Bald Bloke Posted February 8, 2019 Report Share Posted February 8, 2019 2 minutes ago, Sidney the robin said: Maybe Chapman believe's the Lynn side will be good anough.?? With no back up for Lambo and the worst reserve average wise in the league 2.55( but still on the 4.00 he came with last season) I certainly don't.. But you could be right Sid. Who knows what goes on in Busters head these days. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagpuss Posted February 8, 2019 Report Share Posted February 8, 2019 19 minutes ago, Sidney the robin said: Maybe Chapman believe's the Lynn side will be good anough.?? Precisely this. He isn’t going to intentionally build a crap team which will lose home meetings and nobody will come and watch. The management obviously saw how well these riders worked together in 2018 and wanted to keep as many of them together as possible. Really like the look of Peterborough, can understand why people think Buster has splashed out on them and scrimped on Lynn but I don’t see there being too much between them come September based on the starting line ups. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreverblue Posted February 8, 2019 Report Share Posted February 8, 2019 20 minutes ago, Bagpuss said: Precisely this. He isn’t going to intentionally build a crap team which will lose home meetings and nobody will come and watch. The management obviously saw how well these riders worked together in 2018 and wanted to keep as many of them together as possible. Really like the look of Peterborough, can understand why people think Buster has splashed out on them and scrimped on Lynn but I don’t see there being too much between them come September based on the starting line ups. Peterborough look a lot stronger than Kings Lynn to me. Maybe he has accidentally built a crap team! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigcatdiary Posted February 8, 2019 Report Share Posted February 8, 2019 1 hour ago, Bald Bloke said: Ermm. I wonder what the deal is.You have got me thinking now..Probably to much.. If you think about it Louis has a buy back clause, their team isn't a patch on the Panthers, and I don't think Lynn's will be either. I can't work out how Buster would give Peterborough a great team, that don't look cheap and leave his so called beloved Lynn with a predicted team that looks far weaker.. Probably just me over thinking Probably because Keith Chapman didn’t put the team together, Ged Rathbone did. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidney the robin Posted February 8, 2019 Report Share Posted February 8, 2019 1 hour ago, Bagpuss said: Precisely this. He isn’t going to intentionally build a crap team which will lose home meetings and nobody will come and watch. The management obviously saw how well these riders worked together in 2018 and wanted to keep as many of them together as possible. Really like the look of Peterborough, can understand why people think Buster has splashed out on them and scrimped on Lynn but I don’t see there being too much between them come September based on the starting line ups. Riss,Jorgensen are two riders i really like both can improve and it has puzzled me why Jorgensen is not a In/out Premier no1 he is good anough.You odviously see something in this side so if both of those did step it up then that could push Lynn to another level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bald Bloke Posted February 8, 2019 Report Share Posted February 8, 2019 3 hours ago, bigcatdiary said: Probably because Keith Chapman didn’t put the team together, Ged Rathbone did. With who's money. Who set the budget though ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Smith Posted February 8, 2019 Report Share Posted February 8, 2019 1 minute ago, Bald Bloke said: With who's money. Who set the budget though ? It was said pages ago that the initial budget was set by Chapman. Rathbone said he should work with a bigger budget to help the club be more saleable. Chapman agreed but said if the Rathbone couldn't sell the club the rider budget would have to be cut as he'd take full ownership. Watson rubbished that rumour, then it ended up being absolutely correct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wealdstone Posted February 8, 2019 Report Share Posted February 8, 2019 1 minute ago, Daniel Smith said: It was said pages ago that the initial budget was set by Chapman. Rathbone said he should work with a bigger budget to help the club be more saleable. Chapman agreed but said if the Rathbone couldn't sell the club the rider budget would have to be cut as he'd take full ownership. Watson rubbished that rumour, then it ended up being absolutely correct. As secrecy is the watchword we shall never know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bald Bloke Posted February 8, 2019 Report Share Posted February 8, 2019 (edited) 13 minutes ago, Daniel Smith said: If was said pages ago that the initial budget was set by Chapman. Rathbone said he should work with a bigger budget to help the club be more saleable. Chapman agreed but said if the Rathbone couldn't sell the club the rider budget would have to be cut as he'd take full ownership. Watson rubbished that rumour, then it ended up being absolutely correct. We may never know 100% as it's speedway. Buster must be happy with the team he has put together I guess. If i'm correct Lynn picked up 18 away points last season. If they manage any more than 4 with the team I think they have this season, they will do well... Has Buster lost the plot Edited February 8, 2019 by Bald Bloke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waytogo28 Posted February 9, 2019 Report Share Posted February 9, 2019 He has not lost the plot, more that he now dreams BIG. Empire size BIG, the would be overlord of UK "top level" speedway. All in the best interests of the sport I am sure he would claim. The PL is now 'saved for a few months and the TV contract too. What of beyond this season? With his able deputy Rob Godfrey acknowledging that the most likely future of UK speedway is part-time semi-pro in one big league. Just what many fans have clamoured for. But we do know now that Promoters are the most passionate of fans. The mob on the terraces are also-rans it seems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flappy Posted February 9, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2019 I for one am looking forward to the new season 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arch Stanton Posted February 9, 2019 Report Share Posted February 9, 2019 3 hours ago, Flappy said: I for one am looking forward to the new season Same. It’s been such a strange winter with a lot to take in and there’s been a fair few up and down emotions but now the dust has settled and the season is nearly upon us, I’m very much looking forward to it. From an Ipswich perspective, I don’t think we have a great team but that’s not stopping me from looking forward to the season. I’m really interested to see how the Pole takes to Foxhall as he is a rider I’ve not yet seen. Enjoyed the Ipswich/Panthers meetings in the Championship and I’m looking forward to these meetings again in the top flight. Will also be good to see old favourites like Hans Andersen back at Foxhall too. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proud panther Posted February 11, 2019 Report Share Posted February 11, 2019 So has Colin Pratt replaced Ged, or are they going to work together ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wealdstone Posted February 11, 2019 Report Share Posted February 11, 2019 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. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New era Panthers Posted February 11, 2019 Report Share Posted February 11, 2019 3 minutes ago, wealdstone said: 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. They will still expect fans to turn up and pay there entrance fees just like nothing has changed , yet nobody has got the balls to let us know just what's happening , and that's sums up the state the sport is in, we are treated like dumb idiots who should turn up and just hand over our money. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimg Posted February 12, 2019 Report Share Posted February 12, 2019 14 hours ago, New era Panthers said: They will still expect fans to turn up and pay there entrance fees just like nothing has changed , yet nobody has got the balls to let us know just what's happening , and that's sums up the state the sport is in, we are treated like dumb idiots who should turn up and just hand over our money. Do not understand all the negative comments , Panthers are running in 2019, we are back in the top league , we still have Ged and Neil it seems, who saved us with aid of fans when it seemed we would no longer have speedway in Peterborough at all, we have a very good team indeed , back on TV, no better way to advertise the Panthers, as may temp new people to try speedway or bring back fans who have drifted away over the last few years , cannot wait for the season to start ,especially with the local derby`s with Ippo and Kings Lynn.. jimg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wealdstone Posted February 12, 2019 Report Share Posted February 12, 2019 11 minutes ago, jimg said: Do not understand all the negative comments , Panthers are running in 2019, we are back in the top league , we still have Ged and Neil it seems, who saved us with aid of fans when it seemed we would no longer have speedway in Peterborough at all, we have a very good team indeed , back on TV, no better way to advertise the Panthers, as may temp new people to try speedway or bring back fans who have drifted away over the last few years , cannot wait for the season to start ,especially with the local derby`s with Ippo and Kings Lynn.. jimg I think you will find you are mistaken re Ged and Neil. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdjfan Posted February 12, 2019 Report Share Posted February 12, 2019 What I officially know is that Ged and Lisa no longer own the club, Colin Pratt has come in as a promoter don't know how many promoters a club can have but the other two are remaining extreemley quiet!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluTiger Posted February 12, 2019 Report Share Posted February 12, 2019 1 hour ago, bdjfan said: What I officially know is that Ged and Lisa no longer own the club, Colin Pratt has come in as a promoter don't know how many promoters a club can have but the other two are remaining extreemley quiet!!! They are still listed as promoters, one can presume that is the case until the club announces otherwise ... http://www.peterborough-speedway.com/clubofficials Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wealdstone Posted February 12, 2019 Report Share Posted February 12, 2019 1 hour ago, BluPanther said: They are still listed as promoters, one can presume that is the case until the club announces otherwise ... http://www.peterborough-speedway.com/clubofficials Sure you will soon know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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