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At this stage! That's a good one. He's taken a club down, poached their assets, left genuine Peterborough speedway people (and some would say genuine speedway people) to try to salvage something from the mess that he presided over and left. His last act is to cling on for some reason to seemingly stop the consortium moving forward. Although the council motion: "To arrange a meeting between the current owners of the Peterborough Panthers Speedway Team" suggests different unless it's a typo? Chapman deserves everything that he's getting although he is quite welcome to put out a statement of clarification. He did it in the summer when he felt the criticism at that point was unjust. Panthers contract at the EoES has finished, as has the AEPG deadline to clear the site so what's holding him back now? One can only assume that he doesn't give a stuff and has got everything that he planned and wanted? The floor is his!

Myself and Carl Johnson attended the Parish Council meeting this evening with about 25 supporters (thanks guys). I spoke at length to the council about the current situation facing the club and I am pleased to say that the Parish Council have agreed to submit an application to Peterborough City Council to apply for the Speedway Track and surrounds (including the grandstand) to be considered for an Asset of Community Value. The fact the Parish Council has agreed to do this (we never asked them to do this) is very pleasing and it demonstrates that the Parish Council of Orton Waterville (which covers the Showground) are 100% supportive of Peterborough Panthers Speedway Club being retained in Peterborough. I suspect that would have been the best attended Parish Council meeting of the year, extra chairs were required, although I think initially they thought it was some sort of Internet Flash Mob that had turned up with flags and banners! Special mention to the (very) young Panthers supporting children who came, you guys were amazing. Thanks also to Cllr Julie Stevenson for her continuing commitment in our quest to retain Speedway in Peterborough.

Just the new team sponsor to come now no doubt Kings Lynn AEPG Stars

Yes, he’s known as sleight of hand now.

Good to see Emil back, All the controversy about letting him ride over here this season and he turned out to be most people's favourite rider, Genuine nice guy who's got a lot of time for everyone, Will always give 110% and he's not here just for a pay day and to take the mickey out of the league. I've never experienced watching Emil around Foxhall (Only the Showground) so it'll be something to tick off my bucket list in 2024.

He's getting away with this very Scot free currently and it doesn't overly sit well. All I see as a fan is our club closed down, track dug up without a fight from the owners of the club. The fight is being conducted by fans and a consortium who want to take the club on, fine but what's happening with taking the club on? Is the current owner playing ball or just taking last seasons Panthers to King's Lynn? Even the last meeting was poor and left everyone wanting more

So so quick round foxhall but while others who are quick look on the limit Emil is in total control of the bike. Never looks like he's on that fine line between winning or binning it. Great to have him back.

It’s usually a feature of a Berwick team to have wasted points.

Rather have tofty than Ellis any day,Ippo are welcome to him

Sad to see Jordan Palin has confirmed he’s retired from the sport.

If you’ve followed Polish speedway for the last few seasons, you’ll see that Wiktor isn’t on the up at all. Almost the opposite. He looked so promising a few years back and looked like he could be set for a massive breakthrough - but has rather stalled and if anything gone backwards. He’s abit awkward on the bike and not a naturally fluid rider but he still has potential.

2 British riders agreed, then did U turns. I'll say no more

People can do what they please but it's Peterborough or nothing for me

Neilsen would be an awful signing, always missing through injury.

Whilst other riders sign with clubs, Artem Laguta is giving the Panthers every chance to run in 2024. Artem told his manager that it's the Panthers or nobody.

One thing is for sure. Home wins are going to be crucial next season. It looks to me it will be like it was all them years ago when away wins were rare. looks a good season on the cards

Christ you off again?.Another personal dig at him and his family? Btw before you start i have zilch to do with his family but you do make yourself look a bit sad

https://ipswichwitches.co/2024-signing-emil-sayfutdinov/ Emil confirmed.

Nope. Most are likely to have one due to the low points limit. I'm glad that's not the rule, stops the likes of Ben Trigger missing out on a team spot because his average is "too high" at 2.08 for example

Motion to be tabled at the next full Peterborough City Council meeting to be held on Wednesday 6th December 2023. This will be live-streamed. 6. Motion from Councillor Stevenson The team motorbike sport known as ‘speedway’ has been of great credit to Peterborough since 1970. The local ‘Peterborough Panthers’ team has won the highest level national championship three times, most recently in 2021. Over the years, the club has brought many trophies to our city at various levels within the sport, including junior level. Peterborough Speedway has put the city of on the international map, via regular live TV coverage broadcast on the Warner Bros Discovery TV channel. Since 1970 until now, Peterborough Panthers has been racing on a purpose-built racetrack, thought to be one of the best in the world, on the East of England Showground. The showground’s current owner, the East of England Agricultural Society (EEAS) now wishes to sell the showground, and the council’s local plan states that the land may be developed for housing and leisure. However, AEPG, the company tasked with preparing the showground land for sale on behalf of EEAS has made it clear that the Peterborough speedway club is no longer permitted to race at the showground with immediate effect, regardless of the outcome of its two existing planning applications to redevelop the site. (In an article published in the Peterborough Telegraph on 21st November 2023, AEPG said, “To be clear, the decision not to renew the arrangement for running speedway meets would remain, irrespective of any planning applications on the land.”) The landowner and its agent having confirmed that the club will not be permitted to race at the showground after the end of the 2023 season (which has now concluded), means that club now has nowhere to race, and with nowhere to race the club cannot continue to operate and the sport of speedway in Peterborough may die. As a matter of urgency, Peterborough Panthers Speedway Club must now find a new home. 96 This council acknowledges:  The enormous cultural and economic benefits that Peterborough Panthers Speedway Club has brought to Peterborough over the past 53 years.  The many benefits Peterborough Panthers Speedway Club brings to the residents of Peterborough, many of whom have spoken of how the club has contributed positively towards their mental health and sense of wellbeing and community.  That Peterborough Panthers provides positive role models for young people who are interested in motorbikes and provides a means for them to enjoy motorbikes as a sport in a safe and responsible way. This council resolves:  To arrange a meeting between the current owners of the Peterborough Panthers Speedway Team and the council leader and relevant cabinet member(s) and council officers to discover if there is any way the council can help to keep the sport of speedway alive in Peterborough.  To promote speedway in Peterborough so that more of the city’s residents are aware of the benefits this family-oriented sport brings to the city. Full agenda here: https://democracy.peterborough.gov.uk/documents/s51351/12. Motions on Notice.pdf

The track and fence isn’t really a great problem, the grandstand and lights are the most important and with the recent council planning noting that LP 30 applies to speedway , the removal of the fence and track on AEPG orders hasn’t gone down to well with anyone least of all the council planners or Sports England.

It's not just about this though, is it? Chapman is a piece of work and has been for many years. Is he in bed with AEPG? Maybe, maybe not, but given his history it's a lot more likely than not. You actually seem like you're struggling internally in this post to carry on defending him, which begs the question of why you still do.

It's very rare for MPT to have an injury free season tbh. He's due for one...

Some how some way I just don't think that's the case...

It is a shame injury has curtailed his career as other teams in the Premiership, GB Youth & Poland saw his potential at such a young age but he is now in a well paid job.

Sorry both.

Entertained we will be. Top 4, i think we have a chance.

You're falling in to the 'bad management' trap. Lawson & Harris are decent but on their current averages what do they add?? They have little to no improvement on their averages which will = losing meetings. I'm sticking my neck out & saying King's Lynn will make top 4 with this septet. If not, 100% the fans will be entertained with Musielak, Tarasenko, Basso & Wojdylo. Having Rowe at No7 will be huge.

Weak! IMO!

I thought he would be back next season after his comments. does anyone know who he’ll be riding for?

Then that’s just unlucky unfortunately and even more frustrating! Stick either of the two mentioned in that line up and it would have looked tasty. Fine margins. Still has potential though. If Wotsit does similar to what Tenko did this year then it could be in the mix. Gonna be even more impossible to predict the play of four this time. Luck will play a huge part.

Would take Hume and Borke not sure on Neilsen

I think its because of an incident that happened a couple of seasons ago where by Wright protested profusely about the track not being fit for purpose? (unless there's another reason?) All in the past IMO and the only 'time' that matters is now! I'd welcome him with open arms...goes well round PB!

Can't see him selling tbh, I'm 99% sure he's done a deal with AEPG, Something's just not right because things aren't adding up. Sad thing about is some Panthers fans will dance to his tune by attending KL meetings next season because they've put out a predictable 2023 Panthers select side. I hope the majority will see the light though and go to meetings at Ipswich and Leicester instead......Support the new ownership at Leicester or support Chris Louis and Ritchie Hawkins at Ipswich where the latter has already made the effort in supporting us.

Exactly

Surely Phil Morris has the necessary skills set if he is allowed to implement the changes that he feels are necessary.

On a 5 point average Lampart would be a great signing . Certainly a rider I would expect to put a least a point on his average . He may start the season at number 6 in the reserve berth , he would surely pile the points up from that position .

It might have seemed a long shot a year ago but Josh Pickering would be on my hit list !. I believe he did say he was stepping away from Edinburgh and the Championship. Like Ryan he wanted to push on in the Euro Leagues But subsequently I read he could well be back in the Championship. He would be my "pick" to replace Ryan. Absolute "box office" racer around the EWR.

Good question.

The guilty Worrall…. Sorry the innocent one.

Who will actually be representing the club as the "current" owner of the Peterborough Panthers for the meeting on December 6th

4 of them

Wiktor Lampart would be a very nice addition to British Speedway, a young Pole on the up. Average just below F Jakobsen in Ekstraliga, and despite being one of the weakest riders in Ekstraliga main bodies, he’s only 22 years old. I’d expect him to average 6 at least if here for the full season.

If those are close to being true, as an Oxford fan, it's going to be weird racing against Masters and Boughen in the Premiership. Likewise Harris, Wright and Kerr in the Championship. That's the problem with running in both leagues!

if Boughen would be anywhere imagine it would be Oxford

Don't think Boughen is Premiership ready yet. I'd love to see DT back but I think he will probably be back at Ipswich.

I really can’t see Jenkins not being rising star at Oxford

think the last time he ride for us his machinery was pretty good it was his crash just before the playoffs and 2 broken wrists that were the problem lol

I do wish they'd gone with The Rebels if they're not using Cheetahs for the top team. I looked it up and there was even an Oxford Rebellion in 1596. The flag was the flag of Mercia - a yellow cross on a blue background. Perfect for a speedway logo if the confederate flag is deemed unsuitable. I don't know why - maybe just because they were called that when I starte4d going - but I think I'd be more likely to be inspired to go if it was Oxford Rebels. Oxford Spires sound like an NDL nickname (but better than Silver Machine!). Come on Oxford. It's not too late. Oxford "Rebels". You know it makes sense!

I agree he probably still win.He is comfort mode most of the meeting with present point scoring system though.Every point should count IMO