Bickley at BV in one heat which shows the talent. Bees still bees to appoint a manager and a co-promoter I'm sure they are sorted but i have no idea who it could be? Edited January 18, 2018 by Woz01 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilWatson Posted January 18, 2018 Report Share Posted January 18, 2018 On 1/18/2018 at 4:34 PM, Woz01 said: I see he passed and beat Bickley at BV in one heat which shows the talent. Bees still bees to appoint a manager and a co-promoter I'm sure they are sorted but i have no idea who it could be? Expand The team manager is in place and will be announced on Saturday. It’s someone with a depth of speedway experience who will be a great asset to the Club. The Co-Promoter will be introduced once the formalities of the appointment are completed with the BSPA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woz01 Posted January 18, 2018 Report Share Posted January 18, 2018 On 1/18/2018 at 5:15 PM, NeilWatson said: The team manager is in place and will be announced on Saturday. It’s someone with a depth of speedway experience who will be a great asset to the Club. The Co-Promoter will be introduced once the formalities of the appointment are completed with the BSPA. Expand Cheers Neil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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