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For this to really work Speedway and Ice Hockey teams need the same name as in Wembley Lions and Harringay Racers, a pity Peterborough did not see this. Not sure how or when the names came about but there was already a Panthers Ice Hockey team, with a famous history. Who can forget legendary Chick Zamick?

There was was always a strong connection between Speedway and Ice Hockey going back pre war

We should be looking forward to new season. Unfortunately with the secrecy and subterfuge that has been the norm during close season as I have said before I am left with a feeling of foreboding . I just think there is lot more going on than we know and am suspicious of Busters motives. I can't lose sight of how eager he was to accept the 30 pieces of silver

Not sure about legal stuff but I had heard somewhere there were announcements due re promoters

my understanding from Ged is that he will be around but in a much reduced capacity

It may be possible that they are right with their concerns especially with the Chapman full house and holding the trump card

I have feeling that Peterborough is now foremost in Busters plans. What those plans may be is any ones guess

Somewhat enigmatic to say the least!!!!

I have reason to believe the team was not as expensive as many people think. Further there may well be a lot of regrets amongst the triumvirate.

OMG they certainly know how to get the fans adrenalin flowing, had a sleepless night with the anticipation and was not disappointed. Haven't been so excited since I got a pair of socks that didn't fit for Christmas

When will fans realise that once they have paid their money they serve no useful purpose

A statement from the bosses could put an end to the matter

I have never had such a feeling of foreboding regarding Speedway in general and Panthers in particular as I have at the moment.

The BSPA would like it to be known that the late cancellation of their "piss up in a brewery " was entirely unforeseen and beyond their control . A spokesman said " how on earth could we have been expected to know the brewery had closed several years ago, you would have thought someone might have told us" We would like to assure fans that the necessary increase in admission charges to defray our loss will be kept to a minimum.

This move more likely to be IMO due to non involvement of Lambert family

I spoke to Neil Watson on Friday night who assured me that he and Ged were still the promoters. I cant see that he would lie to me on this matter. y

Whilst it is evident that Stock Cars and the like are far more successful spectator wise than Speedway , personally I have never been able to see the reason

Anybody who thought anything that the Mafia did not like was driven out.

Only went once to the stadium to watch Provincial League riders championship in the early sixties won I believe by Trevor Redmond. Recall also Harringay Arena which was at one time the main boxing venue. Saw Ice Hockey and circuses there and went to the Ice Hockey school on occasions . My late father always claimed the Arena as built as replica of Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto.

Sure you will soon know

I think you will find you are mistaken re Ged and Neil.

I fear we will not hear from Ged or Neil again. It is almost unbelievable the total disregard for the paying public shown by the Mafia and the seeming contempt in which we are regarded.

As secrecy is the watchword we shall never know

As I say each to his own.

Difficult to see how he could done a better job in alienating an already shrinking fan base