Woz01 Posted April 4, 2018 Report Share Posted April 4, 2018 I'm expecting Bees to be back to full strength with Connor Mountain and Luke Ruddick in the side after both missed the away trip to Belle Vue. What your expectations Stoke fans? Bees have to win these meetings if they are to stand any chance although at this stage there isn't any 'home' advantage. The most interesting thing about this meeting could be what sort of crowd will turn up? How many Bees fans, Leicester fans and neutrals will come along? 300-350 Is around the breakeven figure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianbuck Posted April 4, 2018 Report Share Posted April 4, 2018 Co-incidence - the first Post-War match at Brandon was against Stoke. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sings4Speedway Posted April 4, 2018 Report Share Posted April 4, 2018 48 minutes ago, brianbuck said: Co-incidence - the first Post-War match at Brandon was against Stoke. Was Tony Atkin riding? (Joking love you Tony) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woz01 Posted April 4, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2018 2 hours ago, adonis said: Dave Tattum is about as popular as Mick Horton although it has to be said Tattums unpopularity is totally self inflicted , so the crowd will be boosted by about 10 travelling potters .approx 50% of their home crowd , the lack of any sort of speedway action at Leicester due to the weather could well boost the crowd by a few . some inquisitive about the NL Bees , and some who cannot do midweek Leicester and still want to see racing , my guess they wont break even Think 300 is attainable for most fixtures plus no doubt an increase in attendance when Cradley and Birmingham visit will certainly help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adz_mft Posted April 6, 2018 Report Share Posted April 6, 2018 Also when Mildenhall aren't riding I suspect you may see a few make the trip to Leicester with 3 ex riders involved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woz01 Posted April 7, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2018 (edited) Forecast for Sunday has improved in the last 24 hours. Hopefully stays dry! Edited April 7, 2018 by Woz01 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalterPlinge Posted April 8, 2018 Report Share Posted April 8, 2018 Can see a big home win here. Coventry look solid. Clegg should score big for Stoke, but can't see much support for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner85 Posted April 8, 2018 Report Share Posted April 8, 2018 What was the crowd like ? i am hoping the bees fans back the move to Leicester as a temporary home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini Posted April 8, 2018 Report Share Posted April 8, 2018 About 350 I would guess, which considering the weather (rained all the way through) is pretty good and it will only get better once the sun starts shining and word gets around about how good the racing is. Really enjoyed it and all credit to the lads who got stuck in despite the rain and tricky track to produce some great racing which was on a par to any PL match I've been to. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woz01 Posted April 8, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2018 Yep probably on par with What Mick Horton said was break even, you can add a few more to that when weather improves. Decent meeting despite the conditions, if it was a premiership meeting I doubt it wouldve got that far. Fair play to all the riders for keeping it going. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ONTWOMINUTES Posted April 8, 2018 Report Share Posted April 8, 2018 (edited) Very positive start to the bees season in not the best conditions , the whole team looked competitive . Taking into account most bees riders having very limited track time at this venue ,once they are settled in I'm sure coventry will have a good season. Edited April 8, 2018 by Smoggy45 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrow Boy 2 Posted April 9, 2018 Report Share Posted April 9, 2018 Seen on Social Media that the meeting was concluded in 75 minutes. Whilst congratulating all those involved I feel that finishing at 8-45 at senior level is a bit too early for my liking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ONTWOMINUTES Posted April 9, 2018 Report Share Posted April 9, 2018 5 minutes ago, Barrow Boy 2 said: Seen on Social Media that the meeting was concluded in 75 minutes. Whilst congratulating all those involved I feel that finishing at 8-45 at senior level is a bit too early for my liking. That's a fair comment in good weather but in the cold and constant drizzle I for one was pleased the meeting flowed and was completed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gee jay Posted April 9, 2018 Report Share Posted April 9, 2018 was the buggy in operation to take people who can't make the walk up to the track from the clubhouse? reason i'm asking is we'd like to make the trip up next sunday only my friend has still got wrist and ankle injuries after a fall. if it will be used for bees fixtures can anyone let me know if it has to be pre-booked or you just turn up and wait your turn , many thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mac101 Posted April 9, 2018 Report Share Posted April 9, 2018 (edited) 26 minutes ago, gee jay said: was the buggy in operation to take people who can't make the walk up to the track from the clubhouse? reason i'm asking is we'd like to make the trip up next sunday only my friend has still got wrist and ankle injuries after a fall. if it will be used for bees fixtures can anyone let me know if it has to be pre-booked or you just turn up and wait your turn , many thanks. Seen it being driven around yesterday by someone with people in it so think it is but would maybe call Leicester to confirm Edited April 9, 2018 by mac101 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilWatson Posted April 9, 2018 Report Share Posted April 9, 2018 2 hours ago, Barrow Boy 2 said: Seen on Social Media that the meeting was concluded in 75 minutes. Whilst congratulating all those involved I feel that finishing at 8-45 at senior level is a bit too early for my liking. Bear in mind that yesterday's meeting took place in deteriorating rainy conditions - although the rules in 2018 dictate meetings should be completed more quickly than before, yesterday may well have been particularly speedy to try and ensure completion. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini Posted April 9, 2018 Report Share Posted April 9, 2018 (edited) 2 hours ago, Barrow Boy 2 said: Seen on Social Media that the meeting was concluded in 75 minutes. Whilst congratulating all those involved I feel that finishing at 8-45 at senior level is a bit too early for my liking. I don't think you will have to worry about the PL matches finishing that quick! It rained all the way through so the sensible thing to do was get a move on if the match was to be completed. Well done to all involved. If it had been a PL match we would have been waiting around in the rain to see if the riders were going to come out for the next race ~ an hour's delay to see if the rain would ease off ~ then home soaking wet after seeing 10 heats .........if we're lucky. Edited April 9, 2018 by Gemini 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini Posted April 9, 2018 Report Share Posted April 9, 2018 (edited) 9 hours ago, gee jay said: was the buggy in operation to take people who can't make the walk up to the track from the clubhouse? reason i'm asking is we'd like to make the trip up next sunday only my friend has still got wrist and ankle injuries after a fall. if it will be used for bees fixtures can anyone let me know if it has to be pre-booked or you just turn up and wait your turn , many thanks. Yes it was going. Just turn up, there aren't usually many waiting.......if any. Edited April 9, 2018 by Gemini Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehone Posted April 9, 2018 Report Share Posted April 9, 2018 7 hours ago, NeilWatson said: Bear in mind that yesterday's meeting took place in deteriorating rainy conditions - although the rules in 2018 dictate meetings should be completed more quickly than before, yesterday may well have been particularly speedy to try and ensure completion. i honestly thought it would be called at heat 10, but this was NL and they just want to ride i guess. i thought everyone did well to ride, and well done to everyone for keeping it all moving at a good pace 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gee jay Posted April 9, 2018 Report Share Posted April 9, 2018 8 hours ago, mac101 said: Seen it being driven around yesterday by someone with people in it so think it is but would maybe call Leicester to confirm thank you mac , will do to make sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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