Gordon Pairman Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 So, are you saying -- confirming -- that Edinburgh was the club? There was no "one club" that vetoed Glasgow's request to be allowed to change its race Day. Those for and against were given the opportunity to state their point of view and then it went to a vote. Although there was sympathy for Glasgow's request, a substantial majority voted for the race day to remain as it is. A bit boring, I know, but that's how it happened. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george.m Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 There was no "one club" that vetoed Glasgow's request to be allowed to change its race Day. Those for and against were given the opportunity to state their point of view and then it went to a vote. Although there was sympathy for Glasgow's request, a substantial majority voted for the race day to remain as it is. A bit boring, I know, but that's how it happened. Gordon, I appreciate you probably can't be specific, can you enlighten the supporters on the general types of objections? PS Thanks for spoiling my new signature Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arson fire Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 , can you enlighten the supporters on the general types of objections? Couldn't get insurance to enter Glasgow in the dark..and big problems with medical cover as all ambulances are already overworked on a fri night 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luluthetiger Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 There was no "one club" that vetoed Glasgow's request to be allowed to change its race Day. Well, fair enough, Gordon. But at Firhill on Saturday, the audience was told it was because one club objected. And this week's club newsletter says: Dear Tigers fan As you will now have heard, following an objection raised by another club at the recent BSPA Conference, we have suffered the deep disappointment of losing a vote which prevents us from switching race night to our desired Friday. Mixed messages....... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coalman Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 I would also like to know what the objections were to glasgow racing on a friday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nagy1 Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 I would also like to know what the objections were to glasgow racing on a friday Too many teams riding on a Friday or Sputhern teams preferring to do Northern Tours probably! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JakeDaniels Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 (edited) Seems strange that there was a vote, I didn't think there could have been unless someone raised a concern, whether it was at the conference or a flea in someones ear before the conference. I'd definitely say Edinburgh had a right to object to it. Although if they did then they must have short memories, when Edinburgh moved to Powderhall they couldn't get a Saturday night so Glasgow allowed them to ride simultaneously with us on a Friday night for 8/9 years whilst we were racing at Blantyre 2 and we only moved because Billy King wanted dogs on a Friday night at Shawfield. It's about time we stood up to people and didn't just accept things as done, new promotion haven't even had a bike on track and been shafted twice already. Karma eventually runs it's course though.... Would be interested to know when Edinburgh were having discussions whether to run in 2013 or take a year out, I wonder if Glasgow taking the Friday night priority away from them was high up the list of pros. Edited November 30, 2012 by JakeDaniels 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scaramanga Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 if a team wants to change race night or a new team coming in then the other teams in the league have a say in it thats the way its done edinbrugh being there local track will be the obvious choice for the people looking to point the finger bas as said it could be other clubs that either run on a friday or the southern clubs looking to cover 3 away meetings close by as a mini tour and cut down on travel costs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msc1874 Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 Seems strange that there was a vote, I didn't think there could have been unless someone raised a concern, whether it was at the conference or a flea in someones ear before the conference. I'd definitely say Edinburgh had a right to object to it. Although if they did then they must have short memories, when Edinburgh moved to Powderhall they couldn't get a Saturday night so Glasgow allowed them to ride simultaneously with us on a Friday night for 8/9 years whilst we were racing at Blantyre 2 and we only moved because Billy King wanted dogs on a Friday night at Shawfield. It's about time we stood up to people and didn't just accept things as done, new promotion haven't even had a bike on track and been shafted twice already. Karma eventually runs it's course though.... Would be interested to know when Edinburgh were having discussions whether to run in 2013 or take a year out, I wonder if Glasgow taking the Friday night priority away from them was high up the list of pros. Utter garbage honestly. Edinburgh running in 2013 was to do with fans and nothing to do with Glasgow. Fans put money in. Edinburgh have not ran on a Saturday regularly since meadowbank. Honestly, if the club was edinburgh who voted for the status quo then so what. Edinburgh need Glasgow. Glasgow need Edinburgh. People on this forum are ridiculously biased and bitter at times. Scotland needs to strong speedway clubs end of.... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nutz Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 Utter garbage honestly. Edinburgh running in 2013 was to do with fans and nothing to do with Glasgow. Fans put money in. Edinburgh have not ran on a Saturday regularly since meadowbank. Honestly, if the club was edinburgh who voted for the status quo then so what. Edinburgh need Glasgow. Glasgow need Edinburgh. People on this forum are ridiculously biased and bitter at times. Scotland needs to strong speedway clubs end of.... Agreed, though not sure JD was necessarily having a pop at Edinburgh... The decision to run in 2013 had nothing to do with Glasgows potential of taking the Friday night superiority away from us. It was the fans that ensured the sport continues in the East together with a stubborn promotion, not wanting to let the sport die:) I think I've also read that the promotion had no problems with Glasgow running on Friday's if it was their wish. Think the objections may have come from a little further south. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyclone Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 There was no "one club" that vetoed Glasgow's request to be allowed to change its race Day. Those for and against were given the opportunity to state their point of view and then it went to a vote. Although there was sympathy for Glasgow's request, a substantial majority voted for the race day to remain as it is. A bit boring, I know, but that's how it happened. Well above is an unequivocal reply from someone who should certainly know, having actually been present at the BSPA Conference. Well, fair enough, Gordon. But at Firhill on Saturday, the audience was told it was because one club objected. And this week's club newsletter says: Dear Tigers fan As you will now have heard, following an objection raised by another club at the recent BSPA Conference, we have suffered the deep disappointment of losing a vote which prevents us from switching race night to our desired Friday. Mixed messages....... However it appears some "paranoids" on here would prefer to believe this unsubstantiated drivel instead and conclude it must be Edinburgh of course. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glasgowmicktiger Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 Ffs move on people its sunday 3pm remember there was nearly no tigers this season. the new promotion shouldnt have opened there gubs about friday night in the first place. its all edinburgh fault...not! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ekimba Posted December 2, 2012 Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 C'mon when are you going to let us know who we will be hammering this year :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazc Posted December 2, 2012 Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 C'mon when are you going to let us know who we will be hammering this year :-) Thats what i like positive thinking and talking about the respective teams i like your mis-placed confidence but there is nothing wrong with overhyping your team we have done it for years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben91 Posted December 5, 2012 Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 http://speedwaygb.co/plannouncements13.html Not seen any announcements yet but look on the BSPA site and apparently the Tigers have signed Joe Screen, James Grieves and Harley Horwood for 2013. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luluthetiger Posted December 5, 2012 Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 A lot of people have been urging we sign Micky Dyer, whoever he belongs to. Sorry to learn he had a big crash in Australia at the weekend, hope he is OK after breaks heal up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheggie Posted December 5, 2012 Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 Get well soon Micky!?! :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george.m Posted December 5, 2012 Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 http://speedwaygb.co...ncements13.html Not seen any announcements yet but look on the BSPA site and apparently the Tigers have signed Joe Screen, James Grieves and Harley Horwood for 2013. Aye, broadband where I live is slow too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheggie Posted December 6, 2012 Report Share Posted December 6, 2012 Sean Courtney is our new team manager!?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted December 6, 2012 Report Share Posted December 6, 2012 Sean Courtney is our new team manager!?! Suppose that means he wont be named in the Berwick 1-7 announced to-morrow 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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