lisa-colette Posted April 17, 2023 Report Share Posted April 17, 2023 1 hour ago, Chris said: So some spotty Herbert with a wankey job title can do away with nearly a hundred years of history. Shouldn't be allowed to happen. The sport really messed up in its heyday in the 70s and 80s by not purchasing or building its own stadiums. Promoters were happy filling a trunk full of cash and putting nothing back into the sport. I see Wolves management haven't made any comment yet, possibly assessing legal options? And see if it can be changed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poole keith Posted April 17, 2023 Report Share Posted April 17, 2023 They have commented lisa 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lefty Posted April 17, 2023 Report Share Posted April 17, 2023 2 minutes ago, lisa-colette said: I see Wolves management haven't made any comment yet, possibly assessing legal options? And see if it can be changed. The local Express & Star has a more of a CVS report / status. I wonder if any fellow Wolves fans / Supporters Committee etc have any thoughts, plans to fight this as a community loss. I was of the view that Monmore Green had a sporting covenant on it and it was this, that prevented a Ladbroke Casino appearing! Sad times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisa-colette Posted April 17, 2023 Report Share Posted April 17, 2023 6 minutes ago, poole keith said: They have commented lisa I have only seen this: Wolverhampton Wolves Speedway: CLUB STATEMENT (wolverhampton-speedway.com) Monday April 17, 2023WOLVERHAMPTON Speedway have received notification that Speedway racing will cease at Monmore Green on October 31 this year.The Club have been informed by Entain Group that the tenancy agreement will not be extended beyond the end of this season.Club bosses are devastated by the news and will be making no further comment at this stage. 4 minutes ago, Lefty said: The local Express & Star has a more of a CVS report / status. I wonder if any fellow Wolves fans / Supporters Committee etc have any thoughts, plans to fight this as a community loss. I was of the view that Monmore Green had a sporting covenant on it and it was this, that prevented a Ladbroke Casino appearing! Sad times. Okay, thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebrum Posted April 17, 2023 Report Share Posted April 17, 2023 Awful news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPD444 Posted April 17, 2023 Report Share Posted April 17, 2023 43 minutes ago, lisa-colette said: I see Wolves management haven't made any comment yet, possibly assessing legal options? And see if it can be changed. It is a tweet from Paul Burbidge which links an article from expressandstar.com 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bellers101 Posted April 17, 2023 Report Share Posted April 17, 2023 2 hours ago, TheSmiler said: British Speedway has been dying a slow and painful death for years but maybe this year is the final nail in the coffin. in the past decade we have lost massive clubs such as Coventry, Swindon, Arena Essex and now Peterborough and Wolves this year. I predict one big league next year and then fading out with a whimper. Even one league won't be very big unfortunately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noaksey Posted April 17, 2023 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2023 I'm surprised at the timing but not particularly shocked at the stadiu owners decision. With one year/short term leases this sort of thing is never far away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfsbane Posted April 17, 2023 Report Share Posted April 17, 2023 So CVS states that Entain (who own Ladbrokes) offered him a 4 year extension. Entain say they didn't. Someones telling porkies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noaksey Posted April 17, 2023 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2023 1 minute ago, Wolfsbane said: So CVS states that Entain (who own Ladbrokes) offered him a 4 year extension. Entain say they didn't. Someones telling porkies. Entering in to a 4 year deal with the state the sport is in currently would have been a very brave move you can only presume there would have been various break clauses along the way 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fourentee Posted April 17, 2023 Report Share Posted April 17, 2023 Just now, noaksey said: Entering in to a 4 year deal with the state the sport is in currently would have been a very brave move you can only presume there would have been various break clauses along the way Usually a three-year rolling deal at Monmore, apparently. Ironically, CVS said he was delighted at the prospect of the extra year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noaksey Posted April 17, 2023 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2023 5 minutes ago, Fourentee said: Usually a three-year rolling deal at Monmore, apparently. Ironically, CVS said he was delighted at the prospect of the extra year. Depends on break clauses as I said above. I don't believe every deal has been on that basis either. It's up to CVS how much detail if any on the lease agreement he wants to make public I guess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littleze Posted April 17, 2023 Report Share Posted April 17, 2023 Obviously it’s not good to lose clubs, for a whole host of reasons, that being said, I see it as a positive. Clubs can now build their own tracks & stadia, purpose built, modern facilities etc.. if they can find land/get planning permission. Why they would want to do that for anything between 1k - 3k fans and clubs folding around them, plus doubts over others too is beyond me, but maybe then they would treat the paying public with more respect and present a more professional show and experience and address the many credibility issues. Then, maybe the sport could progress over time.. if not it’s like everything else, if the product is poor or there is little interest, it shuts, that’s life & business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marky_Mark Posted April 17, 2023 Report Share Posted April 17, 2023 Sadly it’s almost irrelevant what they were offered as CVS has said that he signed it but it was never returned with a counter signature on it and therefore there is no agreement. A really sad day for the sport in general and I really feel for all the supporters and everyone involved with the club. Where on earth does British speedway go from here!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Call me wolfie Posted April 17, 2023 Report Share Posted April 17, 2023 2 hours ago, StephenMiller said: Much as it pains me to say it, barring a miraculous upturn in attendances I can't see Birmingham carrying on after this year either. I think the only viable way for speedway to continue in the midlands is a joint venture with a purpose built Speedway stadium which could be shared by Wolves, Birmingham and Cradley. I very much doubt any of us can afford to go it alone. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfsbane Posted April 17, 2023 Report Share Posted April 17, 2023 Entain say they want to create a premier greyhound racing venue. Greyhound racing as a sport is on it's ar$e for exactly the reason speedway is, an aging audience. Plus, after the weekend's events, it's not difficult to see a groundswell of opinion building to end all sports where animals are involved. As was said when the closure of Coventry was announced....................the tarmac lorries are starting up 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marky_Mark Posted April 17, 2023 Report Share Posted April 17, 2023 9 minutes ago, Wolfsbane said: Entain say they want to create a premier greyhound racing venue. Greyhound racing as a sport is on it's ar$e for exactly the reason speedway is, an aging audience. Plus, after the weekend's events, it's not difficult to see a groundswell of opinion building to end all sports where animals are involved. As was said when the closure of Coventry was announced....................the tarmac lorries are starting up Surely it’s not unreasonable to ask entain what work they will be doing to the stadium to make it a ‘premier greyhound venue’ and how the speedway track on the inside of the greyhound track prevents them from doing so? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grachan Posted April 17, 2023 Report Share Posted April 17, 2023 4 minutes ago, Marky_Mark said: Surely it’s not unreasonable to ask entain what work they will be doing to the stadium to make it a ‘premier greyhound venue’ and how the speedway track on the inside of the greyhound track prevents them from doing so? They probably want Mondays as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poole keith Posted April 17, 2023 Report Share Posted April 17, 2023 1 hour ago, lisa-colette said: I see Wolves management haven't made any comment yet, possibly assessing legal options? And see if it can be changed. cvs comments are on the link from the" greyhound star" provided by "ruckeroo" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marky_Mark Posted April 17, 2023 Report Share Posted April 17, 2023 Just now, Grachan said: They probably want Mondays as well. Ok but surely Wolves Speedway would run on a different night rather than not at all? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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