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Robson for Garrity on Thursday.

Good win for the Bears but not much fun being a Bandits fan this season. If it's not one problem or injury,it's another.

The track was almost too smooth last night - times were very quick but it did seem difficult to pass (although it was possible as Masters proved against Wright).

Michael Palm Toft guesting for Jason Garrity apparently.

We had rain most of the morning in Redcar - but as the track is in Middlesbrough I don't think there should be any issues. Think the track had some rain this morning but looks ok from the pictures I've just seen on facebook. Forecast (for what it's worth) is for no more rain until the early hours.

Garrity an injury doubt. Guest being lined up if he's not fit enough.

No Heat 9 tactical (surprisingly)

Website not updated yet. From Twitter Jason Garrity has declared himself unfit for Thursday's fixture and has been replaced by guest Thomas Jorgensen , a winter target for the Bears. Kevin Keay explained " Jason was keen to test his wrist injury on Thursday but when it was pointed out that he may be required to have six rides, we agreed that it was too much of a risk to take if he wasn't 100% fit. Thomas goes very well around the Media Prima Arena and is sure to do a good job. Danny Ayres also looks to be struggling so Liam Carr is drafted in at reserve. Liam is flying in the NL at the moment and has always gone well around Redcar. We realise the fans will be frustrated on the amount of changes but there's little you can do when riders are injured en mass and we need to get the fixtures completed and generate some income. It's difficult times but I'm sure the knowledgable Bears fans will rally behind their team "

TJ for Garrity, Liam Carr for Ayres.. So just the 3 guests and R/R for the Bears.

Given that both Jason Garrity and Charles Wright missed meetings at the weekend due to injury plus the fact Danny Ayres may not be back and Ellis Perks will be riding for Rye House I think it's likely to be a patched up Bears team on Thursday. Diamonds should fancy their chances.

Hope all the injured riders are ok. Not having much luck on the injury front this season.

Looking at the updates it would appear a struggle for a lot of the riders just to actually stay on for 4 laps.

Meeting Off (not as quick as boz)

Forecast is for rain up until 3 pm. Given the amount of rain we have had the last few days I'd be surprised if it's on.

Sly dig disguised as concern. "Just" my opinion obviously.

He's no longer a reserve.

Your eye witness account appears to be relying on the interpretation of the ruling by someone who wasn't an eye witness to the events. Not dismissing it because you are a Glasgow fan.

There certainly appears to be plenty of posters posting conspiracy theories from both sides - but that's all they are, theories. If you think the finger is just being pointed at Glasgow then you haven't read all the posts. Maybe somebody closed the blinds so you couldn't see. (This is a light hearted comment as the whole thing is getting frankly ridiculous now and needs to stop)

Richie was helping to fix the fence for a while yes. As were lots of people from Redcar but for a lot longer but you somehow couldn't see that. You posted misinformation and when I called you out you responded with "well that's what it looked like from the pits"

"That's what it looked like from the Pits area" You stated , as fact, that Glasgow personnel were trying to fix the fence when Redcar officials were just standing around. I'm telling you that is not anywhere near the truth and yet some are taking your information as facts, when they are just your opinion . As for the comments about the medics you seem to be questioning their professional integrity.

I can't comment on some of that but the initial part of the statement is totally and utterly incorrect. I went round to watch the air fence and fence behind being repaired and there were 10-15 people frantically working to repair both. Track staff, starting marshall and lots of others from Redcar. Four panels were damaged , three spare panels were available (as per regulations) and the main damage was to the fence behind. There was a stadium announcement for the track electrician to bring his drill to assist with repairs. An additional panel was moved to fill in the gap. Work was being carried out all of the time. Yes Worrall came over and helped for a few minutes at the end but the Glasgow officials spent most of the time chatting with the Ref. Can't comment on the pits comments - but the accusations re the fence are TOTALLY FALSE.

I'm paying full price - I lost my rain off ticket.

Just read the report on the Tigers website - I was willing to forgive and forget, but they've put "Teeside" instead of "Teesside". Again! Deliberate act of provocation - is there anything in the rule book to say we can appeal? If there isn't can we get the rules changed to say there should be?

It vindicates the fact that Glasgow would almost certainly have won the meeting. Doesn't vindicate the rumour mongering and veiled accusations of some on here (and elsewhere) We need to move on and hopefully when the Tigers come to Redcar again we will have a full team and a bit more luck going for us on track.

Agree with boz - didn't agree with those 2 decisions but Garrity was twitchy at the tapes in his rides. Nationality has nothing to do with it - refs get decisions wrong sometimes. Plus we apparently had a trainee there too last night.