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I applaud the way that Buster recued the top division by purchasing two other clubs, but the only way this can work is to let them run as individual units. They have to be free to make their own decisions and sign their own riders. If it is seen as Buster controlling everything at all 3 clubs, the integrity of the sport will be lost, with people questioning the ethics of the whole happening. Yes, the return of those historic derby matches should be mouth watering, but if there are any signs of controlling interest, the remaining fans of the sport will be gone forever..

After reading in local paper an article with a quote from Laura about yet another case of stupid money being offered to riders, is it not about time the club / clubs and / or riders were officially named and shamed ?? After all one club was quoted to be losing lots of money and must tighten the purse strings, yet this same club is rumoured to be the main one who is splashing the cash, IMO this leads to all riders potentially asking for more money and the club's losing even more money then risk closing end of season or even mid season, Rant over.hopefully the spell the witches put on a certain club to win naff all will continue with an extra spell next season and the trophy cupboard will still be bare

Seems a bit strange that sponsors/promotion couldn't afford teamsuits to promote their business and look more professional but found the cash to send the riders on a jolly to Abu Dhabi....

Fair enough - his money - his choice BUT and it’s a BIG BUT the Panthers fans will not tolerate Buster riding rough shod over them in any manner relating to how our Club is now run the way the Stars fans possibly would - they will just walk away and let him get on with it!

I would rather Glasgow still came to the tapes in 2020 than outbid other clubs for riders for 2019 and put the club in jeopardy. I find it hard to believe the rumours of the money being offered to riders after the statement put out a couple of weeks a go about the losses the club revealed for the last three seasons!

Then clearly you don't understand the feeling of fans....doesn't have to be in the side at Nicks expense ....nothing wrong with a 7 point rider who busts a gut every time he comes to tapes

Total rubbish nothing to do with Bellego,Berge on a certain average and in the right team spot would look attractive to any team.

Surely if Sweden run on one of our protected days then it is the Swedish teams who will have riders missing?

Yes THJ, if the roles WERE reversed as you say, then Workinton would be the club with the larger sum of money to offer riders and would be doing EXACTLY the same.........let's not kid ourselves on that one. Lets face it, speedway has always been a ruthless and fickle game.....

So now Workington have their new No.1 in place (TiC) I wonder who the next signing will be? You know building to a sensible budget and all that, cutting costs and saving money? My guess is its Johnny McPrudence and his wife will be with him Prudence McPrudence Regards THJ

Can see Buster upsetting the Showground management as hes not had to deal with any other party at Lynn, Showground management dont take no crap and only deal with those they trust,Ged must of been pursuaded to stay on, some riders are signed on the back of sponsors money so he may not have had to seek approval from Buster for all the targets. Wouldn't be surprised if 12 months from now the uncertainty of if the Panthers are running or not returns yet again.

Swindon would be mad to let Morris go anywhere on his bargain average. Given his history with Rosco, I’d like to think he would stay. Swindon will have a new track so hopefully that will be a catalyst for an improved season for him rather than a year away and then saddled with a big average again!

Talking of season ticket holders getting a discount, had an e-mail from the club today saying because of Rye House folding last season & one meeting not taking place ,£17 will be knocked of next seasons renewal. So credit were credits due, because this hasn't happened before in past seasons.

Ignoring children and assuming a fair chunk of admissions are pensioners that would make break-even attendance of about 900. Factor in extra programme income and that becomes 850 or so, a figure I rarely saw achieved in my travels last season at most CL tracks

Or Zach, they should be the first two resigned.

It's an annual event these days so it'd be a suprise if that wasn't the case but given the circumstances it's got to be a warm favourite already.

Doesn't that mean that if a rider has a Championship average of say 4, they would start on a Premiership average of 3 (which is the minimum) - not that they wouldn't be eligible to ride? Similarly, if any Premiership ride fails to achieve an average above 3, they will be assigned a 3-point average.

The Green Sheets ARE based on Rolling Averages!

its funny how the Glasgow followers were boasting about selling mason to workington for k10 isnt it ? so even back then the Glasgow faithful were adding bits onto things that were not true . now the k100.000.00 debt may only be k50 they lost or have they lost more than that and dont want to admit it ............. K7 OR K10 . what was the real price then . or was it , send three and fourpence , we are going to a dance . chipping up, add ons , call it what you will ...

Last season if you was in the GP in 2017 and hadn’t ridden here in 2017 you was 8 for 2018 Chris Holder was in the GP in 2018 and didn’t ride over here in 2018, thus making him an 8 for whoever he rides for in the UK If that rule has been dropped then yes he would be 7.16 , if it hasn’t then he has to be an 8. If I’m honest I’ve no idea if the rule is dropped

Love how all these post saying they know how much Glasgow pay there riders and what deals they are getting and riders getting silly wages double of what everybody else is paying (bullsh1t) more like chinese whispers starts off at £50/£70 a point and by the time it gets on here it’s trebled and don’t forget their mega signing on fees lol guess they also know how much sponsors give them towards the riders wages

I would hope the lack of team suits would not be repeated in 2019 as don't think it looked good personally. Hopefully some deep pocketed kind sponsor will come forth next season ;-)

Riders come, riders go, can’t really blame riders for going after the best deal for themselves. “Would you like to work for my company for a £50k salary or another company for £38k salary.” Not really helping the current situation regarding clubs staying solvent and reducing costs for all but clubs have different budgets and sponsors.

‘Cough’ Troy Batchelor

Warriors named Community Club of the Year at last night’s WSRA annual awards. Massive achievement for everyone who work so hard under the guidance of Barry and Martin. Very well deserved.