Peterborough Panthers 2023

[Panther1997]

2 minutes ago, Racin Jason 72 said:

What did he say ? 
 

 

[Flappy]

1 minute ago, Bald Bloke said:

I know Worrall likes Leicester.. People was on his case after scoring 4 in his first meeting.. He's a 6 point rider 

2 meetings in...

Hans 5.77

Basso 6.50

NKI 6.90

RW 7.20

Give the team 4 meetings and see what you end up with.

4 meetings is a long while in this league 

[Bald Bloke]

1 minute ago, Flappy said:

4 meetings is a long while in this league 

Its the same for every rider.

[TTT]

12 minutes ago, Flappy said:

All winter it should have been Worrall or Andersen at 2 but not both.  

Worrall will have nights like this evening where as Hans will be more consistent everywhere but maybe lower scores than Worrall on a good night 

Same thoughts here.

[TTT]

21 minutes ago, lisa-colette said:

Just don't expect it from any of the Danes though, especially if they want to be in the world cup team! 

Very true.

Huge respect to Richie for saying what everyone's actually thinking but like you said the Danes will have to keep quiet if they want in on the WC.

[LisaColette]

4 minutes ago, TTT said:

Very true.

Huge respect to Richie for saying what everyone's actually thinking but like you said the Danes will have to keep quiet if they want in on the WC.

Yes, as proven by Basso's pre-meeting interview 

[Bald Bloke]

18 minutes ago, Flappy said:

All winter it should have been Worrall or Andersen at 2 but not both.  

Worrall will have nights like this evening where as Hans will be more consistent everywhere but maybe lower scores than Worrall on a good night 

But Buster was slaughtered after the first meeting after Worrall scored 4. No one mentioned Hans. Just slagging Buster off for signing RW.  Now looks like MT was chatting rubbish  about buying the club a re locating it.. i don't think RW will be your worst rider average wise. Poor old Buster.. We will see

[GeneralMelchett]

9 minutes ago, Bald Bloke said:

But Buster was slaughtered after the first meeting after Worrall scored 4. No one mentioned Hans. Just slagging Buster off for signing RW.  Now looks like MT was chatting rubbish  about buying the club a re locating it.. i don't think RW will be your worst rider average wise. Poor old Buster.. We will see

Worrall did all that he could in that first home meeting considering he faced Doyle and Emil in 2 of his rides, i made that point at the time. Glad he had a good night tonight

Edited April 13, 2023 by GeneralMelchett

[szkocjasid]

I often wonder why team managers very rarely swap the riding order around based on the opposition or track they are racing on. The anti- Richie Worrall crowd are almost suggesting Richie only did well because he's a Leicester track expert.

So why didn't Peterborough use that to their advantage by swapping riders around? If Peterborough's riding order is based on having the stronger second string (Basso) at 4, why not swap them around so the stronger second string at Leicester (Worrall) rode at 4? Or they could've put Richie at 2 so he'd get his r/r in heat 13 (or put NKI at 2 & RW at 5, so they'd both still be in heat 13?). I find it a tad dull that 90% of team managers make no changes match to match!

Look at Wolves, Nicholls at Monmore Green vs away is a very different rider, but they've just stuck him in Luke Becker's team spot & as far as I can tell put no real thought into it?

Edited April 13, 2023 by szkocjasid

[startline sid]

4 hours ago, BassoRacingFan said:

How would people feel about a new number 1 only riding home matches?

This would keep crowds at the Showground healthy, but it would mean no facility for away matches.

No way hardly fair on the rider who has to cover theaway meetings

[Bald Bloke]

1 hour ago, GeneralMelchett said:

Worrall did all that he could in that first home meeting considering he faced Doyle and Emil in 2 of his rides, i made that point at the time. Glad he had a good night tonight

A sensible post. As it has proved. Sick of Panthers fans blaming Buster for everything. He got NP in at great cost. His fault NP bottled it. Nope...RW  was slagged off as well as a  Buster.'s signing... Mt has done nothing he promised !!

I have  no connection with Buster apart from seeing  him walk his dog a few times. But some Panthers fans need to give their head a wobble.

Edited April 13, 2023 by Bald Bloke

[LagutaRacingFan]

Nicki has made some comments.

In a separate post, Nicki also confirmed he didn't receive a signing on fee.

Edited April 14, 2023 by BassoRacingFan

[Sully]

Toft guesting at No1 on Monday. 

[GeneralMelchett]

7 hours ago, Bald Bloke said:

A sensible post. As it has proved. Sick of Panthers fans blaming Buster for everything. He got NP in at great cost. His fault NP bottled it. Nope...RW  was slagged off as well as a  Buster.'s signing... Mt has done nothing he promised !!

I have  no connection with Buster apart from seeing  him walk his dog a few times. But some Panthers fans need to give their head a wobble.

It was also good to see KK have a good night too - I can’t see how any rider signs or sets up not to do well - mind you he was a big risk in my view given his fee and age etc!! 
 

id never be a promoter - damned if you do and certainly damned if you do not!!

[pleasureboy60]

50 minutes ago, Sully said:

Toft guesting at No1 on Monday. 

You just knew it would be a KL guest. The first of many no doubt!

[1 valve]

7 hours ago, BassoRacingFan said:

Nicki has made some comments.

In a separate post, Nicki also confirmed he didn't receive a signing on fee.

It seems that NP has come to terms with the inevitable fact that the more races a rider has, the more risk to injury there is  and recognises that at this late stage of his career, his body is not likely  to be able to take much more. Sure, he still chooses to race and continue run the risks, but the risks are lower with fewer rides and frankly it is good he has come to terms with the fact. He gave it a go at Peterborough but unfortunately for everybody, learnt the lesson the hard way.
Speedway riders should take heed from the fight game where far too many boxers have taken that "one fight too many"  - Good luck Nicki for however long your speedway career continues, you have never ridden for clubs  I support, but I will be forever grateful for the hours of entertainment you have provided - even if some of it made my blood boil at the time! 

Edited April 14, 2023 by 1 valve

[Hackney]

Gave it a go two bends 

[Gasser90]

15 hours ago, TheSmiler said:

From MT on Facebook:

“Just as an update from my perspective and my perspective alone the NP debacle has been an issue, something none of us expected however we will react given time to measure the next step. 

In regard to the overall position with the Speedway I’m keen to understand the options. 

Let’s just support our team who we all love dearly and let the rest go through the process. 

As I have stated it ain’t over until the fat lady sings”

When was this.? On the pboro page ?

[Teromaafan]

9 hours ago, BassoRacingFan said:

Nicki has made some comments.

In a separate post, Nicki also confirmed he didn't receive a signing on fee.

Do I believe him? If he wished me good morning I'd go and look out of the window to make sure it wasn't dark!

[startline sid]

47 minutes ago, Teromaafan said:

Do I believe him? If he wished me good morning I'd go and look out of the window to make sure it wasn't dark!

actually i do believe him as he has aiways seemd to me to be to be very  honest with his statements - guess  the fall gave him a big reallity check and perhaps he should quit altogether (but obviously his decision) as it was an awful crash he had last year - good luck Niki no hard feelings from me