foreverblue Posted February 22, 2023 Report Share Posted February 22, 2023 2 minutes ago, lisa-colette said: We are all allowed opinions, but if a rider doesn't think a track is safe then you have to go with that. If the majority of other riders thought it was okay then imo there must have been something else going on behind the scenes for him and Batch not want to ride. Well who knows what is said in the pits, it wasn't surprising Batch didn't want to ride and he had a minor crash where he apparently had a hand injury but rode in his next meeting. I assume there was an argument, Chris Holder came out but missed the two minutes on purpose then rode very slowly seemingly to make a point.He is a very approachable Bloke so maybe I will ask him when I see him next although I have no idea when that will be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTT Posted February 22, 2023 Report Share Posted February 22, 2023 Hopefully this is the last day before the final two are revealed. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTT Posted February 22, 2023 Report Share Posted February 22, 2023 Even the riders know it. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtf Posted February 22, 2023 Report Share Posted February 22, 2023 15 hours ago, foreverblue said: I would say Batchelor has a reputation for not trying too hard in slightly damp conditions but not seen Noddy do it before, it wasn't anywhere near the conditions when he had his crash at Coventry, the track at Kings Lynn that night didn't look too bad at all. There was nothing wrong with the track at Coventry when he had his big crash in 2013, the cause was a coming together with Darcy, nothing to do with the track 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPEEDY69 Posted February 22, 2023 Report Share Posted February 22, 2023 1 hour ago, lisa-colette said: We are all allowed opinions, but if a rider doesn't think a track is safe then you have to go with that. If the majority of other riders thought it was okay then imo there must have been something else going on behind the scenes for him and Batch not want to ride. Disagree on that. Many a time there are riders who think a track is unsafe but many others don't. If you refuse to ride then face the consequences. Does anyone remember that great British Final won by Kenny C who raced and passed others, with a broken leg, on a track which others said was unsafe and wanted the meeting off? Not so many prima donnas in those days though and they did ride on some really rough tracks, with no air fences. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crump99 Posted February 22, 2023 Report Share Posted February 22, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, TTT said: Even the riders know it. To answer Klindt's question: he's been around long enough to know better: Season tickets (and we're not talking big numbers) are generally bought by supporters who will be going anyway, regardless of the final team. You get hassle free entry, parking and programme. 2023 is expected to be the last opportunity to sample the sport at the majestic EoES. Peterborough fans don't (or shouldn't if they've been around long enough) expect, since Rathbone left in recent times, customer orientated efficient administration & communications - it's British Speedway after all! (there may be good reasons in this case?) Thank you Edited February 22, 2023 by Crump99 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplepanthernotred Posted February 22, 2023 Report Share Posted February 22, 2023 1 hour ago, lisa-colette said: We are all allowed opinions, but if a rider doesn't think a track is safe then you have to go with that. If the majority of other riders thought it was okay then imo there must have been something else going on behind the scenes for him and Batch not want to ride. Would be inclined too agree but any Poole asset/former rider never does anything wrong in your eyes, yes I know it’s a matter of opinion so this is mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flappy Posted February 22, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2023 1 hour ago, TTT said: Even the riders know it. Tbf football clubs sell season tickets for the following season in March so it's not a major deal this and if anything a bit stirring Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted February 22, 2023 Report Share Posted February 22, 2023 21 hours ago, Bald Bloke said: He owns the club. Why should he p155 off.. If TM would like to buy it for a reasonable price i'm sure a deal will be done. If not he can stay as a sponsor and not get above his station, and Buster remains the owner. Simples.. He's the guardian at the moment. I suspect he has no interest or idea how to find P'boro a new home. He won't have the money or the people skills to deal with the council. The club then dies after this season if Chapman asks for silly money and won't sell. Idiot. Look at the state of KL where he runs a dump of a stadium and puts poor sides together year after year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTT Posted February 22, 2023 Report Share Posted February 22, 2023 5 minutes ago, Flappy said: Tbf football clubs sell season tickets for the following season in March so it's not a major deal this and if anything a bit stirring Think Klindt's point is that fans don't know what kind of team they're paying to see whether it's a strong team that can compete or a poor budget one that isn't competitive. Fans get a strong idea of what they're paying for at a Football club due to teams having a squad in place to begin with as well as a board who've got certain expectations for their club whether it's a title challenge, top 4 challenge or to fight for survival in a relegation battle. With Speedway every team builds a 1-7 from scratch every year due to the points limit, rider availability etc. so fans don't know who they're paying for (Essentially going in blind and hoping that the team is good enough to be in the mix) Obviously those who have bought a season ticket already are fans who'd go regardless like Crump99 said but there is a portion of the fan base who are still waiting to see what kind of team takes to the track first before handing over £. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeW436 Posted February 22, 2023 Report Share Posted February 22, 2023 Not enough saving on a season ticket for me so I’d rather they built the best team possible no matter how long it takes rather than restricting themselves with a time frame just to flog a few season tickets 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreverblue Posted February 22, 2023 Report Share Posted February 22, 2023 1 hour ago, wtf said: There was nothing wrong with the track at Coventry when he had his big crash in 2013, the cause was a coming together with Darcy, nothing to do with the track Yes I agree it was caused because he hit Darcy's back wheel. I am probably confusing it with another meeting at Coventry, there have been a few wet nights at Coventry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreverblue Posted February 22, 2023 Report Share Posted February 22, 2023 1 hour ago, SPEEDY69 said: Disagree on that. Many a time there are riders who think a track is unsafe but many others don't. If you refuse to ride then face the consequences. Does anyone remember that great British Final won by Kenny C who raced and passed others, with a broken leg, on a track which others said was unsafe and wanted the meeting off? Not so many prima donnas in those days though and they did ride on some really rough tracks, with no air fences. Happened last season when Poole rode at Glasgow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89buttons Posted February 22, 2023 Report Share Posted February 22, 2023 2 hours ago, wtf said: There was nothing wrong with the track at Coventry when he had his big crash in 2013, the cause was a coming together with Darcy, nothing to do with the track Air fence is supposed to anchored tho when in front of a solid wall which it wasn’t 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flappy Posted February 22, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2023 Anyway are we expecting both signings tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcon1983 Posted February 22, 2023 Report Share Posted February 22, 2023 Whoever said Pedersen might not be the Holder replacement could well be right, spoke with someone last night who spanners for a rider currently in the team for next season so not saying they are in the know as such but would hear maybe more rumours than most Sounds like it is most likely another Dane who might come into the side rather than Pedersen and the back up option is a Swede not unknown to the UK From what he told me it didn't sound like Nicki was anywhere near that advanced at any stage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehone Posted February 22, 2023 Report Share Posted February 22, 2023 3 hours ago, lisa-colette said: If the majority of other riders thought it was okay that wasn't necessarily the case though ... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bald Bloke Posted February 22, 2023 Report Share Posted February 22, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, Chris said: He's the guardian at the moment. I suspect he has no interest or idea how to find P'boro a new home. He won't have the money or the people skills to deal with the council. The club then dies after this season if Chapman asks for silly money and won't sell. Idiot. Look at the state of KL where he runs a dump of a stadium and puts poor sides together year after year The guardian.. No he is the owner. I suspect he has no interest in or idea how to find Pboro a new home.. But you don't know. Hasn't he been trying to negotiate a deal with TM to save the club ??.. He won't have the money.. You must be his accountant.. If Chapman asks for silly money and won't sell... Why would he walk away with nothing rather than get something back on what he's paid out. Look at the state of KL where he runs a dump of a stadium and puts poor sides together year after year.. The AFA isn't a dump imho... Any club with no stadium anymore would like would like it (I suspect).. Wouldn't they ?? And as for idiot.... Do you know or just suspect Edited February 22, 2023 by Bald Bloke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bald Bloke Posted February 22, 2023 Report Share Posted February 22, 2023 14 hours ago, TTT said: Knowing how much of a mess it's been this winter, Wouldn't it be funny if Peterborough announced Holder as well as Tomalin takeover on Thursday I would be chuffed for both you and Kings Lynn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LagutaRacingFan Posted February 22, 2023 Report Share Posted February 22, 2023 27 minutes ago, Falcon1983 said: Whoever said Pedersen might not be the Holder replacement could well be right, spoke with someone last night who spanners for a rider currently in the team for next season so not saying they are in the know as such but would hear maybe more rumours than most Sounds like it is most likely another Dane who might come into the side rather than Pedersen and the back up option is a Swede not unknown to the UK From what he told me it didn't sound like Nicki was anywhere near that advanced at any stage Lindgren is the man, that's what I have been told. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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