The Voice Of Reason 2,124 Posted January 29, 2017 (edited) Disaster written all over this. Cold damp early season weather, motorway's chocker on a Friday and a couple of poor results from a team that do not want to be there. Crowds will drop of a cliff. Not so sure that the short Motorway connecting Coventry to Leicester (the M69) has ever been 'chocker' to be honest. Great news in that The Coventry Bees have been given a lifeline. Losing them to the sport is unthinkable. However, it would be good for their supporters to have a specific Brandon completion/reopening date. Sandhu and Horton are hardly masters of communication; nor adhering to timescales, are they! Edited January 29, 2017 by The Voice Of Reason 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisa-colette 6,036 Posted January 29, 2017 So what about Brandon Estates supposedly calling the police in to investigate when Sandhu took his stuff back? Has that been sorted out yet? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
double_O 257 Posted January 29, 2017 So what role does have Sandhu have at Coventry now? Is he back involved or just a financial backer?? Only the BSPA deserve any credit out of this. However in the statement I have no idea why they are thanking Sandhu or Horton. It's because of them we are in this mess. So what role does have Sandhu have at Coventry now? Is he back involved or just a financial backer?? Only the BSPA deserve any credit out of this. However in the statement I have no idea why they are thanking Sandhu or Horton. It's because of them we are in this mess. Also who will own the lease...and from when? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ben91 1,743 Posted January 29, 2017 Sadly the nature of speedway over the last 10-15 plus years gives me the impression that this is just delaying the inevitable and the first season of Premiership racing will be remembered for Coventry not making it to the end of the season, let alone back into their home stadium. I hope I'm wrong and don't like to be pessimistic. Just part of being a speedway fan I guess! Hopefully we can take this at face value and that the Bees will continue to race on and be back at Brandon as soon as possible. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Woz01 3,589 Posted January 29, 2017 (edited) So what about Brandon Estates supposedly calling the police in to investigate when Sandhu took his stuff back? Has that been sorted out yet?Wouldn't be surprised if that never happened. At least we can talk about actual speedway now! Edited January 29, 2017 by woz01 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Starman2006 2,356 Posted January 29, 2017 (edited) I do hope the Coventry fans make the effort. Edited January 29, 2017 by Starman2006 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CB252 1,376 Posted January 29, 2017 And you are riding at Leicester... Don't all jump on me at once.. Don't remember anyone telling you it wouldn't happen, just that it was a cr*p idea, which it is. Hope Horton has some wealthy backers otherwise we won't see the season out. And I'm one of the few that might give it a chance, if we have a clear date to return to Brandon. Many I know won't or can't get to Leicester. The lack of facilities at Beaumont Park will put several off. The Bees have many fans that like to watch their speedway from the comfort of a nice warm bar. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gemini 4,894 Posted January 29, 2017 Nice little earner for Buster. Whoever meets the bees in April will be on to a winner as Coventry will obviously have no home track advantage. Let's have a look. Kings Lynn Leicester Poole It does give you a nice warm feeling that at least something's in the sport never change. Why no home track advantage? It's not as if Leicester is new and the riders have never been there. All have ridden at Beaumont Park multiple times but whether they like the track or not is another question. Seeing that list all I can think of is not bloody Poole again early in the season as we normally lose. Not so sure that the short Motorway connecting Coventry to Leicester (the M69) has ever been 'chocker' to be honest. It never is unless some stupid lorry driver decides to cause mayhem. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Starman2006 2,356 Posted January 29, 2017 (edited) Don't remember anyone telling you it wouldn't happen, just that it was a cr*p idea, which it is. No you were just praying i wasnt right... Nevermind eh.. Edited January 29, 2017 by Starman2006 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kingbee 510 Posted January 29, 2017 So what role does have Sandhu have at Coventry now? Is he back involved or just a financial backer?? Only the BSPA deserve any credit out of this. However in the statement I have no idea why they are thanking Sandhu or Horton. It's because of them we are in this mess. I think in the end you will find that Sandu has the lease Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Woz01 3,589 Posted January 29, 2017 Don't remember anyone telling you it wouldn't happen, just that it was a cr*p idea, which it is. Hope Horton has some wealthy backers otherwise we won't see the season out. And I'm one of the few that might give it a chance, if we have a clear date to return to Brandon. Many I know won't or can't get to Leicester. The lack of facilities at Beaumont Park will put several off. The Bees have many fans that like to watch their speedway from the comfort of a nice warm bar. It would seem Sandhu is the backer. Also club have said they will this week price up coach travel for fans. The other week most said they wouldn't go to Leicester but now the news has broke some have seemed to change their stance a little. It will need help from everyone to make it work and it won't be easy. For example we may have a spare seat or two in the car for some meetings so my Dad could give someone a lift. Fans can work together on this. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gemini 4,894 Posted January 29, 2017 No you were just praying i wasnt right... Nevermind eh.. Here comes the paranoia again. CB252 is right ~ check all the posts. No-one said it wouldn't happen because it was always a possibility but many of us thought it was a crap idea. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Woz01 3,589 Posted January 29, 2017 I think in the end you will find that Sandu has the lease That must be what they are working towards. Should've been Sandhu from the beginning but differences stopped that it seems. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CB252 1,376 Posted January 29, 2017 No you were just praying i wasnt right... Nevermind eh.. It's wasn't exactly difficult to work out it might happen but, if you need the ego boost, carry on gloating over our demise. Still got disaster written all over it. Would you still be able to get to Poole on your bike if they moved 30 mins away from Wimborne Rd? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Game On 1,117 Posted January 29, 2017 Don't remember anyone telling you it wouldn't happen, just that it was a cr*p idea, which it is. Hope Horton has some wealthy backers otherwise we won't see the season out. And I'm one of the few that might give it a chance, if we have a clear date to return to Brandon. Many I know won't or can't get to Leicester. The lack of facilities at Beaumont Park will put several off. The Bees have many fans that like to watch their speedway from the comfort of a nice warm bar. I will be going 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
