TheScotsman Posted October 8, 2014 Report Share Posted October 8, 2014 A season of "E"L has even less chance. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityrebel Posted October 8, 2014 Report Share Posted October 8, 2014 A season of "E"L has even less chance.for a lot of supporters it's top flight racing or nothing. I know this from being a lifelong Wimbledon fan, when we dropped down in 1985 a lot of people stopped going, never to return. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScotsman Posted October 8, 2014 Report Share Posted October 8, 2014 But the costs would be a multiplier higher. And as far as top flight racing is concerned, yes the "E"L is the highest ranked league in the country but the standard is barely top flight any more, especially with nearly 30% of the riders in each team being NL wobblers and a large % of the others being PL doublers. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityrebel Posted October 8, 2014 Report Share Posted October 8, 2014 I agree with a lot of what you say, but try telling that to the fans of long standing EL clubs. There are none so blind as those who cannot see!. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScotsman Posted October 8, 2014 Report Share Posted October 8, 2014 I wouldn't waste my keyboard going there!! I'm happy to go anywhere I can see good racing so Peterborough and Mildenhall are my local favorites. Certainly won't waste my petrol going to Lakeside!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LagutaRacingFan Posted October 8, 2014 Report Share Posted October 8, 2014 I'm told Michael Jepsen Jensen is putting together a consortium. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScotsman Posted October 8, 2014 Report Share Posted October 8, 2014 Does he sing or play a musical instrument? Any support acts? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panthers89 Posted October 8, 2014 Report Share Posted October 8, 2014 Christ..... well done Panthers bosses in getting decent guests for once Doolan and Edberg for Ales and Barrett. Dildo guesting aswell for Newcastle first up, so good chance for him to get dialed in. Shame we lost the first meeting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Science Posted October 8, 2014 Report Share Posted October 8, 2014 I do, but as you can see, it's more complicated than just because it's there, which isn't a great argument for the majority, even it it is for some! Many of the problems stem from the time of that piece, and whilst successive promotions have tried to run with difficulty at the EoES (and we thank them for their efforts and financial support), our lords and masters from Rugby have continued to preside over a worsening product. Speedway needed to go the other way. I know that costs, but could they not, for instance, have used the Sky money and exposure better as well as the commercial opportunities that should have brought? 2010 was a definining moment. Speedway either moved forward or turned into the EL 2014. We all know which whey they chose and it's no surprise that's it's not the Skysports EL anymore and us lucky Panthers fans are facing our annual dose of the abyss from the nowhere league (bit harsh but after over a decade in a decent EL then that's what it's like for some) this time! MH did what he does in that first stint, CH did ok until he overstretched himself, RF was the opportunity which didn't happen for numerous reasons, and we're back with MH doing what he does at Peterborough although the fact that we're still here discussing things is somewhat down to him to be fair! Now it's up to RF again, shame he bailed out just when it was working, but looking at the EL it's not hard to understand the rapid u-turn this time last year. So it's new owners, Rick & Julie or sweet FA; what's your money on? Although the Elite league has plummeted in standard from what I see the Premier League is the one league where the standard of riders is pretty much the same as it was 5 years ago.Not sure how that accounts to the BSPA presiding over a worsening product ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crump99 Posted October 8, 2014 Report Share Posted October 8, 2014 Although the Elite league has plummeted in standard from what I see the Premier League is the one league where the standard of riders is pretty much the same as it was 5 years ago.Not sure how that accounts to the BSPA presiding over a worsening product ? Because that's why we're here IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Brown Posted October 8, 2014 Report Share Posted October 8, 2014 yeah and charging £2.50 for a substandard programme...! I wonder if the riders are up to date with their wages? What a wonderful thought ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterborough daz Posted October 11, 2014 Report Share Posted October 11, 2014 Friday night EL speedway at the showground would work if promoted properly. Get Bratters on board and it could be a success with a strong team at home 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hans fan Posted October 11, 2014 Report Share Posted October 11, 2014 Friday night EL speedway at the showground would work if promoted properly. Get Bratters on board and it could be a success with a strong team at home probably Friday night's would work ,but regular meetings at the showground has been a problem for years ,the frosts have been quoted as sale only ,best hope somebody wins lottery and buys some brooms Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crump99 Posted October 11, 2014 Report Share Posted October 11, 2014 (edited) probably Friday night's would work ,but regular meetings at the showground has been a problem for years I don't know why people keep banging on about regular Fridays. Don't people think that if it could have been done it would? Frost had the financial clout but could still only get some Fridays (which possibly anyone else could also get) and not too much in the way of consistent fixtures, especially during the summer months. Unless the landlords have a major policy change and spoonful of helpful competence then it'll be fragmented fixtures for new owners or Rick & Julie if they have a change of heart? Bratters was also part of Horton's first tenure when Fridays were all but lost, and also a driving force during Colin's tenure, along with Frost's early years. What miracle is he going to perform now that he couldn't then? Edited October 13, 2014 by Crump99 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proud panther Posted October 13, 2014 Report Share Posted October 13, 2014 If any prospective promoters of Panthers are reading this, please consider the following team, because it would be exciting every week. 1Bjerre 2Roynon 3Vissing 4Blackbird 5Ostergaard 6Ellis 7Sarjeant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAST Posted October 14, 2014 Report Share Posted October 14, 2014 (edited) If any prospective promoters of Panthers are reading this, please consider the following team, because it would be exciting every week. 1Bjerre 2Roynon 3Vissing 4Blackbird 5Ostergaard 6Ellis 7Sarjeant Not a bad start although I have serious doubts about Bjerre and his commitment to the team over a full season. I'd prefer Danny King, if he wanted to do another season in the PL and his average fitted. Tel Edited October 14, 2014 by TAST Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semion Posted October 14, 2014 Report Share Posted October 14, 2014 Did Horton not commit to a 2 year deal with Rick Frost ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panthers89 Posted October 14, 2014 Report Share Posted October 14, 2014 King Holder Bellego Blackbird Ostergaard Serjeant Ellis Bellego wants a move, Ellis needs a move and holder will be available to loan from Poole. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny the spud Posted October 14, 2014 Report Share Posted October 14, 2014 I like the look of that team but what are the chances of it happening ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crump99 Posted October 14, 2014 Report Share Posted October 14, 2014 Did Horton not commit to a 2 year deal with Rick Frost ? It was reported, if my memory serves me right, as a 2 year deal with option to purchase at the end of that. Clearly not the most watertight agreement as most people weren't confident we'd last the season. It was touch and go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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