Aces51 2,778 Posted December 24, 2015 Just remember that titles aren't won on paper but on the track I don't think I said anything about winning titles and we all know that some teams perform above expectations and some below. It's too early to form an opinion about who will finish where in the league until all of the teams are known. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
szkocjasid 3,042 Posted December 25, 2015 (edited) On balance I think Belle Vue are as strong as last season. Boxall is a better rider than Nielsen and will score as many points more than Stefan as Richie may score less than Josh. Add to that the likely improvement from Cook and Fricke and they could even be stronger. I agree Boxall is stronger than Nelson but don't think Richie Worrall will score as many as Grajczonek but as Belle Vue were a top 4 team in 2015, that stands them in good stead for 2016. For example another top 4 team Coventry seem a lot weaker for 2016! Edited December 25, 2015 by szkocjasid 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
proud panther 1,505 Posted December 26, 2015 Think Horton is full of rubbishe, but really hope for good new's regarding Coventry's future in 2016. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EnglishRoundabout 1,752 Posted December 26, 2015 On balance I think Belle Vue are as strong as last season. Boxall is a better rider than Nielsen and will score as many points more than Stefan as Richie may score less than Josh. Add to that the likely improvement from Cook and Fricke and they could even be stronger. How long shall we give Boxall before he bails out? Mid April I reckon. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aces51 2,778 Posted December 26, 2015 How long shall we give Boxall before he bails out? Mid April I reckon. You could be right but then again. ... I prefer to be an optimist life is so much better that way and the shocks no greater if things go wrong. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan_Jones 1,005 Posted December 26, 2015 How long shall we give Boxall before he bails out? Mid April I reckon. Depends on how soon he runs out of cash and starts selling sponsored parts/bikes. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Woz01 3,589 Posted December 28, 2015 Jeremy Heaver on the Save Coventry Speedway page says they are not quite ready to announce new site but still intend to start 2017 at the new stadium. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aces51 2,778 Posted December 28, 2015 I really do hope so but they are going to find it difficult to finalise a deal for the land, draw up plans, submit them for planning permission, allow time for any hiccups and objections and then get the stadium built all within about 16 months. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss 10,784 Posted December 28, 2015 Belle Vue have replaced Josh G with Ritchie Worrall and signed Steve Boxhall, so in my eyes they are weaker than last year and didn't win the league so why would they win the league now Perhaps because Poole look a fair bit weaker than last year? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gemini 4,894 Posted December 29, 2015 Jeremy Heaver on the Save Coventry Speedway page says they are not quite ready to announce new site but still intend to start 2017 at the new stadium. Yeah.....right. We'll see. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Woz01 3,589 Posted December 29, 2015 (edited) Yeah.....right. We'll see. Seems a very tight timeframe. Edited December 29, 2015 by woz01 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
naffer 442 Posted December 29, 2015 That's an impossible timeframe unless we are on a priority pass for planning permission with no neighbours for 5 miles. And Nick knowles as construction manager. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gemini 4,894 Posted December 31, 2015 Nice words of support from Leicester Lions fan Dave Burton on the Facebook 'Save Coventry Speedway' page. Pillock. "from a leicester lions fan it will be so so sad when brandon closes not only has it witnessed some diabolical decisions but also we will lose a fantastic team in coventry speedway NOT!!!!!NOW YOU ALL KNOW HOW WE ALL FELT WHEN CHARLES OCHILTREE SOLD LEICESTER LIONS OUTWHAT CAN I SAY EXCEPT WHAT GOES AROUND COMES AROUND KARMA OR WHAT!!!HAPPY NEW YEAR ALL FROM A TEAM ................WITH A TRACKTHE LEICESTER LIONS !!!!!" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedibee 3,091 Posted December 31, 2015 Nice words of support from Leicester Lions fan Dave Burton on the Facebook 'Save Coventry Speedway' page. Pillock. "from a leicester lions fan it will be so so sad when brandon closes not only has it witnessed some diabolical decisions but also we will lose a fantastic team in coventry speedway NOT!!!!! NOW YOU ALL KNOW HOW WE ALL FELT WHEN CHARLES OCHILTREE SOLD LEICESTER LIONS OUT WHAT CAN I SAY EXCEPT WHAT GOES AROUND COMES AROUND KARMA OR WHAT!!! HAPPY NEW YEAR ALL FROM A TEAM ................WITH A TRACK THE LEICESTER LIONS !!!!!" Sadly Gemini , there are a good few embarassments to Leicester Speedway who make posts like this , the worst of them though for me , are the ones who knew nothing about speedway until beaumont park opened it's gates , but still quote the Ochiltree took away our stadium and other assorted untrue myths , I would like to say it's a small minority of idiots but i'm afraid it's not . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beckettlion 195 Posted January 1, 2016 Sadly Gemini , there are a good few embarassments to Leicester Speedway who make posts like this , the worst of them though for me , are the ones who knew nothing about speedway until beaumont park opened it's gates , but still quote the Ochiltree took away our stadium and other assorted untrue myths , I would like to say it's a small minority of idiots but i'm afraid it's not . It's still a minority. I assure you most of us don't hold the same desire to see the end of Coventry. Don't tar us all with the same brush, I've been threatened by a Coventry fan at a meeting (for cheering a Leicester rider passing), I don't hold it against all Coventry fans 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
