scoobydoo 2,253 Posted October 9, 2018 Actually think JCF has a valid point, if the Holder money was taken and used to keep the club going another season then its clear why it was considered,maybe without it the club would of been gone already, The sponsors will be pleased didnt they put money in for equipment and the asset purchases, also Scott Nicholls legal team will be wanting the money from the second year of the so called two year contract he signed. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
New era Panthers 2,055 Posted October 9, 2018 8 minutes ago, TotallyHonestJohn said: So am I correct in assuming that the "taking a year out facility" by effectively putting the clubs "licence on ice" for a year which is open to clubs is definitely not an option for the Panthers Regards THJ I think you have already have the answer to that before you asked the question. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TotallyHonestJohn 3,078 Posted October 9, 2018 Just now, New era Panthers said: I think you have already have the answer to that before you asked the question. What a shame as it just cuts out another option making things ever more difficult Regards THJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flagrag 703 Posted October 9, 2018 For Speedway to continue at the Peterborough the Showground management need to find a solution where Speedway can have more dates as there will be an enlarged Championship maybe even 18-19 clubs plus Cup meetings. I really do hope that someone does come forward and is quite positive that Ged may be interested in leasing the club to new owners if they have not got the capacity to buy it at first Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gunner85 603 Posted October 9, 2018 (edited) Losing Peterborough would be devastating... such a good track... Hope someone comes in Edited October 9, 2018 by Gunner85 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Noodles 1,337 Posted October 9, 2018 9 minutes ago, flagrag said: For Speedway to continue at the Peterborough the Showground management need to find a solution where Speedway can have more dates as there will be an enlarged Championship maybe even 18-19 clubs plus Cup meetings. I really do hope that someone does come forward and is quite positive that Ged may be interested in leasing the club to new owners if they have not got the capacity to buy it at first Leasing from the current owners? Need more showground dates? This has got Mick Horton & his Tuesday nights written all over it. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carlislecomet2 304 Posted October 9, 2018 Hopefully a solution/new owner can be found to keep the Panthers going. A lot I guess will depend upon what comes out of what is going to be an even more vital than usual AGM this year. No speedway fan wants to see any team folding, but the structure of the sport needs overhauling to give all clubs the very best opportunity to survive and flourish. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cinderfella 865 Posted October 9, 2018 1 hour ago, scoobydoo said: Actually think JCF has a valid point, if the Holder money was taken and used to keep the club going another season then its clear why it was considered,maybe without it the club would of been gone already, The sponsors will be pleased didnt they put money in for equipment and the asset purchases, also Scott Nicholls legal team will be wanting the money from the second year of the so called two year contract he signed. Scotty's legal team will be busy then assuming they will be taking similar action against the RH promotion? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Panther1997 223 Posted October 9, 2018 Is any Peterborough fan shocked by this news? I for one am not shocked by it, just the timing surprises me. Surely before a big away localish meeting which can define this season, you would want to encourage fans to make the trip not discourage people from going? 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wealdstone 3,454 Posted October 9, 2018 3 minutes ago, Panther1997 said: Is any Peterborough fan shocked by this news? I for one am not shocked by it, just the timing surprises me. Surely before a big away localish meeting which can define this season, you would want to encourage fans to make the trip not discourage people from going? Seemingly not Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cityrebel 2,960 Posted October 9, 2018 The panthers have survived quite a few of these scares over the years. With the sport at its lowest ebb in living memory, a knight in shining armour will be harder to find this time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
New era Panthers 2,055 Posted October 9, 2018 3 minutes ago, cityrebel said: The panthers have survived quite a few of these scares over the years. With the sport at its lowest ebb in living memory, a knight in shining armour will be harder to find this time. Bridge to far in my opinion . Unless someone comes in with the intention of spending a bit of money I think it's curtains. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crump99 4,466 Posted October 9, 2018 3 hours ago, TotallyHonestJohn said: So am I correct in assuming that the "taking a year out facility" by effectively putting the clubs "licence on ice" for a year which is open to clubs is definitely not an option for the Panthers Regards THJ Theoretically it's an option but practically with nimbyism a bigger issue these days more than ever, development potentially an ever growing threat and the EoES landlords who would use the main ring for other things and wouldn't bother about the return of speedway, I doubt that the licence would ever need to be thawed out unless a new venue is found. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crump99 4,466 Posted October 9, 2018 3 hours ago, flagrag said: For Speedway to continue at the Peterborough the Showground management need to find a solution where Speedway can have more dates as there will be an enlarged Championship maybe even 18-19 clubs plus Cup meetings. I really do hope that someone does come forward and is quite positive that Ged may be interested in leasing the club to new owners if they have not got the capacity to buy it at first Didn't Neil Watson say that if more dates were needed then he was confident that they could be found but we didn't need to ask for them in 2018. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
proud panther 1,493 Posted October 9, 2018 The potential for building around the showground far outweighs the need for speedway. Definitely can't afford a year with no speedway, because it would never come back. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites