northyorksbear

Do you?

Have to say that's not what I was hearing, but given your direct contacts, I have to accept your version - with I will add a tinge of sadness

I disagree

from the posting just above, looks like you already have!

Don't be too down, it's Christmas and I hear Kev & Jitendra have some good pressies for us! (defo NOT konopka!!)

I think the key factor to remember is that this is a "different" redcar to the one Kus wanted away from, I think he is very likely to be back and with a positive attitude, the right promotional and team management behind him he will do a good job. we all want better, but at times you have to take a) what you can afford and b ) what is available - applies to life in general

It's Ostergaard. -. Sleep well!

Howarth puts in transfer request - if not agreed between all parties within 3 months can then go to arbitration and buying club (eg Sheffield) are told what to pay , unlikely to be 25k. depends if this is what you classify as messy

Absolutely no chance Love to know where you heard the rumour then we all know to ignore that source in the future!

Yes

You've missed out Charles Wright!

Has he paid the fine?

If you are going on the Bukhave that started 2016 season, having been thrown in the deep end, then possibly you could have that judgement. I think anyone who has seen Bukhave ride in the latter part of last season would be astounded with your view that Konopka is more likely to be a better option I don't say he is a rider who will rise to heat leader and take the league by storm, but the improvement over the year and his performance in Silver Helmet and other meetings, do (in my honest opinion) justify serious consideration for a team place using 4.00 points. He will easily score that at home, no question. As to Konopka - could be the answer to Newcastle's ongoing reserve issues and..... he is cheap - I'm sure kev/jitendra will give George a good loan deal for him

The problem here is how much do you trust/have faith in either of them!! Only they know what was discussed during this conversation (if it did take place) - the one factor that would concern/influence me based on what has been reported so far is why this was never raised previously. If I were accused of breaking the rules, and knew of all the comments being thrown about, attended a hearing to explain my actions and then got punished - I would have been shouting very loudly that I had received advice/verbal permission to undertake the actions I had. I certainly wouldn't come out and announce it weeks later! Everyone will have watched a police drama on TV and heard the words "..... it may harm your defence if you do not mention when questioned something which you later rely on in court....." I would suggest it may harm your defence even more if you do not mention something when questioned, or in court, and then later rely upon this when justifying your actions

Perks is conference reserve, but now in team replacing him is Wallinger. A conference reserve!

I'm sure consistency will be applied when/if another promotion are found to have been given a financial incentive (bung) to break the rules!

It will be interesting, of course they will want know about any incentives Redcar were offered to allow riders to miss the meeting and they will need to investigate if any rules have been broken. You want to check those grapes you have - seem very sour to me!

Ok - I apologise if you think I have tarnish Peterborough Speedway's reputation with my comments, which were actually being supportive of a number of panthers fans who I don't think are happy with this ongoing situation. However if you are and don't want to make a fuss that's fine - each to their own. AND - I only said most were not stupid!!!

No surprise another fictional report to try and make out Panthers management are being badly treated by authorities, someone should tell them their supporters deserve much much better respect and (most) are not stupid!!

The one in the speedway star giving Ged's account of why Hansen was told by text/phone on his way home that he was sacked

Don't disagree that it was right to drop Hansen, the point I was highlighting was the fictional (imo) report of how it was conducted.

The statement that showground will not deal with other potential promoters has come from Rathbone, given his history of slanting the reporting of situations in his favour I personally would be doubtful if this was 100% definitive as stated. I know many Panthers fans feel he has been honest with them, but some of his explanations really don't add up - prime example is sacking of Hansen On the showground issue - can you really see the owners turning down income from someone, if they are reputable and have financial backing. They would much rather have facility used than standing empty and just costing money!

The severity of the fine is dependant on the gain from the misdemeanor. I have no idea what the deal from Torun was, or indeed what the fine actually, however the fine HAS to outweigh any financial payment or the perceived financial gain from "deals/favours" etc. Otherwise where is the deterrent for the future? So until you can state what Ged gained from the situation you can't complain about the level of fine!

Now on Redcar site that they are not at Newcastle this week, sounds like it was redcar having rider issues

No need to try and fit this in so quickly now, Good of Sheffield to try and accommodate Redcar Good Luck to the Yorky Tigers in the play-offs