TTT Posted January 31, 2023 Report Share Posted January 31, 2023 How likely is a sale at this point on a scale of 1-10? Taking into account that the club have already put out a press release 11 days ago regarding Tomalin stepping up by joining the backroom team and applying for a Promoters license? Tomalin did say the following in the press release which doesn't hint at Buster going anywhere yet imo (Obviously things may have changed since then) “I have a terrific relationship with Buster (Keith Chapman – club owner), Dale (Allitt) and Carl, and I’m sure we will work well as one team building a future for the Peterborough Panthers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted January 31, 2023 Report Share Posted January 31, 2023 Buster Chapman has his critics and might not have much "PR" ability but he seems to have the best interests of speedway in his DNA so will be playing his part in trying to make sure this all goes well. I remember him stepping in to buy Leicester on a short term basis which enabled the club to be taken over by the Bates family and I doubt if he made a profit on that, more likely it cost him by clearing some of the debts accrued. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bald Bloke Posted January 31, 2023 Report Share Posted January 31, 2023 51 minutes ago, Big Al said: Buster Chapman has his critics and might not have much "PR" ability but he seems to have the best interests of speedway in his DNA so will be playing his part in trying to make sure this all goes well. I remember him stepping in to buy Leicester on a short term basis which enabled the club to be taken over by the Bates family and I doubt if he made a profit on that, more likely it cost him by clearing some of the debts accrued. Your right there Al. He doesn't appear to be the happiest chap, and isn't the most charismatic of characters by a long way, but as you say his heart is in the right place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wealdstone Posted January 31, 2023 Report Share Posted January 31, 2023 At this most critical time in true Speedway fashion they seen to be making a "Right Ruddy Hames" of the whole matter. Could not have made more of a balls up if they had planned it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismorton Posted January 31, 2023 Report Share Posted January 31, 2023 21 hours ago, Flappy said: Tbh if this guy comes in and secures our future soon I will take that over a bang average team for a season.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proud panther Posted January 31, 2023 Report Share Posted January 31, 2023 Think we need to support our potential new owner whatever team we start with. Our options don't look very good if he gets fed up of all the moaning on here, & decides to walk away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LagutaRacingFan Posted January 31, 2023 Report Share Posted January 31, 2023 I'm thinking of organising a protest at the Showground. The club cannot be allowed to treat fans like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted January 31, 2023 Report Share Posted January 31, 2023 Nice cast 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowboy cookie returns? Posted January 31, 2023 Report Share Posted January 31, 2023 45 minutes ago, BassoRacingFan said: I'm thinking of organising a protest at the Showground. The club cannot be allowed to treat fans like this. You might get more than the one man & his dog that showed up at Swindon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin bass Posted January 31, 2023 Report Share Posted January 31, 2023 6 minutes ago, cowboy cookie returns? said: You might get more than the one man & his dog that showed up at Swindon. You might get quite a few if BassoRacingFan turns up with all his imaginary friends 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted January 31, 2023 Report Share Posted January 31, 2023 28 minutes ago, kevin bass said: You might get quite a few if BassoRacingFan turns up with all his imaginary friends And they all have a dog. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wealdstone Posted January 31, 2023 Report Share Posted January 31, 2023 Several Í Believe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flappy Posted February 1, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2023 12 hours ago, proud panther said: Think we need to support our potential new owner whatever team we start with. Our options don't look very good if he gets fed up of all the moaning on here, & decides to walk away. He's going nowhere MT that is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLyric2 Posted February 1, 2023 Report Share Posted February 1, 2023 4 hours ago, Flappy said: He's going nowhere MT that is I note MT is very supportive of the new NORA Speedway League as announced by IOW!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTT Posted February 1, 2023 Report Share Posted February 1, 2023 1 hour ago, Skidder1 said: I note MT is very supportive of the new NORA Speedway League as announced by IOW!! Would be, Michael has been a fan of the sport for many years now. He's certainly committed to the sport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wealdstone Posted February 1, 2023 Report Share Posted February 1, 2023 19 hours ago, proud panther said: Think we need to support our potential new owner whatever team we start with. Our options don't look very good if he gets fed up of all the moaning on here, & decides to walk away. The reason for any moaning emanates and is because of the fact fans are being kept in the dark. Notwithstanding this fans will be expected to turn up in numbers and cough up their money when the time comes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proud panther Posted February 1, 2023 Report Share Posted February 1, 2023 6 hours ago, wealdstone said: The reason for any moaning emanates and is because of the fact fans are being kept in the dark. Notwithstanding this fans will be expected to turn up in numbers and cough up their money when the time comes I agree to a certain extent, but there could be good reasons why the team isn't announced yet. I just feel we need to support MT, as he has put money towards Panthers for this season, & hopefully for the future. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flappy Posted February 2, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2023 (edited) 11 hours ago, proud panther said: I agree to a certain extent, but there could be good reasons why the team isn't announced yet. I just feel we need to support MT, as he has put money towards Panthers for this season, & hopefully for the future. Agreed it's down to us to let our voices known that we want Buster to sign it over to MT (providing he's naturally financially compensated where necessary) and thank him for everything he's done in helping to save panthers. Panthers being in limbo with a new promoter who wants to run the club butting heads with the current owner will do nobody any good and would most likely see the club suffer. It's time for the next chapter under new ownership let's get it done and quick. Edited February 2, 2023 by Flappy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobydoo Posted February 2, 2023 Report Share Posted February 2, 2023 (edited) Whatever is going on with the ownership of the club going forward it needs to be a priority and sorted as soon as possible , as whoever is the owner doesn't want to find out they have become detatched with there paying public , Todays expected interest rate rise wont help with peoples finances again and the only thing the rate hike will possibly help with is the length of time the Panthers could remain at the showground as new house builds are bound to suffer further with the hike and what people can afford to spend on any house moves in the coming months/years ahead. Buster has done what even moneybags Frost couldn't do provide Peterborough with a title winning team to watch and on a limited budget im sure the Lynn fans would love this to happen to them, but hes not the man to take the Panthers forward in there quest to survive from this point onwards, think the majority of Panthers fans will remember him fondly (if he sells that is) for what he did for and achieved at Peterborough even though his methods at times could be seen as very annoying . Edited February 2, 2023 by scoobydoo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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