sparkafag 746 Posted January 7, 2016 I do say it in the loosest of terms , in that he could be promoted as GP winner, World Cup winner etc which does sound exciting but then when you find out it is Bjerre it is all about meh. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peterborough daz 220 Posted January 7, 2016 He still is a good rider, he may not be a box office racer but he's still a top rider despite his EL average. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
proud panther 1,505 Posted January 7, 2016 Can't see it being Bjerre, but then again I can't think of anyone else that is available, unless we start a point under the limit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peterborough daz 220 Posted January 7, 2016 Can't see it being Bjerre, but then again I can't think of anyone else that is available, unless we start a point under the limit. As you say I can't think of anyone else it could be with Rathbone stating that the new rider will be at number 1. Signing Bjerre would make an awful lot of sense providing we can keep Sunday fixture clashes to a minimum as he's local and his average fits perfectly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reviresco 708 Posted January 7, 2016 Provisional Polish Ekstraliga fixtures have been released today, so things may move forward now on the rider front now. (KB re-signed for Unia Tarnow for 2016, I think): http://speedwayekstraliga.pl/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/terminarz2016.pdf (Looks as if there are some Friday fixtures on here) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Noodles 1,337 Posted January 7, 2016 SPEEDWAY: Bjerre could be back to spearhead Panthers title challenge A former World Championship leader and World Cup winner is among Panthers targets to complete the team they hope will challenge for Premier League glory in 2016. Promoter Ged Rathbone has confirmed to the Peterborough Telegraph that the city club have held talks with Danish star Kenneth Bjerre about a possible return to the East of England Showground. Bjerre has spent much of his British career in Panthers colours after representing them in seven seasons during the Elite League era. He is one of three past Panthers riders who have been contacted about being a potential number one rider for the club next season. Swedish veteran Peter Karlsson and Polish star Norbert Kosciuch are others to have come under consideration from club bosses. But Rathbone revealed that drafting in any of the above riders will depend on how Panthers fixtures many of which are likely to be on Sundays - fit around those of clubs in Poland on the same day and where the trio have already struck deals. Rathbone said: We have spoken to Kenneth in depth about the possibility of him being a Peterborough rider next season. In fact we have been in contact with several riders in our search for a number one, and Peter and Norbert are also among them. They have all expressed their interest in riding for us, but it will depend on how our fixtures fall around their Polish commitments. We have just received the first draft of our fixtures and we hope to have them finalised very soon. Once that happens we can continue discussions with the riders on our radar. Ive said all along that it is a case of having to be patient. Were in a position where we need to make the right signing rather than a quick signing. Ive been made aware of some nonsense on internet forums which suggests we cannot afford to sign a number one. Let me quash that straight away and let me also assure every single one of our supporters that we have the finances to put together a package to attract any of our targets for the number one spot. What we will not do is pay over the odds for any riders who are not of what we regard to be proven Premier League number one standard. Bjerre saw his Elite League average drop to 5.87 during a tough campaign at Kings Lynn, but that could work out to Panthers advantage as it makes him eligible for the Premier League as he has dropped under the six-point threshold. Bjerre would come into the Panthers side on an 8.22 figure as a riders Elite League average is multiplied by 1.4 to determine a Premier League mark. Karlsson, still going strong at 47 years of age, raced for Panthers in two Elite League seasons and has spent more than half of his 25-year British career with parent club Wolverhampton. His top-flight average dropped to 5.51 last season which would translate into a 7.71 figure for Panthers. Kosciuch was a popular figure with Panthers fans in more recent times as he rode for the club in four successive seasons earlier this decade. He operated at either reserve or second string in the Elite League, but would almost certainly be a powerful rider in the Premier League where he would race off a 7.07 starting average. That would see Panthers come in well under the 42.50 points limit as they have 8.45 available for their final rider. Read more: http://www.peterboroughtoday.co.uk/sport/speedway/speedway-bjerre-could-be-back-to-spearhead-panthers-title-challenge-1-7148580#ixzz3waE02LzG Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peterborough daz 220 Posted January 7, 2016 (edited) Bjerre the only number 1 out of those. Essentially they are split into 3 categories Bjerre = Top 4 Karlsson = Mid Table Koscuich = Bottom Half Edited January 7, 2016 by dazpanther Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Noodles 1,337 Posted January 7, 2016 Provisional Polish Ekstraliga fixtures have been released today, so things may move forward now on the rider front now. (KB re-signed for Unia Tarnow for 2016, I think): http://speedwayekstraliga.pl/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/terminarz2016.pdf (Looks as if there are some Friday fixtures on here) Excluding the play offs, I make it 10 confirmed Sundays, 2 reserved Sundays, 2 Saturdays, 1 Friday, 1 Monday. Bjerre ain't going to work.Bjerre the only number 1 out of thoseNo idea where Norbi has come from, someone better tell the management he can't ride PL anyway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spin king 1,923 Posted January 7, 2016 SPEEDWAY: Bjerre could be back to spearhead Panthers title challenge A former World Championship leader and World Cup winner is among Panthers targets to complete the team they hope will challenge for Premier League glory in 2016. Promoter Ged Rathbone has confirmed to the Peterborough Telegraph that the city club have held talks with Danish star Kenneth Bjerre about a possible return to the East of England Showground. Bjerre has spent much of his British career in Panthers colours after representing them in seven seasons during the Elite League era. He is one of three past Panthers riders who have been contacted about being a potential number one rider for the club next season. Swedish veteran Peter Karlsson and Polish star Norbert Kosciuch are others to have come under consideration from club bosses. But Rathbone revealed that drafting in any of the above riders will depend on how Panthers fixtures many of which are likely to be on Sundays - fit around those of clubs in Poland on the same day and where the trio have already struck deals. Rathbone said: We have spoken to Kenneth in depth about the possibility of him being a Peterborough rider next season. In fact we have been in contact with several riders in our search for a number one, and Peter and Norbert are also among them. They have all expressed their interest in riding for us, but it will depend on how our fixtures fall around their Polish commitments. We have just received the first draft of our fixtures and we hope to have them finalised very soon. Once that happens we can continue discussions with the riders on our radar. Ive said all along that it is a case of having to be patient. Were in a position where we need to make the right signing rather than a quick signing. Ive been made aware of some nonsense on internet forums which suggests we cannot afford to sign a number one. Let me quash that straight away and let me also assure every single one of our supporters that we have the finances to put together a package to attract any of our targets for the number one spot. What we will not do is pay over the odds for any riders who are not of what we regard to be proven Premier League number one standard. Bjerre saw his Elite League average drop to 5.87 during a tough campaign at Kings Lynn, but that could work out to Panthers advantage as it makes him eligible for the Premier League as he has dropped under the six-point threshold. Bjerre would come into the Panthers side on an 8.22 figure as a riders Elite League average is multiplied by 1.4 to determine a Premier League mark. Karlsson, still going strong at 47 years of age, raced for Panthers in two Elite League seasons and has spent more than half of his 25-year British career with parent club Wolverhampton. His top-flight average dropped to 5.51 last season which would translate into a 7.71 figure for Panthers. Kosciuch was a popular figure with Panthers fans in more recent times as he rode for the club in four successive seasons earlier this decade. He operated at either reserve or second string in the Elite League, but would almost certainly be a powerful rider in the Premier League where he would race off a 7.07 starting average. That would see Panthers come in well under the 42.50 points limit as they have 8.45 available for their final rider. Read more: http://www.peterboroughtoday.co.uk/sport/speedway/speedway-bjerre-could-be-back-to-spearhead-panthers-title-challenge-1-7148580#ixzz3waE02LzG The big problem for the Panthers getting Bjerre in is the Polish fixtures, maybe that could far too much of a gamble. Norbert Kosciuch, is a massive long shot due to his racing license if he rides Premier League then he cannot ride in the Polish league. Karlson is probably the one that I think is most realistic and at this level would be a quality signing and would be good number 1 rider at this level. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
screm 8,057 Posted January 7, 2016 If Peterborough are wanting their No1 to be at every meeting then they will need to look elsewhere rather than go for Bjerre, if they are happy happy using guests then Bjerre`s the man for the Panthers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spin king 1,923 Posted January 7, 2016 If Peterborough are wanting their No1 to be at every meeting then they will need to look elsewhere rather than go for Bjerre, if they are happy happy using guests then Bjerre`s the man for the Panthers. Would they be allowed to use a Guest if he absent due to Polish commitments. Need SCB to clarify the situation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv 10,706 Posted January 7, 2016 If Peterborough are wanting their No1 to be at every meeting then they will need to look elsewhere rather than go for Bjerre, if they are happy happy using guests then Bjerre`s the man for the Panthers.surely if Bjerre is signed and he misses a meeting due to a clash with riding in Poland then there would be no facility available...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peterborough daz 220 Posted January 7, 2016 surely if Bjerre is signed and he misses a meeting due to a clash with riding in Poland then there would be no facility available...... Not sure, but same rules will apply to many signed in the PL who also ride in Poland. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
screm 8,057 Posted January 7, 2016 Would they be allowed to use a Guest if he absent due to Polish commitments. Need SCB to clarify the situation. I think you`re right, in that case then Peterborough might need a bit of luck with the fixtures and a bit of help from fellow promoters with those fixtures, if they go for Bjerre. Agreed, this forum does need SCB back posting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
