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This has been posted by David Ayres on Facebook. Danny's funeral on the 14th of February Go to Mildenhall Stadium which will be open about 12 noon. There will be a play area for the children so families welcome. Danny will be brought in about 1pm and go round the track escorted by the riders. Then on to the Crematorium for 2pm, Those with small children can watch the funeral streamed live to the Stadium as best not to take them to the Crematorium . Party time at the Stadium afterwards. Fish and chip shop will be open and the bar. Music about 7pm. All welcome to give him a send off. This is a celebration not a wake, so colourful clothing please. Danny's favourite colour is pink. All welcome.

If Crump does come back he will absolutely smash this awful top league

I'm sure Rob and the less bitter, normal speedway supporters, will think nothing of team building until poor Danny Ayres is finally in his resting place.

These I am afraid are the issues that those at Peterborough have chosen cynically and callously to disregard.

Ah, the good old days, when you needed 6 home and 6 away meetings for a rider on an assessed average to get a GSA. I seem to recall a Polish rider who had the potential for 23 meetings but surprisingly missed 12 and went into the play-offs still on an assessed average so still riding as a reserve. He scored 26+2 from 11 rides in the play-off final

Crump should be no higher than a 5.00, even then will struggle for a 4.00 average imo

Maybe it’s a case of “once bitten twice shy” . We thought we had a Team when we rocked up for Press and Practice day last year and then look what happened. Can’t blame fans for worrying or being sceptical in the circumstances.

The petition on change.org  https://www.change.org/PeterboroughSpeedwayDisabledParking2020 remains open, and I ask as many of you as possible to sign the petition if you support its content and aims. it is a respectful, constructive petition, and makes no threats or demands, simply urging the Promotion to look at the situation again from the perspective of a Blue-Badge holder. I’ve been asked about the payment requested by change.org. It’s a ‘charge/donation’ made by them, and is nothing to do with me or the Club. However it can be skipped past (as can the sharing) there’s a link right at the bottom of the relevant page of the signing process. Thanks for reading

Personal weath/income maybe be greater in the south east, but disposable income is probably no greater, especially when property is concerned, purchase price or rent on an average 2 /3 bed property in the south compared to the north more than wipes out any gain in income. I know there are other factors, employment being the main one, but I do think the north south divide is a bit of a myth, you only have to look around some of our southern coastal towns to see some deprivation.

Could I remind you that it's Peterborough Panthers and not Pirates

Some excellent articles in there this week...Danny Ayres tribute, Swindon track review, English team in 70s and 80s, and big rivalry with Yanks, Lee Ashby feature, Lindgren interview, etc., Good magazine for this minority sport.We should support it.

Reflecting on the Ronnie Russell years at Rye House... Pretty poor results wise, but at least we made a KOC Final. Highlight was Jens Rasmussen winning the 1988 Grand Slam at Oxford. One of my favourite days supporting the Rockets. Never spoke to the guy, but grew to appreciate his efforts keeping the club going in difficult times

Can’t possibly be geoff has told us so several times

Whether it’s the coming season or seasons after, really looking forward to watching Drew Kemp in Witches colours. The boy has so much talent and has a bright future.

Think he had a tough time being sacked after moving up into the main body of the team. Yes I’d agree he started ok but he himself even admitted it was tougher than he expected. Only to be expected. Having had the pleasure of watching him in the NL he was one of the most natural riders I’ve seen on a bike since Darcy Ward, so I highly rate him by the way.

A top number one that was very much needed to help with the inexperienced bottom end. never know could get himself a promotion to the championship side if one of the new boys aren’t up to scratch.

Great gesture http://www.speedwaygb.co.uk/news.php?extend.37899

I didn’t know that. I’ve been maligning Len for years then

I went to that test. Blunsdon was packed

They haven't as long as you crawl ,drag yourself or be carried the distance required

I'm sure godfrey will do whatever is in the best interest of speedway..........and scunthorpe

I was there. Excellent article in Speedway Star this week saying Americans were given home pits, Gresh and Autrey rode for Swindon, and it seemed a big portion of the English crowd were supporting the Yanks. Some real needle between the teams as the English dominance of the 70s was ending.

Kent are indeed offering something special, called Championship speedway, which their public haven't seen previously. As for it being higher-priced that elsewhere, l'd gently point out the location in the wealthy bottom-right corner of the island. Local income, and personal wealth will be considerably greater than in and around (say) Newcastle, Redcar or Berwick. Thus, pro-rata, their pricing is maybe about the right level. Discuss?

How many leagues do the Panthers race in then, he would be only riding once maybe twice a week, get practically most of the UK summer months off,

Not sure if Poole are going for a 'Main' team sponsor as they are offering a variety of commercial sponsorship packages. I believe there are 'Gold, Silver and Bronze'-type packages on offer, but I'm seeing Danny on Tuesday so I'll no doubt find out. Not sure I'll be able to share any info though?!

You know the old saying , if you cut lawrence fielding in half............. He will bleed to death

It is ok that the SCB appoint Track Curator Advisors for the poor, bumpy tracks that we have opinions on, and we are all entitled to our opinions, as some of these poor tracks as away fans see them, the home fans will have a different opinion. Shale has been in short supply these last 2 years & the changing, seasonal weather has not helped. What some tracks have done though & have done these last few years is change the shape to produce better racing. Ipswich & Leicester are teams that have tried a couple of changes. Glasgow & Swindon this last season made changes that the riders, fans & opponents liked. Berwick are changing theirs at this present moment.

I expect they have offered terms to riders which have been turned down and are playing a game of brinkmanship to see who cracks first.

I remember that, and was going to mention it. And then they won the league title.

Agreed, very odd logic. Any of the 15 could win a round, but only 3 or 4 the title, so would be bizarre if you didnt get a better price for the round on the title favourites...

He likes pie n mash an all Chris Keef

Its not the best way to keep what paying customers they still may have left by leaving it so late, they have had the same time as everyone else and yes the budget is obviously the main stumbling block, two main sponsors who must be now thinking what the hell we let ourselves in for, Its been obvious that Iversen turned them down weeks ago. Got to ask will they actually start the season.

Some canny concrete bus shelters all over west Cumbria

I'd agree if all teams were in the same situation, but as you see all the good riders being signed up, you know things have got desperate

Yes, I've lived a sheltered life - grew up in a bus station.

As I said, focus on the main stand and lower first bend terracing. Get those up to standard and close down the rest. It'll give the capacity needed.

All too short but Kazakhstan highlights from FIM TV

Appreciated, thanks.

Think that's where he should be riding far to good for this league.

Let's see what happens as season goes?

That's pretty naughty saying that everyone is upset about Danny but accusing them of that is a pretty low and insensitive thing to do

The eradication of Blue Badge holders is of much higher priority than the team

Most expensive in the land including the PL. Only Belle Vue charge the same and even they offer an senior concession and, if you are a senior, it comes out £6 more than many other CL clubs.

Good luck with these prices ,he will need it.

Excellent promoter to work for. Deserved more luck/success at Rye House. He poured cash in to make it work and was eventually beaten, but only after one heck of a fight. The story made it to the BBC News website. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-bristol-51383434

Ouch. £14 for NL and £19 for Champs sorry but that's just too dear.

Good news is that I've heard from Wealdstone and he's fit and well but just had the enthusiasm kicked out of him by Panthers management. The clubs regressive action against their own disabled fans (even the ones that played ball) amongst other things has left him drained and in need of a rest. I know how he feels and I suspect that he's far from alone.

The last line of the statement is the key one - having the correct equipment. Absolutely vital for everyone track. One assumes their first visit will be to BH15.

RIP Danny mate, speedway wont be the same without you, thoughts to your loved ones

I can give you a daily diary of my life if you like? With and without carer to show the difference..... Suffice to say, without a carer, going to the supermarket was/is a no go area let alone a precinct or shopping centre and it is only recently I have actually had a full time carer. Before that, my life was extremely limited and isolating. However, at 49 years young, I do still like my independence and anything that allows me to have that, I will grab onto for as long as I can. Thankfully I have an extremely understanding and flexible employer who is good at spotting changes that can be made even before I do to make my life easier and ensuring I can still work while my body deteriorates ever more and now a carer to deliver me to my desk and collect me afterwards. Re Peterborough and their changes, for a singleton disabled person, it makes it nigh on impossible for them to attend because the distances are too great unless they then also find and pay for a carer to attend. For most, this would be outside of their affordability.