Racin Jason 72 1,283 Posted July 9, 2023 8 hours ago, Daniel Smith said: He didn't save Peterborough. He bought it to save the Premiership & it's TV deal No one else wanted to buy it. Without him it would have possibly folded 4 years ago 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racin Jason 72 1,283 Posted July 9, 2023 5 hours ago, bigcatdiary said: Yep, Apart from the Pairs last year nothing since 1998 And the championship pairs at Somerset Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iainb 5,020 Posted July 9, 2023 9 minutes ago, Racin Jason 72 said: And the championship pairs at Somerset And the 4's in 2011... but apart from that and the pairs last year and the pairs in 2015 what have the Witches won since 98? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kevin bass 249 Posted July 9, 2023 3 minutes ago, iainb said: And the 4's in 2011... but apart from that and the pairs last year and the pairs in 2015 what have the Witches won since 98? Nowt, but it's the taking part that counts 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Dog 413 Posted July 9, 2023 1 hour ago, noaksey said: This is correct, as far as I remember it's owned by Ipswich Speedway Limited which is nothing to do with the Witches. Only in speedway would you get a situation like this.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racin Jason 72 1,283 Posted July 9, 2023 47 minutes ago, The Dog said: Only in speedway would you get a situation like this.... Ipswich speedway limited is the original company from the 50’s. They are a collective of individuals who formed the stadium. when Deane wood took over spedeworth (stock cars) he tried to buy the stadium and did reach agreement but the deal fell through as a couple of the consortium wanted more. Deane was responsible for the extensive improvements which were very welcome including the two massive seating areas. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeilWatson 1,988 Posted July 9, 2023 1 hour ago, Racin Jason 72 said: No one else wanted to buy it. Without him it would have possibly folded 4 years ago It wouldn’t. Ged was clear that we would continue to race in the second tier if no sale took place. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racin Jason 72 1,283 Posted July 9, 2023 Do you still have your promoter’s license Neil ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeilWatson 1,988 Posted July 9, 2023 4 minutes ago, Racin Jason 72 said: Do you still have your promoter’s license Neil ? A Promoter’s licence relates to a specific Club and appointment; and I have neither of those at the moment. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Najjer 2,890 Posted July 9, 2023 11 hours ago, Bald Bloke said: Tomalin said he wanted to buy PB pre season, and still wants it apparently. £40k is "chump change" to him , " just one of his cars" it has been said. As a big Panthers fan, who has built an "empire" his words, he could buy it now. After all he could probably buy it with the sponsor money that he apparently hasn't paid, after falling out with Buster. There is an ongoing theme here though…. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pleasureboy60 123 Posted July 10, 2023 I personally think the bspa should punish KL for not being able to fulfil fixtures. They can't keep getting away with this without being reprimanded. Wouldn't happen in any other sport. Deduct them 6 points for every meeting they fail to complete, excluding rain offs. Also award the away team points if a fixture is called off without a valid excuse. At the moment KL are taking the piss and making the authorities look silly. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bald Bloke 3,287 Posted July 10, 2023 1 minute ago, pleasureboy60 said: I personally think the bspa should punish KL for not being able to fulfil fixtures. They can't keep getting away with this without being reprimanded. Wouldn't happen in any other sport. Deduct them 6 points for every meeting they fail to complete, excluding rain offs. Also award the away team points if a fixture is called off without a valid excuse. At the moment KL are taking the piss and making the authorities look silly. At the moment, we have had 1 meeting postponed until later in the month !!. I think your a bit premature with that post myself. .. Am i missing something. Is it not PB that is without a promoter for todays cancelled meeting at King's Lynn?. Surely that was one of the problems? And i did say "one" before i get a load of, Buster is to blame for everything in the world. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Speedtiger 327 Posted July 10, 2023 25 minutes ago, pleasureboy60 said: I personally think the bspa should punish KL for not being able to fulfil fixtures. They can't keep getting away with this without being reprimanded. Wouldn't happen in any other sport. Deduct them 6 points for every meeting they fail to complete, excluding rain offs. Also award the away team points if a fixture is called off without a valid excuse. At the moment KL are taking the piss and making the authorities look silly. 100% agree BUT sadly Chapman won’t be sanctioned as his mate the equally useless Gormless Godfrey is the BSPA chairman. The management and authority of speedway is and always has been in the hands of a very selected few. Once again it’s the fans that get a bad deal and will be affected and then the promoters will be scratching their heads wondering why the crowd levels are rubbish! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss 10,783 Posted July 10, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, pleasureboy60 said: I personally think the bspa should punish KL for not being able to fulfil fixtures. They can't keep getting away with this without being reprimanded. Wouldn't happen in any other sport. Deduct them 6 points for every meeting they fail to complete, excluding rain offs. Also award the away team points if a fixture is called off without a valid excuse. At the moment KL are taking the piss and making the authorities look silly. 55 minutes ago, Speedtiger said: 100% agree BUT sadly Chapman won’t be sanctioned as his mate the equally useless Gormless Godfrey is the BSPA chairman. The management and authority of speedway is and always has been in the hands of a very selected few. Once again it’s the fans that get a bad deal and will be affected and then the promoters will be scratching their heads wondering why the crowd levels are rubbish! Unfortunately you two are letting your dislike of Keith Chapman get in the way of sensible suggestion and debate.....the club is working with and not against the BSPL and keys not forget that the person who was running and funding the team has walked away half way through the season due to personal reasons, other than seeing the club shut down for the year I don't really know what the alternative is. You are right the fans are suffering but I don't see how deducting points and awarding meetings helps anybody least of all loyal supporters. The priority has to be getting through this season and coming back stronger in 2024 whoever that is under. Highly unlikely to be Buster, he wants to hand over the reins and retire, good job he hasn't decided to do that already and has instead stepped into the breach to try and keep the Stars going. Edited July 10, 2023 by Bagpuss 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bald Bloke 3,287 Posted July 10, 2023 17 minutes ago, Bagpuss said: Unfortunately you two are letting your dislike of Keith Chapman get in the way of sensiblevsuggestion and debate.....the club is working with and not against the BSPL and keys not forget that the person who was running and funding the team has walked away half way through the season due to personal reasons, other than seeing the club shut down for the year I don't really know what the alternative is. You are right the fans are suffering but I don't see how deducting points and awarding meetings helps anybody least of all loyal supporters. The priority has to be getting through this season and coming back stronger in 2024 whoever that is under. Highly unlikely to be Buster, he wants to hand over the reins and retire, good job he hasn't decided to do that already and has instead stepped into the breach to try and keep the Stars going. Well put Baggy. A lot better put than I could of done, or had the patience to try. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
