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I totally agree with you, Cook was in the same position just a few weeks ago. Yet again the rule book has made this impossible for Bomber, you could argue that it's a knock on effect as if say they had been allowed to double up its then somebody else out of a job. Harris is riding in a month what some are in a week, Poland has always been difficult for British riders and Nicholls has been lucky to get all 3 leagues this season. let's hope that 2017 we actually have a team to support and the rule book has been simplified shall we say.

I agree that he should be allowed to double up, How he can be expected to earn a living just doing EL? The gp circus is just an added expense and you can't knock him for giving it a go, he qualified by right and has every right to give it a go. It's his passion and career and as the saying goes it's better to regret something you did do rather than something you didn't. He has given priority to British speedway and what's he ever had in return really? It would give a boost to a premier league team and to Chris to get extra time on a bike, increased crowds ? It seems a no brainer to me ! When he does call it a day people will look back and say we need more riders like bomber, maybe its getting older but it used to be a Coventry win was everything but these days good close racing and being entertained wins every time.

The promotions at most clubs need to up the game, they want to attract people to the sport but do no or very little advertising. I know it was before the days of the Internet but in the Coventry evening telegraph we always used to have an advert for the speedway, then on a Saturday in the pink there was the captains column. In some ways the word promotion is as false as calling it an elite league. "Promotion refers to raising customer awareness of a product or brand, generating sales, and creating brand loyalty. It is one of the four basic elements of the market mix, which includes the four P's: price, product, promotion, and place."

Cheers Steve I'll give it a try now

I can get on via sports365.live but I can't press the play button. Just pop up crazy

Any YouTube links or the meeting? Watching via iPad so cric won't work. Thanks

It does seem strange that at concerts and even Cardiff they take bottle tops off you but especially at Leicester and Belle Vue where you are so close to the action there has not been something put in place. Also I did find it very strange that with the horrible accident last weekend that the riders were allowed to do the parade with no crash helmet on. Yes they are not racing but these bikes are seriously powerful and can go out of control easily, its just an observation that maybe it wasn't the smartest move.

Where has this info about the bank come from? We have 30 days to try and help the council and the new owner come to an agreement so I just hope we stick to facts on here.

A delayed start because of a good crowd is not a thing to be dissopointed at, it's a good sign that people want to come and watch speedway. Our first visit will be the British final, will be printing the ticket and looking at reviews on here as where best to watch. I can only think that people are also asking lots of questions on the way in as for many it's a first trip and you don't know what's where and so it will take time but the essential thing they have right is the track and the viewing by the looks of it. Getting into the place you can sort out but as Leicester have found out, get the track shape wrong from a blank canvas and its curtains really. The British final should be really open, Scott really hasn't got going there yet, Bombers score today wasn't great, Garrity impressed but then an evening meeting will ride totally different to a midday meeting. It's all about getting into that final and keeping your head. Would like Scott to add another title but it's anybody's on the night and should make some brilliant TV. So many lines and it looks quick so unlike Wolverhampton where traditionally Nicholls & Harris have gone well on a tight tricky track this looks the opposite. Amazing what (finally) can be achieved, support and cash from the council and a fantastic arena !! Rugby/Coventry council please take note. Coventry are one of the biggest names in British Speedway, Belle Vue have been rejuvinated and guaranteed a future in the sport, there is no reason why our councils who say they want to keep speedway in the area can't do the same.

So 1.7 Million pounds is a good return around 12 years on. There were improvements made granted but add income from sponsorship, gate receipts (especially the stox) and rent isn't a bad deal for him. No wonder there is money in the coffers for a new stadium with no backers needed. I do feel very let down at the fact we were again told one thing and delivered something else, always told Sandhu was a man of his word. Last nights meeting contradicted all this and Mr Heavers and the council have different accounts of what is going on A legacy Mr Sandhu should and could have left is in real danger of being instead the person who ended Coventry Speedway. The history of the club and its legacy that was left by C.O is on its last legs, No regard for the riders and stadium staff who he has employed previously and promises that were told to fans about a new stadium would be built before Brandon was sold. No regard for the fans who celebrated with him the title success's in 2005, 2007 and 2010. I have no doubt Mr Heaver has been looking at a solution to this as at the end of the day his current position is going also with the end of Brandon. Maybe there is an 11th hour solution, but we can't go through this every few years. The best way forward would be a speedway only track supported rugby council, using buildbase materials of course

Just out of interest, How much was the stadium sold for when Sandhu purchased it?

Yeah.. Rugby Road

I think people don't always enjoy what is here and now, To see riders like Mark Loram ride at his best was brilliant. As with Scott Nicholls it won't be till they have retired and you look back and think how lucky were we to see him ride. Especially at Coventry I think Harris will always be remembered as a rider who gave his all and was always committed to club and country. That in it's self can not be said for many these days. In a way Harris has been an easy target for the haters, like Andy smith was back when I was growing up. I would much rather see a meeting with really good honest racers in such as Harris rather than a gate and go such as Hans Andersen is, nothing against his style its got him success but from a spectator you always want to be entertained.

3 years on and still scratching heads looking for a location. Not in the slightest surprised. Carry on looking shall we while our stadium decays. I hope Rugby council put up as much a fight with planning permission for current site So much for the stadium being sold once a new location was put in place.

I find it strange no applications have been put in for housing after the meeting many months ago, Call me stupid but would the sensible option be to allow another 12 months of stox and speedway while any application is heard as even if its put in tomorrow there is very little chance of anything happening in 2017. This would allow income into the stadium, keep fans happy and allows more time for all ? If Mr Heaver is right in that there is no flexibility for next year and with the proposed plan of a new stadium rejected and that only being a stones throw from the current site I would imagine the plans for new houses might go the same way but you never know how councils work. Tomorrow should be interesting, while I understand there has to be certain things kept under wraps we have had nothing really in the past 12 months. Three years nearly since Mr Sandhu told of his intention and where are we? weeks away from our last meeting at Brandon with what in place ?

Hard meeting to call, Bomber will always raise his game against Nicholls and will also want to put on a good show after a few below par meetings. Belle Vue have the ability to beat us, from 1-6 they can all score well it's just Joe Jacobs who is the weak link, am looking forward to a good meeting.

Its funny how we all see things differently. Hans and Bjarne got themselves into situations they didn't have the ability to control the bike, Poor Pedersen's head was bouncing around all over the place so god knows what vision he had of the track. You want Chris Holder sacked !, this after Davey Watt. I think success has gone to people's heads down south !! Chris Holder who has had so many bad injuries on a track he wasn't happy with, he wasn't going to put himself where Hans and Bjarne did. He wanted to be in his own bed last night and not another hospital bed, Like it or not it's in his head about these injuries to him and Darcy and it wont go away. The bloke who has done so much for Poole speedway down the years, has had a nightmare 2/3 years and has fans like you calling for his head. Nice work

Hi, I have seen a few scorecards available on Android but not on I-phone? am I looking in the wrong place? I have a blackberry playbook but can't seem to download speedway program so plan B was use my iPhone. Thanks in advance for any help and sorry if its already been asked.

50% is the track but 50% the ability to ride it. Strange no belle vue rider has fallen on their own.

He should know better than being out there, his head was bouncing all over the place. Didn't have the skill to control the bike. Ex motocross riders going to be the key here.

Funny that Steve, we all see it as he was harshly excluded.

Nice smooth track ...

Disgusting !!! Spoilt a good race. That a new rule then???

Made a meal of it !!! Get real. Where was he meant to go

I have not seen anybody ride at Coventry the way AJ did in all but heat 13, that in itself was for me worth £17. The lines and speed he had was just another level to anybody else, should have snapped him up.