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A question for Leicester supporters if the land in front of the stadium that is currently a grassed area was to be turned into a tarmac car park along with existing parking would fans pay £1:50-£2:00 to park there ? I have a feeling that most fans would say No and continue to park at Tesco or on the street

No Steve I wasn't referring to Dave Darcy it was somebody else with the same First name. Mr Bates was interested in purchasing Leicester last season but didn't want to take on the debts that had been incurred and also the price quoted to him for promoting rights and to have a lease on the stadium was a lot higher than what deal Buster negotiated to "Save" Leicester from closing and for the good of Speedway. The Chapmans made it clear in this contract that they had the rights to sell the business on if they wish and the lease was included in this. I am sure there will be a couple of familiar names involved in the Leicester management format all with good speedway background the club is in a lot stronger place now so well done to all No Steve I wasn't referring to Dave Darcy it was somebody else with the same First name. Mr Bates was interested in purchasing Leicester last season but didn't want to take on the debts that had been incurred and also the price quoted to him for promoting rights and to have a lease on the stadium was a lot higher than what deal Buster negotiated to "Save" Leicester from closing and for the good of Speedway. The Chapmans made it clear in this contract that they had the rights to sell the business on if they wish and the lease was included in this. I am sure there will be a couple of familiar names involved in the Leicester management format all with good speedway background the club is in a lot stronger place now so well done to all

It's taken a while but finally the end objective has been reached with some very positive moves happen. There is only really one loser from this situation and they have had the wool pulled over their eyes and have lost out.

The stadium hire fee from Coventry meetings will be paid to DH as the contract originally signed was just for the promoting rights at Leicester

Well finally the statement has been released I think the best thing has been done for Speedway in general there has had to be lots of negotiation and arms twisting to be done to make this happen. Let's hope that both clubs benefit from this and that sufficient Coventry fans travel to make it viable for them. Sandu is very much involved now from both the Brandon side and also with Coventry at Beaumont park venture from a financial and supporting nature Now this has been sorted Leicester can push forward with their announcements of the team I expect the first one on Tues or Wednesday

I am here TMW just have nothing to add at present apart from to say British Speedway has other serious issues to contend with now other than just the Leicester & Coventry situation which will please some fans but not others.

DamoSuzuki - Well hopefully your view is not the one shared by most fans as without Sky British Speedway is in another mess It's strange how people are very quick to criticise the coverage but am sure many of the same people will be the ones that complain when it's disappears of Sky

Colin Pratt lives in Norfolk now so suspect that they were looking at old Cradley pictures

Have you considered that the Coventry promotion have requested a delay to their season so that fixtures don't start until May to enable track work to be done

As has been posted by Richard Lawson tonight there will be more info for Leicester fans and EL clubs tomorrow about who is running and on which night. Now this has all been confirmed I expect the first Lions signing to be announced very soon with another to follow shortly after.

VOLTY/Mick- Thé lease is signed therefore Leicester are confirmed as operating if you go back over my comments I said the track work is going ahead and that negotiations are still ongoing about the work and who pays what. This is partly due to obviously the work being permanent and the promotion having a 15 year lease and also some of the work actually involves stadium infrastructure e.g lighting may need changing and what happens to centre after the work is it grassed again or tarmac

StevetheLion - Yes that is Kevin Blunder Thrift I will never forget the nights he jack knife the tractor and bowser in the middle of the track and also drove into the start gate we are going to need some luck although I expect that Buster will do most of the preparations and in the event of poor weather will be the one to sort it out. I am sad to see Glyn go as a nice bloke with some ideas and always tried his best to sort the track, To be honest I think if it had been anyone else than Buster buying Leicester then Glyn would still be there.

I am Sorry if my comment has been taken in the wrong context the deal for the running of Speedway at Leicester this season and for the for the next few years is done and completed. I believe there are clauses in there from both sides but they will remain between the two parties but are all good for the operation of Speedway. As i said before the track changes will happen and is just a case of confirming the work and start date, The promotion know it's important and that what riders & fans want/need at the end of the day it's their business and money so they need to make it a success which I am sure they will do.

Robert72 - Mr Hemsley is no longer pulling the strings at Leicester with the Speedway operation he is just the stadium owner and I understand relationship with the new promotion is good and positive talks have been had about track changes it's just case on ironing out the financials of the work as the promotion feel that DH should pay towards it as his stadium

I believe today could be an important day for the Bees future as they need to provide a guarantee to BSPA that they will be operating in 2017 and I don't think they will accept them on the basis that if the work is completed in time. The club has to be fair to other clubs to arrange fixtures especially with such a busy international fixture list and also trying to fit in with Championship to avoid clashes. It is also only fair to the signed riders to guarantee them a job as if not other clubs have shown interest.

Don't worry changes have been made and things will be different at Leicester in 2017. I can assure all the DH haters that he is not involved with the Speedway any longer Dave Darcy will look after the club on a day to day basis supported by Buster Chapman who simply does not have the time to run another club as well as be chair of BSPA.

I am pretty sure you will find a couple of new faces running the Lions and Buster will not be alone with this team.

All being well looks like this may get completed before Christmas and I am looking forward to the press release about the new promotion team and their plans for the future. After this I am sure the signings will follow and fans can look forward to the new season

GlennyLion- The promotion has been sorted and at least two riders have agreed deals with the Lions for 2017, So nothing to worry about Lions fans you will still get your regular racing and an improved track to hopefully improve racing

jchapman I know just the person to run and relaunch Leicester, It has to be someone that knows the sport inside and out lots of experience,sensible with money and can prepare a good track

I can confirm Sky sports schedules for March are not being worked on yet for the start of the Speedway season and won't be for another 7-8 weeks yet

With regards to floodlights being removed from Brandon I would not be surprised as Sandu did install around 20 new floodlights when he started dog racing again so they are not needed now

Yes i am sure Buster will get the track sorted for Leicester and hopefully it will help improve racing

The bits quoted above about committees and resignations is all to do with Leicester Speedway supporters club and has nothing to do with the operation of the club. Mr A Joyce wanted to be chairman and he had backing to do so, some members didn't agree with this so resigned from their positions

DC2 Yes Rye House are running some Saturday's as I am sure Leicester will and have not signed any Polish riders or extraliga stars. What they have yet not experienced is the Saturday night syndrome from other clubs where clubs with the above type of riders refuse to come, This is something that Leicester were not expecting and thought they would get the BSPA backing but it didn't happen. Another advantage RH have is they are able to start earlier and very close to Stansted and Luton so riders can be in their hotels for 10:30 where as after Leicester matches sometimes it could be 1am and then up at 4