dribble
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Post by dribble on Aug 8, 2023 19:52:21 GMT
Great speedway last night was impressed with the Panthers I even thought Panthers might clinch a win, but with Emil And Doyle for the Witches in the last few heats took the glory. Chapman squashed any hope of speedway at the EOES next year with his announcement although expected still very sad, my mate and I have been turning up for speedway over the last 30 years and myself prior to that I used to come with my dad when the Collins brothers were household names, the last meeting of this year will be very sad and probably won't hit home until next year when there is no speedway to look forward to along with other venues, so where and what will hundreds of people do for leisurely activities when venues are disappearing at a rapid rate the developers and authorities just want houses etc don't give a toss so long as they are making millions. looking back at local venues that was or on the brink dog racing, speedway, stock car and banger racing, grasstrack, motocross, enduro's apart from BMF, truckfest etc at the EOES whats remaining are few and apart the future looks bright (not).
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Post by admin on Aug 9, 2023 16:12:12 GMT
Great speedway last night was impressed with the Panthers I even thought Panthers might clinch a win, but with Emil And Doyle for the Witches in the last few heats took the glory. Chapman squashed any hope of speedway at the EOES next year with his announcement although expected still very sad, my mate and I have been turning up for speedway over the last 30 years and myself prior to that I used to come with my dad when the Collins brothers were household names, the last meeting of this year will be very sad and probably won't hit home until next year when there is no speedway to look forward to along with other venues, so where and what will hundreds of people do for leisurely activities when venues are disappearing at a rapid rate the developers and authorities just want houses etc don't give a toss so long as they are making millions. looking back at local venues that was or on the brink dog racing, speedway, stock car and banger racing, grasstrack, motocross, enduro's apart from BMF, truckfest etc at the EOES whats remaining are few and apart the future looks bright (not). Can't argue with any of that. Been going man and boy myself for decades. I've been expecting the end for 20 years or more as the EoES shrank and the city closed in but we deserved a better (I wont say end because the local plan says that it's not the end) retirement from the EoES than we're getting. Despite what Chapman said, there was a lot of detail missing and I wouldn't give up hope entirely. Yes it looks bad and time is running out fast so those able need to make a noise and not worry too much about upsetting people (that doesn't mean be abusive or obnoxious). We're backed into a corner almost past the point of no return for 2024 so diplomacy is off the table really but process and facts are not.
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Post by davet on Aug 22, 2023 9:57:50 GMT
Can't help thinking that Chapman is not the best person to fight Panthers' corner. Sure, he will lose the club, which is virtually worthless in present circumstances, and the income from a couple of local derbies, but Panthers' demise will surely increase the fan catchment for Kings Lynn, whose nearest away track will then be Ipswich (if you disregard Mildenhall). I can't think of any other reason why he has apparently refused to consider offers to buy the club, even though it's been "for sale" all season.
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bratters
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Post by bratters on Aug 22, 2023 16:24:07 GMT
Can't help thinking that Chapman is not the best person to fight Panthers' corner. Sure, he will lose the club, which is virtually worthless in present circumstances, and the income from a couple of local derbies, but Panthers' demise will surely increase the fan catchment for Kings Lynn, whose nearest away track will then be Ipswich (if you disregard Mildenhall). I can't think of any other reason why he has apparently refused to consider offers to buy the club, even though it's been "for sale" all season. I’m not sure what Buster has to sell or what anyone has to buy.
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Post by admin on Aug 22, 2023 17:23:22 GMT
Can't help thinking that Chapman is not the best person to fight Panthers' corner. Sure, he will lose the club, which is virtually worthless in present circumstances, and the income from a couple of local derbies, but Panthers' demise will surely increase the fan catchment for Kings Lynn, whose nearest away track will then be Ipswich (if you disregard Mildenhall). I can't think of any other reason why he has apparently refused to consider offers to buy the club, even though it's been "for sale" all season. I think that it's a bit unfair to criticise Chapman too much. He has kept the club going (yes we can argue about objectives and quality) longer than anyone, even him probably, thought would be likely. I don't know what additional fight he has put up, if any, but when developers and big money are involved then the club will live or die on it's fan base and the local/Peterborough public in general holding AEPG, PCC to account, particularly in terms of adhering to the local plan (currently under review). Despite rumours of a way to protect the EoES speedway infrastructure (don't know whether that includes the stand) I'd worry that a fallow year would totally seal the club's fate so we need someone with a fortune to call their bluff and pay what it costs to run in 2024, but then I woke up! The outcome of that though is that if Peterborough Speedway in use then the bulldozers will not move in. What offers were these? He said in his programme notess: "I can categorically assure everyone that nobody has made me an offer to buy the club. The only person who spoke to me about running the club, who I thought initially was going to be running it, was Michael Tomalin from City Auction Group, and he is the only person. There have been no offers; I can categorically assure you of that. Not one person has made an offer for the club. The only person I've spoken to was Michael last winter -- nobody else spoke to me about it all offered anything. If anyone did want to make me an offer, I wish they would have put it in writing, because I would have accepted it if it was anything sensible.As for Panthers fans relocating to Saddlebow Road, just park this because Kings Lynn isn't an alternative. Peterborough Speedway is one of the best stadiums/tracks in British Speedway and although Kings Lynn provides the basic service of Speedway, it is nowhere close to like for like. If we're looking at a matching alternative then that could only be the NSS Manchester which couldn't be classed as reasonable proximity in the imagination of anyone.
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Post by Hodgy on Aug 22, 2023 19:42:25 GMT
Can't help thinking that Chapman is not the best person to fight Panthers' corner. Sure, he will lose the club, which is virtually worthless in present circumstances, and the income from a couple of local derbies, but Panthers' demise will surely increase the fan catchment for Kings Lynn, whose nearest away track will then be Ipswich (if you disregard Mildenhall). I can't think of any other reason why he has apparently refused to consider offers to buy the club, even though it's been "for sale" all season. I think that it's a bit unfair to criticise Chapman too much. He has kept the club going (yes we can argue about objectives and quality) longer than anyone, even him probably, thought would be likely. I don't know what additional fight he has put up, if any, but when developers and big money are involved then the club will live or die on it's fan base and the local/Peterborough public in general holding AEPG, PCC to account, particularly in terms of adhering to the local plan (currently under review). Despite rumours of a way to protect the EoES speedway infrastructure (don't know whether that includes the stand) I'd worry that a fallow year would totally seal the club's fate so we need someone with a fortune to call their bluff and pay what it costs to run in 2024, but then I woke up! The outcome of that though is that if Peterborough Speedway in use then the bulldozers will not move in. What offers were these? He said in his programme notess: "I can categorically assure everyone that nobody has made me an offer to buy the club. The only person who spoke to me about running the club, who I thought initially was going to be running it, was Michael Tomalin from City Auction Group, and he is the only person. There have been no offers; I can categorically assure you of that. Not one person has made an offer for the club. The only person I've spoken to was Michael last winter -- nobody else spoke to me about it all offered anything. If anyone did want to make me an offer, I wish they would have put it in writing, because I would have accepted it if it was anything sensible.As for Panthers fans relocating to Saddlebow Road, just park this because Kings Lynn isn't an alternative. Peterborough Speedway is one of the best stadiums/tracks in British Speedway and although Kings Lynn provides the basic service of Speedway, it is nowhere close to like for like. If we're looking at a matching alternative then that could only be the NSS Manchester which couldn't be classed as reasonable proximity in the imagination of anyone. An offer for what. There is nothing to sell or buy. As I’ve read this is our final season. I can’t see how that can change. We’ve been living this dilemma for years, this is the end. Very sad. Many amazing memories.
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Post by admin on Aug 22, 2023 21:32:37 GMT
I think that it's a bit unfair to criticise Chapman too much. He has kept the club going (yes we can argue about objectives and quality) longer than anyone, even him probably, thought would be likely. I don't know what additional fight he has put up, if any, but when developers and big money are involved then the club will live or die on it's fan base and the local/Peterborough public in general holding AEPG, PCC to account, particularly in terms of adhering to the local plan (currently under review). Despite rumours of a way to protect the EoES speedway infrastructure (don't know whether that includes the stand) I'd worry that a fallow year would totally seal the club's fate so we need someone with a fortune to call their bluff and pay what it costs to run in 2024, but then I woke up! The outcome of that though is that if Peterborough Speedway in use then the bulldozers will not move in. What offers were these? He said in his programme notess: "I can categorically assure everyone that nobody has made me an offer to buy the club. The only person who spoke to me about running the club, who I thought initially was going to be running it, was Michael Tomalin from City Auction Group, and he is the only person. There have been no offers; I can categorically assure you of that. Not one person has made an offer for the club. The only person I've spoken to was Michael last winter -- nobody else spoke to me about it all offered anything. If anyone did want to make me an offer, I wish they would have put it in writing, because I would have accepted it if it was anything sensible.As for Panthers fans relocating to Saddlebow Road, just park this because Kings Lynn isn't an alternative. Peterborough Speedway is one of the best stadiums/tracks in British Speedway and although Kings Lynn provides the basic service of Speedway, it is nowhere close to like for like. If we're looking at a matching alternative then that could only be the NSS Manchester which couldn't be classed as reasonable proximity in the imagination of anyone. An offer for what. There is nothing to sell or buy. As I’ve read this is our final season. I can’t see how that can change. We’ve been living this dilemma for years, this is the end. Very sad. Many amazing memories. Paper never refuses ink and just because people keep repeating the mantra doesn't make it so. They haven't got planning permission, or as Bratters says, shown their hand yet. There's many a slip between cup and lip and although something significant needs to happen, who's to say that a spanner couldn't be thrown into the works. Apathy and negativity will definitely seal our fate. I can't see how that'll change either but I'm going to make a noise until the lights go out, if that is the final outcome. I've paid a lot of attention to what people have said about this and had other private communications, and to quote our late Queen:'Some Recollections May Vary' What have people ever bought at Peterborough Speedway? We've only ever been tenants, although valued tenants with a future I guess which is under serious threat.
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Post by davet on Aug 23, 2023 8:05:45 GMT
Don't think I was criticising Chapman - I just suggested that he has little to lose from the closure of Panthers, and that their demise might to some extent improve the viability of his other track, Kings Lynn by increasing the effective catchment area.
Have to agree with you re. the quality of the racing at EOES. I would hope that, if a relocation happens in coming years that they try to copy the shape and size, space permitting.
Will your forum close if Panthers do, Riggers?
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Post by rodders on Aug 23, 2023 10:43:03 GMT
Don't think I was criticising Chapman - I just suggested that he has little to lose from the closure of Panthers, and that their demise might to some extent improve the viability of his other track, Kings Lynn by increasing the effective catchment area. Have to agree with you re. the quality of the racing at EOES. I would hope that, if a relocation happens in coming years that they try to copy the shape and size, space permitting. Will your forum close if Panthers do, Riggers? Chapman did of course accept the 30 pieces of silver in winter of discontent.
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Post by admin on Aug 23, 2023 11:45:36 GMT
Don't think I was criticising Chapman - I just suggested that he has little to lose from the closure of Panthers, and that their demise might to some extent improve the viability of his other track, Kings Lynn by increasing the effective catchment area. Have to agree with you re. the quality of the racing at EOES. I would hope that, if a relocation happens in coming years that they try to copy the shape and size, space permitting. Will your forum close if Panthers do, Riggers? I know what you're saying. It wasn't a dig because I agree that on the face of it (and we don't know what has or hasn't gone on behind the scenes despite what comes out in public) we certainly do seem to have, in some respects, the wrong owner at the wrong time? Kings Lynn might get a small initial bonus if Panthers close but that's only a short term sticking plaster and to lose another track to the sport as a whole is just so short sighted and will have a much bigger negative impact on British Speedway generally. Having said that, if Buster allegedly wants out entirely then does the end result matter that much to him? I don't know? I'm sure that it does but when push comes to shove and we need that little bit extra? I've just listened back to Buster's centre green statement of 2022. Unfortunately I've lost my phone recording which was a fuller version and did include (if my memory serves me right) a reference to a new facility of a similar nature and of a similar or greater size in a suitable location, which is an integral part of LP30 "The proposal includes the provision of a new facility of a similar nature and of a similar or greater size in a suitable on or off-site location." - that's not being met as it stands. I'm sure that part of the argument against Peterborough Speedway is that the service provided by the facility is met by alternative provision that exists within reasonable proximity? Which presumably refers to Leicester and Kings Lynn. That is like saying that we're knocking down Old Trafford but don't worry Manchester United fans you can go to Burnley! That's a weak argument and is ignorant of the difference between speedway tracks/stadiums and the product that they produce whereas a football pitch and seat is pretty uniform, providing the same product (if not quality) nationwide. additionally he says the the EoES is the place to be (although he appreciates that we can't remain - well we potentially could with the right support and actions) - things are ongoing and in the pipeline for a new base (so what went wrong there?) - and more importantly, which I'd missed before, he says, and I've listened half a dozen times to make sure that I haven't misheard (which I don't think that I have) "I do believe that there is a few more years here yet" - so what went wrong? Also, he says that getting planning is the hardest part and if you agree with that then we're not done until the EoES development planning is approved. No I'll not close the site for a good while at least. if at all.
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Post by Hodgy on Aug 23, 2023 21:09:44 GMT
Don't think I was criticising Chapman - I just suggested that he has little to lose from the closure of Panthers, and that their demise might to some extent improve the viability of his other track, Kings Lynn by increasing the effective catchment area. Have to agree with you re. the quality of the racing at EOES. I would hope that, if a relocation happens in coming years that they try to copy the shape and size, space permitting. Will your forum close if Panthers do, Riggers? Chapman did of course accept the 30 pieces of silver in winter of discontent. Chapman is only interested in what is best for Chapman. He knows what he is doing. By the way Rodders, please can you remind me of the name of that book we talked about? The British, Japanese war prisoner. Too many posts to look back on. Many thanks.
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Post by rodders on Aug 24, 2023 7:12:48 GMT
Chapman did of course accept the 30 pieces of silver in winter of discontent. Chapman is only interested in what is best for Chapman. He knows what he is doing. By the way Rodders, please can you remind me of the name of that book we talked about? The British, Japanese war prisoner. Too many posts to look back on. Many thanks. Sorry Hodgy I can't now remember. Can you give me more clues
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Post by admin on Aug 24, 2023 8:09:26 GMT
Chapman did of course accept the 30 pieces of silver in winter of discontent. Chapman is only interested in what is best for Chapman. He knows what he is doing. By the way Rodders, please can you remind me of the name of that book we talked about? The British, Japanese war prisoner. Too many posts to look back on. Many thanks. borospeedway.proboards.com/thread/3532/books-readingThat’s the one. Thought it had ‘Island’ in the title. Thanks chaps
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Post by admin on Aug 24, 2023 8:11:25 GMT
Can't help thinking that Chapman is not the best person to fight Panthers' corner. Sure, he will lose the club, which is virtually worthless in present circumstances, and the income from a couple of local derbies, but Panthers' demise will surely increase the fan catchment for Kings Lynn, whose nearest away track will then be Ipswich (if you disregard Mildenhall). I can't think of any other reason why he has apparently refused to consider offers to buy the club, even though it's been "for sale" all season. I think that it's a bit unfair to criticise Chapman too much. He has kept the club going (yes we can argue about objectives and quality) longer than anyone, even him probably, thought would be likely. I don't know what additional fight he has put up, if any, but when developers and big money are involved then the club will live or die on it's fan base and the local/Peterborough public in general holding AEPG, PCC to account, particularly in terms of adhering to the local plan (currently under review). Despite rumours of a way to protect the EoES speedway infrastructure (don't know whether that includes the stand) I'd worry that a fallow year would totally seal the club's fate so we need someone with a fortune to call their bluff and pay what it costs to run in 2024, but then I woke up! The outcome of that though is that if Peterborough Speedway in use then the bulldozers will not move in. What offers were these? He said in his programme notess: "I can categorically assure everyone that nobody has made me an offer to buy the club. The only person who spoke to me about running the club, who I thought initially was going to be running it, was Michael Tomalin from City Auction Group, and he is the only person. There have been no offers; I can categorically assure you of that. Not one person has made an offer for the club. The only person I've spoken to was Michael last winter -- nobody else spoke to me about it all offered anything. If anyone did want to make me an offer, I wish they would have put it in writing, because I would have accepted it if it was anything sensible.As for Panthers fans relocating to Saddlebow Road, just park this because Kings Lynn isn't an alternative. Peterborough Speedway is one of the best stadiums/tracks in British Speedway and although Kings Lynn provides the basic service of Speedway, it is nowhere close to like for like. If we're looking at a matching alternative then that could only be the NSS Manchester which couldn't be classed as reasonable proximity in the imagination of anyone.
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Post by admin on Aug 24, 2023 8:20:30 GMT
Don't think I was criticising Chapman - I just suggested that he has little to lose from the closure of Panthers, and that their demise might to some extent improve the viability of his other track, Kings Lynn by increasing the effective catchment area. Have to agree with you re. the quality of the racing at EOES. I would hope that, if a relocation happens in coming years that they try to copy the shape and size, space permitting. Will your forum close if Panthers do, Riggers? I know what you're saying. It wasn't a dig because I agree that on the face of it (and we don't know what has or hasn't gone on behind the scenes despite what comes out in public) we certainly do seem to have, in some respects, the wrong owner at the wrong time? Kings Lynn might get a small initial bonus if Panthers close but that's only a short term sticking plaster and to lose another track to the sport as a whole is just so short sighted and will have a much bigger negative impact on British Speedway generally. Having said that, if Buster allegedly wants out entirely then does the end result matter that much to him? I don't know? I'm sure that it does but when push comes to shove and we need that little bit extra? I've just listened back to Buster's centre green statement of 2022.www.facebook.com/peterboroughspeedway/videos/1285189478916248Unfortunately I've lost my phone recording which I think was a fuller version and did include (if my memory serves me right) a reference to a new facility of a similar nature and of a similar or greater size in a suitable location, which is an integral part of LP30 "The proposal includes the provision of a new facility of a similar nature and of a similar or greater size in a suitable on or off-site location." - that's not being met as it stands. I'm sure that part of the argument against Peterborough Speedway is that the service provided by the facility is met by alternative provision that exists within reasonable proximity? Which presumably refers to Leicester and Kings Lynn. That is like saying that we're knocking down Old Trafford but don't worry Manchester United fans you can go to Burnley! That's a weak argument and is ignorant of the difference between speedway tracks/stadiums and the product that they produce whereas a football pitch and seat is pretty uniform, providing the same product (if not quality) nationwide. additionally he says the the EoES is the place to be (although he appreciates that we can't remain - well we potentially could with the right support and actions) - things are ongoing and in the pipeline for a new base (so what went wrong there?) - and more importantly, which I'd missed before, he says, and I've listened half a dozen times to make sure that I haven't misheard (which I don't think that I have) "I do believe that there is a few more years here yet" - so what went wrong? Also, he says that getting planning is the hardest part and if you agree with that then we're not done until the EoES development planning is approved. No I'll not close the site for a good while at least. if at all.
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Post by rodders on Aug 27, 2023 8:31:23 GMT
Panthers have signed Artem Laguta
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Post by Bigcatdiary on Aug 27, 2023 9:39:08 GMT
Panthers have signed Artem Laguta Strange signing at this stage of the season, it should have been done months ago when the Panthers could have done something about their season. Rumours circulating that Wojdylo has been pulled back by his Polish club and it sounds like they objected to Glasgow trying to get him as well. Laguta is a complete surprise, I am hopeful Alwalton will prove a bit more to his liking than the Norfolk Arena
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Post by admin on Aug 27, 2023 14:21:35 GMT
Panthers have signed Artem Laguta Strange signing at this stage of the season, it should have been done months ago when the Panthers could have done something about their season. Rumours circulating that Wojdylo has been pulled back by his Polish club and it sounds like they objected to Glasgow trying to get him as well. Laguta is a complete surprise, I am hopeful Alwalton will prove a bit more to his liking than the Norfolk Arena Strange in terms of what it will do to the club's league position but if Ippo hit bad luck tomorrow and Panthers all click (including Laguta) then the impossible could be on, although Doyle and Sayfutdinov should comfortably bring the Witches home. May potentially not be so strange in terms of the club's attempt to survive at the EoES short term, and then somewhere else in the city in future if need be? Then there might be method in it or I might just be reading too much in to it?
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Post by rodders on Aug 27, 2023 19:29:32 GMT
Strange signing at this stage of the season, it should have been done months ago when the Panthers could have done something about their season. Rumours circulating that Wojdylo has been pulled back by his Polish club and it sounds like they objected to Glasgow trying to get him as well. Laguta is a complete surprise, I am hopeful Alwalton will prove a bit more to his liking than the Norfolk Arena Strange in terms of what it will do to the club's league position but if Ippo hit bad luck tomorrow and Panthers all click (including Laguta) then the impossible could be on, although Doyle and Sayfutdinov should comfortably bring the Witches home. May potentially not be so strange in terms of the club's attempt to survive at the EoES short term, and then somewhere else in the city in future if need be? Then there might be method in it or I might just be reading too much in to it? Almost a sick joke!! Too little to late an understatement to say the least. We do not know as fans as our only use is to pay up turn up and shut up.
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Post by Hodgy on Aug 27, 2023 20:52:10 GMT
Strange in terms of what it will do to the club's league position but if Ippo hit bad luck tomorrow and Panthers all click (including Laguta) then the impossible could be on, although Doyle and Sayfutdinov should comfortably bring the Witches home. May potentially not be so strange in terms of the club's attempt to survive at the EoES short term, and then somewhere else in the city in future if need be? Then there might be method in it or I might just be reading too much in to it? Almost a sick joke!! Too little to late an understatement to say the least. We do not know as fans as our only use is to pay up turn up and shut up. What a surprise. Laguta parted with KL because he couldn’t handle UK tracks. Buster stating wages were a serious issue - but now Laguta and Lambert at two clubs that have no chance of making the play offs. Why now?
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Post by admin on Aug 28, 2023 9:55:41 GMT
Almost a sick joke!! Too little to late an understatement to say the least. We do not know as fans as our only use is to pay up turn up and shut up. What a surprise. Laguta parted with KL because he couldn’t handle UK tracks. Buster stating wages were a serious issue - but now Laguta and Lambert at two clubs that have no chance of making the play offs. Why now? Agreed but hoping that in our case there is a bigger picture at play here. I'll take any crumb at the moment.
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Post by admin on Oct 24, 2023 9:49:19 GMT
Peterborough Panthers star Ben Basso has ended his season in a blaze of glory.
Along with Panthers teammates Chris Harris and Vadim Tarasenko, he has a gold medal after their Championship side Glasgow won the league.
The Tigers beat favourites Poole in the Grand Final, but while Panthers’ skipper Harris has already been named in the Scottish team’s 2024 line-up and offered a new contract, both Basso and Tarasenko have been released.
It leaves the popular Danish racer looking for at least one new British club as he decides whether to continue racing in two leagues next year.
Basso said: “I feel like the Premiership has been great this year to have so many top riders returning and Grand Prix stars.
“It has been tougher than the year before. It does make sense for me to stay in the Premiership because the level is higher now.”
The 22-year-old spent two seasons at the East of England Showground on loan from parent club Poole, ironically the team Glasgow best to lift their first league title since 2009.
Basso looked back at his spell in Panthers’ colours. He said: “The season was tough at Peterborough for so many reasons.
“The fixtures didn’t help us. I think we had eight home fixtures in a row.
“I think it would have been better for our confidence and spirit to have away, home, away, home alternating meetings.
“It is what it is. I can’t really tell if it would have made any difference.”
Basso was as upset as any of his Alwalton teammates when the club owner Keith Chapman ruled out a quick replacement for four-times World Champion Nicki Pedersen after he walked out on the club after crashing in the second bend of his first race.
He wasn’t permanently replaced until the Panthers were out of the race for a play-off spot when 2021 world number one Artem Laguta joined after being released by wooden spoon rivals King’s Lynn.
His arrival sparked a results revival and ensured Peterborough didn’t finish bottom of the Premiership for a second successive campaign.
“We got the team that we wanted in the end,” admitted Basso before adding: “But it all just came a bit too late.“It was hard turning up to every home meeting and knowing it wouldn’t be possible to get into the play-offs.
“If we’d started the season with the team we ended with, we could have won the league. Half that team won the league in the Championship with Glasgow!
“Hopefully Peterborough can be in the Premiership next year as there is still hope I believe.
“I have a love and passion for speedway. I don’t like Wolverhampton as a track, but it hurts to see it go. I love Peterborough and I hope this new consortium can save it because it’s a great club.
“The people of Peterborough have been going to the Showground, some of them for 40 or 50 years. It’s a big part of their lives, it’s really sad so I hope it can be saved.”
peterboroughtoday 22/10/23
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Post by Hodgy on Oct 24, 2023 20:45:45 GMT
Peterborough Panthers star Ben Basso has ended his season in a blaze of glory.Along with Panthers teammates Chris Harris and Vadim Tarasenko, he has a gold medal after their Championship side Glasgow won the league. The Tigers beat favourites Poole in the Grand Final, but while Panthers’ skipper Harris has already been named in the Scottish team’s 2024 line-up and offered a new contract, both Basso and Tarasenko have been released.It leaves the popular Danish racer looking for at least one new British club as he decides whether to continue racing in two leagues next year. Basso said: “I feel like the Premiership has been great this year to have so many top riders returning and Grand Prix stars. “It has been tougher than the year before. It does make sense for me to stay in the Premiership because the level is higher now.” The 22-year-old spent two seasons at the East of England Showground on loan from parent club Poole, ironically the team Glasgow best to lift their first league title since 2009. Basso looked back at his spell in Panthers’ colours. He said: “The season was tough at Peterborough for so many reasons. “The fixtures didn’t help us. I think we had eight home fixtures in a row. “I think it would have been better for our confidence and spirit to have away, home, away, home alternating meetings.“It is what it is. I can’t really tell if it would have made any difference.” Basso was as upset as any of his Alwalton teammates when the club owner Keith Chapman ruled out a quick replacement for four-times World Champion Nicki Pedersen after he walked out on the club after crashing in the second bend of his first race.
He wasn’t permanently replaced until the Panthers were out of the race for a play-off spot when 2021 world number one Artem Laguta joined after being released by wooden spoon rivals King’s Lynn.
His arrival sparked a results revival and ensured Peterborough didn’t finish bottom of the Premiership for a second successive campaign.
“We got the team that we wanted in the end,” admitted Basso before adding: “But it all just came a bit too late.“It was hard turning up to every home meeting and knowing it wouldn’t be possible to get into the play-offs.
“If we’d started the season with the team we ended with, we could have won the league. Half that team won the league in the Championship with Glasgow!“Hopefully Peterborough can be in the Premiership next year as there is still hope I believe. “I have a love and passion for speedway. I don’t like Wolverhampton as a track, but it hurts to see it go. I love Peterborough and I hope this new consortium can save it because it’s a great club. “The people of Peterborough have been going to the Showground, some of them for 40 or 50 years. It’s a big part of their lives, it’s really sad so I hope it can be saved.” peterboroughtoday 22/10/23 Pretty much sums it up. Sounds like he’s also peed off with seeing Pedersen’s smug smiley face at his other clubs, in addition to who he has signed for next season. Without a thought of the crap he left us in. Up there with our worst ever signings.
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Post by admin on Oct 30, 2023 18:18:39 GMT
Don't think I was criticising Chapman - I just suggested that he has little to lose from the closure of Panthers, and that their demise might to some extent improve the viability of his other track, Kings Lynn by increasing the effective catchment area. Have to agree with you re. the quality of the racing at EOES. I would hope that, if a relocation happens in coming years that they try to copy the shape and size, space permitting. Will your forum close if Panthers do, Riggers?This'll be the last week and it's going in to permanent maintenance mode for the foreseeable. Whether it will open again. who knows?
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Post by Bigcatdiary on Oct 30, 2023 19:17:38 GMT
Don't think I was criticising Chapman - I just suggested that he has little to lose from the closure of Panthers, and that their demise might to some extent improve the viability of his other track, Kings Lynn by increasing the effective catchment area. Have to agree with you re. the quality of the racing at EOES. I would hope that, if a relocation happens in coming years that they try to copy the shape and size, space permitting. Will your forum close if Panthers do, Riggers?This'll be the last week and it's going in to permanent maintenance mode for the foreseeable. Whether it will open again. who knows? Don’t you think it’s worth keeping open until at least we know how the next two planning applications go ? Their is a lot of relevant information on here.
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