Paulco Posted April 24, 2013 Report Share Posted April 24, 2013 So we're out the KO Cup , unlikely to progress in the League Cup , so it's down to League business now . On the bright side , however , the entertainment factor in the racing has greatly improved and we have a shiny new bar to enjoy . Which , considering who we're racing this weekend , is very fortunate . Redcar have had a similar sort of difficult start to us , battered off their neighbours in their local challenge matches , followed by a slender win at home against Workington in the league cup and a battering away to the same opponents which leaves them unlikely to progress in that competition too . They did though progress in the KO Cup thanks to a combination of a brilliant pair of performances from reserve Mickey Dyer and an incredible collapse from Berwick who were 15 points ahead at the STMP at one point . Few well kent faces in the Bears outfit . Ex Tiger Mitchell Davey is a recent addition to the Bears line-up , while ex-Monarch Ann Summers and ex-Comic Ulrich Oystercard have guested for the Stripes at their old stomping grounds during our charge to the title in 2011 . And Ashfield has been a happy hunting ground for Matej Kus in the past as he once won the Heathersfield Silver Helmet as a 17 year old , before learning to speak English at the track after crashing on the 1st bend while riding for Berwick . Line-ups for Sunday should be along the lines of - Glasgow 1 Joe Screen 2 Joey Ringwood 3 James Wright 4 Henning Bager 5 James Grieves 6 Harley Horwood 7 Joe Jacobs Redcar 1 Ulrich Oystercard 2 Huge Skidmark 3 Ann Summers 4 Carl Wilkinson 5 The bi-lingual Matej Kus 6 Mitchell Davey 7 Mickey " lock up your women " Dyer Interesting opening league meeting which could be very tricky for us , but the hope is we make a 3 point start and we see some entertaining tussles . And that our very good friends from Redcar make the journey north to support their side . 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nagy1 Posted April 24, 2013 Report Share Posted April 24, 2013 Great preview as always Paul! Ann Summers and Casanova should give us a few things to think about! Don't really think much of the rest of them! Hoping for some good racing and a 10 point win! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lioness Posted April 24, 2013 Report Share Posted April 24, 2013 7 Mickey " lock up your women " Dyer Naughty Paulco 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetiger2799 Posted April 24, 2013 Report Share Posted April 24, 2013 This will be my first trip to Ashfield in 3 years. (The first 2 having fallen out of love with the sport, and last year trying to force myself to cheer on Edinburgh, since I live a mile from Armadale) But as most will know, no matter how much you try, your club is your club, and over the last month my love for Glasgow has won the battle, and i've been itching to get back to Ashfield, finances not allowing until this Sunday (When ATM Dad has come to the rescue) I've heard so many great things regarding the new look track, the new facilities and the general feeling around Ashfield, and I have to say I can not wait to get back on the back straight and get routing for the Tigers once again. It's been far to long. Anyway, I can not really post an opinion on who will win, as I have only seen Glasgow at Armadale this year. But really I am just that excited that the result doesn't really matter to me at the moment. C'mon the Tigs 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulco Posted April 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2013 Naughty Paulco You stand near the pits , be careful how you flutter your eyelashes this Sunday 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george.m Posted April 25, 2013 Report Share Posted April 25, 2013 This will be my first trip to Ashfield in 3 years. (The first 2 having fallen out of love with the sport, and last year trying to force myself to cheer on Edinburgh, since I live a mile from Armadale) But as most will know, no matter how much you try, your club is your club, and over the last month my love for Glasgow has won the battle, and i've been itching to get back to Ashfield, finances not allowing until this Sunday (When ATM Dad has come to the rescue) I've heard so many great things regarding the new look track, the new facilities and the general feeling around Ashfield, and I have to say I can not wait to get back on the back straight and get routing for the Tigers once again. It's been far to long. Anyway, I can not really post an opinion on who will win, as I have only seen Glasgow at Armadale this year. But really I am just that excited that the result doesn't really matter to me at the moment. C'mon the Tigs Hope you enjoy and it will be the first of many visits this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulco Posted April 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2013 (edited) This will be my first trip to Ashfield in 3 years. (The first 2 having fallen out of love with the sport, and last year trying to force myself to cheer on Edinburgh, since I live a mile from Armadale) But as most will know, no matter how much you try, your club is your club, and over the last month my love for Glasgow has won the battle, and i've been itching to get back to Ashfield, finances not allowing until this Sunday (When ATM Dad has come to the rescue) I've heard so many great things regarding the new look track, the new facilities and the general feeling around Ashfield, and I have to say I can not wait to get back on the back straight and get routing for the Tigers once again. It's been far to long. Anyway, I can not really post an opinion on who will win, as I have only seen Glasgow at Armadale this year. But really I am just that excited that the result doesn't really matter to me at the moment. C'mon the Tigs Welcome back to the fold amigo , don't stay away as long again . I'll buy you a pint in our shiny new bar Edited April 25, 2013 by Paulco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drac Posted April 25, 2013 Report Share Posted April 25, 2013 So this bar doesn't have a sun roof? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulco Posted April 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2013 So this bar doesn't have a sun roof? Why would it , we don't get much sun 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DW Posted April 26, 2013 Report Share Posted April 26, 2013 Thankfully Kus is fit ,despite that helmet win, most of the time he looks as if he wants to be elsewhere. Most of the rest of the bears have a good score around Ashfield, hopefully we can cope with a high scoring reserve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drac Posted April 27, 2013 Report Share Posted April 27, 2013 Why would it , we don't get much sun They best stock up on Lech Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulco Posted April 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2013 No worries on that score Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morton Posted April 28, 2013 Report Share Posted April 28, 2013 Kevin Doolan replaces Ostergaard for Redcar this afternoon. This could work in Redcar's favour as the Dane has never been particularly good around Ashfield. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drac Posted April 28, 2013 Report Share Posted April 28, 2013 Weather updates please, approaching Penrith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MD Posted April 28, 2013 Report Share Posted April 28, 2013 Heavy rain and windy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nagy1 Posted April 28, 2013 Report Share Posted April 28, 2013 Overcast with sporadic showers! Had an email from the promotion saying the meeting is definitely ON! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulco Posted April 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2013 It's been showery , but they're forecast to die out . Last Sunday , after the heavy shower , showed the track can cope with the odd shower or two Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekker Posted April 28, 2013 Report Share Posted April 28, 2013 tough one for the tiggers, should be close Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foamfence Posted April 28, 2013 Report Share Posted April 28, 2013 Doolan for Ostergaard, apparently Ulrich was injured in Denmark last night? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fred Posted April 28, 2013 Report Share Posted April 28, 2013 Well done Glasgow on their win. What difference have the track changes made in the winter to the racing and lines? Looking updates and a heck of a lot of FTG. James Wright excluded twice for touching the tapes? Well done the referee for catching him out with his constant moving and rolling at the starts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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