Woz01 3,589 Posted April 20, 2018 31 minutes ago, ChrisSimpson said: I wonder if they will still be of the same opinion if or when Brandon is demolished? Can the housing developers be stopped from removing stuff, digging up the track and drainage etc? heard the other day they have had a quote to tear down and remove the hangers. I'd love to be back at Brandon just like any other Bees fan, but the chances of it ever happening I'd say are minute. The site is designated for motorsports so I dont think they can take it down without permission. Also they need permission due to the amount of asbestos. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mimmo 1,070 Posted April 21, 2018 Does anybody know what time the gates open for Coventry home matches please? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gambo 1,341 Posted April 21, 2018 3 hours ago, Mimmo said: Does anybody know what time the gates open for Coventry home matches please? 2 pm. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mimmo 1,070 Posted April 21, 2018 23 minutes ago, Gambo said: 2 pm. Thanks for your help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Quad 7 Posted June 8, 2018 With about 12 weeks of the season left, has anyone heard of any plans for next year? are the promotion doing anything? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Woz01 3,589 Posted June 8, 2018 47 minutes ago, batters said: With about 12 weeks of the season left, has anyone heard of any plans for next year? are the promotion doing anything? Promotion are running the team and Save Cov Speedway group are campaigning. I don't think there is any chance of Speedway or Stox being at Brandon next season at this stage so it'll either be Leicester or no where. There are still 8 'home' meetings left plus the 4s so when it gets into the latter stages of the season we may hear what the plan is (if any) then. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
teaboy279 1,038 Posted June 8, 2018 1 hour ago, batters said: With about 12 weeks of the season left, has anyone heard of any plans for next year? are the promotion doing anything? Season runs till October 31st, but more then 12 weeks mate Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Quad 7 Posted June 8, 2018 3 minutes ago, teaboy279 said: Season runs till October 31st, but more then 12 weeks mate Indeed :-) But I was looking at the 'Coventry' fixtures; SEPTEMBER Sun 02 Plymouth National League HOME - Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Quad 7 Posted June 8, 2018 1 hour ago, Woz01 said: Promotion are running the team and Save Cov Speedway group are campaigning. I don't think there is any chance of Speedway or Stox being at Brandon next season at this stage so it'll either be Leicester or no where. There are still 8 'home' meetings left plus the 4s so when it gets into the latter stages of the season we may hear what the plan is (if any) then. Well, I understood Leicester to be one year only, that's why I wondered what the promotion is doing.. I know the Save Cov Speedway group are doing a fab job, but even if Brandon miraculously came back for next year, they dont have promoting rights or the team name! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ProudtobeaBrummie 646 Posted June 8, 2018 2 hours ago, batters said: Well, I understood Leicester to be one year only, that's why I wondered what the promotion is doing.. I know the Save Cov Speedway group are doing a fab job, but even if Brandon miraculously came back for next year, they dont have promoting rights or the team name! Fab job ? They will ultimately be the main reason why most people will never see Coventry bees ride again . Those who think there is the slightest chance of a return to Brandon are completely deluded ... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Woz01 3,589 Posted June 9, 2018 18 hours ago, ProudtobeaBrummie said: Fab job ? They will ultimately be the main reason why most people will never see Coventry bees ride again . Those who think there is the slightest chance of a return to Brandon are completely deluded ... I do disagree with that. The government appointed planning inspector recommended that Brandon is given greater protection which would make planning for houses extremely difficult unless there is another facility within the borough or nearby. The group made that happen. Don't get me wrong it's a long shot to save Brandon but this does give us a greater chance to do that or even a new stadium. We shall see what Brandon Estates do when planning is refused. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Woz01 3,589 Posted June 9, 2018 20 hours ago, batters said: Well, I understood Leicester to be one year only, that's why I wondered what the promotion is doing.. I know the Save Cov Speedway group are doing a fab job, but even if Brandon miraculously came back for next year, they dont have promoting rights or the team name! Don't think any decision is made on next year but I'd guess they'd want the crowds to improve a little to do the same next year. If Brandon was saved then the club would come back, why wouldn't it? Either Horton would run it and not lose money or sell it to whoever is interested in running both sports in the stadium. Horton is willing to sell. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
full-throttle 182 Posted June 9, 2018 On 6/8/2018 at 5:54 PM, ProudtobeaBrummie said: Fab job ? They will ultimately be the main reason why most people will never see Coventry bees ride again . Those who think there is the slightest chance of a return to Brandon are completely deluded ... Maybe I'm mssing something here. The Save Coventry Stadium team have told the fans to make their own decision on wether to attend Leicester or otherwise, It's focus is on saving the stadium which is used by both Speedway and StockCars, 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ProudtobeaBrummie 646 Posted June 9, 2018 53 minutes ago, full-throttle said: Maybe I'm mssing something here. The Save Coventry Stadium team have told the fans to make their own decision on wether to attend Leicester or otherwise, It's focus is on saving the stadium which is used by both Speedway and StockCars, It's used by nobody and hasn't been for nearly 2 years ... Like I say zero chance of a return Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
naffer 442 Posted June 10, 2018 Of course there is a chance of a return to Brandon. it wont be easy but there is a great will and mood to make it happen with the campaign group. They have countered many of Brandon Estates arguments and have the backing of many MPs, 1800 people objected to the notion of building on Brandon. The hard work the group have done will I am sure be reflected in Brandon not being included in the Local plan for the foreseeable future. The initial planning application will be rejected without doubt. Brandon Estates may well just sit on the site for decades and then nobody wins ,but at the moment we have hope. up the Bees. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites