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11 minutes ago, lisa-colette said:

Even though i never said Ben was better than Craig. But i do disagree about the 'isn't anywhere near..' comment. Seeing as you and @Aries are obsessed with stats, well here are some:

Last 6 home meetings for each of them at Champ level in 2022

Ben: 5, 9+3, 10+2 , 11+4, 9+1, 12+2 (riding at 2 or 4)

Craig: 9, 12+3, 15, 4, 9 , 6 (riding at 1 or 3)

Difficult to compare when riding at different places in their teams but not as much of a massive gap as you make out.

Or 2023 as both HLs so fairer comparison (just home meetings again)

Ben: 11+2, 7+1

Craig: 14, 9.

Averages:

2021: Ben 4 and Craig 9.92

2022: Ben 5.52 and Craig 8.79

2023: Ben 6.09 and Craig 8.24

Can't say i don't try and back up my opinion :D

So whilst Craig is better atm the gap is closing all the time:t:

 

Think i have made my point now a hundred times over so will leave it at that for everyone's sanity lol

 

Rather have Ben in my team any day.

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2 hours ago, Flappy said:

I've spoken to @Mick Bratley and Michael Tomalin regarding this and the consensus is as below 

 

The time to start one is when we actually get to look at AEPGs plans and see, I suspect, that there is no provision for a new venue which is against the LP30 policy that is committed to in the Peterborough Local Plan. That is, I believe, the best angle of attack. Also we need to get as many people to make objections to the plan as possible, if we can get the objections in the thousands, somebody somewhere might notice and say, hang on a minute.

Here's the thing. If AEPG have to find an alternative land & create a suitable venue, Bratley & Tomlin are still out the picture, it's still all Buster's. If a new stadium does comes to fruition Buster will be asking for an even bigger sum as the club will be on a more secure footing.

 

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5 hours ago, Gasser90 said:

Because what business man would, buster wants well over 100 grand for the club, and for what ,, the brand, shale and air bags, then if MT does buy it he’s then got to fork out probably 750 grand for new land and build something similar to Leicester. It’s a million pound investment which you will never get back 

Is the 100 grand accurate and true..?

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7 minutes ago, Daniel Smith said:

Here's the thing. If AEPG have to find an alternative land & create a suitable venue, Bratley & Tomlin are still out the picture, it's still all Buster's. If a new stadium does comes to fruition Buster will be asking for an even bigger sum as the club will be on a more secure footing.

 

That would explain the situation. MT probably wants the club for next to nothing, because it might only have this season left. On the other side , theres Buster wanting more  because if the AEPG do have to find and build a new venue, then it will be worth a whole lot more. And he would of almost gave the club away. 

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14 minutes ago, Bald Bloke said:

That would explain the situation. MT probably wants the club for next to nothing, because it might only have this season left. On the other side , theres Buster wanting more  because if the AEPG do have to find and build a new venue, then it will be worth a whole lot more. And he would of almost gave the club away. 

Then why not have a few clauses in the contract..

A cost for one year only (or what's left of it), and one ongoing if the Panthers continue until they reach a final settlement over "x" years .

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2 hours ago, Flappy said:

I've spoken to @Mick Bratley and Michael Tomalin regarding this and the consensus is as below 

 

The time to start one is when we actually get to look at AEPGs plans and see, I suspect, that there is no provision for a new venue which is against the LP30 policy that is committed to in the Peterborough Local Plan. That is, I believe, the best angle of attack. Also we need to get as many people to make objections to the plan as possible, if we can get the objections in the thousands, somebody somewhere might notice and say, hang on a minute.

Without making it easy for people they'll not get hundreds so the club (possibly the supporters club if Chapman doesn't want to rock the boat) need to draw up a downloadable template/s, with the addition of the details of where it needs to go (preferably e-mail for ease), so that supporters only have to enter their personal details and date it. That should bump up the numbers, especially if the request is circulated elsewhere via social media.

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3 hours ago, Flappy said:

No idea, but I think the club needs to change hands asap 

If it happens which many hope it will,  it wont be at least until the planning application decision is known and if the LP30 policy ks required to come into play , then what restrictions/requirements are needed by the developers from the application to determine the future from then.

Both MT and Buster know that the value of the club is dependant on what happens there both no mugs when it comes to being a business man 

Im sure MT would love to pay a few grand for the licence now but Buster knows going forward it could be worth alot more , so its a waiting game for sure

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8 minutes ago, scoobydoo said:

If it happens which many hope it will,  it wont be at least until the planning application decision is known and if the LP30 policy ks required to come into play , then what restrictions/requirements are needed by the developers from the application to determine the future from then.

Both MT and Buster know that the value of the club is dependant on what happens there both no mugs when it comes to being a business man 

Im sure MT would love to pay a few grand for the licence now but Buster knows going forward it could be worth alot more , so its a waiting game for sure

And in the meantime we watch under strength teams and a wooden spoon contest as part of the willy waving 

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1 hour ago, Bald Bloke said:

That would explain the situation. MT probably wants the club for next to nothing, because it might only have this season left. On the other side , theres Buster wanting more  because if the AEPG do have to find and build a new venue, then it will be worth a whole lot more. And he would of almost gave the club away. 

That's fairly simple the contract is at nominal value for the sale of the club but contains overage provisions in the event that the new owners are successful in finding a new venue within X years such sum to be on a sliding scale the sooner they find it the more the additional payment. 

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1 hour ago, Flappy said:

And in the meantime we watch under strength teams and a wooden spoon contest as part of the willy waving 

That is a massive downfall of the situation for sure 

Would be a whole lot better IMO if they could both just put there heads together and come to some sort of agreement that suits both financially or whatever that Michael Tomalin , Rob Lyon and Carl Johnson run the Panthers for the remainder of the season the way they want to and Buster can then just concentrate on things at Lynn , hopefully it would be of benefit to both clubs ,stop any disagreements that maybe happening and for those who pay there money to attend both clubs meetings at least hopefully have something to enjoy again from there speedway .

 

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11 hours ago, Arch Stanton said:

I mean Craig Cook isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, there is definitely baggage there and there’s always an element of risk involved in signing him. But speedway is very short term thinking anyway. Ben Cook has done ok so far, but if Peterborough removed him and replaced him with Craig Cook, Peterborough would immediately become a stronger outfit. No ifs buts or maybes, they simply would. 
 

Nobody even knows if Craig Cook wants to do a full season in the Premiership either. He may be happy enough riding for Edinburgh and doing the odd guest booking here and there in the top flight, who knows. 

It’s a given, Craig is miles ahead of Ben as things stand. It’s a no brainer replacement if possible. 
Must admit I wouldn’t really want him anywhere near a team of mine however if he fit at wolves to replace the other Cook it would be a no brainer.

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1 hour ago, JoeW436 said:

It seems to have got to the point where there isn’t even a far fetched rumour over who our #1 will be & has the travel blogger been sacked yet?

Sponsors are currently being asked by Buster to pay more and he'll sign Zagar within hours if they do.  

Tbh his is Matej Zagar with all due respect and hardly Artem Laguta. 

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Looking at the team declarations for May Panthers have 9.9 points spare before you start removing under performing riders.  

With a bit of ambition there's an opportunity to really strengthen especially given the averages of Worrall and Hans have grown slightly 

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I'm sure they will be all over that information like a rash..but they should be because if they don't do something for instance I won't be going to the next home match and if they do then I will..simple as that! and I'm sure I'm not the only one. And yes everyone will say I'm not a proper fan but the Belle Vue match wasn't even competitive so I left after heat 10 because it was just boring and processional and not fun to watch.

Make the changes now!..save the season and this could have an effect on saving the club.

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