MD

Along the lines of it will be hard,ive had a few good meetings down there in the past etc

A poor meeting for a play off, the atmosphere was pretty flat. Eklof, Newman and Risager were good value for Plymouth. Holder was slow, Simota was likewise and Hansen should hang his head in shame for taking a guest booking and not trying or turning up with sub standard equipment. His presence would have made a match of it. Next week against Somerset every point will count home and away. We dont need what Sarjeant did today, shock horror, jumped the start in his first ride, got a warning for it, did it again in his next and got all 4 back when he shouldve been excluded. On a side note, when Richard Lawson was interviewed after ht10 he was asked how he felt about Somerset next weekend when the tie was still wide open. May have been an unfortunate error but came across as quite arrogant and not something we should be doing. Bring on next Sunday.

Summers and Lawson will be back though Lawson seems to be doing everything not to start at No1 next year! Cant see any of the others returning. I would park Victor for a season and let him develop back in Sverige. Kauko was just a stop gap and i would happily thank Sarjeant for his efforts and see him off the premises. Lots have still to become known ie will the reserves have to be from the NL and what race night Glasgow may change to.

There is hope for everyone!

A once a year event to come to GLA is not a valid reason. Southern teams already have to come north twice anyway as Berwick and Worky both ride a Saturday and currently Glasgow and Newcastle both on a Sunday.

I've got a bit of sympathy for Fisher who would have had to stay here for over 3 weeks to his next fixture when he wasn't earning. If the toothless BSPA had set deadlines for meetings to be completed by and week beginning dates for the semi's and final everyone would be able to plan that much better. I read on Jack Holder's twitter page a fortnight ago him complaining that he had to wait around another few weeks for this semi final rather than head home. The delay has taken the sting out of Plymouth's recent momentum when they made it into the top 6 and possibly cost them further progress.

Is Fisher injured or just gone home? A look at his twitter suggests the latter but could be wrong.

Been riding since joining NL in 2010 and EL since 2013, guested previously at many PL tracks including ours. Many of his points are from anticipating the start, more often than not when he sits still at the gate he runs a last. Have never seen him take an opponent from the back. His Fast Track status in the EL will shortly be at an end removing 2 reserves heats from his scoring. Not for me! Was hoping Nick Morris but not to be. New options need to be explored.

Or try again for Friday evenings which would seem the obvious choice.

Clegg's absence is of little difference. Wolbert on the other hand is, though for 21 points i severely doubt.

We have had the benefit of Sarjeant being a 3 pointer and he has found his level as a 5 something rider albeit with a dubious starting technique. Victor is the far greater prospect IMO and should be retained. He needs a shove sometimes but his development would continue nicely between riding in the top league in Sweden and having continuity with the Tigers over here. Lawson and Summers will be retained as we own their registration thereafter i think we will make changes. We need a strong No1 and if we could twist his arm id have Anders Thomson back on an average less than 6. Im sure we could arrange to pay his air fares and he wouldnt feel the need to race his team mates. I listened to some of the media stuff last night with Stewart Dickson saying he wanted to go with a young team, though i wouldnt discount Matthew Wethers on a 4 as a reserve next year.

The owners at Glasgow have made it clear that the team must break even to gate receipts, whilst they have been happy to spent on the stadium to improve facilities. They have already had a purge on the piss takers trying to get in as Seniors/OAP's. They are very business minded and wont shirk a tackle.

We need a genuine No1 to join Summers. Despite best intentions for the last 2 seasons neither Wolbert or Morris have worked. Whilst Morris was injured for the mid part of the season he wasnt exactly pulling up any trees before that. I doubt he comes cheap and that budget could be used more effectively next year. I also wonder if our raceday will remain a Sunday, moving to a Friday for example may provide more options.

Morris has been a pale shadow of the No1 we expected for most of the season. He has been injured for the bulk of the middle part of the season and is unable to win races at the Stade D'Ashfield. I cant see us inviting him back for 2016. I wont buy Richard Lawson having bike problems, psychological perhaps. As far as i can see he hasnt ridden since the Rye House debacle 2 weeks ago. Preparation is everything in this sport, his points return is unacceptable.

48 hours to go and still no write down of Monarchs chances TheScotsman! Must be confident!

Thomsen on 5.68 would be a sensational signing for GLA, but unlikely with a Sunday raceday. If Berge could sort out his attitude he would be worth another punt on 4.05, having dropped more than half a point since joining Redcar.

Thats a fair point, though it should be standard admission prices anyway. A combined ticket would take joined up thinking! The result on Friday night will determine how many handfuls of 0131's travel over.

The Australian State Championships will be the most hotly contested for years as a result of the Visa situation. I dont see Campton being a hot tip somehow and really wonder if his standard of rider gets in, there is little point in actually having Visas.

This Friday will make a significant contribution to Monarchs income.

Link please

Twelve months ago we had unsurmountable debts and were dead in the water with crowds of 450/500 so yes. That was then, now our poorest crowd of the season has been around 1200, we will likely double that for the LCF and we owe no one. There's nothing I can see that justifies a 25% increase for the same number of races.

Got to say I'm disappointed with the pricing policy for the LC Final I've just read about on Twitter. £20 to get in on the day or £17 if you buy online by 25/9. Normal entry is £15. Are we getting something extra for the additional fiver? It appears not. The Edinburgh leg is similarly priced, not that I was going but it seems to me the paying fans are being milked because they can. By all means move the ticketing online then it is easier to gauge the crowd level should it be getting close to capacity but FFS treat us with some respect. Its a £15 meeting with 15 heats where the aggregate winner takes the trophy. I'll think about it!

Cant see Josh ever coming back to GLA. Likewise Morris, been out injured half the season and when he has ridden we havent seen the best of him.

Put out a press release apologising for an understrength team, the injuries were beyond Rye's control and various named riders turned down the booking. Or words to that effect.

Craighead Park was 30 years ago! Today was inexcusable, i dont believe for a minute that no other PL riders werent available. Despite the threat of rain it was another thoroughly decent crowd thanks to a Groupon offer and some promotional work in the city centre during the week. Those punters couldnt have had a worse introduction to speedway, some noticably left around ht8. A BSPA fine should issued for fielding an under strength side. Injuries happen but FFS this was as poor as it gets.