stevebrum

The usual retort as expected. I don`t state any lists other than what we already know.

Much stronger? Really? Swapping Nicolai for Adam ?? - Weaker Ricky Wells Starting in second string insted of Pontus? - Much stronger. Jacob in place of Lukasz? - stronger New signing (4.13) starting in place of Ricky at reserve? Will need to have a good season to top the improvement made by Ricky that we know already. Maybe from a balance perspective we may be slightly better but i wouldnt say we are much stronger. As for Freddie - he looked a pale shadow of the superstar we have seen for chunks of last season. Maybe its just the UK (due to his awful crash at Wolves). I cannot see any further decline in his average and we would have to be worried if that is the case. The irony of course is that Freddie had his best GP season and one of his worst EL campaigns since becoming a true number one. There is no no doubt that Freddie is World class but a minimum 9 point average should be the standard he, and we, expect.

Good point. And lets face it, it always seems to be the same few clubs that want to play silly bu*gers when dealing with other clubs. Right or wrong, depends on your stand pont. To be honest so would i! Saying that, i`m not really surprised though.

They do, and get exploited time and time again. cough cough POOLE.

"Does not see the point in negotiating with a club he feels isn`t genuinely interested in signing him" "Was asked to send them my demands ........ had the impression the team was already picked" "Approached by Coventry, had permission to speak, gave the impression the Peterborough team is already sorted" "They sent something through, they playing silly bug*ers, i havent got involved though" "another season loan to Swindon is my first choice" Must have read the `derisory` comment somewhere else.

Agreed. Fairness has to work all ways. Why dont they just continue discussing terms (like a lot of promotions and riders do) and not air dirty linen in public?

Speedway Star Dec 22nd issue. Were they? Thought it was harris that was wanted as heat leader??

The `Poole` rule.

Must admit i find a lot of the statement inconsistent. Not stopping assets riding in the UK, yet then say they want the rules to be adhered to (so stopping rider movement in the process). Hans has turned them down twice - yet his own remarks say it was a derisory offer and a `token` offer in his eyes. Obviously Neils, Troy and Hans are Panthers assets. However would it be unlikely they and Swindon/Kings Lynn not ask the riders their plans for next season? Obviously they can`t do direct deals with the riders, but it seems clear all 3 riders want to ride elsewhere other than their parent club. Peterborough have every right to ask that those clubs SHOULD sign them on full transfers. But to prevent from signing (even if just on loan) IS stopping their riders sorting their 2013 UK seasons. Still, at least Peterborough have spelt their intent quite clearly. Won`t stop me from believing it is still an inconsistent press release. So, the saga continues!

I love how everyone is writing off our chances before a wheel is turned, however seeing as we have just swapped Nic for Adam i can see why some may think that. It is an easy opinion to make, despite it being a new year. However seeing as a lot had wrote Eastbournes chances off 2 season`s running i`m hardly likely to take too much notice of so called experts! We don`t look any stronger i agree , however its a new season and a new challenge so time will tell. I would rather wait and see if the side has any fire this year first.

Interesting quote in SS - Neils talking about going on loan with Lynn buying at the end of the year, if they dont follow thru he will revert back to being a Panthers asset. So just a loan then

After the double gamble of 2012 that flopped i think we should be very careful taking a gamble unless we have a solid 1-6. With Jacob in reserve who will still be in his first full season of EL racing i think it would be too big a gamble to include an assessed rider in reserve alongside him. Whilst Wolves have a history of unearthing hidden gems it has been a while since Rocket Ronnie and Sqora proved that theory a successful one!

Thats the worry, i have had enough of gambles!

I remember it well, scandalous move!!

Hans is on record saying he didnt expect to be riding for the Panthers because of a misery deal they offered him and that gave him the impression that Bjerre was the first option anyway. Hans i think just enjoys riding for who pays his wages that season, and certainly gives his all for the teams he has has ridden for. I was never a fan of Hans but the last couple of season`s i`ve grown to respect him. Hopefully Swindon will know where they stand soon.

OK, yes it probably was a bit harsh! Tho Jepsen Jensen made light work of the conditions! Not sure if he was in the previous season`s meet at Poole? Can`t recall to be honest. Think the point i was trying to make is he hasnt really excelled in anything other than the Czech Championship. Obviously if he has done more than that i expect others to post any other information. A `known` U21 talent, but so was Sowka ------ Which was more of my point.

Being Czech champion is not as prestigious as most of the other main Nationalities. Plus he was unimpressive at Coventry in a rain affected U 21 round. Maybe worth a punt - IF he is commited.

F P is KKS like

Happy birthday mate!

Milik certainly looks to be one of those that might be worth a punt, however if we have learned anything from 2012 is that taking a risk on unknown qualities could backfire spectacularly.

Doubt it, or his readiness to come back to the UK.

Bjerre has shown he is a class act and usually a pleasure to watch at Monmore, this season exempt. His signing should be a no brainer on a low average after a dreadful 2012.

So did some promoters.

Best practice what you preach then. You need a pot and kettle, thats probably black.