Mick Bratley Posted August 9, 2019 Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 1 minute ago, Blupanther said: Interesting... Not exactly the reason given to Panthers fans on Jan 18th.. It is common that with new ownership (of the club) comes a different business model, and it has been identified that to operate at Premiership level, some cost measures are now required.The promotion are working hard to find Chris alternative employment within Premiership Speedway, so the British fans can still witness his skill and flair on the track. Some honesty goes a long way in this world, and Panthers fans never got any.. Of course they’re not going to give you the reason why, but even the thickest of Speedway fans could see why it was done. Do you honestly believe that any business wouldn’t have done exactly the same? It’s 2019 mate not 1819. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orion Posted August 9, 2019 Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 8 minutes ago, Crump99 said: Jeez, I hope Posh don't lose badly tomorrow because some poor sod's in for it next week if they do. Added to that it seems that orion thinks that you can run a bath now, a double like from young Tim Make that a treble … good to see a Boro fan with some sense Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crump99 Posted August 9, 2019 Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 2 minutes ago, orion said: Make that a treble … good to see a Boro fan with some sense It's not going to work mate. If you ever see Bratters coming towards you it isn't to shake your hand and say hello degenerate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orion Posted August 9, 2019 Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 Just now, Crump99 said: It's not going to work mate. If you ever see Bratters coming towards you it isn't to shake your hand and say hello degenerate Stop creeping ..why do get so star stuck ? take the posters off the wall and put the bay city rollers back up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluPanther Posted August 9, 2019 Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 5 minutes ago, Mick Bratley said: Of course they’re not going to give you the reason why, but even the thickest of Speedway fans could see why it was done. Do you honestly believe that any business wouldn’t have done exactly the same? It’s 2019 mate not 1819. Most businesses don't own nearly half of their competitors though. Appreciate and respect your honesty... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wealdstone Posted August 9, 2019 Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 All getting rather serious now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodgy Posted August 9, 2019 Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 1 hour ago, Mick Bratley said: Of course they’re not going to give you the reason why, but even the thickest of Speedway fans could see why it was done. Do you honestly believe that any business wouldn’t have done exactly the same? It’s 2019 mate not 1819. So you think it’s acceptable to be sold something but receive a completely different product? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Bratley Posted August 9, 2019 Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 39 minutes ago, wealdstone said: All getting rather serious now. I’d say the witch hunt is getting more tedious than serious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Bratley Posted August 9, 2019 Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 3 minutes ago, Hodgy said: So you think it’s acceptable to be sold something but receive a completely different product? I never said that. Like I said though this is 2019 not 1819. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Bratley Posted August 9, 2019 Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 1 hour ago, orion said: Stop creeping ..why do get so star stuck ? take the posters off the wall and put the bay city rollers back up I think you’ll find Crumpie was more of an Osmond's fan fella. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodgy Posted August 9, 2019 Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 3 minutes ago, Mick Bratley said: I never said that. Like I said though this is 2019 not 1819. It doesn’t matter what year. The business model and lack of serious communication is dreadful. The customer is not always right, but they are always the customer. Not all are thick - just not in the know, as you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maneacat Posted August 9, 2019 Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 The problems go deeper than the team line ups over the last few months and lack of communication - the track itself which hasn’t been mentioned lately is not providing the entertainment it used to. It seems to me there is only one person responsible for this as far as fans are led to believe so this needs solving ASAP if supporters are expected to have the desire to continue to attend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Haza Posted August 10, 2019 Popular Post Report Share Posted August 10, 2019 Think it’s fairly obvious why Buster bought Pboro and Ipswich it was to save the league and the all important tv contract with BT had the league collapsed the BSPA I’d guess would have been hit with a bill from BT for not for filling the contract my guess it was cheaper to buy two clubs get this season out the way meet the Tv contract and as I’m sure this is the last season of the tv contract then sell the clubs or close them at the end of the season. I totally agree with Pboro fans they’ve had a rough deal and the clubs been used by the BSPA . That’s the way I see it 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waytogo28 Posted August 10, 2019 Report Share Posted August 10, 2019 It's a pity that Buster and his pals didn't give a thought to making the TV racing as exciting as possible to tempt in new fans. As it happens it has been invariably dire ( NSS excepted ) and a terrible advert for speedway racing. Seemingly typical - not joined-up thinking by the BSPA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv Posted August 10, 2019 Report Share Posted August 10, 2019 The track prep is the one area where any discontent is fully justified. I couldnt agree more that whilst smooth and fast it is now significantly poorer racing as a result The pre season switches are perhaps 50/50. Too much smoke and mirrors to even guess the real truth. Multiple parties share equal blame if any has to be apportioned Injuries have had by far the biggest negative impact and those certainly are outside Busters control. Even replacements (or lack of) are extremely unlikely to be deliberate Buster tactics. Its more around who is available at the right time with the right numbers attached Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Bratley Posted August 10, 2019 Report Share Posted August 10, 2019 10 hours ago, Hodgy said: It doesn’t matter what year. The business model and lack of serious communication is dreadful. The customer is not always right, but they are always the customer. Not all are thick - just not in the know, as you. I’m not ‘in the know’ haven’t been for years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Bratley Posted August 10, 2019 Report Share Posted August 10, 2019 (edited) 9 hours ago, BlackPanther said: What entertainment Mick. Please elaborate. He's made the Showground track worse. He ripped up a title challenging 1-7 and replaced it with a team 3 points under the points limit before a wheel was turned and he did after fans paid good money for season tickets. He makes no effort to win a Speedway meeting. He deliberately books crap on the cheap to guest for us 90% of the time. If Ipswich or King's Lynn have a injured or rider in poor form then Buster splashes the cash to replace them yet does f all when those scenario's play out at Peterborough Speedway. We've still got Josh Bates in the side which proves my point. Even Leicester have replaced him. Buster deserves to be criticised left, right and centre. Only person taking the piss is Buster for the reasons explained above. People constantly giving negative opinions because let's be honest their is nothing positive to say about the bloke. Every team has to deal with injures throughout the season. Difference between those clubs is the fact they sign replacements instead of standing around doing nothing. There has been some great Speedway this season at The Showground and some crap Speedway. Pretty much like every season I’ve ever attended. i think Buster has tried to bring some financial sanity to the sport and this will be painful in the short term, it would be for the benefit of the sport if every club did this. i disagree that he intentionally ripped the initial 1-7 apart, I think his and the sports hands were tied. That’s my opinion. Edited August 10, 2019 by Mick Bratley 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreverblue Posted August 10, 2019 Report Share Posted August 10, 2019 I think the original team had to be changed because Tungate didn't want to ride for Ipswich. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wealdstone Posted August 10, 2019 Report Share Posted August 10, 2019 6 minutes ago, foreverblue said: I think the original team had to be changed because Tungate didn't want to ride for Ipswich. I think it was the other way round as Ipswich sponsors had issues with Tungate. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semion Posted August 10, 2019 Report Share Posted August 10, 2019 18 minutes ago, Mick Bratley said: i think Buster has tried to bring some financial sanity to the sport and this will be painful in the short term, it would be for the benefit of the sport if every club did this. Lot of faith being put in one man’s hands Mick. Glad you have the confidence that he can keep British Speedway alive, going forward. Sometimes things just reach their sell by date. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.