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Glasgow have signed Richard Lawson on a full transfer. Glasgow Tigers have landed another major boost ahead of the new speedway season, by signing Richard Lawson on a permanent transfer.The Ashfield club have bought their new No 1 from Workington Comets ahead of his first campaign in the red and white. Lawson’s signing was announced at the end of last year, but he was only on loan at that stage. The deal to make him a full Tigers asset means that his matches for them take precedence over any fixtures he has in the Elite League, where he rides for Lakeside Hammers. It comes just days after Glasgow secured the permanent transfer of Australian rider Aaron Summers from Redcar Bears. The investment in both riders is the latest from new owners Gerry and Michael Facenna, of Allied Vehicles, who are also spending big to make the Tigers’ facilities at Ashfield Stadium among the best in British speedway. Lawson says he had no hesitation in agreeing to join Glasgow permanently given the excitement that is surrounding the club. The 28-year-old Cumbrian said: “I was very open to the suggestion of being transferred to Glasgow and being a full part of what is being planned there. I’ve not ridden for Workington in a number of seasons now, and it will be nice to race again for my parent club. “As the season gets ever closer, I’m feeling more and more excited about the challenges ahead and helping to repay the faith Glasgow have placed in me.” Alan Dick, Glasgow co-promoter, said: “We are thrilled to confirm that Richard is now a fully-fledged Tiger. He’s a popular rider with Glasgow fans despite never having ridden for us and he will certainly provide us with that ability to win heats home and away which every club requires from its No 1 rider. “In speaking with Workington it became evident that Richard was for sale, and we quickly decided that there were only benefits from striking a deal to purchase him on a full-time basis. “We know that Richard will also race for Elite side Lakeside, however, now as his parent club, our league and cup fixtures will take precedence should there arise any fixture clashes. “With everything which is going on around the club being so very positive this latest signing is yet another boost to our supporters and just the latest reason to feel very excited about the future.” Meanwhile, with the new season set to start next month, the club are continuing to work with the UK Visas and Immigration department to secure the necessary paperwork required to allow winter signing Kozza Smith to link-up with the Tigers. The Australian, 26, is one of several overseas riders who is having to obtain the correct permissions to ride in British speedway in 2015 – following some administrative issues for clubs across the country. Taken from Glasgow`s Twitter page.

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Didn't he announce his retirement a couple of seasons ago, its one helluva farewell tour.

Its always been a speedway forum, but being a Berwick thread it just takes an odd turn every so often.

Correct, as I say not a great night for Berwick.

Maybe we could start a Facebook page with people liking your suggestion, they`ll do that for just about anything these days.

It seems the sensible way forward, I would test all 16 in the main meeting plus the two meeting reserves, no picking and choosing, fair to everyone, and most importantly it would catch the riders who choose to put theirs and their fellow riders at risk.

Agreed, the way Gjedde was introduced when he made his return was not a very proud night for Berwick Speedway, as you say completely unprofessional and totally indefensible.

Correct, to be fair though most of the GP lads wont drink during the season, and certainly not the night before a GP.

Look at what has become of us, squabbling amongst ourselves, when we have spectacularity of Ben Barker to look forward to.

Can you imagine the reaction on here had Pedersen been the one to fail the alcohol test, thankfully Pedersen is more professional than that.

Never underestimate the power of stupid people in a large group.

Post 2358 is quite dis-tasteful to IMO, but there you go.

So to be clear you are blaming Bunyan for ending the career of Robert Ksiezak.

Unibax may have Laguta but don't they also have the plonky Ward.

I think another team should have the pleasure of Bunyan in their team, the Berwick team looks fine to me.

First part yes, especially from the certain posters. Second part no, especially from certain posters.

Giving that Berwick`s crowds aren't as great as everyone would like them to be I would've thought getting as many apples along as possible wouldn't be a bad idea, rotten or otherwise.

Giving the reaction your post has made I would go just to pee everyone off, though I find it odd that Berwick fans are actively encouraging one of their fellow fans not to go. We have had stronger looking teams on paper that for whatever reason haven't worked out, some said that last years team wasn't the strongest but it did well enough to finish in the play-offs.

Last years team didn't look particularly brilliant on paper and some predicted doom and gloom, didn't turn out to bad in the end.

Darcy Ward #4⃣3⃣ ‏@D_Dublu_racing 22m22 minutes ago Thanks for all your support been unreal. Very greatful. Hope to be racing for both pirates teams and not 100% confirmed yet in Polska.

So its not all bad then.

Personally I wouldn't have either, with the points we have left I hope we look at a new rider rather than riders who have had their best days long ago.

So no matter what username your posting with nowadays I think its fair to say this post, and others you made have been proved to be nothing other than attention seeking hog wash.

I thought the last rider was a new rider from Eastern Europe.