Peterborough Panthers 2023

[Diamonds85]

43 minutes ago, lisa-colette said:

He's reserve FFS. He is not supposed to be doing a top 5 job.They are not even supposed to get as many as nine! And what reserves regularly get 10 points a meeting? 

The way things are going he's destined for the top 5... Then what, when he's not doing a top 5 job in the top 5? Peterborough need a number 6 who can make the step up, because the rest of the team is awful

[Gasser90]

1 minute ago, Diamonds85 said:

The way things are going he's destined for the top 5... Then what, when he's not doing a top 5 job in the top 5? Peterborough need a number 6 who can make the step up, because the rest of the team is awful

I think he would go well at number 2. He’s not off the pace when I’ve seen him, plus being helped by our new number 1 which we supposedly are getting. Only problem is Hans will drop to reserve and they way he’s riding he won’t beat any of the other reserves in the league. You’ve got Kerr, blodorn, Zack cook, even danyon had the better of Hans at Ipswich 

[Diamonds85]

1 minute ago, Gasser90 said:

I think he would go well at number 2. He’s not off the pace when I’ve seen him, plus being helped by our new number 1 which we supposedly are getting. Only problem is Hans will drop to reserve and they way he’s riding he won’t beat any of the other reserves in the league. You’ve got Kerr, blodorn, Zack cook, even danyon had the better of Hans at Ipswich 

Problem is with Ben, is yeah he's good at Peterborough and Belle Vue but at Wolverhampton he failed to score a single point, at Ipswich he scored 6 from 6... It's hardly the form of a solid number 2 rider, they can't afford any more passengers... Don't get me wrong, I love watching Ben, I've been to Poole a few times recently and Redcar last year he was flying, but Peterborough need better than what they currently have, badly and I mean the whole team, not just at reserve.

[Aries]

25 minutes ago, Diamonds85 said:

People seem to have been slightly triggered that I said you could replace Ben Cook with a better rider... I didn't at any point say that he has been bad, all I'm saying is if there is changes made and the team is still under the limit, why not upgrade him to a 5/6 point rider from the continent... Peterborough need a major overhaul, and if a few riders are to be sacrificed then that's the nature of sports... I'm sure Ben would be signed up elsewhere. If Peterborough aren't going to build with top end power they need a reserve that is going to bang in double figures at every track

And that makes perfect sense. Unfortunately Lisa is overprotective at anything said in a negative way about one of her precious boys. 

[Daniel Smith]

8 hours ago, ScottCampos178 said:

Daniel, as you know, I'm friends with Dale and will defend him, sometimes out of loyalty granted but on this one he had nothing to do with team building at Peterborough for this season as all of that was taken over by others now involved with Peterborough. 

Appreciated  good for Peterborough fans to know also. 

[Hackney]

No darts being thrown regarding who is going to be our new number 1 ?

[Diamonds85]

6 minutes ago, Hackney said:

No darts being thrown regarding who is going to be our new number 1 ?

Niels Kristian Iversen, but don't worry he's number 7 for July, so not for too long

[Flappy]

3 hours ago, Bald Bloke said:

 We are going round in circles ..He was a  "winner" and was  promising you the world. I wouldn't trust him to run a bath. 

Watch this space 

[Bald Bloke]

4 minutes ago, Flappy said:

Watch this space 

Better late than never if he does. Ruined your season though..

[Bigbadbuster]

Sorry 

Edited June 15 by Bigbadbuster

[LisaColette]

1 hour ago, Diamonds85 said:

The way things are going he's destined for the top 5... Then what, when he's not doing a top 5 job in the top 5? Peterborough need a number 6 who can make the step up, because the rest of the team is awful

Cross that bridge when you come to it. So you are basically making Ben the scapegoat cos top 5 is no good. Not really his problem. How about sign a new top 5 and keep the reserves?

 

51 minutes ago, Aries said:

And that makes perfect sense. Unfortunately Lisa is overprotective at anything said in a negative way about one of her precious boys. 

When it is unfair yes i will go on and on and on! lol Ben Cooks has been doing his job. If the Danes don't do theirs why does he have to take the fall for it?  

Edited May 19, 2023 by lisa-colette

[Flappy]

8 minutes ago, Bigbadbuster said:

I’ve heard the rumour of Ex Peterbrough promoter Ged Rathbone tried to buy the club twice - but buster has refused to sell the club both times…

Isn't he banned 

[tellboy]

8 minutes ago, lisa-colette said:

Cross that bridge when you come to it. So you are basically making Ben the scapegoat cos top 5 is no good. Not really his problem. How about sign a new top 5 and keep the reserves?

 

When it is unfair yes i will go on and on and on! lol Ben Cooks has been doing his job. If the Danes don't do theirs why does he have to take the fall for it?  

Have to agree with you Lisa.Make their top 5 stronger and this will keep Cook at 6.He is doing his bit,get rid of any of the Danes as they aren't doing their jobs.

[chrismorton]

55 minutes ago, Flappy said:

Isn't he banned 

I liked Ged Rathbone..yes he made a mistake with the Jack Holder thing but he was passionate, great with the fans and wanted to win and always kept us informed of goings on..

Edited May 19, 2023 by chrismorton

[Sir Sidney]

7 hours ago, old bob at herne bay said:

Never going to see any investment into Peterborough for what will be their final season. Why would you ?  Dont give me the line that the Council HAVE to provide a site for the Panthers.........even if they did who would stump up  north of 1/4 million to build a new track and a stadium ???? Dragons Den would all be  "OUT"

Have a read of the Local Plan. It's not the Council that has to provide a new stadium, it's the prospective developer - and that's why people are waiting to see what the developer proposes.  

[pauljb]

1 hour ago, Sir Sidney said:

Have a read of the Local Plan. It's not the Council that has to provide a new stadium, it's the prospective developer - and that's why people are waiting to see what the developer proposes.  

Just like they did at Swindon 

[szkocjasid]

11 hours ago, chrismorton said:

I liked Ged Rathbone..yes he made a mistake with the Jack Holder thing but he was passionate, great with the fans and wanted to win and always kept us informed of goings on..

Are you referring to the Fours? Didn't he release Jack Holder to race in Poland for a fee? I'm kinda impressed tbh, these days Poland would just take the rider & GB has chosen to give up their priority on certain race nights.

[bigcatdiary]

13 hours ago, Diamonds85 said:

The way things are going he's destined for the top 5... Then what, when he's not doing a top 5 job in the top 5? Peterborough need a number 6 who can make the step up, because the rest of the team is awful

The problem we have is our heat leaders are not winning races, that’s where we are missing out, generally guests and RR are just not cutting it and Iversen isn’t performing anywhere near what was expected.

That heaps pressure on the middle and bottom order who are struggling to fill the gaps, Basso, Cook and Jenkins are fine they are still learning, it’s Worrall and Andersen who need to step up their performances but at the moment both are generally struggling.

After 7 defeats the team’s confidence has deteriorated and the desire just doesn’t appear to be there with several of the more experienced riders.

 

[Aries]

33 minutes ago, bigcatdiary said:

The problem we have is our heat leaders are not winning races, that’s where we are missing out, generally guests and RR are just not cutting it and Iversen isn’t performing anywhere near what was expected.

That heaps pressure on the middle and bottom order who are struggling to fill the gaps, Basso, Cook and Jenkins are fine they are still learning, it’s Worrall and Andersen who need to step up their performances but at the moment both are generally struggling.

After 7 defeats the team’s confidence has deteriorated and the desire just doesn’t appear to be there with several of the more experienced riders.

 

Harsh. He’s doing exactly what it says on the tin with him. He’s been a 5-6 point rider for many years now, what were you expecting? At this stage of his career he’s not going to suddenly blossom in to a 7 point rider. 
 

There’s little surprise either with Andersen or Iversen. People said they were on decent averages, they never were. They’re washed up has beens whose averages were only ever heading in one direction!

You’ve cut Basso some slack there because of his age which is fair enough, but if one rider so far has been a big disappointment it’s definitely him. He’s been awful. 

[arnieg]

In the Premiership Ritchie Worrall is currently averaging over six. His best season since 2017, yet he's still getting flack. If anyone is entitled to be disappointed by his current form it's Plymouth fans.