Crump99 4,476 Posted January 18, 2019 (edited) 11 minutes ago, Bald Bloke said: I don't know what's behind this, be it the 2.5 % ave reduction cock up, money, or whatever, but the Panthers team looked very expensive and was completed very early. Buster saved the Prem for 2019. No other promoter was interested.... Only in their own club..It must of hindered Lynn in some way as well, not that you are bothered. Lets see what happens shall we.. The Panthers have a strong team with Tungate who I think will be signed, if not already lined up. The press release is quite clear that the explanation is financial (whether one believes that is a matter of choice but that's the reason given), which begs the question why it's taken a month to realise. That's hardly unforeseen. Edited January 18, 2019 by Crump99 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambpanther 172 Posted January 18, 2019 Ged said in a radio interview before Christmas that he was given a budget to work with and buster was happy with the team being put together within that budget.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2ndbendbeerhut 1,781 Posted January 18, 2019 (edited) Taking aves from official green sheets for end of season.... Harris 7.78 BWD 5.27 Cook 7.73 Wright 5.14 (reduction confirmed from press release) Andersen 7.56 Bjerre 7.08 CL ÷ 1.5 = 4.72 Barker 7.05 CL ÷ 1.5 = 4.70 Total 42.90 Btw.... Tungate is 7.61 Edited January 18, 2019 by 2ndbendbeerhut Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bald Bloke 3,287 Posted January 18, 2019 4 minutes ago, Crump99 said: The press release is quite clear that the explanation is financial (whether one believes that is a matter of choice but that's the reason given), which begs the question why it's taken a month to realise. That's hardly unforeseen. I know that it's listed as a money matter.I don't know if it's covering up for something else. The Panthers with Harris, Cook and Hans looked expensive from the start. We don't know why it wasn't questioned before. I questioned it as soon as the team was complete. I can't see how it will improve Lynn who already have Kasper on a 4.0 who averaged 2.55 in 18. Bomber on an inflated ave would be an own goal imho. Would it improve Ippo..Maybe would give them a fair top 3. Given Cook and Hans wages. That looks more likely. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bald Bloke 3,287 Posted January 18, 2019 7 minutes ago, cambpanther said: Ged said in a radio interview before Christmas that he was given a budget to work with and buster was happy with the team being put together within that budget.. It would of been some budget for that team to be assembled.. Much more than at Lynn and Ippo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv 10,706 Posted January 18, 2019 7 minutes ago, 2ndbendbeerhut said: Taking aves from official green sheets for end of season.... Harris 7.78 BWD 5.27 Cook 7.73 Wright 5.14 (reduction confirmed from press release) Andersen 7.56 Bjerre 7.08 CL ÷ 1.5 = 4.72 Barker 7.05 CL ÷ 1.5 = 4.70 Total 42.90 Btw.... Tungate is 7.61 Even taking reductions for Harris and Cook makes the total 0.02 over rounding up the conversions... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigcatdiary 3,165 Posted January 18, 2019 8 minutes ago, dontforgetthefueltapsbruv said: Even taking reductions for Harris and Cook makes the total 0.02 over rounding up the conversions... My understanding is Barker is 4.68 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Noodles 1,337 Posted January 18, 2019 5 minutes ago, bigcatdiary said: My understanding is Barker is 4.68 Surely either 4.70 or 4.58 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flappy 1,605 Posted January 18, 2019 With the right replacement Panthers could quite conceivably be stronger. It still stinks how this has been done though. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv 10,706 Posted January 18, 2019 28 minutes ago, bigcatdiary said: My understanding is Barker is 4.68 Indeed - missed that one I will kick Beerhut accordingly for supplying duff information Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PE7Panther 331 Posted January 19, 2019 6 hours ago, BluPanther said: This has Chapmans hands all over it, flexing his 'muscles' now the sale is completed ... nail on head. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
New era Panthers 2,055 Posted January 19, 2019 5 hours ago, wealdstone said: IMO lies more lies and subterfuge ,lies and deceit seems to be the default position for those in charge of our sport. Probably they will blame Brexit and Theresa May It's not the lies it's the untold truths that are being withheld from supporters . Speedway promoters are like a cross between politicians and dodgy secondhand car dealers . 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bailays Hat 37 Posted January 19, 2019 This stinks of corruption. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel Smith 5,666 Posted January 19, 2019 5 hours ago, Racin Jason 72 said: I won’t hold my breath. I apologise The whole situation though is an absolute stinker. May be that now Buster is in full control Neil Watson doesn't have a job anymore? What could he add if so?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
New era Panthers 2,055 Posted January 19, 2019 39 minutes ago, Daniel Smith said: I apologise The whole situation though is an absolute stinker. May be that now Buster is in full control Neil Watson doesn't have a job anymore? What could he add if so?? No doubt after this latest fiasco he would be happy to stand down , he's been used in my opinion. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites