Chivs

Billy Janniro and Chris Harris now added to the podcast https://anchor.fm/martin-coleman5

Next Episode will be out this week with Rory Schlein

Thanks Iain

Hi all. long time no speak :-) for those that fancy a listen I’ve started a podcast about the memories of the Coventry Bees, and so far have recorded 4 first one was with Robbo and it’s a shame it happened but there were major technical problems So the sound and recording wasn’t great but it was still great to chat to him Episode 2 was with Jacob Olsen. Jacob was very honest about his career in the mid 90s Episode 3 was with Rosco who told a couple of great stories and reminisced about his time at the club as a rider and then League winning Manager. most recent Episode 4 was with Shaun Tacey. Great to speak to Tace who told a couple of belting stories including one where Tony Rickardsson of all people let him down :-) Others who have so far agreed to catch up include Peter Oakes, Rory Schlein, Chris Harris, Martin Smolinski, Darren Spicer and Andy Hackett If you have some spare time give it a listen. It’s something I thought about doing last year and lockdown has managed to convince me to give it a go. Hope you enjoy Chivsy https://anchor.fm/martin-coleman5

Bandits were thoroughly deserved winners today, and credit to Complin who carried on with a broken hand after his crash. Leicester battled hard and also deserve credit for 2nd. For me Barker was outstanding, as was Ashworth, Henry and for most of the day Lawson. But step forward Seb Alden who was immense and the heat 12 ride in the final to secure the title was worthy of winning any silverware. Another great day at the 4TT at Peterborough ...the two together always seems to produce amazing entertainment.

Fair point bananaman and I guess those 5 could cheat now as no one would suspect them :-)

I guess you either believe he is telling the truth and that he didn't know, or you are in the camp that believe he is lying and has merely placed the problem on the head of a mechanic. I will give him the benefit of the doubt and will continue to watch and support ed - maybe for the bees who knows. I know a lot of others are being very vocal and calling for his head, but I think that is way too premature.

Interesting how the bees statement says it will take internal action against eddie "if necessary"...

It should be Ben barker but although it wasn't announced I reckon kauko niemenen just beat bens time last Sunday in heat 1 62.03. So for me kauko is the new track record holder cos there is no way gravesen or bager did the times that were read out!!!

I must have missed the announcement about Poole paying a fee and riding "Under Protest" when I was at Poole the other week. Or Maybe Matt and the Boys thought it doesn't matter - no point complaining cos we are going to win anyway. Or maybe even more likely Matt knew that there were no rules broken and it would be a waste of £250 I can just imagine the conversation now. "Shamek - come and ride for us please. We were beaten in the play-off final just because of you, nothing to do with Harris being unbeaten in his last 5 rides, or Kasper scoring double figures as well, or in fact come to think of it Holder and Ward still getting over their nice Big Weekend in at the Golden Helmet when they should really have been thinking about the Play-off Final. "Plus we have our own Spin Machine called Steve who will tell everyone in the Speedway World whatever we want him to tell them. In fact he is our biggest signing every year is our Steve - his Spin is sometimes bigger than the holes in Leon's Exhausts "

You did Monday 4th October Poole 40 Coventry 50 Play Off Final 2nd Leg

I am very confident that the Bees will progress tonight. 14 points and 2 x TR rides will be enough. To be honest last week worked well for us, as if Peterborough had drifted that fair behind after 10 heats they would have made a difference to their scores. Think Panthers will win, but Bees comfortable 4 - 6 behind

Kelvin was a real "hero" of mine when he rode for the Bees, and anyone who travelled to away matches when KT rode for us, the majority of the time enjoyed a great Heat 15 with Tommy K and won us many many matches. An away maximum at Bradford was my alltime highlight in a Bees Jacket, he was roundly booed by the Dukes fans on every occasion, but just showed class and sped to an untouchable max....funny how he rode for them later on. First Backtrack issue I purchased - purely because it was around my main time of the speedway - glad I did as well.

Had a fantastic time in Torun, and the same as anyone else who has posted since their return, what an amazing stadium to watch it in. Probably the closest thing to Bradford where the track was below you, so everyone had a great view. The poles love their speedway, and the passion they showed on the evening was amazing. Probably helped by the 123 on the rostrum On the Sunday went to Bydgoszcz vs Wroclaw, and saw the away side totally dominate on a very slick track. After the meeting a few heated exchanges with home fans and police led to pepper spray being used....quite bizarre, but they were not happy at Lindback, Walasek and Jonsson winning one race out of 15 rides!! A great GP to go to, and certainly one I will attend again

Is it suggested that people pre-book their tickets for the Bydgoszcz match on the Sunday...or will you be able to pay on the gate?