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And there's no Stockcars at either venue good Friday, Poland have no fixtures that day either so that is pretty disappointing the local derby couldn't be revitalised
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It's clear what I mean. The rider's took advantage of promoters that clearly had no idea about Speedway. Is it well done Harris? Through the rider's greed, the club closed down and they wasn't paid their full contract and actually ended up worse off because of it, so it isn't "well done" at all for anyone.
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There was a release that all rider's owed were paid out of the bond. Because the rider's were paid out of the bond they can no longer chase the promotion for outstanding debt. Some rumours were that Harris wage worked out more per point that Doyle's Somerset contract, if so, imo Harris was ripping off the Rye House owners and doesn't deserve any outstanding payment.
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Meetings are never known until a week before each meeting. Never take any notice of the nonsense fixture list that comes out preseason. I do have to chuckle every year when fans complain about fixture changes because they've prebooked hotels. People never learn. Also, when it comes to the Showground, you can never trust it's owners as they change dates whenever they feel like it.
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1. R.Lambert 8.90 2. M.Palm-Toft 5.36 3. E.Riss 6.08 4. T.Jorgensen 6.05 5. T.Proctor 6.67 6. L.Kerr 5.36 7. K.Andersen 4.00 Ave: 42.42 = Abysmal
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Harris sacked from Peterborough, then miraculously Ipswich have their final 2 rider's signed
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Peterborough Panthers 2019
Daniel Smith replied to Flappy's topic in SGB Premiership Speedway League
Actually, things are slowly changing in terms of training grounds for young Brits in Poland. In terms of opportunity and progression, the Premiership isn't no longer important. In 2018 Poland had these Brits:- Richard Lawson, Richie Worrall, Adam Ellis, Charles Wright, Lewis Kerr, Steve Worrall, Dan Bewley, Craig Cook. 3 rider's had their progression cut short through injury but the rider's above all competed in the Championship Speedway 2018 season. 1 big league clearly wouldn't hinder the opportunity for our rider's to make a name for themselves. Poland are very open to giving Brits a chance, it's all about our guys being strong enough to make that chance count. The only thing the Premiership is hanging onto is giving rides to (and Buster's biggest asset and probably the reason for him to save the top tier) Robert Lambert. King's Lynn could be making good money in sponsorship from this kid, he's becoming something special. Without the Premiership Buster's biggest income asset (Robert Lambert) would be lost. For me, Robert Lambert is a huge reason for Buster to try and save the Premiership. -
Peterborough Panthers 2019
Daniel Smith replied to Flappy's topic in SGB Premiership Speedway League
They will be silenced. The King's Lynn Supporters Club is a good example of that. Everything has to go through the club/Buster before anything is public. -
Peterborough Panthers 2019
Daniel Smith replied to Flappy's topic in SGB Premiership Speedway League
Problem is, most sensible business owners that are Speedway fans know to stay away from running clubs if they wish to hold onto their riches. Peterborough and Ipswich didn't need a buyer anyway as their existing owners were willing to remain in the Championship. Buster didn't want one big league so desperately bought these 2 clubs to maintain Premiership status. In doing so is already upsetting their fans through lack of information to which they're not used too under previous owners. All the negativity has been created by one man who's desperation to save the league is turning his "customers" off. These supporters are now seeing what I've seen happening at King's Lynn. Keith Chapman in a decade has gone from a potential saviour of the sport to a virus that's spreading and needs stopping. -
Peterborough Panthers 2019
Daniel Smith replied to Flappy's topic in SGB Premiership Speedway League
As I've said many times, Buster will gag all and sundry as supporters don't matter. You are simply just a customer and irrelevant to him. I fully believe, all the money funding Speedway is from sponsorship, turnstile income is extra pocket money so their happiness over the quality of the product isn't at all important. What's important to him is that his sponsors are happy. -
Peterborough Panthers 2019
Daniel Smith replied to Flappy's topic in SGB Premiership Speedway League
Probably more to do with the fact Bjerre wasn't willing to risk the wage drop if Buster ran the club with Belle Vue offering a guaranteed income. -
Not so much prediction but I hope all the Buster clubs finish bottom 3. Apology to both Ipswich and Peterborough fans. You don't deserve to be treated the way you are.
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Peterborough Panthers 2019
Daniel Smith replied to Flappy's topic in SGB Premiership Speedway League
Enjoy the ride under Buster's reign, your love for the club will dwindle under his ownership I have no doubt. Supporters are not in his thoughts as a business, you will just be a mugged off customer. -
Peterborough Panthers 2019
Daniel Smith replied to Flappy's topic in SGB Premiership Speedway League
Well you will be disappointed. -
Peterborough Panthers 2019
Daniel Smith replied to Flappy's topic in SGB Premiership Speedway League
Maybe Harris is the only rider to refuse the pay structure. He did sulk in the Speedway Star bumper edition about he'll only ride for so much or he'll quit the sport, running on about how the sport owes him a living. -
Peterborough Panthers 2019
Daniel Smith replied to Flappy's topic in SGB Premiership Speedway League
You have to remember what was rumoured weeks ago (rubbished by Watson). All rider's were made aware that team changes may have to be made if the club ISN'T sold. With it announced that Buster is officially the new owner then the club HASN'T been sold as such so rider's have to go, so to fit the budget Buster set from the start. -
Peterborough Panthers 2019
Daniel Smith replied to Flappy's topic in SGB Premiership Speedway League
I apologise The whole situation though is an absolute stinker. May be that now Buster is in full control Neil Watson doesn't have a job anymore? What could he add if so?? -
Peterborough Panthers 2019
Daniel Smith replied to Flappy's topic in SGB Premiership Speedway League
If the goalposts have been moved, it's a clear effort to shaft the Panthers as some promoters will detest and be jealous that they've been able to put together such a strong side. -
British rider's only
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Depending on the last two signings King's Lynn may pip you lot to the 'Wooden Spoon'. It's ok going strength in depth but you do realise you're only supposed to be in this league to make the numbers up, not to try and be competitive
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But that's a nonsense. You can't just start a new season with new rules with a out dated previous seasons assessed average. That's just bonkers. The averages assessed for both Premiership and Championship must be the same. Multiply or divide the conversion. 2019 is a new season and rider's on assessed averages then revert to the current season. Kasper should be 4.00 Premiership and 6.00 Championship. Taking Sheffield's average over the limit by 0.42.
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There are a lot of question marks over Kasper Andersen. The rule is clear that an established average has to have been achieved in the Premiership/Championship to be able to double up. Then, as the conversion rate is 1.5 Andersen is 4 in the Premiership, it must mean he's a 6 for Sheffield and not the 5.20 of last season. That'll also take Sheffield almost half a point over the Championship limit.
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Nothing corrupt about it. Kasper comes in on a 4.00 assessed average which he had with King's Lynn in 2018. Due to not completing enough meetings due to injury, he will maintain his 4.00 assessed average. There is however a problem with him doubling up. The BSPA announced from the AGM that doubling up isn't possible in the Premiership unless the rider has an established average of more than 4.50 in the Championship. Kasper should only be allowed in 1 league with either King's Lynn or Sheffield. It should go with who signed him first.
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2019 PL Improvers
Daniel Smith replied to Sidney the robin's topic in SGB Premiership Speedway League
Jake Allen has the potential too, could even end up your No1