SCB Posted March 1, 2018 Report Share Posted March 1, 2018 On 28/02/2018 at 9:28 AM, *JJ said: Some of you seem determined that Bees should die. As for the NL, Birmingham and Eastbourne fans have enjoyed it, and not missed the so-called Elite league. All you real Coventry fans, come to Perry Barr on 28th March and see for yourselves: both clubs have assembled good teams, and it will be a great match. You realise its running at Leicester that will mean the Bees die right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woz01 Posted March 2, 2018 Report Share Posted March 2, 2018 Planning officers will be fully aware that Leicester is currently a one year deal ( temporary) and we have to run in the NL (bottom division). Planning officers will also be aware that fans want to return at Brandon (even those that do decide to go Leicester), over 100 tradespeople willing to get it back into condition shows that. Planning officers will also know that Brandon held speedway AND Stox, there is no substitute for a stadium that can hold both for miles. All this will no doubt be in the document that the group gave to Rugby Council and also from hundreds of fans that have emailed their objection. If Coventry Bees were to be no more it will be becasue of Brandon Estates. They are the ones who won't let us use the stadium, they are the ones who inadequately secured the site letting it get vandalised. They are the ones putting a planning application in for housing. They are the ones who haven't even bothered talking to SCS&S group. They are the ones who dont care about fans or local residents, they are the ones who dont care about the history of the stadium. It will be their fault. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucifer sam Posted March 2, 2018 Report Share Posted March 2, 2018 23 hours ago, SCB said: You realise its running at Leicester that will mean the Bees die right? There's still some who is struggling to see that for some reason. Bees' return to Brandon IS NOT HELPED AT ALL by them running at Leicester - quite the opposite. I won't go to Leicester for a Coventry fixture. I might go to an away fixture somewhere, so that I can have a good shout in the direction of that ally of Brandon Estates, Mick Horton 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Jones Posted March 2, 2018 Report Share Posted March 2, 2018 19 minutes ago, lucifer sam said: There's still some who is struggling to see that for some reason. Bees' return to Brandon IS NOT HELPED AT ALL by them running at Leicester - quite the opposite. I won't go to Leicester for a Coventry fixture. I might go to an away fixture somewhere, so that I can have a good shout in the direction of that ally of Brandon Estates, Mick Horton It's very interesting that the guy who is fronting up the Save Coventry Group, who has probably put in hundreds & hundreds of hours of time and effort into trying to save the stadium for future use stated quite clearly on radio last night that he wouldn't be attending Leicester because he didn't believe that a team racing there & competing at the lowest level represented the Coventry Bees. i wonder if all the posters on this topic who keep telling those of us who have expressed the same opinions, that we are trying to " kill the club" would accuse Jeff of being of the same mind? 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woz01 Posted March 2, 2018 Report Share Posted March 2, 2018 Save Coventry Speedway: STATEMENT: BEES AT LEICESTER Whatever fans decide to do they are not the ones killing the club. I refer to the fantastic statement above from the group saying fans should feel free to do whatever they decide. Also says we should focus our questions and frustrations at John Downer and BE which I agree with. No one wants us to be in this situation. This is what BE want, fans to be split. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini Posted March 2, 2018 Report Share Posted March 2, 2018 Save Coventry Speedway: STATEMENT: BEES AT LEICESTER Whatever that is it's not available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naffer Posted March 2, 2018 Report Share Posted March 2, 2018 This is the article...... FOLLOWING a meeting at the SCB on Tuesday (January 9), Coventry’s participation in the 2018 National League was ratified. Home matches are to take place at Leicester’s Beaumont Park, which is described as a ‘temporary’ home whilst efforts continue to bring the club back to its rightful venue. Members of the Campaign Group then held a meeting with promoter Mick Horton in order to clarify the aspirations of both parties going forward. We have always been clear throughout the Campaign process that our intention is not to go back over old ground, and that our complete focus is on fighting the proposals to redevelop the stadium with the objective of facilitating a return to Coventry. Notwithstanding the disputes which eventually put paid to the 2017 season – when the stadium owners eventually elected to take their own course of action – it must be stressed that the reason why Coventry are unable to race at Brandon in 2018 is not down to Mick Horton. That is entirely a matter for Brandon Estates and John Downer. We needed to be satisfied that the National League venture at Leicester is not being supported financially by Brandon Estates. We have been given a categorical assurance by Mick Horton that there is no financial input from the developers. That being the case, we are satisfied that having a Bees team racing 30 miles away is unlikely to have a detrimental effect on efforts to restore speedway and stock car racing to Coventry. The move to Leicester is a personal/business gamble being taken by Mick Horton and at this stage nobody can be certain of whether or not it will prove to be a success. We know there are obvious reasons why some supporters will choose not to attend – including the practicalities of travel, and the fact that they will race in the lowest tier – but by the same token, it must be accepted that there are also supporters who simply wish to see a Coventry team on track, and this move provides them with that option when there is no available venue locally. The worst thing that can happen at this point is for the fan-base to be split by arguments amongst themselves over whether they should be attending, or personal attacks on those involved. We are unified by our desire to get back to Coventry as soon as possible, and in the meantime people should be free to make their own choice without receiving criticism from within. The activities of the Campaign Group and the speedway promotion are separate, but we are not working against each other. We fully accept that to get speedway and stock car racing back is going to require co-operation from all parties. For the Campaign Group it is most important to maintain the momentum which was built up during 2017, where there is huge opposition to the proposed redevelopment. Whilst the developers maintain a wall of silence – their Autumn planning application has yet to materialise, as has any response to the public exhibition feedback, which was promised to all who replied – the stadium itself continues to fall into disrepair. Events since the turn of the New Year have been particularly upsetting, and all of the questions at this stage should be directed at John Downer, Brandon Estates and Howell & Co Solicitors (James Crocker). WHY have they continually failed with their security measures when the previous owners managed to maintain a safe environment for all over many years? WHY have they allowed the stadium to continually deteriorate in comparison to its ‘tidy’ state of December 2016? WHY have they allowed local residents to be put at risk due to the criminal activities over recent days? WHY has it been left to the vigilance of locals and the intervention of the Leader of the Council to protect the site from even more damage? WHAT are they actually doing now to ensure that whilst the latest set of travellers have now left, more do not follow shortly after? We know that having a Coventry team racing in the National League away from Coventry will not be to everyone’s taste, and we also know this in no way helps the stock car fraternity who have similarly lost their sport. But please don’t use that as a stick to beat the riders who will be representing the club and doing their best to progress in the sport. The decision to race at Leicester does not alter or affect in any way the focus or aspirations of the Campaign Group, and we wish the team well for the season ahead. Finally, despite the shocking state of the stadium, please do not write off a return to Brandon in the future – we believe it still offers the best chance of both sports returning to the area. We will communicate further Campaign updates in due course. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woz01 Posted March 3, 2018 Report Share Posted March 3, 2018 12 hours ago, Gemini said: Save Coventry Speedway: STATEMENT: BEES AT LEICESTER Whatever that is it's not available. Oops! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedwayTShirts Posted March 4, 2018 Report Share Posted March 4, 2018 (edited) FACEBOOK LIVE WITH MICK HORTON - TUES @ 7PM Sunday March 04, 2018COVENTRY supporters are invited to join promoter Mick Horton and presenter Chris Simpson in the first Facebook Live session of the season this Tuesday (March 6) at 7pm.The online video session will take place via the Speedway Shout Facebook page:https://m.facebook.com/SpeedwayShout-360250631121927/?ref=bookmarksThis will be an opportunity for fans to throw any questions regarding the Bees to Mick, and he's happy to answer anything you have to ask.There will be fans of all age ranges potentially tuning in, so please bear this in mind with any questions you wish to pose.Both Mick and Chris will appear on video, and there is a messaging facility to type your questions in.If you would prefer to send your question in beforehand, please email them to speedwayshout@hotmail.co.uk . http://www.coventrybees.co/_mobile/news.php?extend.3843 Edited March 4, 2018 by ChrisSimpson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedwayTShirts Posted March 6, 2018 Report Share Posted March 6, 2018 Questions received so far include...... Did Mick email the council to save the stadium? How well does he think the team will do this year? Is there any chance of a student rate or young adult rate as a few people have expressed disappointment that there isn't one especially as children are expected to stay in some sort of education until 18? Why wasn’t someone speedway orientated offered the opportunity to purchase Coventry as opposed to Brandon Estates. Would Mick admit that things could've been handled better regarding the situation at Brandon? Can the club put transport links to Leicester on the website? When is a new co promoter being announced? Does Mick really believe us running at Leicester can help the club in the long run and if so why? Will there be an opportunity to have a face to face meeting with the fans and could Counsellor Stokes and Sandhu be involved? Email any others to speedwayshout@hotmail.co.uk or direct message me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GiveusaB Posted March 6, 2018 Report Share Posted March 6, 2018 Facebook live session? Why cant people meet face to face ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Posted March 6, 2018 Report Share Posted March 6, 2018 50 minutes ago, GiveusaB said: Facebook live session? Why cant people meet face to face ? Because he knows he would get lynched! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Posted March 6, 2018 Report Share Posted March 6, 2018 These are the questions I've submitted... Having read the Turley report, it is clear that you fully co-operated with the people that want to demolish Brandon. WHY when the rest of us are trying to save it? What is your long term plan for The Bees are there plans to build a new stadium and how will it be financed? Have you been involved in an agreement with Brandon Estates to lie about the viability of Brandon Stadium and gained financial reward..? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Jones Posted March 6, 2018 Report Share Posted March 6, 2018 6 minutes ago, Jacques said: These are the questions I've submitted... Having read the Turley report, it is clear that you fully co-operated with the people that want to demolish Brandon. WHY when the rest of us are trying to save it? What is your long term plan for The Bees are there plans to build a new stadium and how will it be financed? Have you been involved in an agreement with Brandon Estates to lie about the viability of Brandon Stadium and gained financial reward..? Don't get holding your breath on those three questions. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Posted March 6, 2018 Report Share Posted March 6, 2018 5 minutes ago, Dave Jones said: Don't get holding your breath on those three questions. Oh, I'm not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East End Fan Posted March 6, 2018 Report Share Posted March 6, 2018 Well said, Adonis. Seems to me that in many people's eyes, Horton can do nothing that they approve of. One question that should be asked at this Facebook session is " How much money do you expect to lose in the Leicester Bees project ?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedwayTShirts Posted March 6, 2018 Report Share Posted March 6, 2018 (edited) Listen back to tonight’s Facebook Live via this link. The session lasted 90 mins until we exhausted all the questions https://www.facebook.com/360250631121927/videos/363492237464433/ Edited March 6, 2018 by ChrisSimpson 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woz01 Posted March 7, 2018 Report Share Posted March 7, 2018 (edited) 11 hours ago, GiveusaB said: Facebook live session? Why cant people meet face to face ? Horton attended SCS meetings in the past and also spoke at the NSSC. It's a shame that others also involved in this sorry saga have totally hid from fans despite being invited to fans forums. Horton said during this evening he is more than willing to have a fans event along with SCS, Sandhu and BE. However i doubt you'll get the last two accepting. Edited March 7, 2018 by Woz01 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oleoleole Posted March 7, 2018 Report Share Posted March 7, 2018 10 hours ago, ChrisSimpson said: Listen back to tonight’s Facebook Live via this link. The session lasted 90 mins until we exhausted all the questions https://www.facebook.com/360250631121927/videos/363492237464433/ Is there anyway you can see this if you are not on Facebook ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Posted March 7, 2018 Report Share Posted March 7, 2018 6 hours ago, Woz01 said: Horton attended SCS meetings in the past and also spoke at the NSSC. It's a shame that others also involved in this sorry saga have totally hid from fans despite being invited to fans forums. Horton said during this evening he is more than willing to have a fans event along with SCS, Sandhu and BE. However i doubt you'll get the last two accepting. Of course said it, because he knows they won't do it! All big and clever being brave, when you know you won't be challenged! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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