sommelier 1,118 Posted January 21, 2017 How many more times! It doesn't matter how many times you repeat it 99% of Leicester fans do not want Coventry riding there and 99% of Coventry fans don't want to go there. Ground share does NOT work and the attendance would be abysmal. Agree, you only have to look back to when Cradley Heath moved to Stoke, Cradley fans, arguably one of the most loyal at the time & crowds were very poor 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Woz01 3,589 Posted January 21, 2017 The riders signed by Horton to ride for Coventry have the opportunity to ride FOR Leicester instead if they wish. There is no Coventry moving to Leicester, yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel Smith 5,645 Posted January 21, 2017 It's extremely disappointing that Coventry fans are insisting it's Brandon or nothing. It's 30mins down the road!?! If King's Lynn were in the same predicament and had to go to Peterborough I don't think many Stars fans would have a problem with that. If the Bees get a lifeline of survival and the fans turn their back on it then I'm afraid you'd be as responsible for the closure of the club than anyone else. if it's a 6-12 month solution it has to be backed by the supporters Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Agrotron 955 Posted January 21, 2017 Clearly the reason Leicesters team has not been announced is because if Coventry don't, the team will relocate to Leicester. Â The news that Lawson is not wanted shows that things have moved on out of the public domain. Moving the whole Coventry 1-7 to Leicester makes business sense. Leicester get their team, which would be better than the teams they have had to put up with in recent seasons, and Coventry fans can make the short trip up the road to watch what would effectively have been the same 1-7 they would have supported at Brandon. Â Clearly it would not be called Leicester Bees, as Leicester fans would certainly not want that, but it would solve the problem as to where the riders will go and give them employment. Â There would be other issues. If Coventry don't run, would the riders registration go over to the BSPA, or would the Coventry promotion be in a position to "loan" them to Leicester. Or, would Horton muscle Dave Darcy out of the way ( or would Darcy move aside) to move the Coventry promotion lock, stock and barrel up the road. Â Whatever way its looked at, there's no getting away from the fact that it will be viewed by all speedway fans as a disaster for the sport. Most of all the loss of a speedway club, which given the current circumstances has very little to no chance of returning in future years. The Coventry fans have been treated abysmally throughout this whole sorry escapade. Â The silence throughout "delicate nogotiations" makes very little sense. Whilst the public may not be privvy to the ins and outs of every detail, I have never experienced the complete lack of communication between a sports club and its beleaguered supporters. Â Negative rumours abounded this morning about the club moving lock stock and barrel to Leicester. I for one hope the rumours turn out to be false and that somehow, at the very last moment, Coventry Speedway can somehow be saved. And I am sure everyone feels the same. Â Delicate negotiations my arse the whole thing is a farce, and now deadline moved to tomorrow its all rather a joke. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel Smith 5,645 Posted January 21, 2017 Agree, you only have to look back to when Cradley Heath moved to Stoke, Cradley fans, arguably one of the most loyal at the time & crowds were very poor  And they've realise their mistake and happily now watch Cradley at Wolverhampton. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OveFundinFan 4,137 Posted January 21, 2017 I read in SStar that the Leicester boss will not allow Coventry to share Leicester, he knows both teams would suffer with loss of crowds. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kingbee 510 Posted January 21, 2017 Is that right Ray. Perhaps you would like to come and have a chat at the next REF function then.. Then you could lose you club. So whats the best option ? if Coventry doesn't run we've lost our club how many more times do you need telling before it sinks in Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sommelier 1,118 Posted January 21, 2017 Â And they've realise their mistake and happily now watch Cradley at Wolverhampton. Yes and very good crowds Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Starman2006 2,353 Posted January 21, 2017 (edited) if Coventry doesn't run we've lost our club how many more times do you need telling before it sinks in And how many times do people have to tell you before it sinks in you have an option. But i suppose you are happy to watch your club die, which would be a real shame.. But each to there own eh.. Edited January 21, 2017 by Starman2006 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kingbee 510 Posted January 21, 2017 And how many times do people have to tell you before it sinks in you have an option.it is not an option where have you seen that is an option nowhere Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Starman2006 2,353 Posted January 21, 2017 it is not an option where have you seen that is an option nowhere So share with Wolves. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrueBee 147 Posted January 21, 2017 It's extremely disappointing that Coventry fans are insisting it's Brandon or nothing. It's 30mins down the road!?! If King's Lynn were in the same predicament and had to go to Peterborough I don't think many Stars fans would have a problem with that. If the Bees get a lifeline of survival and the fans turn their back on it then I'm afraid you'd be as responsible for the closure of the club than anyone else. if it's a 6-12 month solution it has to be backed by the supporters Such a stupid comment to blame fsns who won't travel anymore. Maybe some people travel from the other side of Coventry so this makes it longer and more expensive (already overpriced). Not everyone lives within a stones throw of Brandon and Leicester's track is hardly going to have racing to get the casual fans to spend extra money to go and see there team. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Game On 1,117 Posted January 21, 2017 So share with Wolves. That's definitely not an option Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
New era Panthers 2,055 Posted January 21, 2017 And how many times do people have to tell you before it sinks in you have an option. But i suppose you are happy to watch your club die, which would be a real shame.. But each to there own eh.. If Buster thinks it's a good idea Coventry riding on another track , let them ride at Kings Lynn. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Starman2006 2,353 Posted January 21, 2017 If Buster thinks it's a good idea Coventry riding on another track , let them ride at Kings Lynn. The place would be empty.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
