Gazc Posted July 12, 2013 Report Share Posted July 12, 2013 Lee Complin ? Retired is he not but then again so had Andre Compton but the way it is looking it appears to be someone riding in Poland on a Sunday how that works who knows with us being a Sunday track. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max the rebel Posted July 12, 2013 Report Share Posted July 12, 2013 Any updates tonight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MD Posted July 12, 2013 Report Share Posted July 12, 2013 I suppose one heat win out of fifteen is par for the course for Glasgow. New signing can't come quick enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted July 12, 2013 Report Share Posted July 12, 2013 Retired is he not but then again so had Andre Compton but the way it is looking it appears to be someone riding in Poland on a Sunday how that works who knows with us being a Sunday track. Lee might want some practice before Sneddons testimonial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandit59 Posted July 12, 2013 Report Share Posted July 12, 2013 Retired is he not but then again so had Andre Compton but the way it is looking it appears to be someone riding in Poland on a Sunday how that works who knows with us being a Sunday track. Lee might want some practice before Sneddons testimonial. Know he is supposed to be doing Deeks testimonial rumours at Berwick last Sat that he was going to sign for Glasgow next season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavyH Posted July 12, 2013 Report Share Posted July 12, 2013 Easy win for the Monarchs I see but at least Mr Raun was 2nd top scorer for the Tigers - with 5 points! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragdoll64 Posted July 12, 2013 Report Share Posted July 12, 2013 Know he is supposed to be doing Deeks testimonial rumours at Berwick last Sat that he was going to sign for Glasgow next season. Hope not. Definitely not the answer to Glasgow's problems. Certainly had some memorable performances at Ashfield but very iffy on many other away tracks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george.m Posted July 12, 2013 Report Share Posted July 12, 2013 Oh dear! Something not right when Bager is your top scorer and Ruan second top. Maybe we should be looking at the top end for team changes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazc Posted July 12, 2013 Report Share Posted July 12, 2013 (edited) Oh dear! Something not right when Bager is your top scorer and Ruan second top. Maybe we should be looking at the top end for team changes Oh dear sums it up do you get the feeling that they really don't give a toss now because i certainly don't anymore or am I way off the mark and they do care but are just sh*t. Hope not. Definitely not the answer to Glasgow's problems. Certainly had some memorable performances at Ashfield but very iffy on many other away tracks. And our current crop are riding the away tracks brilliantly in fact our current crop aren't even riding there home track that great come to think of it. Easy win for the Monarchs I see but at least Mr Raun was 2nd top scorer for the Tigers - with 5 points! On the bright side Davy it is 3 more than he usually scores the home team must have been quaking in there steel shoe with that prolific score another vintage away performance. Any updates tonight Aye were crap does that help Max. Edited July 12, 2013 by Gazc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted July 12, 2013 Report Share Posted July 12, 2013 I will stick by my quote from earlier in the season some senior riders are just going through the motions.I think when riders announce they are going to retire at the end of a season their mindset changes even though they think they are still fully committed .Its just one of these things IMO. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazc Posted July 12, 2013 Report Share Posted July 12, 2013 I will stick by my quote from earlier in the season some senior riders are just going through the motions.I think when riders announce they are going to retire at the end of a season their mindset changes even though they think they are still fully committed .Its just one of these things IMO. Without a doubt they are not going to risk any injury by taking any risks the way a younger rider will definitely going through the motions. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MD Posted July 13, 2013 Report Share Posted July 13, 2013 I will stick by my quote from earlier in the season some senior riders are just going through the motions.I think when riders announce they are going to retire at the end of a season their mindset changes even though they think they are still fully committed .Its just one of these things IMO. Its looking like a Les Collins final season for Screen, difficult to watch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george.m Posted July 13, 2013 Report Share Posted July 13, 2013 Its looking like a Les Collins final season for Screen, difficult to watch! Away from home he has not been the same rider either this year or last. Just hope when the season finishes we all remember him for the right reasons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCOTLAND1314 Posted July 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2013 Superb display by the Edinburgh Monarchs last night with Joe Tabaka an absolute stand out performer which for a team with Cookie in it says a lot. Solid returns from Theo, Derek and Claus. Mitchell Davey looked more comfortable tonight but is lacking a bit of race sharpness which is understandable. And no doubt his injury will still be playing its part as well. And Max put in some stunning work his passes in heat 7 an inside burst under the other 3 riders entering turn 3 had to be seen to be believed. Along with an incredible dual pass with Joe on Andre in heat 14 at the same bend. Not much for the west coasters to cheer about although Jonas Raun's performance (his first time on the track) was very decent and he may have posed the Glasgow management with a bit of a headache with regards who to drop for the new man. And Bager who rode well both individually and his team riding in heat 12. Great to see a large travelling support through from the west and a very friendly atmosphere before during and after the match. Long may it continue. And a big mention for Doc and his crew who produced a belter of a race strip after a very hot day. No dust, a grippy race surface which offered a great opportunity for both teams to show their skills. Makes a big difference from years of brushing rain water from the surface ;-) Courtesy of Edinburgh Monarchs Speedway http://www.edinburghmonarchs.co/news/article.asp?id=1390 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazc Posted July 13, 2013 Report Share Posted July 13, 2013 Hope the Glasgow promotion are reading the comments on Easy Tiger it appears that fans have had enough in that if the Riders can't be bothered why should they, basically they have had enough off watching that dross and who can blame us it's not cheap going to support your team and to continually be served up nothing in return. Our not so Captain fantastic has also been criticised for the Public spat with a team mate not a good time to be a Tigger at the minute. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted July 13, 2013 Report Share Posted July 13, 2013 (edited) Its looking like a Les Collins final season for Screen, difficult to watch! Funnily enough Les always springs to mind for me also.Perhaps senior riders should make these decisions at the end of a season as it always leaves them open to a little criticism ,especially when in Glasgows case the team has been built round them. Edited July 13, 2013 by Fromafar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazc Posted July 13, 2013 Report Share Posted July 13, 2013 Superb display by the Edinburgh Monarchs last night with Joe Tabaka an absolute stand out performer which for a team with Cookie in it says a lot. Solid returns from Theo, Derek and Claus. Mitchell Davey looked more comfortable tonight but is lacking a bit of race sharpness which is understandable. And no doubt his injury will still be playing its part as well. And Max put in some stunning work his passes in heat 7 an inside burst under the other 3 riders entering turn 3 had to be seen to be believed. Along with an incredible dual pass with Joe on Andre in heat 14 at the same bend. Not much for the west coasters to cheer about although Jonas Raun's performance (his first time on the track) was very decent and he may have posed the Glasgow management with a bit of a headache with regards who to drop for the new man. And Bager who rode well both individually and his team riding in heat 12. Great to see a large travelling support through from the west and a very friendly atmosphere before during and after the match. Long may it continue. And a big mention for Doc and his crew who produced a belter of a race strip after a very hot day. No dust, a grippy race surface which offered a great opportunity for both teams to show their skills. Makes a big difference from years of brushing rain water from the surface ;-) Courtesy of Edinburgh Monarchs Speedway http://www.edinburgh...cle.asp?id=1390 I would like to think so but this season will live long in the memory for all the wrong reasons if we come to the tapes next year the team structure need's to be right with up & coming riders rather than the riders in there twilight we could do worse than adopt the same team building strategy that the Monarchs use and get right most years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albyhere Posted July 13, 2013 Report Share Posted July 13, 2013 (edited) I have the dubious pleasure of living halfway between Ashfield and Armadiddle. I have ALWAYS supported the Glasgow Tigers. However I now find my wee brain is trying to tell me something. Namely, I am a speedway fan first and foremost. Should I now go East and watch one of the most exciting teams in the league with two of my favourite riders, Cookie and Theo, and some of the best looking young talent in the business? Or wait and see if Tigers can get their thing together ( I haven't been for several weeks now.? ) I am confused. I have form on this, having been brought up to support Glasgow Rangers, then with maturity, I switched to the far superior footballing side, Glasgow Celtic. For the same simple reason, I loved the game and hated the negative, survival football, get the points and stuff the football attitude of Rangers. It's still the same. I never thought I'd say this but I am genuinely torn now. Go East old man ? Or stick ? Answers on a used £10. Edited July 13, 2013 by catseyes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazc Posted July 13, 2013 Report Share Posted July 13, 2013 I have the dubious pleasure of living halfway between Ashfield and Armadiddle. I have ALWAYS supported the Glasgow Tigers. However I now find my wee brain is trying to tell me something. Namely, I am a speedway fan first and foremost. Should I now go East and watch one of the most exciting teams in the league with two of my favourite riders, Cookie and Theo, and some of the best looking young talent in the business? Or wait and see if Tigers can get their thing together ( I haven't been for several weeks now.? ) I am confused. I have form on this, having been brought up to support Glasgow Rangers, then with maturity, I switched to the far superior footballing side, Glasgow Celtic. For the same simple reason, I loved the game and hated the negative, survival football, get the points and stuff the football attitude of Rangers. It's still the same. I never thought I'd say this but I am genuinely torn now. Go East old man ? Or stick ? Answers on a used £10. If you can do the unthinkable and change from being one of god's blessed to supporting the East End mob then anything's possible you have loyalty issues there I'm afraid . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albyhere Posted July 13, 2013 Report Share Posted July 13, 2013 Loyalty issues ? I am nearer 69 than I like to think . Been a Tigers fan since they started, literally, in the 40's. Off and on to be sure due to circumstances, geography etc. Loyalty issues you say ? Aye right . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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