CB252 1,376 Posted May 17, 2017 (edited) http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-news/could-coventry-bees-speedway-team-13045516 Not sure this is the answer. Bees fans have voted with their feet before on NL speedway and, despite what Eastbourne and Birmingham fans say, the league isn't a breath of fresh air after top flight speedway. I wouldn't be happy about missing an attractive Peterborough match, the like of which I saw on Saturday night, to go and watch Coventry V Buxton in a half closed Brandon on a Sunday afternoon. It may serve as a useful stop gap to try and get us back on track in the short term though. Edited May 17, 2017 by CB252 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Woz01 3,589 Posted May 17, 2017 (edited) Think it's vitally important we run next season whatever the division. I believe enough fans would support it as we are bloody missing it this season. If we can run it puts pressure on the council to put in place a replacement site in any planning acceptance. We don't run then it's closer to the end. The Save Cov Speedway group suggested Brandon Estates will soon put in a planning application. Edited May 17, 2017 by woz01 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bruno 1,790 Posted May 17, 2017 It's a difficult one, when we came back it was fantastic news but after about 4 years when we realised there's little chance of getting our own place my interest started to wane a bit but I'm glad we're still going because I've realised its NL or nothing and I'm really enjoying it again but we were gone for about 14 years. Coventry fans proberly wouldn't enjoy NL en masse but after 14 years shut might have a different view 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
philfromcov 326 Posted May 17, 2017 its pointless with Horton in charge, no one trust a word he says with a new promoter then yes i can see the sense for Nl for a few years but Horton has to go! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedibee 3,091 Posted May 17, 2017 its pointless with Horton in charge, no one trust a word he says with a new promoter then yes i can see the sense for Nl for a few years but Horton has to go! Any ideas ,who might want to run speedway at Cov ? I would imagine there's quite a few in the queue , I honestly don't know how Horton got to be promoter in the first place .when Sandhu washed his hands of speedway there was a long line of people wanting to run Cov ,why didn't one of them get it ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Woz01 3,589 Posted May 18, 2017 its pointless with Horton in charge, no one trust a word he says with a new promoter then yes i can see the sense for Nl for a few years but Horton has to go! It would certainly get more backing if someone else suggested the idea. If we are to run then I don't see why Save Cov Speedway can't run the club. Horton has said before he willing to be in the background and let someone else do it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,631 Posted May 18, 2017 Surely its more about who is prepared to pay Horton whatever price he may be asking for the Promoter licence - especially if NL level speedway is the only option?! Or is Horton's licence only applicable for running Premiership speedway?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeilWatson 1,988 Posted May 18, 2017 Surely its more about who is prepared to pay Horton whatever price he may be asking for the Promoter licence - especially if NL level speedway is the only option?! Or is Horton's licence only applicable for running Premiership speedway?! The licence covers racing at whatever level - cf Eastbourne, Lakeside, Plymouth etc 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
philfromcov 326 Posted May 18, 2017 Any ideas ,who might want to run speedway at Cov ? I would imagine there's quite a few in the queue , I honestly don't know how Horton got to be promoter in the first place .when Sandhu washed his hands of speedway there was a long line of people wanting to run Cov ,why didn't one of them get it ? no one knows why sandhu selected Horton. out of all the franchises id suggest there would have been a big queue apart from poole it would have been the best option for any promoter. i dont think he did a bad job until the last couple of seasons. but after this winter we need a fresh start. who would ride for him? certainly the fans dont trust him. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Woz01 3,589 Posted May 18, 2017 Surely its more about who is prepared to pay Horton whatever price he may be asking for the Promoter licence - especially if NL level speedway is the only option?! Or is Horton's licence only applicable for running Premiership speedway?! The thing is if we do ever get a green light on a new stadium or a long-ish lease at Brandon then that would become more valuable than it is now. Mick has nothing to lose really as it cant be worth much at the minute. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedibee 3,091 Posted May 18, 2017 no one knows why sandhu selected Horton. out of all the franchises id suggest there would have been a big queue apart from poole it would have been the best option for any promoter. i dont think he did a bad job until the last couple of seasons. but after this winter we need a fresh start. who would ride for him? certainly the fans dont trust him. Horton got it because nobody else wanted it , 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
abbo 229 Posted May 19, 2017 Latest suggestion in the Coventry Evening Telegraph suggests that Mick Horton is speculating Sunday afternoon National League speedway is the way to go. As one who attended Natiional League matches at Coventry last season I don't believe this would work it might keep the Bees name going but sadly there wouldn't be enough support and it would fail. Call me a pessimist if you want the numbers attending to support the Storm were low indeed. I appreciate all the hard work Jeff Davies and his group are pursuing but Nationsl League is not the way to go it would be a financial disaster. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
solrac 313 Posted May 19, 2017 Surely the attendances were poor for the Storm as Coventry already were running an Elite team? If it's a stand alone team i'd guess support would be quite reasonable. Some good looking fixtures like Cradley, Birmingham, Eastbourne etc.. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
False dawn 2,291 Posted May 19, 2017 .....Some good looking fixtures like Cradley, Birmingham, Eastbourne etc..Especially if they bring Erik, Jan O, George Major or Gordon Kennett. I'll get my coat. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Woz01 3,589 Posted May 20, 2017 (edited) Surely the attendances were poor for the Storm as Coventry already were running an Elite team? If it's a stand alone team i'd guess support would be quite reasonable. Some good looking fixtures like Cradley, Birmingham, Eastbourne etc.. Exactly this. For one it wasn't called Coventry Bees, we have missed a whole season of Speedway and it's only one team. I only attended a couple of Storm meetings a year but will attend far more often. Some major hurdles to be crossed before it's even a viable option. Edited May 20, 2017 by woz01 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
