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That must have been the away matches. He used to slow down to a crawl going into turn 3. Around then we always went with two heavy hitters, if he was any good I'm certain he would have been invited back the following season, especially to partner his mate Parker.

Glasgow could have several teams but how about: Corey Blackman Lee Smethills Jamie Courtney Robin Tornqvist Craig Watson Jamie Birkenshaw Simon Cartwright Craig Watson was signed as a replacement for the mis-firing George Stancl and went straight into the PL Pairs and did well. Unfortunately that was his only significant moment, being truly awful at Ashfield. In true Glasgow luck he returned the following season with Birmingham and rattled up double figure scores.

Frustrating to say the least. It was widely perceived among most that the wrong man was chopped. A good piece all the same from Gordon Pairman, we thank him for his patience and finance in keeping the Tigers going.

Many second tier teams also had 3 genuine heat leaders back then, that's how strong the then NL was, though not at Glasgow for most of that decade!

Masters on 8.22 would be a number 1 at most other clubs, yet it is not a role I think he is capable of and would IMO find it very hard going leading to his average dropping. Edinburgh have also had great value from Sedgmen and Fricke who have each put over 2 points on their average. They have served their purpose and with Edinburgh not being loyal to riders (not a criticism) at least one from Worrall, Sedgemen, Fricke and Masters will be moved on. Like you say Fox is worth another punt being on a low average and now having done all the tracks There is also Tabaka on a 6.00 who wasn't needed to replace any under performers mid season and I know of a frustrating German who would represent superb value on 6.19 . No doubt another couple of masterstroke signings will be made!

True but when True but when one team finishes the season with a team CMA around 50 and the other around 34 its a no contest. Only mug punters would travel to the EH postcode land to see that and we seem to have a few at GLA. I'm all for fans being loyal and sticking with it through the lean times but there comes a time when you say enough is more than enough!

We need to learn lessons from this season regarding fixtures. We will no doubt be forced to not run on the weekend of at least 1 shared event and the British GP therefore we should ensure every Sunday during the key summer period of July and August has a fixture, something that hasn't happened over recent years. I also believe we should make more use of be our alternate raceday ie Monday or Thursday when we are away to other Sunday tracks, GP, PLRC etc. The fans have also demonstrated they have zero appetite for matches with the Monarchs. Time to bin the Spring Trophy, Scottish Cup and any other reason for running against them. I'm all for an opening season challenge before the real season begins so let's see if Worky or Redcar are up for it home and away and let's freshen things up by starting positively in 2015 and not just the usual time served opposition.

You would never know that from Monday's press release from GLA. Piss poor that on checking both the Berwick and Workington websites I know roughly what the lineups will be !

Another shocking forecast for this Sunday. Rain off predicted and time to consign this season to history for us.

Yeah, that's the solution, fine an already cash strapped club. If its rained off again next Sunday surely the fine would be waved having tried to run each meeting at least three times.

Its a poor weather forecast for this classic!

Who would buy it fullstop, more like take it on, though they will need deep pockets.

Im not aware of anything, merely speculating that the losses cant be covered year after year by the owner before they say enough is enough.

Let's see if we declare as NL or PL next year first!

Its quite a few seasons back. Unfair to say he was gash, I'm sure he only did 3 matches and never attained an average, returning home with a broken hand/wrist never to be seen again.

Looks like it could be another Twitter bashing for the Met Office tomorrow. Rain forecast, predicted, expected, foreseen from 3pm to 8pm.

Return him to his rightful owner, he and our other French dude could be a decent pairing, though not on the trick tracks!

And then churlishly blame the Met Office.

You can never have enough second strings at GLA!

Hopefully Newcastle can go ahead and turn over our nearest next weekend, they had no opposition today. Danny King took almost a second off the track record though it looked fit for only stock cars, it was so deep on the corners and fast on the straights the poorer riders were struggling to turn, and claimed Aarnio in his third ride. Have we seen the last of Wolbert? With meaningless home fixtures against Worky and Berwick left .....

Another classic night from Campton.

Quite possibly though there would have to be a clean break from both with a new location and completely fresh ownership and promotion not linked to either club.

It did however it was Edinburgh riding at Glasgow's stadium with the 0131's eventually not travelling through and a few Glasgow fans supporting the opposition. I don't disagree with the original poster that speedway needs rescuing and fewer but stronger and better supported teams are required much like what happened with rugby as it moved in to the pro era with Edinburgh, Glasgow and the Reivers. Could a single Scottish team be the way ahead with regional teams e.g. North East of England etc. It could be the way forward though right now Edinburgh and a few select others would likely say they are doing fine.

Its at this time of year for the last 3 years I have often wondered if there will be a Glasgow next year, having flirted with extinction several times. Crowds have dwindled from last year and the ownership are clearly covering the losses though can they do this forever? The Greater Glasgow area has lost much of its footballing appetite with the loss of Rangers to lower leagues, their internal turmoil and the absolutely tedious SPL where even a rapidly downsizing Celtic could win the league hands down, by Christmas! This presents an opportunity for alternative sports in the Glasgow area to grow and having looked and visited some of them it seems speedway is the poorest of all, both in terms of crowds and facilities: Glasgow Rocks Basketball - Adult £11, Child £7, adult season ticket £160. Play at the all seated indoor Emirates Arena, purpose built for the Commonwealth Games with superb spectator facilities. Regular time of Sundays @ 5pm. Braehead Clan Ice Hockey - Adults £15, Child £9 for cheapest seats, Adult season ticket £315. Excellent all seated arena inside Braehead Shopping Mall, more car parking than you know what to do with. Usual time Saturdays @ 7pm. Crowds average 2600. Glasgow Warriors Rugby - Adults £20 (£15 if booked online in advance), Child £5 for standing tickets. Adult season ticket £135. Play at Scotstoun Stadium. Seated areas are more expensive. Regular time of Friday @ 7.35pm or Saturday afternoons. Contrast that with the speedway and we are the third world of sporting facilities in a run down 1900's stadium with an open air piss trough under the stand and a piss soaked portakabin on the corner masquerading as toilets. Times have more than moved on, spectators have greater expectations and won't accept this. First impressions count and how you lure newbies in is beyond comprehension. In terms of spectator cost, on the day ticket prices are almost on par with above however an adult season ticket with the Tigers is £340 by far the most expensive other than the hockey, however the hockey offers a genuine sporting arena for almost the same money. None of this is criticism of Glasgow but merely observations. I wonder how long the speedway can go on like this in its current state, nothing can be subsidised forever and it seems like a vicious circle of decline.

He'd be worth keeping after taking the pain this season and would be a strong No2, no doubt to support another lame duck at 1!