northyorksbear 610 Posted October 8, 2017 Just read the report on SGB website Ged fined the same amount as what he received from Poland . I hold my hands up and have to say he has got what he deserves It's no good complaining about the size of the fine , he has broken the rules and deserves his punishment . My main concern is where does this leave Panthers fans who put quite a lot of money up front for the club to survive should Ged refuse to pay the fine as the showground will not deal with any other would be promoter. The statement that showground will not deal with other potential promoters has come from Rathbone, given his history of slanting the reporting of situations in his favour I personally would be doubtful if this was 100% definitive as stated. I know many Panthers fans feel he has been honest with them, but some of his explanations really don't add up - prime example is sacking of Hansen On the showground issue - can you really see the owners turning down income from someone, if they are reputable and have financial backing. They would much rather have facility used than standing empty and just costing money! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
New era Panthers 2,055 Posted October 8, 2017 The statement that showground will not deal with other potential promoters has come from Rathbone, given his history of slanting the reporting of situations in his favour I personally would be doubtful if this was 100% definitive as stated. I know many Panthers fans feel he has been honest with them, but some of his explanations really don't add up - prime example is sacking of Hansen On the showground issue - can you really see the owners turning down income from someone, if they are reputable and have financial backing. They would much rather have facility used than standing empty and just costing money! The problem is where do you find such people with the financial backing ,as for Hansen really wasn't doing the business and looked a shadow of the rider who guested for us on a few occasions the previous season. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scaramanga 895 Posted October 8, 2017 but as most were defending ged ans saying he hadnt taken a bung and any figures were aledgedly just who knows exactly what the fine is acording to some that were defending ged he has nothing to pay now that the bspa has placed a sanction on jed when will jack holder face the panel to discuss with holding his services Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
New era Panthers 2,055 Posted October 8, 2017 but as most were defending ged ans saying he hadnt taken a bung and any figures were aledgedly just who knows exactly what the fine is acording to some that were defending ged he has nothing to pay now that the bspa has placed a sanction on jed when will jack holder face the panel to discuss with holding his services Ged should pay up, he took the money and knew it was against the rules. I would ban Holder as he broke his contract and should be punished for it regardless of being told he could go. SCB should also interview Matt Ford as he is also involved in this. It was supposed to be a good deal for all parties involved. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ruffdiamond 6,115 Posted October 9, 2017 It was supposed to be a good deal for all parties involved. where did it all go wrong then ??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baldyman 6,243 Posted October 9, 2017 Well he wasn't going to say it's a bum deal for all those involved was he? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ben91 1,743 Posted October 9, 2017 So it's a fine of the payment received plus letting everyone in free for the first meeting of 2018. Surely if Rathbone walks away he ends up the richer for it, not having to pay the fine and not having to take the hit on the first meeting too. If Peterborough close because of this it's a crying shame. But then the rules also should have been followed in the first place. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baldyman 6,243 Posted October 9, 2017 Can't wait to watch my free meeting. Hope it's full up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sings4Speedway 3,246 Posted October 9, 2017 As its free i hope Peterborough go to town and really push the advertising. Get as many new visitors in as possible and hopefully increase future crowds. Might as well try and turn a negative into a positive. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dornier 794 Posted October 9, 2017 (edited) free admission for the first meeting is very harsh punishment,after a long winter with no income promoters are desperate to get some significant early season income, could be a real blow,could ask fans to make a voluntary donation on their way in hopefully most would pay their normal priceThe free meeting is actually the fine ! He would be getting away with it scott free otherwise. Edited October 9, 2017 by dornier 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baldyman 6,243 Posted October 9, 2017 (edited) That's why fans need to turn up in their thousands to show their disgust at mr Billy big balls who thinks he is above the rules. Edited October 9, 2017 by baldyman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheRealFiend 1,109 Posted October 9, 2017 (edited) Ged has got the money. The club will continue racing in 2018. It will all blow over soon. 40,000 Payment from Poland then ordered to pay a 40,000 fine. Seems fair to me. I told you signing Jack Holder was a mistake at the start of the season. Edited October 9, 2017 by Brandon Bob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LagutaRacingFan 1,929 Posted October 9, 2017 (edited) I hope we don't give a single penny to the BSPA. Return the money to Torun and walk away. Let's not back down, the BSPA think they can do what they want. Edited October 9, 2017 by Jeremy Corbyn Fan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ruffdiamond 6,115 Posted October 9, 2017 I hope we don't give a single penny to the BSPA. Return the money to Torun and walk away. Let's not back down, the BSPA think they can do what they want. Exactly,,, why should the BSPA benefit from Jeds deal ??? taking that money would make them as bad as him. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LagutaRacingFan 1,929 Posted October 9, 2017 (edited) BSPA are an amateur organisation led by a man in Chapman who turned King's Lynn from play-off contenders into relegation contenders. Walk away Ged, I'm fully behind you. This is a matter of principle. Edited October 9, 2017 by Jeremy Corbyn Fan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
