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13 minutes ago, Crump99 said:

The I know the real truth story is getting a bit tiresome though. Either post the facts, as you understand them or give it a rest, said in the nicest possible way. CJ has been a yo-yo for years and you seem to think that him making decisions is a plus. I'm not sure how many Panthers fans feel the same?

 

I don't pretend to know everything. I only know what i have been told by someone very credible and close, on some things, not everything by a long way.. Guess i'll have to shut up in the nicest possible way then.. :)

Until Buster actually says what went wrong with the Tomlin deal, why he has been so negative on our future during 2023 (although I understand if it's not to upset AEPG as Bratters says), or why here at the end of 2022, at 1.01 he say that Panthers could have another few seasons at the EoES ? https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1285189478916248 then the jury is out and will remain so.

 

True, and would love to hear it as well.. My guess, and this is a guess,  is that Holdergate had something to do with it falling apart early on. Regarding the vid. Maybe Buster thought/hoped there was a chance at the time he said it that something might be able be worked out. I really don't know.. With all these objections going in, it wouldn't surprise me if  something might happen, but i suspect the offer, if made, might be ridiculous, and  rent related. Making it not viable anyway. But they can say they tried but the sport is not viable.

 

Yes he's providing a good ending, and credit for that, but the emphasis very much on ending with others fighting for the club and energising the fans to get active. Surely even a die-hard Buster fan such as yourself can see that there are some questions to answer?

 

Thank you :). A little bit of credit, is better than  what he has had from most on here all season. That's why i have been supportive of him. Some of  the stuff is undeserved  imho..  It's not been easy for him this season, with both promoters leaving for different reasons. He was as good as retired, then had all this put on him.  I don't know what if any part he has in trying to save the Panthers if any.. If i was in his shoes i would of shut the doors when CJ jacked after the poo he was getting.

 

 

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44 minutes ago, Bald Bloke said:

 

 

Hope I'm wrong, but I think tomorrow maybe our last match.

The Kings Lynn match is meaningless and won't affect the final league positions. It  will also save Buster a shed load of money if it isn't run.

What are the speedway authorities going to do if its not ridden ? No good fining Peterborough as they will be defunct after tomorrow !

 

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14 minutes ago, pleasureboy60 said:

Hope I'm wrong, but I think tomorrow maybe our last match.

The Kings Lynn match is meaningless and won't affect the final league positions. It  will also save Buster a shed load of money if it isn't run.

What are the speedway authorities going to do if its not ridden ? No good fining Peterborough as they will be defunct after tomorrow !

 

I hope your wrong as well. Buster is going to have to take the hit, and run the meeting. 

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24 minutes ago, pleasureboy60 said:

Hope I'm wrong, but I think tomorrow maybe our last match.

The Kings Lynn match is meaningless and won't affect the final league positions. It  will also save Buster a shed load of money if it isn't run.

What are the speedway authorities going to do if its not ridden ? No good fining Peterborough as they will be defunct after tomorrow !

 

I wasn't planning on going tomorrow (Canary Wharf - Business Lunch), but I might have to do it now. I think you might be right.

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7 minutes ago, pleasureboy60 said:

Buster is past caring now! My feeling is he will forfeit the Lynn match for a small fine from the Speedway authorities. Cheaper than paying riders.

Surely he wouldn't do that to your fans :blink:. If he does then he deserves everything he gets. And i hope if it leads to a fine, and it will be an appropriate one under the circumstances.

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Can't see any reason Buster would not want to run it

Potentially the last ever meeting at The Showground and will surely attract a huge huge attendance

The takings will far outweigh the outgoings even though paying both teams

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1 hour ago, BassoRacingFan said:

I wasn't planning on going tomorrow (Canary Wharf - Business Lunch), but I might have to do it now. I think you might be right.

I applause your dedication. Work from home tomorrow mate.

 

 

 

 

 

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See link below for the Preview for the Wolves meeting. Rob Lyon clearly says we have two remaining meetings and the date for the Kings Lynn meeting will be released shortly.

 

http://www.peterborough-speedway.com/_mobile/news.php?extend.4251&fbclid=IwAR3oUBjaNlFAV73YtjiafG30XAC3EFatNoyxEGYypV7rV5uUjExdenX_VtQ

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3 minutes ago, pleasureboy60 said:

This is what Peterborough Speedway is all about ! It's in the blood and I for one am going to miss it so much.

As a Bees fan, I can say with all honesty, that we all feel for you.

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2 hours ago, Bald Bloke said:

but i suspect the offer, if made, might be ridiculous, and  rent related. Making it not viable anyway. But they can say they tried but the sport is not viable.

I think that you're right and that is something that we've got to argue against. AEPG will argue that the site is underused now that they've mugged everybody off and they never used the site to its full potential anyway. I'm sure that when the East of England Agricultural Society got in to bed with AEPG they didn't expect their legacy to be a toxic one, which is something different from that which the developer try to sell on their tin: "we leave a legacy of which all parties can be proud" - Peterborough City Council will never get over, be forgiven, or be proud getting rid of Peterborough Speedway from the city.

As for the rent though, because we're inconvenient, they've wrecked the EoES and don't want to offer any help, especially financial (ie subsidise a community facility) their strategy allegedly will be for a break even rent which is clearly ridiculous.

However, that does not get them out of their responsibilities under LP30. Hopefully PCC don't buy the guff that AEPG may have submitted to already (and we've yet to see I'm believe) to get them out of their responsibilities.

It's worrying that Butterfield is quoted as saying: “We are working with the Speedway fans and owners but we understand the disappointment that the speedway is moving from Peterborough.” - when nothing has been approved. Peterborough Speedway in not moving anywhere if the planning is rejected and PCC are not hoodwinked over LP30.

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3 minutes ago, Crump99 said:

I think that you're right and that is something that we've got to argue against. AEPG will argue that the site is underused now that they've mugged everybody off and they never used the site to its full potential anyway. I'm sure that when the East of England Agricultural Society got in to bed with AEPG they didn't expect their legacy to be a toxic one, which is something different from that which the developer try to sell on their tin: "we leave a legacy of which all parties can be proud" - Peterborough City Council will never get over, be forgiven, or be proud getting rid of Peterborough Speedway from the city.

As for the rent though, because we're inconvenient, they've wrecked the EoES and don't want to offer any help, especially financial (ie subsidise a community facility) their strategy allegedly will be for a break even rent which is clearly ridiculous.

However, that does not get them out of their responsibilities under LP30. Hopefully PCC don't buy the guff that AEPG may have submitted to already (and we've yet to see I'm believe) to get them out of their responsibilities.

It's worrying that Butterfield is quoted as saying: “We are working with the Speedway fans and owners but we understand the disappointment that the speedway is moving from Peterborough.” - when nothing has been approved. Peterborough Speedway in not moving anywhere if the planning is rejected and PCC are not hoodwinked over LP30.

If by some miracle, planning application is refused and speedway is allowed to carry on. I can imagine AEPG will hike up the rent  for the track to a level whereby we can't afford it. I don't trust them an inch and if they don't get their own way, ie planning permission, then I imagine there will be some angry shareholders looking to blame speedway as the bad guys

 

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30 minutes ago, Flappy said:

Club press release saying penultimate meeting, the club needs to fight this with the fans and not lay down and die 

I do wish they wouldn't sell it like that, that's very very irritating and not needed. Everyone knows what's going on and most fans and others are fighting against that. If we have to suffer the last ever PR for Kings Lynn I don't think I'll bother. A speedway requiem isn't my idea of fun night. It's like watching Jason Crump riding for Kings Lynn or Ipswich which I never did either.

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5 minutes ago, Crump99 said:

I do wish they wouldn't sell it like that, that's very very irritating and not needed. Everyone knows what's going on and most fans and others are fighting against that. If we have to suffer the last ever PR for Kings Lynn I don't think I'll bother. A speedway requiem isn't my idea of fun night. It's like watching Jason Crump riding for Kings Lynn or Ipswich which I never did either.

For once we agree - made me feel sick seeing Crump in a Witches racesuit too :D

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Just now, dontforgetthefueltapsbruv said:

For once we agree - made me feel sick seeing Crump in a Witches racesuit too :D

You didn't get Jason Crump though, that was only an imitation of the real thing who graced the EoES on Friday evenings in the red and black ;)

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3 minutes ago, Crump99 said:

You didn't get Jason Crump though, that was only an imitation of the real thing who graced the EoES on Friday evenings in the red and black ;)

True and I liked him even less :D

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46 minutes ago, pleasureboy60 said:

If by some miracle, planning application is refused and speedway is allowed to carry on. I can imagine AEPG will hike up the rent  for the track to a level whereby we can't afford it. I don't trust them an inch and if they don't get their own way, ie planning permission, then I imagine there will be some angry shareholders looking to blame speedway as the bad guys

 

It could certainly start a house of cards because "the sale of the land is expected to be approved by Spring 2024, again subject to planning approval"; AEPG are only the current promoter contracted by the East of England Agricultural society so that could go sour; and Peterborough City Council could be stung by the opposition to this unwanted/unpopular development and decide against a concrete jungle in favour of a proper culture, leisure, tourism and community facility for the city and its population that they are rumoured to represent.

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