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  4. Posted · Edited by TAST

    Brain???

     

     

    Is that a recent discovery then??

     

    Tel :lol:

     

     

    I have obviously upset someone Just received this PM

     

    Expletives replaced with ? so as not to offend the innocent !!!!

     

    "???t

    I know who you are watch your back you tw?t"

     

     

    I'm sure you can work out who from :lol:

     

    Bovered - No!

     

    Quite pleased, did not think anyone knew me - Fame at last!!! :rofl::rofl:

     

  5. Posted

     

    Cheek, that's flyinpanther's brain scan.

    Brain???

     

     

    Is that a recent discovery then??

     

    Tel :lol:

    Oh dear - the youth of today.

    You obviously missed those lessons at school.

     

    Jethro helped bring about the agricultural revolution by inventing horse drawn agricultural equipment.

    Certainly could do with some of that at Rye, Poole and even Peterborough. And let's not mention Foxhole.

     

    But as a "significant" whipper snapper, maybe you are only familiar with the Cornish man (rather than ice cream) coming to a theatre near you (well Milton Keynes anyway) - https://www.ents24.com/uk/tour-dates/jethro-1

     

    If you are not a follower of K-Tel, maybe you are a Ronco man?

    If so, here's one of their classic LPs - http://www.ebay.com/itm/I-LOVE-MUSIC-ORIGINAL-HITS-ORIGINAL-STARS-RONCO-1976-VG-VINYL-LP-RECORD-H-/111820602987

    Maybe you would like to buy it for them to play at the Showground?

    Strewth MK is a bit to close for comfort!!

     

    What is an LP - is it one of those hand carved discs you can find in a Museum of ancient history!!

     

    Seriously try explaining the concepts of a Betamax, reel to reel recordings, VHS Video, any form of record, cassette tape or compact disc to a 12 year old - they think you are spinning them a yarn on the same basis as Santa or the Tooth Fairy.

     

    Rye and Poole are on my will not go there list.

    I have only ever been to Rye Once, I will NEVER go back!! (and I have been to 2 of the Edinburgh tracks and had a good time at both)

    Ipswich is a possibility especially if I think we could beat them!!

     

    Terry

  6. Posted · Edited by TAST

    Is that all they play at the Showground?

     

    The grooves must be wearing out now.

     

     

    El Tel pops out of trench, dons Tin Hat :lol:

     

    Trev and Scotsman

     

    I appreciate that you are both ancient and have been watching speedway since just after the wheel was invented. But it would help immensely, especially for us significantly younger ones, if you could put some of your comments in a historical and cultural context.

     

    For example

     

    Who or what is Jethro Tull? some local peasant who lives between Peterborough and Rye House, who occasionally fill holes in the car park at Rye Houses, or some ancient speedway rider who is rolled out every 10 years for some anniversary or other?

     

    K-Tel is this a historical DJ who pre-dates Blackburn and Wogan or a character from a B-movie Science Fiction Epic?

     

    Trev – is that your only objection to Sunday meetings at the showground? – listening to the radio – you can get a half decent mobile phone that acts as a radio and they have sockets for Headphones too. There are now pre-recorded excerpts you can download to a modern device as well (so no excuse for missing Tannoy Announcements).

     

    What on earth has the permeant “Blue Groove” on the inside of Pool Speedway track got to do with the music played at the Showground. No way is the blue grove going to wear out as it get more attention every week than the rest of the Pool track.

     

     

    El Tel

     

    Dives back in trench

    Removes Tin Hat

    Looks for his tablets

  9. Posted · Edited by TAST

    I like Plan A aswell, but why would Kenneth Bjerre choose premier league over Poland? Just think we need to be realistic.

    Allegedly only an issue for most Sunday matches - hence the rumour earlier in this thread about us riding Friday nights and some Saturday nights.

     

    One explanation why he turned up at the end of Season doo.

     

     

    Terry

  10. Posted · Edited by TAST

    13.54 left:

     

    Claus Vissing 7.54 + 6.00 - Cameron Heeps (5.87) Kozza Smith (5.87) David Bellego (5.98) Rasmus Jensen (5.92)

    Rohan Tungate 7.74 + 5.80 -

    Ryan Fisher 7.52 + 6.02 - Same as Vissings + Paul Starke (6.00) Lewis Blackbird (6.02)

    Todd Kurtz 6.79 + 6.75 - Stuart Robson (6.50) Anders Thomsen (6.62)

    Matej Kus 7.13 + 6.41

    Ty Proctor 6.68 + 6.86 - Todd Kurtz (6.79) Anders Thomsen (6.62)

    Kyle Howarth 6.98 + 6.56 - Stuart Robson (6.50)

     

    Out of them pairings or possible pairings, my prefered one would be: Todd Kurtz and Ty Proctor, as doubt Anders will be interested, or Fisher and Bellego? Who knows, few options but need some quick decisions if not made already.

     

    Thought Vissing was going to be out for approx. 9 months recovering from surgery

     

    Of the rest :-

    None are really no 1 material

     

    Rohan Tungate no thanks did not impress on his guest appearances towards the end of the season

    Lewis Blackbird - no thanks after the way he dumped us towards the end of last season

    Thought Todd Kurtz had already signed for Plymouth

    TY Proctor no guarantee he will get a visa yet

    Stuart Robson like him, respect him but no thanks

     

    Update

    Ryan Fisher - not keen - not sure he is consistent enough or has the same level of 'motivation' as in previous years

     

    As much as it hurts me to agree with the ex MJJ fan club I like plan A if averages fit

     

    Update

    Based on a quick calculation Kenneth EL average 5.87 assuming a conversion multiplier of 1.4 gives an average of 8.12 including Simon gives a team average of 42.478

     

    Terry

  12. Posted

     

    Morning Tel, you been smoking those exotic Woodbines again?

     

    Does one get a discount for bringing one's own entertainment? I'm too tight to embrace the digital age Tel, with smartphones and notebooks just being something that others use. My Nokkia 3310 works just fine although charging it every other day is a bit of a pain. I've tried my own entertainment (when football has been on) but hearing anything over Saul and Overland is impossible from the VIP area and it's irritating trying.

     

    I'm a Leeds fan and have been depressed since 2001 :wink:

     

     

    Trev

     

    Years and years ago I had a Nokia that that flipped open - always reminded me of the original Star Trek communicator!!! I loved it! :cry:

     

    Technology wise you know when you are of date - when Alex (she's 11 tomorrow) comes up to you and starts the conversation along the lines of " Dad - My Samsung Galaxy Ace - is the equivalent of a Technology House Brick - I really need a better phone for going to Senior School!!!""

     

    Think yourself lucky about charging the Nokia every other day. Elaine has just "gone over to the "darkside" and got an IPhone - charge does not last 24 hours!!.

     

     

    If I ever go back to Coventry, think I will take advantage of any electronic updates - we stand on bends 1 and 2, and I have never been able to hear the PA and the "scoreboard" is in the wrong location to easily see. But as Alex will tell you its very handy location for the Ice Cream van.

     

    have a good day

     

     

    Tel

  13. Posted

     

    I've been trying that for years (and I sit in the stand) but apparently if you can't hear then it's your ears that are the problem.

     

    Morning Trev

     

    Welcome to the Digital age - You don't need the PA system anymore - in fact you don't even need to be in the stand to find out what is going on.

     

    You now get - pre match, pre heat, post heat and post match tweets about what is going on!! Other update services are also available!!

     

    Trade in your Mobile Brick and buy one of these new-fangled "Smartphones" that have more lights than a Disco and cost no more than a Mediterranean package holiday!!

     

    In fact with the right "Smartphone" and a pair of headphones you can select and listen to your own music and avoid listening to the piped music as well.

     

    I am hoping that soon the Team Managers siting in the Grandstand, will be able to send electronic messages to the pits about rider selection for specific heats so we don't get repeats of the heat 14 decisions.

     

     

    However, I must warn you there is a downside to this technology you can be subjected to 24 by 7 nagging from wives, partners and/or Offspring and even worse they talk to each other.

     

    There is also a risk of depression if you are a football supporter, as those Arsenal. Liverpool, Manchester United fans and something called an England fan who sit in the more expensive seats , watching football matches on their smartphones between heats often seem to get very upset! and depressed! - must be a hormone thing!!

     

     

     

    All the best

     

     

    Tel

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  14. Posted

     

    Oh you do make me larf Tel. No one club can do a much damage as that lot but as we seem to be on their good side these days, best to roll over and have our tummy tickled I agree. If only Frost had done the same!

    Hi Trev

     

    Glad to make you smile!

     

    I'm not sure we are on their" good side" I suspect Ged's knowledge of them and his attitude - gives them far less room to play their games. I can never work out if the clowns do it deliberately or that they are inept and incompetent. Hmm I have an opinion but I wont share it quite yet.

     

    I also suspect they spend more time playing games in the "Elite League" rather than Premier League. Another reason I prefer the Premier League.

     

    I'm surprised that you have not mentioned or reminded me that my most favourite rider NOT has been getting a few mentions in Social media recently ( well at least one tweet - I unfortunately opened). A missed opportunity for you perhaps!! :lol:

     

     

    All the best

     

     

    Tel

  15. Posted

    You are right it certainly is interesting - you are obviously someone that knows more than I (and other fans from those I spoke to last night) so please tell us more.

    Manacat

     

    Wish I did know more - only a fan. However in a previous life I was an analyst and its a skill you can use to pick up various snippets from various individuals put them together logically and sometimes get a credible answer!! :-)

     

    I've said what I have heard - unfortunately I don't know any more.

     

    I suspect in a lot of circumstances there is a lot more information available to individuals helping/involved with the club - but they keep the information to themselves as they do not want the club to censured by the 'Pronouncements of the Clowns from the Circus in Rugby". I suspect there is a fear of fines being applied to clubs by the Clowns for "Bringing the sport into disrepute" - in other words gagging orders!!

     

    Terry

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  16. Posted

    You mean "poor show from the panthers landlords". - you really need to be a local to understand how they operate these days so you are forgiven for your criticism of the club. I am 100% certain our Promoters would wish to be racing on Friday if it were possible but we are a sideshow these days compared to the "main events" frequently held on this site.

    The more interesting question is why the organisers of the MCN, suddenly objected to the Speedway running while they set up for the event.

     

    This was a long standing arrangement by both parties and is particularly galling as I understand the MCN organisers are actually making use of the Peterborough Panthers air fence. The Showground were not the primary cause of this particular issue.

     

    Terry

  17. Posted

    Updates are fantastic. I dont do twitter.

     

    Last night was my first away meeting since the Witches went PL due to a combination of cost and time.

     

    It was also my 11 year old sons first ever away meeting.

     

    We hope to do a few more now but will still be reliant on updates for the rest. Can honestly say though that updates has never been the reason I havent gone.

    Updates - because they give a complete view.

     

    That said, I do convert some tweets to e-mails using IFTTT - I now need to do some work to cut out Football tweets from Pearson and Mark Plummer and Ice Hockey tweets from Mark in the e-mail conversions. :D

     

     

    The tweets whilst attending a match are useful if the Tannoy is rubbish or you miss an announcement.

     

     

    I don't get on with Twitter interfaces on Blackberry's or Desktop PC's. (Dick Before you admonish me - The Blackberry is on the way out - But persuading Elaine the New Samsung S6 is essential is becoming problematic)!!

     

     

     

    Terry

  19. Posted

    3.51 for the last rider by my calculations if have both Lamberts as rumoured.

     

    I still think another young British rider is the way I would go, just a shame Greenwood chose Somerset over us.

     

    To be fair ROYNON wasn't too bad at no 2 last year and in 2015 he will be starting at the same time so shouldn't be at a disadvantage as he was this year.

    Dick

     

    Not worried what position Adam rides in the team!!

     

    Very worried about carrying weak reserves especially if we depend on them covering for other riders in the team.

     

    Agree on young British rider.

     

     

    Tel

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  20. Posted

    Suppose the big question is whether we go with Ostergaard or Olly Allen

     

    Assuming Lewis and Simon signs, then signing Oliver Allen would mean no Roynon at reserve and a circa 3.31 - 3.60 reserve.

     

    Think we need a stronger reserve more than a heat leader who is unlikely to increase their current average.

     

     

    Tel

  22. Posted · Edited by TAST

     

    Ully 8.00

    Kurtz 5.86

    Lewis 6.30

    Vissing 7.09

    Lambert 7.25

    Roynon 4.78

    leaves 3.22.....

     

     

    Or

     

    (not adjusted for any average discounts)

    Ty Proctor 6.27

    Todd Kurtz 5.96

    Adam Roynon 4.78

    Ulrich Ostergaard 8

    Robert Lambert 7.45

    Lewis Blackbird 6.3

    Simon Lambert 3.73 42.49 (00.01)

  25. Posted

    Are the panthers going to struggle to put a competitive team together? Would be a shame after what's already gone on.

     

    I think if we are unlucky with the remaining signings, we will still be as competitive as the proposed Ipswich team - will depend on your next signing . :D

     

    If its who I hope it will be will have to change the smiley to :rofl:

     

     

    Tel

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