Coventry Speedway

That is sad - he wasn't the greatest of riders, but no-one ever tried harder. I remember the days of "Tom's Triers vs Fred's Flyers", and how those guys scored the most unlikely of points when the Bees were short of A-grade riders. They were inspirational. Nice guy too. RIP indeed!

Recognise the guy in the centre? This is the exciting young Polish rider - Henryk Zyto - who was a Bees favourite in the 1960 season, on the occasion of his 80th birthday. Doesn't time fly!! After his racing career, Henryk was honoured for his coaching, and his son Piotr (left) continues the tradition.

Coventry Speedway have appointed Jim Lynch as their new team manager going into the 2017 SGB Premiership season. Lynch takes over from Gary Havelock, who left the Buildbase Bees last month after four years in charge to front up a new consortium in charge of Championship club Berwick - full story.

Coventry Bees take their place in a revamped league for 2017, with Rye House and Somerset joining the Elite League teams - Lakeside having previously withdrawn - to form a new Premier League. A Knock-out Cup also returns to the calendar. BSPA press release

Rye House have added the signing of British star Chris Harris as they gear up for their first season in the SGB Premiership. The Rockets, who announced former Belle Vue skipper Scott Nicholls on Monday, will now also include Harris who announced at the end of the season that he was seeking a move from his long-time club Coventry.

Coventry Bees have named their first two signings for 2017 in Danny King and Kenneth Bjerre - report

Cogentry Bees have announced two more riders for the 2017 season - with Lasse Bjerre and Josh Bates having signed for the club - report.

Former World No.2 Krzysztof Kasprzak will resume his Poole career in the 2017 SGP Premiership campaign. The Polish star, who last rode for the Pirates in 2012, returns to Wimborne Road on an 11.07 average after being with Coventry this year.

In spite of the various rumours casting some doubt on the club's future, Coventry Speedway have announced their final three signings for the 2017 season. Returning to Bees are Jason Garrity and James Sarjeant, who are joined by former King's Lynn and Lakeside rider Lewis Kerr Let's hope that the rumours prove to be unfounded

For information regarding the situation at Brandon, please refer to the "Coventry Stadium" thread here

Memories for me too MR, We used to attend when Johnny Reason was burning up the track. I can smell it now.

Dreamtime, I never saw "The Cream Bun Kid" ride but I see his name virtually every single day as the lorries carrying his company's name pass our house

Morning MR, it was worth all the thrills and spills for him then.

Not good news coming out of Poland this evening: Polish great Tomasz Gollob is to undergo emergency surgery on serious spinal injuries following a motocross crash at Chelmno in northern Poland. The 2010 world champion has been airlifted to Bydgoszcz Military Hospital, where he is under the care of expert surgeon, Professor Marek Harat. According to updates from Gollob's personal doctor Marek Rybacki, the SGP legend has sustained no head injuries. But there is reported to be damage to the spinal cord and the T7 vertebra, with the rider said to have no feeling in his legs. He is also believed to have suffered damage to both lungs. No doubt all Bees fans on the forum will wish Tomasz well at this difficult time

Latest update: Tomasz Gollob's surgeon says the Polish legend could face paralysis and admits his career may be over. The 2010 world champion was airlifted to the Bydgoszcz Military Hospital after suffering serious spinal and lung injuries during a motocross event at nearby Chelmno. Leading neurologist Professor Marek Harat carried out a three-hour operation, and revealed the five-time FIM Speedway World Cup winner sustained "very serious damage to the spinal cord", but confirmed it hadn't been broken. Gollob suffered injuries to the T7 vertebrae and is also said to be receiving support with his breathing after damaging both lungs. In a post on Gollob's official website, Professor Harat confirms the 46-year-old could face paralysis. But with the spinal cord intact, he refuses to jump to any immediate conclusions about the future prognosis of Poland's greatest speedway star. He said: "There has been very serious damage to the spinal cord, although it has not been interrupted. Tomasz is threatened with paralysis, but we will not prejudge anything - the next few days and weeks will decide. This could mean the end of his sports career.' Asked about Gollob's prospects of returning to the track, he told Polskie Radio PiK: "I think it's an end to his career. "Even taking into account the best possible course of treatment, Tomek faces a long rehabilitation that will last months if not years. "The fact the spinal cord isn't broken gives us a glimmer of hope. So, right now, I cannot state that anything is irreversible.' Gollob's 2013 season was ended by a serious crash with Tai Woffinden at the Scandinavian SGP in Stockholm. But Professor Harat insists the injuries the rider sustained then didn't take their toll this weekend. He added: "After the Stockholm crash, Tomasz had neck vertebrae damage not thoracic vertebrae, so that crash hasn't had an impact on his current situation.