teaboy279 Posted December 13, 2017 Report Share Posted December 13, 2017 If Coventry fans believe this, then all the more reason to prevent it happening by supporting the venture, proving there is support to warrant a new stadium. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woz01 Posted December 13, 2017 Report Share Posted December 13, 2017 (edited) 2 hours ago, teaboy279 said: If Coventry fans believe this, then all the more reason to prevent it happening by supporting the venture, proving there is support to warrant a new stadium. But some believe that if we do then it will show that that there isn't a local need as we are happy to travel to Leicester. I think if you wanted to go you can still show your anger about it all with banners etc to clearly show those that need to know that we want a return back in the Coventry area and still support the team. It's a decision each fan will have to make on there own and whichever way each fan decides they shouldn't receive criticism for it. We had a similar situation with CCFC going to Northampton and things for ugly at times between fans on social media and forums. It sucks being a Coventry sports fan. Edited December 13, 2017 by Woz01 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woz01 Posted December 14, 2017 Report Share Posted December 14, 2017 Today is the day we are likely to find out whether Bees will run at Leicester in 2018. Mick is away in Australia apparently so I guess Neil Watson will be in attendance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Jones Posted December 14, 2017 Report Share Posted December 14, 2017 4 hours ago, Woz01 said: Today is the day we are likely to find out whether Bees will run at Leicester in 2018. Mick is away in Australia apparently so I guess Neil Watson will be in attendance? I thought the Aussies had stopped us sending our "unwanted" over there? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil The Ace Posted December 14, 2017 Report Share Posted December 14, 2017 Well your in subject to confirmation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woz01 Posted December 14, 2017 Report Share Posted December 14, 2017 1 hour ago, Phil The Ace said: Well your in subject to confirmation I'm guessing that is because of the confirmation needed from Leicester. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilWatson Posted December 14, 2017 Report Share Posted December 14, 2017 10 hours ago, Woz01 said: Today is the day we are likely to find out whether Bees will run at Leicester in 2018. Mick is away in Australia apparently so I guess Neil Watson will be in attendance? Yes I was 1 hour ago, Woz01 said: I'm guessing that is because of the confirmation needed from Leicester. No, something much more arcane that I hope to be clarified very shortly. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woz01 Posted December 14, 2017 Report Share Posted December 14, 2017 4 minutes ago, NeilWatson said: Yes I was No, something much more arcane that I hope to be clarified very shortly. Ok. Cheers for the reply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mimmo Posted December 15, 2017 Report Share Posted December 15, 2017 Looking forward to some Sunday afternoon trips to watch the 'Bees' in action when Mildenhall don't have a home meeting. Fingers crossed that all Coventry fans support this venture. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coventry_Bee Posted December 15, 2017 Report Share Posted December 15, 2017 I think the amount of comments regarding this about sums it up. Mick Horton will not get a penny more out of my pocket, the man is a walking disaster and we will vote with our feet. I miss speedway, I miss Brandon but I have certain morals in life that when you are being taken for a complete idiot then I'm out. Why Mick Horton and Neil Watson actually think this is going to work is a little strange if the answer is that simple then please shed some light? It is clear as day the fans don't want this ! How is it financially viable and what is the minimum attendance to make it break even? It's on par with putting Donald Trump in charge of us, not a grip on reality and its not going to end well. Maybe its more on par with Blackadder and who has a cunning plan ? 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueherb777 Posted December 15, 2017 Report Share Posted December 15, 2017 5 hours ago, Mimmo said: Looking forward to some Sunday afternoon trips to watch the 'Bees' in action when Mildenhall don't have a home meeting. Fingers crossed that all Coventry fans support this venture. Somehow I do not think Bees fans will support this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midland Red Posted December 15, 2017 Report Share Posted December 15, 2017 1 hour ago, Coventry_Bee said: I think the amount of comments regarding this about sums it up. Mick Horton will not get a penny more out of my pocket, the man is a walking disaster and we will vote with our feet. I miss speedway, I miss Brandon but I have certain morals in life that when you are being taken for a complete idiot then I'm out. Why Mick Horton and Neil Watson actually think this is going to work is a little strange if the answer is that simple then please shed some light? It is clear as day the fans don't want this ! How is it financially viable and what is the minimum attendance to make it break even? It's on par with putting Donald Trump in charge of us, not a grip on reality and its not going to end well. Maybe its more on par with Blackadder and who has a cunning plan ? Please will Neil Watson shed some light on this - Bees supporters, speedway fans, deserve at least a little of the reasoning behind this, and it won't be enough to suggest it's to keep the Coventry Speedway name alive 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayne Posted December 15, 2017 Report Share Posted December 15, 2017 Does Peterborough's announcement (see below) now have an effect on this? Watson is naturally delighted to be back aboard the Panthers team and is looking forward to the 2018 season; "I am delighted to be joining the Peterborough management team in 2018 for my third shift as club Promoter. I have been a Panthers fan since 1970, and that long association with the club and the sport in general will I hope stand me in good stead for the role. I am grateful to Mick Horton for his trust in me over many years and leave Coventry Bees with sadness, but also excitement about the new challenge working with Ged, Lisa, Carl, the track staff and the fans old and new, without whom there wouldn’t be a club." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini Posted December 15, 2017 Report Share Posted December 15, 2017 Yes it does. Neil won't be involved with Coventry now so Mick Horton will be left with the sinking ship on his own......if he's daft enough to still go ahead. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Argos Posted December 15, 2017 Report Share Posted December 15, 2017 Each club must have 2 Promoters I think, is this correct Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dornier Posted December 16, 2017 Report Share Posted December 16, 2017 It`ll last as long as it takes for Horton to achieve his goal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander15 Posted December 16, 2017 Report Share Posted December 16, 2017 11 hours ago, Jayne said: Does Peterborough's announcement (see below) now have an effect on this? Watson is naturally delighted to be back aboard the Panthers team and is looking forward to the 2018 season; "I am delighted to be joining the Peterborough management team in 2018 for my third shift as club Promoter. I have been a Panthers fan since 1970, and that long association with the club and the sport in general will I hope stand me in good stead for the role. I am grateful to Mick Horton for his trust in me over many years and leave Coventry Bees with sadness, but also excitement about the new challenge working with Ged, Lisa, Carl, the track staff and the fans old and new, without whom there wouldn’t be a club." Only 2 days ago the league accepted the Bees’ application with the knowledge that he would be at the helm, only for him to almost immediately quit! Surely they should’ve been better informed, so if the promoters don’t know then you can understand why the fans are skeptical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BANANAMAN Posted December 16, 2017 Report Share Posted December 16, 2017 Have you Bees supporters listened to The TALK SPEEDWAY PODCAST on Twitter where Save Coventry Speedway campaigner Jeff Davies is interviewed for 42 minutes .. Without taking sides this is an absolute brilliant , enlightening & passionate interview . 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G the Bee Posted December 16, 2017 Report Share Posted December 16, 2017 (edited) 17 hours ago, Coventry_Bee said: I think the amount of comments regarding this about sums it up. Mick Horton will not get a penny more out of my pocket, the man is a walking disaster and we will vote with our feet. I miss speedway, I miss Brandon but I have certain morals in life that when you are being taken for a complete idiot then I'm out. Why Mick Horton and Neil Watson actually think this is going to work is a little strange if the answer is that simple then please shed some light? It is clear as day the fans don't want this ! How is it financially viable and what is the minimum attendance to make it break even? It's on par with putting Donald Trump in charge of us, not a grip on reality and its not going to end well. Maybe its more on par with Blackadder and who has a cunning plan ? One of the biggest clubs in the country, not been on track in a competitive fixture for over a year, given a lifeline to return. You would think this thread would have hundreds of posts by now. The fact that it doesn't speaks volumes. I for one am not interested in doing what Cradley have done. Track share after track share and the accompanying uncertainties over whether we run the following year. Season after season in the lowest league watching has-beens and never-wills with the odd genuine rising star thrown in for good measure (who, of course, will not stick around very long). For me, this is not a Coventry team, and I have no interest at all in supporting it. We have no affinity with this league, other than a poorly supported Storm team which was very much a supplement to the main Bees team. To drop to NL racing at Brandon would have been a huge ask. To do so at another track... No thanks. I'd rather have no club at all than a pretend club. I suspect I'm not alone. Edited December 16, 2017 by G the Bee 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philfromcov Posted December 16, 2017 Report Share Posted December 16, 2017 i wouldn't give mick Horton an old style pound coin let alone any money at the gate. Its all about credibility, he had little and has none now. we are not stupid we know what he is up to. We are saying it does not make sense to run this season, it will not work. But we all know he wants to run for a few meetings and then say no demand and work off with a golden handshake. Ill restrict my speedway to cardiff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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