Hamish McRaker 601 Posted May 31, 2016 The start of a new era. The previously unthinkable has a habit of happening in life. An amalgamation of the two old rivals,based at Beaumont Park. So, Which league (assuming there will be a choice)? Which race night? Team manager - Allan, Havelock, job-share, or neither of them? Promoter - Horton, Hemsley, someone else? Light blue touch paper......retreat a safe distance..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mdmc82 2,878 Posted May 31, 2016 Horton has already confirmed that there will be no track share for Coventry with Leicester or Birmingham Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bees_Man 454 Posted May 31, 2016 Think it's more of a merger. Bees won't be on track in 2017. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Game On 1,117 Posted May 31, 2016 The start of a new era. The previously unthinkable has a habit of happening in life. An amalgamation of the two old rivals,based at Beaumont Park. So, Which league (assuming there will be a choice)? Which race night? Team manager - Allan, Havelock, job-share, or neither of them? Promoter - Horton, Hemsley, someone else? Light blue touch paper......retreat a safe distance..... I think it's a case of watch this space Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beckettlion 195 Posted June 1, 2016 The start of a new era. The previously unthinkable has a habit of happening in life. An amalgamation of the two old rivals,based at Beaumont Park. So, Which league (assuming there will be a choice)? Which race night? Team manager - Allan, Havelock, job-share, or neither of them? Promoter - Horton, Hemsley, someone else? Light blue touch paper......retreat a safe distance..... An interesting consideration... Would certainly raise a few eyebrows! If (and let's face it, it's a big if!) it were to happen; They'd go elite league. Cov have the know how and Leicester want to be there Friday nights (unless it's fixed). Avoids the Saturday issue without being a school night- no brainier! Havelock (don't think many want to ride for norrie) lesser of two evils. In theory, it'd work, take kk, garrity, houggard, Wozniak, Harris, auty, starke (emalgamating this years teams) and you'd challenge for the league.. Not sure I like the thought of supporting a bees team though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Shovlar 10,439 Posted June 1, 2016 Wouldnt be suprised if this happened. Like Wimbledon when they moved to Eastbourne. Lasted a season then Eastbourne reverted to the Eagles. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shale Searcher 1,264 Posted June 1, 2016 (edited) Wouldnt be suprised if this happened. Like Wimbledon when they moved to Eastbourne. Lasted a season then Eastbourne reverted to the Eagles. Ok, so that's the sky deal up the spout (less than 8 teams) and that's providing Swindon and Lakeside have a track to race on.... + a team would need shoe-horning into the EL to make it back up to 8 teams....? Who would be prepared to take that step? Maybe with a financial hitch up from the BSPA, but that would be on dodgy ground.....? Edited June 1, 2016 by Shale Searcher Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Woz01 3,589 Posted June 1, 2016 Won't happen unless there is going to be a track ready for 2018. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hyderd 1,216 Posted June 1, 2016 A league without the Coventry bees is unthinkable. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Woz01 3,589 Posted June 1, 2016 A league without the Coventry bees is unthinkable. I certainly wouldn't rule out us riding at Brandon next year, Rugby Council seem quite determined to keep us there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SCB 0 Posted June 1, 2016 IF there is no Coventry it would make a lot of sense for Leicester to try and sign a few Bees riders. Try get a few Bees fans to attend with no real down side. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beckettlion 195 Posted June 1, 2016 IF there is no Coventry it would make a lot of sense for Leicester to try and sign a few Bees riders. Try get a few Bees fans to attend with no real down side. I'd bite your hand off for your top 2! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Game On 1,117 Posted June 1, 2016 I certainly wouldn't rule out us riding at Brandon next year, Rugby Council seem quite determined to keep us there. They are but there's not much that they can do about it, hope I'm wrong though 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Woz01 3,589 Posted June 1, 2016 They are but there's not much that they can do about it, hope I'm wrong though The new owners are talking with the council and haven't ruled anything out, yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedibee 3,091 Posted June 1, 2016 As a bees fan of 55 years , I want no part of any track share arrangement especially with Leicester , if it's the end then so be it , dont want to see the Bees wither over several years rather go out with a bang , one final last meeting ,special attraction to be Avtar Sandhu hung on the centre green after the last race , 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
