Peterborough Panthers 2015

[Bandits4eva]

It's a mute point. We had most wins and would won it these days. After Exeter and Sheffield won on aggregate points the rules were changed because of their massive home track advantage. But you are right. Must give mention though to the massive and timely assistance that the Berwick team gave to Sheffield on the Saturday before our last away meeting with Stoke.

Think you're doing a disservice to Sheffield. .. my recollection is that they had Sean Wilson and Simon Stead in that heat 15.. We went in to that heat at 42 all so could have gone either way... Still a lot of smiles from bandit fans at the end of that heat though and in the Grove later that night

[Arson fire]

Think you're doing a disservice to Sheffield. .. my recollection is that they had Sean Wilson and Simon Stead in that heat 15.. We went in to that heat at 42 all so could have gone either way... Still a lot of smiles from bandit fans at the end of that heat though and in the Grove later that night

is it true you are a Geordie who chose to be a turncoat and follow the unwashed?? Terrible if so

[Bandits4eva]

is it true you are a Geordie who chose to be a turncoat and follow the unwashed?? Terrible if so

Mwahahaha... you've been listening to /reading my other half's Facebook a bit too much being born in Ashington hardly makes me a Geordie!

[Shadders]

Mwahahaha... you've been listening to /reading my other half's Facebook a bit too much being born in Ashington hardly makes me a Geordie!

Close enough

[wealdstone]

Still awaiting the update on Official Forum. All supporters should be in awe of Speedykev who has yet again shown devotion to Panthers very much above and beyond the call of duty. I totally mean that and hope his efforts are not in vain.

[Tsunami]

Think you're doing a disservice to Sheffield. .. my recollection is that they had Sean Wilson and Simon Stead in that heat 15.. We went in to that heat at 42 all so could have gone either way... Still a lot of smiles from bandit fans at the end of that heat though and in the Grove later that night

I am well aware of that, but there was some reports to me about what was said on the night. Berwick were never going to win and help Newcastle.

Mwahahaha... you've been listening to /reading my other half's Facebook a bit too much being born in Ashington hardly makes me a Geordie!

But you were a Geordie(Diamond) for a little while though, in the early 00's.

Still awaiting the update on Official Forum. All supporters should be in awe of Speedykev who has yet again shown devotion to Panthers very much above and beyond the call of duty. I totally mean that and hope his efforts are not in vain.

With Trevor and Ged getting an extra 14 days to declare running, the decision has obviously got to be in that time frame. Last i heard it was 80% there. Just needs that one more push from Riggers and his fellow critics and they are there.

[Arson fire]

Mwahahaha... you've been listening to /reading my other half's Facebook a bit too much being born in Ashington hardly makes me a Geordie!

i was talking to a young lady in Ashington swimming pool, she said "are you flirting" i said "no ive got both feet on the bottom "

 

Wansbeck??.... That explains it hinny

[semion]

Ashington is that where they drive Herndas and take their derg for a werk ?

[Arson fire]

Ashington is that where they drive Herndas and take their derg for a werk ?

a lorry shed its load of terrapins on Ashington high st today, local police said "its turtle mayhem".

 

Best stop hijacking a panthers thread... Oops sorry.

[Tsunami]

a lorry shed its load of terrapins on Ashington high st today, local police said "its turtle mayhem".

 

Best stop hijacking a panthers thread... Oops sorry.

Flyin Panther will be after you.

Edited November 19, 2014 by Tsunami

[wealdstone]

I am well aware of that, but there was some reports to me about what was said on the night. Berwick were never going to win and help Newcastle.

But you were a Geordie(Diamond) for a little while though, in the early 00's.

With Trevor and Ged getting an extra 14 days to declare running, the decision has obviously got to be in that time frame. Last i heard it was 80% there. Just needs that one more push from Riggers and his fellow critics and they are there.

Riggers and others are probably the most devoted Panthers fans, they just do not have the Rose Coloured Glasses worn by others

Edited November 19, 2014 by wealdstone

[Panthers89]

Superb News :approve:

 

PETERBOROUGH co-owners Rick Frost and Julie Mahoney have given their full backing to the club’s survival attempt.

While they remain unable to assume hands-on control due to business and family commitments, they are ready to boost the rescue package put together by long-serving co-promoter Trevor Swales and Ged Rathbone.

Panthers have been granted a two-week extension by the sport’s governing body – the British Speedway Promoters’ Association – in which to arrive at a position in which they can declare an intention to race on. That extension expires on November 30.

Frost and Mahoney have offered to become main team sponsors for the 2015 season through their Readypower business. They are also willing to hand over the cash even if another major backer can be sourced.

Mahoney said: “We have offered for Readypower to act as main team sponsors. We are more than willing to step aside, while still putting in the money, if another major sponsor can be sourced.

“Trevor and Ged are the only people to have shown interest in keeping the club going and we have given them as much support as we possibly can.

“Myself and Rick very much hope the club can race on in 2015 and beyond.”

It is another act of generosity from a couple who have invested hundreds of thousands of pounds since saving Panthers from the brink of oblivion in the summer of 2008.

They initially paid £170,000 to purchase the club and also had to cover debts built up by the previous regime.

Frost and Mahoney then invested heavily in improving the East of England Showground facilities and on riding talent throughout their reign.

They eventually relinquished hands-on control last winter before striking an ill-fated two-year leasehold agreement with Coventry supremo Mick Horton. He has since pulled out after only one season.

Swales and Rathbone then stepped in to mount a survival mission. They are attempting to raise £40,000 to cover the club’s operational costs for Premier League racing in 2015.

That figure is in addition to approximately £24,000 of start-up costs which have already been covered.

They are currently three-quarters of the way to reaching their target. It means they have effectively have around 10 days to raise the remaining £10,000 they require.

Panthers will also have free use of the facilities and equipment belonging to Frost and Mahoney. That will instead by rented for a nominal fee by their East of England Showground landlords.

Mahoney added: “I want to place on record my thanks to both the BSPA management committee and those in charge at the Showground for allowing us to reach a position where survival can be achieved.

“Trevor and Ged are the only party to have shown a serious interest in keeping Peterborough on track and we very much hope they are successful in doing so.

“I know they have received some excellent backing from the supporters and hopefully that will continue to be the case in the next few days as they bid to raise the sum of money required.”

Any individuals or businesses keen to make a financial pledge can get in touch via email to pantherspledge2015@gmail.com

[hans fan]

if the panthers have frosts backing them we'll be seeing a decent team , the frosts have a lot of time for ryan fisher so wouldn't be a shock if he returned , and with greenwood not signing for rye that has to be a positive for us

Edited November 19, 2014 by hans fan

[Crump99]

Riggers and others are probably the most devoted Panthers fans, they just do not have the Rose the Coloured Glasses worn by others

 

Well that'd make Julie spit her cocoa out if nothing else

[cambpanther]

Superb News :approve:

 

PETERBOROUGH co-owners Rick Frost and Julie Mahoney have given their full backing to the club’s survival attempt.

 

While they remain unable to assume hands-on control due to business and family commitments, they are ready to boost the rescue package put together by long-serving co-promoter Trevor Swales and Ged Rathbone.

 

Panthers have been granted a two-week extension by the sport’s governing body – the British Speedway Promoters’ Association – in which to arrive at a position in which they can declare an intention to race on. That extension expires on November 30.

 

Frost and Mahoney have offered to become main team sponsors for the 2015 season through their Readypower business. They are also willing to hand over the cash even if another major backer can be sourced.

 

Mahoney said: “We have offered for Readypower to act as main team sponsors. We are more than willing to step aside, while still putting in the money, if another major sponsor can be sourced.

 

“Trevor and Ged are the only people to have shown interest in keeping the club going and we have given them as much support as we possibly can.

 

“Myself and Rick very much hope the club can race on in 2015 and beyond.”

 

It is another act of generosity from a couple who have invested hundreds of thousands of pounds since saving Panthers from the brink of oblivion in the summer of 2008.

 

They initially paid £170,000 to purchase the club and also had to cover debts built up by the previous regime.

 

Frost and Mahoney then invested heavily in improving the East of England Showground facilities and on riding talent throughout their reign.

 

They eventually relinquished hands-on control last winter before striking an ill-fated two-year leasehold agreement with Coventry supremo Mick Horton. He has since pulled out after only one season.

 

Swales and Rathbone then stepped in to mount a survival mission. They are attempting to raise £40,000 to cover the club’s operational costs for Premier League racing in 2015.

 

That figure is in addition to approximately £24,000 of start-up costs which have already been covered.

 

They are currently three-quarters of the way to reaching their target. It means they have effectively have around 10 days to raise the remaining £10,000 they require.

 

Panthers will also have free use of the facilities and equipment belonging to Frost and Mahoney. That will instead by rented for a nominal fee by their East of England Showground landlords.

 

Mahoney added: “I want to place on record my thanks to both the BSPA management committee and those in charge at the Showground for allowing us to reach a position where survival can be achieved.

 

“Trevor and Ged are the only party to have shown a serious interest in keeping Peterborough on track and we very much hope they are successful in doing so.

 

“I know they have received some excellent backing from the supporters and hopefully that will continue to be the case in the next few days as they bid to raise the sum of money required.”

 

Any individuals or businesses keen to make a financial pledge can get in touch via email to pantherspledge2015@gmail.com

 

So the fans have raised 30k and now readypower are coming in as main team sponsor. dose that now mean with there money we now have 40k to race in 2015??

Edited November 19, 2014 by Panther2006

[wealdstone]

Reads to me that £10000 still required!!!

[Panthers89]

The 2nd paragraph and the penultimate paragraph do contradict each other a bit sadly.

[cambpanther]

The 2nd paragraph and the penultimate paragraph do contradict each other a bit sadly.

yes it reads to me as 30k has been raised plus what readypower are now willing to put in...

[MANSE]

It reads 30k raised still 10k required but Readypower will be Team sponsors which should help towards rider deals

[cambpanther]

It reads 30k raised still 10k required but Readypower will be Team sponsors which should help towards rider deals

Yes but they say they are willing to hand over the cash....