Trevor 270 Posted November 25, 2022 I really hope that Speedway does return to Coventry. However is there a promoter out there who would take it on? We now have a track at Odsal in Bradford, but without someone who has the financial clout to launch it, nothing can happen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toady 231 Posted November 25, 2022 2 hours ago, Trevor said: I really hope that Speedway does return to Coventry. However is there a promoter out there who would take it on? We now have a track at Odsal in Bradford, but without someone who has the financial clout to launch it, nothing can happen. http://www.savecoventryspeedway.com/_mobile/news.php?extend.4264.1&fbclid=IwAR0R9bCNb83_TxAcFwgv_vyjWRyknTeDYsiqNtjUJ8b9_xEZczmQ43G0zVw If you read this you may find some info 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
secsy1 213 Posted December 6, 2022 In view what is happening to Sport in Coventry would now be the time for All Supporters of both Coventry Bees and Coventry City to come together United and Bulldoze through all, to make way for a purpose-built Stadium to house both and secure the long-term future of sport in Coventry? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arnieg 3,649 Posted December 6, 2022 Hard to see any partnership with football working. Unless you go below tier 5 it would be a very unequal partnership, and football fans expect to be near the action so having a speedway track between them and the racing is likely to be unpopular. Speedway tied itself to greyhound racing for 50+ years and that has been fraught with problems as greyhounds declined. A stadium that would meet with Cov City's requirements would cost north of £20 million. Who's going to come up with speedway's share of that (either up front or via stratospheric rents?) 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racers and royals 8,736 Posted December 6, 2022 20 minutes ago, secsy1 said: In view what is happening to Sport in Coventry would now be the time for All Supporters of both Coventry Bees and Coventry City to come together United and Bulldoze through all, to make way for a purpose-built Stadium to house both and secure the long-term future of sport in Coventry? Absolutely zero chance of that happening- football fans want to be near the pitch not binocular distance away. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iainb 5,022 Posted December 7, 2022 23 hours ago, arnieg said: Hard to see any partnership with football working. Unless you go below tier 5 it would be a very unequal partnership, and football fans expect to be near the action so having a speedway track between them and the racing is likely to be unpopular. Speedway tied itself to greyhound racing for 50+ years and that has been fraught with problems as greyhounds declined. A stadium that would meet with Cov City's requirements would cost north of £20 million. Who's going to come up with speedway's share of that (either up front or via stratospheric rents?) The Saudi's Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MattB 177 Posted December 13, 2022 Is there a chink of light for Brandon? http://www.savecoventryspeedway.com/_mobile/news.php?extend.4268.1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
a4poster 82 Posted December 14, 2022 Any news on how the meeting went? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MattB 177 Posted December 14, 2022 2 minutes ago, a4poster said: Any news on how the meeting went? Rugby Council APPROVES Notice of Motion to explore options available to bring Brandon Stadium back into use, and any likely public advantages to the local and wider communities should this be achievable. We look forward to providing our input into the discussions to follow 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racers and royals 8,736 Posted December 15, 2022 8 hours ago, MattB said: Rugby Council APPROVES Notice of Motion to explore options available to bring Brandon Stadium back into use, and any likely public advantages to the local and wider communities should this be achievable. We look forward to providing our input into the discussions to follow Two fingers up to Brandon Estates and RBC planning dept !! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iainb 5,022 Posted December 15, 2022 You can view the Council meeting at the following link: Scroll to around 2:29:00 and the discussion on Brandon takes place for around 15 minutes. This Tony Gillias seems a bit of a superstar! 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve roberts 9,246 Posted December 15, 2022 5 hours ago, iainb said: You can view the Council meeting at the following link: Scroll to around 2:29:00 and the discussion on Brandon takes place for around 15 minutes. This Tony Gillias seems a bit of a superstar! ...remember watching him as a rider. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gambo 1,341 Posted December 15, 2022 5 hours ago, iainb said: You can view the Council meeting at the following link: Scroll to around 2:29:00 and the discussion on Brandon takes place for around 15 minutes. This Tony Gillias seems a bit of a superstar! An impressive array of Stadium usage statistics from Tony! Thanks to all the councilors for their support! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iainb 5,022 Posted December 15, 2022 40 minutes ago, steve roberts said: ...remember watching him as a rider. Really? Didn't realise he was an ex rider... it's good to have friends in high places though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve roberts 9,246 Posted December 15, 2022 2 hours ago, iainb said: Really? Didn't realise he was an ex rider... it's good to have friends in high places though Yes he was a Coventry Junior (used to wear those Honda leathers I recall) and rode for Scunthorpe during the middle seventies. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
