Rickyag Posted September 18, 2023 Report Share Posted September 18, 2023 35 minutes ago, StarBoy said: Genuine question for Panthers fans living in (close proximity) to Peterborough. In the worst case scenario, meaning no PP anymore, who would you be more inclined to go watch: A. King's Lynn Stars B. Leicester Lions Sooner drive past and go to either Mildenhall or Ipswich, never will step foot into KL again while chapman still owns the club, may even try Leicester or Scunthorpe. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeW436 Posted September 18, 2023 Report Share Posted September 18, 2023 36 minutes ago, StarBoy said: Genuine question for Panthers fans living in (close proximity) to Peterborough. In the worst case scenario, meaning no PP anymore, who would you be more inclined to go watch: A. King's Lynn Stars B. Leicester Lions Neither, will be saving my money for trips to the continent most likely. I think Buster is probably thinking a lot of Panthers fans will migrate down the A47 but I can’t see that happening. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarBoy Posted September 18, 2023 Report Share Posted September 18, 2023 26 minutes ago, dontforgetthefueltapsbruv said: What about option C. Neither For the purpose of my question there is no option C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bald Bloke Posted September 18, 2023 Report Share Posted September 18, 2023 (edited) 31 minutes ago, JoeW436 said: Neither, will be saving my money for trips to the continent most likely. I think Buster is probably thinking a lot of Panthers fans will migrate down the A47 but I can’t see that happening. The few on here are only a small fraction of the fans attending the Showground. If Lynn sign a few of the Panthers best riders, i can see a 2/300 out of the 1200/1400 or so making the trip over, if Lynn have a competitive team. Edited September 18, 2023 by Bald Bloke 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeW436 Posted September 18, 2023 Report Share Posted September 18, 2023 4 minutes ago, Bald Bloke said: The few on here are only a small fraction of the fans attending the Showground. If Lynn sign a few of the Panthers best riders, i can see a 2/300 out of the 1200/1400 or so making the trip over, if Lynn have a competitive team. If you still can’t form a strong team when the owner owns both clubs and one of them is folding then something is seriously wrong, a fair bit of pressure on Kings Lynn this winter to get it right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panther1997 Posted September 18, 2023 Report Share Posted September 18, 2023 1 hour ago, StarBoy said: Genuine question for Panthers fans living in (close proximity) to Peterborough. In the worst case scenario, meaning no PP anymore, who would you be more inclined to go watch: A. King's Lynn Stars B. Leicester Lions Scunny for me, wont be giving Buster another penny after this season 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bald Bloke Posted September 18, 2023 Report Share Posted September 18, 2023 5 minutes ago, JoeW436 said: If you still can’t form a strong team when the owner owns both clubs and one of them is folding then something is seriously wrong, a fair bit of pressure on Kings Lynn this winter to get it right. I agree. It could be a S*it or bust season. Whoever ends up promoting the side, must get this one right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pitch Posted September 18, 2023 Report Share Posted September 18, 2023 24 minutes ago, Bald Bloke said: The few on here are only a small fraction of the fans attending the Showground. If Lynn sign a few of the Panthers best riders, i can see a 2/300 out of the 1200/1400 or so making the trip over, if Lynn have a competitive team. I think that this would upset some Panthers fans and they wouldn't enjoy watching their Panthers favourites riding in Kings Lynn colours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagpuss Posted September 18, 2023 Report Share Posted September 18, 2023 I can remember when Lynn closed for one season in 1996, we had grand plans to go to either the EoES or the Foxhole most weeks.....ended up doing both just once plus the Overseas Final at Coventry. It's not the same as your own club and the reality is most P'boro fans will drift away if they don't run next year. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pitch Posted September 18, 2023 Report Share Posted September 18, 2023 1 hour ago, StarBoy said: Genuine question for Panthers fans living in (close proximity) to Peterborough. In the worst case scenario, meaning no PP anymore, who would you be more inclined to go watch: A. King's Lynn Stars B. Leicester Lions Definitely not Kings Lynn. Maybe take in some meetings at Leicester. If Mildenhall went up to the championship I would be interested in going there. I have been to a few NDL meetings there and it wasn't great. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skydog Posted September 18, 2023 Report Share Posted September 18, 2023 1 minute ago, Bagpuss said: I can remember when Lynn closed for one season in 1996, we had grand plans to go to either the EoES or the Foxhole most weeks.....ended up doing both just once plus the Overseas Final at Coventry. It's not the same as your own club and the reality is most P'boro fans will drift away if they don't run next year. I found it was never the same after Reading closed. I put it down to not caring who won, it takes all the passion out of it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flappy Posted September 18, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2023 Won't go anywhere it's Peterborough or nothing 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bald Bloke Posted September 18, 2023 Report Share Posted September 18, 2023 2 minutes ago, Pitch said: I think that this would upset some Panthers fans and they wouldn't enjoy watching their Panthers favourites riding in Kings Lynn colours. No doubt it would. And i would totally understand that. Lets hope all the fuss being kicked up, does give you another season. If not, then hope they will have to supply you with another site etc. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proud panther Posted September 18, 2023 Report Share Posted September 18, 2023 53 minutes ago, Bald Bloke said: The few on here are only a small fraction of the fans attending the Showground. If Lynn sign a few of the Panthers best riders, i can see a 2/300 out of the 1200/1400 or so making the trip over, if Lynn have a competitive team. You could be right, but I haven't spoken to any Panthers fan that is interested in going to Lynn. Think the combination of Buster appearing to give up on Panthers, & the quality of racing at Lynn declining will deter a lot of Panthers fans. Personally, I won't be giving Buster any money. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobydoo Posted September 18, 2023 Report Share Posted September 18, 2023 The best racing you get at Lynn these days is on 4 wheels, You get around 3hrs entertainment not 15mins , has passing and action on most bends of most laps A different winner in most races, the meeting runs even if its sunny or a bit wet although this does take away some of the entertainment on the clay surface and all for around the same money as the 2 wheel bikes , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagpuss Posted September 18, 2023 Report Share Posted September 18, 2023 1 hour ago, Pitch said: Definitely not Kings Lynn. Maybe take in some meetings at Leicester. If Mildenhall went up to the championship I would be interested in going there. I have been to a few NDL meetings there and it wasn't great. I went to Mildenhall regularly in 2006, 07 and 08 when they were in the second division, it was a great track at that level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singy13 Posted September 18, 2023 Report Share Posted September 18, 2023 12 minutes ago, scoobydoo said: The best racing you get at Lynn these days is on 4 wheels, You get around 3hrs entertainment not 15mins , has passing and action on most bends of most laps A different winner in most races, the meeting runs even if its sunny or a bit wet although this does take away some of the entertainment on the clay surface and all for around the same money as the 2 wheel bikes , Are you seriously saying the '4 wheels' racing never stops over "around 3 hrs".............give over that's not true....there is plenty of non action while the track is cleared of debris. And if speedway action is only 15 minutes long , as you say, then I wouldn't be able to down a pint...or go for the mandatory p...........nah you are entitled to opinion even though it's rubbish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Smith Posted September 18, 2023 Report Share Posted September 18, 2023 1 hour ago, Bald Bloke said: The few on here are only a small fraction of the fans attending the Showground. If Lynn sign a few of the Panthers best riders, i can see a 2/300 out of the 1200/1400 or so making the trip over, if Lynn have a competitive team. Absolutely no chance. 20/30 more likely, 50 absolutely tops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cinderfella Posted September 18, 2023 Report Share Posted September 18, 2023 19 minutes ago, scoobydoo said: The best racing you get at Lynn these days is on 4 wheels, You get around 3hrs entertainment not 15mins , has passing and action on most bends of most laps A different winner in most races, the meeting runs even if its sunny or a bit wet although this does take away some of the entertainment on the clay surface and all for around the same money as the 2 wheel bikes , I think stock car racing anywhere offers much better value for money than speedway. As has been suggested elsewhere before maybe speedway has to go back to semi amateur status if it is going to grow again. Stock engines from mainstream manufacturers would be a step in the right direction imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigcatdiary Posted September 18, 2023 Report Share Posted September 18, 2023 3 hours ago, StarBoy said: Genuine question for Panthers fans living in (close proximity) to Peterborough. In the worst case scenario, meaning no PP anymore, who would you be more inclined to go watch: A. King's Lynn Stars B. Leicester Lions Niether, both tracks are crap 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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