scoobydoo Posted January 21, 2019 Report Share Posted January 21, 2019 Got to ask why it was Harris who was released from his contract was he the most expensive rider of the three, was he the one who said he would go, was he just told your the one to go end of discussion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New era Panthers Posted January 21, 2019 Report Share Posted January 21, 2019 19 minutes ago, mrss said: I didn't mean to offend anyone. What I meant was surely there must be a company owner who is a Panthers fan who could have invested in the speedway. Well I think it's pretty obvious there isn't as i'm sure if it had been mentioned who was about to buy it they would have stepped in and said he's not buying my club and now with Chapman in control I wouldn't be surprised to see some sponsors pull out and maybe that is the reason we cannot afford Chris Harris. Would also like to add my apology for the way I responded to you're previous post . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Smith Posted January 21, 2019 Report Share Posted January 21, 2019 10 minutes ago, mrss said: I didn't mean to offend anyone. What I meant was surely there must be a company owner who is a Panthers fan who could have invested in the speedway. 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. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobydoo Posted January 21, 2019 Report Share Posted January 21, 2019 What is his obsession with keeping the PL going is he that desperate to say hes won it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New era Panthers Posted January 21, 2019 Report Share Posted January 21, 2019 2 minutes ago, scoobydoo said: What is his obsession with keeping the PL going is he that desperate to say hes won it I think he may be a bit rusty on trophy success speeches, may need some rehearsals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobydoo Posted January 21, 2019 Report Share Posted January 21, 2019 1 hour ago, mrss said: All this Buster knocking could have been avoided if any of the Panthers fans had of put there money where their mouth is , and bought Peterborough Speedway themselves . It was for sale long enough. Peterborough fans put there hard earned money into the club a few years ago and to be honest they should demand it back now after the Holdergate episode and the sale of the club now but most did it for the love of the club to keep it going. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New era Panthers Posted January 21, 2019 Report Share Posted January 21, 2019 20 minutes ago, scoobydoo said: Got to ask why it was Harris who was released from his contract was he the most expensive rider of the three, was he the one who said he would go, was he just told your the one to go end of discussion Well with Chapman in New Zealand and with Ged and Carl zipped up , I can't see an answer to you're questions anytime soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firstbend Posted January 21, 2019 Report Share Posted January 21, 2019 50 minutes ago, scoobydoo said: Peterborough fans put there hard earned money into the club a few years ago and to be honest they should demand it back now after the Holdergate episode and the sale of the club now but most did it for the love of the club to keep it going. It is not very healthy for one man to own 3 clubs and also be Chairman of British Speedway. I hope that Peterborough continue, but I don’t think many clubs in the Premiership are making any money. Just look at Somerset, Leicester, Rye House, all promoted recently, and all dropping out. Coventry also gone, but for a different reason. The Premiere league looks very unstable and probably unsustainable. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted January 21, 2019 Report Share Posted January 21, 2019 4 hours ago, New era Panthers said: According to the Peterborough Evening Telegraph Chris Harris is gutted to be left out of Panthers team and could anyone blame him, Ged Rathbone has said he cannot comment on this and Carl Johnson said he been instructed not to comment about it . Did Ged go over the allowed budget or is this Chapman flexing his muscles to get equality amongst his 3. clubs. Supporters club committee have held a behind closed doors meeting with representatives of Chapman at the weekend to let them know what is expected from them for 2019. So Chapman being club owner has silenced those promoting the team which effect means they have been gagged. All this just to keep the premier league functioning. I am beginning to wish we had stayed in the championship and not sold out to the dictator. Any news as to what the 'expectations' are from the supporters club? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Smith Posted January 21, 2019 Report Share Posted January 21, 2019 2 minutes ago, dontforgetthefueltapsbruv said: Any news as to what the 'expectations' are from the supporters club? 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Jones Posted January 21, 2019 Report Share Posted January 21, 2019 9 minutes ago, Daniel Smith said: 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. Measuring up and first fitting for the gags then? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted January 21, 2019 Report Share Posted January 21, 2019 17 minutes ago, Daniel Smith said: 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. Is it just silencing though? What about fundraising and how it is used? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crump99 Posted January 21, 2019 Report Share Posted January 21, 2019 2 hours ago, mrss said: I didn't mean to offend anyone. What I meant was surely there must be a company owner who is a Panthers fan who could have invested in the speedway. Well you did it twice in one post, firstly by the way you wrote the post and secondly not realising that Europress meet your criteria. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flappy Posted January 21, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2019 2 hours ago, scoobydoo said: Got to ask why it was Harris who was released from his contract was he the most expensive rider of the three, was he the one who said he would go, was he just told your the one to go end of discussion He's not as good as the other heat leaders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New era Panthers Posted January 21, 2019 Report Share Posted January 21, 2019 1 hour ago, dontforgetthefueltapsbruv said: Any news as to what the 'expectations' are from the supporters club? From what I can gather it was an introductionary meeting to put names and faces together ready for working together in 2019, not sure what else took place and if any other questions were asked regarding Chris Harris saga and reasons behind it, though I do believe someone must have asked some questions I can't believe the committee sat there like dummies without asking questions and getting some assurances where supporters raised monies are going to be used 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebv Posted January 22, 2019 Report Share Posted January 22, 2019 8 hours ago, dontforgetthefueltapsbruv said: Any news as to what the 'expectations' are from the supporters club? That they are all still there at the start of the season and don't get suddenly removed from their positions? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wealdstone Posted January 22, 2019 Report Share Posted January 22, 2019 (edited) 9 hours ago, Daniel Smith said: 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. I do not believe Peterborough Supporters Club will kowtow so easily. Neil Watsons name is conspicuous by its absence in all this Edited January 22, 2019 by wealdstone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waytogo28 Posted January 22, 2019 Report Share Posted January 22, 2019 14 hours ago, New era Panthers said: I am beginning to wish we had stayed in the championship and not sold out to the dictator. Soon, very soon supporters everywhere will feel the same and turn on the other promoters who have allowed the rise of the dictator. He will stand on the burning pyre of "top-level" UK speedway within a year. And common sense will then begin the slow rebuild of semi-pro UK speedway. Riders need to make hay while the sun shines. The times they are a changing - as someone once sang. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Connor Posted January 22, 2019 Report Share Posted January 22, 2019 (edited) The idea hopefully is that somebody else takes Peterborough and Ipswich on. This thing with buster can only work as a stop gap else it all loses all credibility.. It’s a very depressing time to be a speedway fan in this country. Something that was great and is now barely a shadow of itself.. reminds me of the Micky rauke character in the wrestler. there is no finger pointing. You either fancy speedway or you don’t. That’s the long and short of it. No matter how much star dust you throw at it all. I don’t like rugby. No matter how well you look at changing it that will never change. As a lover of speedway. It’s like the family dig that’s Ill and there is a choice to make this sport as it is still appeals to me. I’m glad buster saved the top league but somebody else needs to run these teams Edited January 22, 2019 by Danny Connor 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montie Posted January 22, 2019 Report Share Posted January 22, 2019 (edited) reading this thread gives off the impression that most Panthers supporters actually want their fine club to actually fail and drop out of the league Peterborough are a great club with a decent a supporter base,but sadly seems to drift from one crisis to another,main due to previous owners,now you have an owner who seems to make speedway sustainable,stick to budgets and has a history of producing competative teams without a sniff of financial troubles or threats of closing maybe you should embrace it and be greatfull that Mr Chapman stepped in,i know of alot of folk up Workington way who would be glad someone like him would take over Dont think ive ever come across of bunch of miserable,negative folk as most speedway fans,ffs,cheer up,you may just enjoy the sport again if you opened your mind [Chris Harris`s replacement might just be a great signing,you never know] Edited January 22, 2019 by montie 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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