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Sun has been shinning all week lets hope it once again shines on the track of dreams. Looks on paper and current home form that Edinburgh should walk this and would expect them to hit 55 without too much trouble. But these pesky Tiggers have momentum on their side since they cheated there way to victory (cant possibly admit you won fair and square or the Smugs will be after me ). Always look forward to seeing the new Boo Man Morris visit the dale possibly one of the best visitors we see every year. Not much back up with Lawson/Berge/Smith not known for being fans of paradise but the ever popular (well until this season) Summers usually has a good race or 2 in him. Expect a decent Tiger following through from the west and also expect a decent following back home with tails between their legs. Nice to see good bit of interest in these fixtures this season, really adds to the occasion just hope the idiot fans from both sides get lost on their way.

Not the worst meeting iv seen but not the best. Cookies gating was dreadful but led to some passes at least. Sedgy and Sam never troubled. Kev having a good night with a decent pass on Jorgensen late in the meet. Also good to see Riss looking very smooth in front eventually. Reserves were hot and cold with Clegg on the pace and got a great reward after Jorgensen and Doolan messed up TR. Branford tho looked like an amature on bends 3/4 (but on 1/2 looked great). Feel sorry for Berwick like most have said seems they are beaten before turn up. No Vissing and a poor Barker (not sure if was bike or injury probs or both). Expected a wee bit more from Doolan but its always nice to see him at any track rarely gives up and a genuine nice guy (rightly got a good reception after heat 15). MPT i dont know that much about so didnt expect much same with Jorgensen. Though Edberg should have picked up a few more points and Crang just lacked experience. As for the track debate. It is a trick track and very unlike most any riders will have ridden before. Some can turn up and get it instantly (N Morris) and other more experienced never do (Screen). See it more apparent in Riss, from Long/Grass track to Armadale like chalk and cheese but he is getting the rewards after putting in dozen or so lap after meets (something away rider will never get). Went to Berwick a few times last year (closer to me than Ashfield) and hope they get a decent run going and crowds can get to sustainable level.

Got a certain smug standard to keep up if your a Edinburgh supporter. I like to keep it in check but now and then just can help myself.

Gutted to be missing this. The atmosphere will be amazing something that has been lacking for years. Last heat decider would be nice, just bring an extra ambulance if that happens be a few dodgy heartbeats. Cant bring myself to predict a Glasgow win so will say Cook and Masters 5-1 to win the meet 44-46.

My opinion of the new Tigers from what its worth Enjoyed my visit to Ashfield today. Some of the delays couldn't have been prevented (hope the 2 guys are ok) and the tapes issue dragged on a wee bit not to mention Ht15 reruns (didn't have the best view to comment on it). As for the track started FTG but improved as meet went on with some decent races. Facilities are top class even tho some space has been sacrificed namely bend 4 and back straight. But a great view on that raised platform on bend 3 and fascinating watching the pits. The entrance is stunning and really blew me away. Onto the team, expected more dominance but still early in the season and shud be right up there. Come mid season it will be a very smooth run operation. Well Done

Popping thru for a wee visit today. Gonna bring my grandad along, a speedway and tiger fan since 1939 and my son to his 2nd meet (he's 2). Hope weather behaves and get a great crowd.

Certainly hotting up now. Quite funny reading some of the comments. Never going to get a healthy debate when a rider gets involved tho.

Wouldnt say its that bad, quite civilized......at the moment. Seen it much worse. Could kick off on Glasgow one but there's too many to keep track of.

Great reward for the Tigers already. Sky meeting May 12th vs Sheffield at Ashfield.

Even as an edin fan I really cannot wait till the Glasgow season kicks off won't make this Sunday but week after I will be bombing along the m8 to watch the new tigers. Well Done all involved. 2nd place in league should be a good reward for Ur efforts

Great Stadium Great Track Great Riders Great Crowd and One Legend of Owlerton Ricky (still fastest man in British Speedway) Was chuffed to bits to see him at this meeting and the entertainment that was put on was superb. Loved watching the 125cc boys doing some races dont get to see them often, some great potential there. Bit disappointed in the F2 bikes they sounded terrible and looked hard to control. Had a long drive home afterwards so left right after last race. Hope the after meet events went well.

Will have a wee flutter THJ 5 - 7 MORE £50 Batchelor 5 - 7 MORE £50 Kasprzak 11 - 13 LESS £50 Holder 10-12 LESS £50

As an Edinburgh fan would love to see Peter Carr back. The way he rode the inside line on 1/2 is something that will never be done again (Schlein and Tully came close tho). Another simply cause hes considered many to be the best to watch would be Mauger in his prime, it must have been something special.

I couldn't care if Tony Atkin deserved one, I wouldn't have went even if he did. Theo Piper is getting one and I will be there. Fans will attend if they want to, no matter if he rode for them once, twice or guested for their team. Does there really need to be a defined period before allowed one? Might devalue it for you but not others.

So what if he gets a Testimonial? You wont be spending money to attend it. Just like I wont attend most that have no impact on me at all. Will i be there yes, cause i choose to support a rider i enjoyed watching over many years.

Worky getting the early advantage on whose left, Campton and Wethers dropped due to visa issues http://www.workingtoncomets.co/news/article.asp?id=100438

Cookie, Sam, Justin and Kevin all signed for polish clubs. Could be busy season for them if they ride well. Im sure Erik will have a meet or 2 abroad aswel. http://www.edinburghmonarchs.co/news/article.asp?id=1924&utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

Wee all love a wee rant Like - Current gp system and the play offs (shud just be top 4 in PL tho). Current tv coverage (gb elite and odd prem, swedish, gps, euros, quite good imo compared to 5 years ago) Dislike - TR rule (in all competitions), lack of international meetings (gb v swe etc), Delay in finishing earlier cups (koc, premier cup), no 4s qualifiers, too expensive ticket prices. Bit of a mix between the GPs and League racing in there but it all came flooding out at once.

Superb news for all at Glasgow.

I used to attend Ashfield fairly regular (once a month). Didnt manage at all last season and only once previous. Just more convenient/easier to visit Berwick if I fancy an away track now since I moved. That and meetings tended to drag on and racing was poor (although heard last season was better). Im looking forward to first meet next season in a new look stadium and team, I will certainly make he effort to head through for the first meet nxt year. Agree that travelling through for monarchs meets just didnt have same appeal when we seem to face each other every month.

Cookie now confirmed

From Video night - Sam Masters signs - Cookie close to a deal, to be announced shortly - Last rider will be new to PL but deal isnt complete yet.

For someone who knew very little about the bikes/set ups it was a good night and good insight into a speedway riders life. So easy to criticize from the stands/forums without knowing any details. Agree that there isnt need for another one but if people are willing to pay then why not.

Look forward to my trips to the OaK Tree again this season a good exciting line up. Interesting to see if Holder matches (or improves) on Bradys first year and be good to see Brady push on to be a top rider.

Especially as a Monarch fan im looking forward to my first visit of the season at the dustbowl. Everything sound positive coming from the east