baz brush 14 Posted February 21, 2014 Have heard on a greyhound forum (reliable source) that Coventry Stadium has been sold and the last meeting is tomorrow night (Saturday). How will this affect Speedway ?? Any ideas anyone ?? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheSmiler 420 Posted February 21, 2014 First I've heard of this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baz brush 14 Posted February 21, 2014 Apparently the trainers didn't know either but has been confirmed by the racing office at Coventry and a statement will follow later. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Woz01 3,589 Posted February 21, 2014 Ive heard nothing either, if it has been sold I doubt its to Sisu as local press have been quiet about it for a while. Have heard on a greyhound forum (reliable source) that Coventry Stadium has been sold and the last meeting is tomorrow night (Saturday). How will this affect Speedway ?? Any ideas anyone ?? As the site has to be a motorsort venue and has a lease for several more years speedway 'should be' safe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greyhoundp 990 Posted February 21, 2014 There appears to be a meeting being held right now 2-00pm, at the moment everything else is pure speculation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Woz01 3,589 Posted February 21, 2014 Coventry dogs are to release a statement shortly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldace 1,678 Posted February 21, 2014 Ive heard nothing either, if it has been sold I doubt its to Sisu as local press have been quiet about it for a while. As the site has to be a motorsort venue and has a lease for several more years speedway 'should be' safe. That optimism seems likely to be misplaced. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greyhoundp 990 Posted February 21, 2014 We can only wait and see, until then best not to comment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LagutaRacingFan 1,929 Posted February 21, 2014 Simon Gilbert @TheSimonGilbert 5m Sale of Coventry Stadium, in Brandon, is 'imminent'. It will signal the end of greyhound racing at the venue. Full story to follow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BritPete 625 Posted February 21, 2014 Coventry dogs are to release a statement shortly. Clever dogs! 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Woz01 3,589 Posted February 21, 2014 Clever dogs! I'd get them to write the bspa statements, can't do any worse! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StevePark 2,780 Posted February 21, 2014 Coventry dogs are to release a statement shortly. Clever dogs! I'd get them to write the bspa statements, can't do any worse! They thinks it's 'ruff' presumably...... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Woz01 3,589 Posted February 21, 2014 Sisu have confirmed to Cov and Warwick radio it is NOT them who has purchased the stadium. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldace 1,678 Posted February 21, 2014 With the Elite League season only a few weeks away this is a total disaster for Speedway. To lose a historic venue like Coventry at virtually zero notice is terrible news. Not good for their riders either, where can the get a ride at this late stage. I think everyone knew Brandon was borrowed time as a stadium but no one could have expected the end to come so quickly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gambo 1,338 Posted February 21, 2014 With the Elite League season only a few weeks away this is a total disaster for Speedway. To lose a historic venue like Coventry at virtually zero notice is terrible news. Not good for their riders either, where can the get a ride at this late stage. I think everyone knew Brandon was borrowed time as a stadium but no one could have expected the end to come so quickly A bit alarmist methinks! Nobody has said that Speedway will not see out it's current lease! (At least two year's remaining) Should make for an interesting 'Tapes Up' programme on BBC CWR on Monday evening. ATB Dave Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
