PETERBOROUGH Speedway would like to place on record their thanks to Ged Rathbone and Neil Watson as they leave the club.
Ged and Neil will not be renewing their promoters’ positions at the East of England Arena for the new season, with Colin Pratt and Carl Johnson fronting the club’s step up into the Premiership.
New club owner Keith Chapman said: “I’m sure every Peterborough supporter would like to thank Ged and Neil for their hard work and service to the club.
“From my perspective I would also like to thank them for the professional manner in which the handover of the club has been conducted.
“We wish them all the very best for whatever they do in the future.” Rathbone was in charge of the club for four seasons having purchased it from previous owners Rick Frost and Julie Mahoney.
Watson, a former co-promoter in the Panthers’ Elite League days, returned to work alongside Rathbone last year when the long-serving Trevor Swales retired.
Rathbone said: “My thanks to Neil, who was a pleasure to work with and reduced my workload immensely, and also to Trevor and Carl who were such a big part of what we did.
“I wish the supporters and the new team in charge all the very best, and there is no animosity from me towards them.
“Most of all, I’d like to thank the fans. I always put the fans first in my time at the club, and they certainly have a fantastic season to look forward to.”