Bees dead (8 Viewers)

ccfctommy · Feb 1, 2017

Just happy to still hve a speedway team.

SkyBlueScottie · Feb 2, 2017

henry the wasp said:
Not op related, but did anyone ever see Kenny Carter ride?

Yep, a fair few times, never one of my favourite riders. Good, but I didnt like him.

Captain Dart · Feb 26, 2017

Officially dead, next season at least.
Coventry Bees kicked out of 2017 British Speedway Premiership

CJ_covblaze · Feb 26, 2017

Captain Dart said:
Officially dead, next season at least.
Coventry Bees kicked out of 2017 British Speedway Premiership

Terrible news. Really feel for their fans. Especially those that were encouraged to buy season tickets the other night and duly did so.

Deleted member 5849 · Feb 26, 2017

CJ_covblaze said:
Terrible news. Really feel for their fans. Especially those that were encouraged to buy season tickets the other night and duly did so.

Ugh, that's terrible.

CJ_covblaze · Feb 26, 2017

Deleted member 5849 said:
Ugh, that's terrible.

Especially those that didn't pay with credit card. If they've used debit the banking indemnity act may help them. Unless the club's account gets closed.

Deleted member 5849 · Feb 26, 2017

Problem is Speedway's not high profile enough either for it to get the attention it would if it were football.

Sure the local press'll get onto it, but it won't be the same.

CJ_covblaze · Feb 26, 2017

Deleted member 5849 said:
Problem is Speedway's not high profile enough either for it to get the attention it would if it were football.

Sure the local press'll get onto it, but it won't be the same.

Yeah. Similar to when Bradford Bulls folded not so long ago.

Gazolba · Feb 26, 2017

Could the Ricoh be converted for speedway use?

no_loyalty · Feb 26, 2017

Gutted for bees, really hope this is not the end

Terry Gibson's perm · Feb 26, 2017

Any planning permission should now be cancelled until the team returns

Captain Dart · Feb 27, 2017

Statement from the Bees promoter, heartfelt stuff.
Mick Horton Issues Coventry Bees Statement

Nick · Feb 27, 2017

Dodgy owner?

EXCLUSIVE: Speedway legend Chris Harris backs Observer campaign to save Coventry Bees

He seems to be singing the praises of the Sandhu fella.

Feel sorry for the fans, without knowing much about the sport they seem pretty dedicated to the team.

Ashdown · Feb 28, 2017

More awful news for Coventry sport ! The football club is dying, the speedway club is on it's last legs, the Rugby team ticks along but needs impetus, the Blaze have had financial problems too. What does it say about sports fans in the area ?
We'll be just left with the franchise imposters before we know it and that cretin Ann Lucas would be delighted with her legacy !

Covstu · Mar 1, 2017

Tragic news and looks like they will close up with a wimper. Sport in our fair city is all but dead, the council nailed its colours to the black and yellow mast and stepped over the other sports...

SkyBlueScottie · Mar 1, 2017

“I don’t blame Mr Sandhu when it comes to pointing the finger at who got the Bees in this situation.

“Mr Sandhu has never lied to me and when he says something he does it – he and Colin Pratt both want speedway at Coventry to continue and I believe them.
Ultimately, it was Sandhu who sold the land and who sold the Speedway lease to Mick Horton ( a guy well known for having struggled at other clubs, namely Peterborough. Yes the reasons for him selling the lease to Horton are documented, but still Bee's fans were disheartened when the sale was announced.

“In my opinion Mr Sandhu needs to come back.
I believe there are are far too many issues between Sandhu and the Sports governing body for this to happen

“I love the Coventry fans to bits, when I won those races and league titles it was for the fans.
he has been super for Coventry Bees, an integral part of our success during the Sandhu years, none more so than at Poole for our last title win.

“I remember when Colin first brought me to Coventry – he stuck by me and Mr Sandhu made him believe in me, I trust them both more than anyone.

here's the rub, Bomber initially struggled when he came to Brandon, Sandhu paid a high transfer fee for him ( high in Speedway terms) and then helped him with his machinery and off track set up. Contrast this with a fractious relationship between Horton and Harris. While i am not saying Bombers opinion is valid, Im just pointing out what may sway him personally.
Its a disastrous situation the club is in, we have been a major team throughout the years, had the best stadium and were a top top team. Its the equivalent of say Arsenal ceasing to exist.

Deleted member 5849 · Mar 1, 2017

SkyBlueScottie said:
Its a disastrous situation the club is in, we have been a major team throughout the years, had the best stadium and were a top top team. Its the equivalent of say Arsenal ceasing to exist.

Yeah, worth pointing out in Speedway terms, Coventry is *big*.

Or rather... was

Captain Dart · Jun 10, 2017

Planning application for houses at Brandon soon to be submitted
CAMPAIGN STATEMENT - Save Coventry Speedway

chiefdave · Jun 10, 2017

Is there still a hope of the bees finding a new home or has that been given up on?

Terry Gibson's perm · Jun 11, 2017

Captain Dart said:
Planning application for houses at Brandon soon to be submitted
CAMPAIGN STATEMENT - Save Coventry Speedway

Should be rejected until they supply a replacement ground

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