oldace Posted October 11, 2013 Report Share Posted October 11, 2013 This would not put Glasgows future the slightest bit in doubt. Looks like the promotion are just looking for an excuse to pull the plug 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fred Posted October 11, 2013 Report Share Posted October 11, 2013 And blame anyone apart from themselves! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MD Posted October 11, 2013 Report Share Posted October 11, 2013 Well, there's new Red Alert out today. and it doesn't make good reading. Forgetting the bar disaster (it was insured, wasn't it?) it looks as though Alun and Gordon have done all they can. Interesting that for the first time, the Red Alert is signed only by the two owners, and the four directors are left off the message. Alun and Gordon own the club. The directors only run the club on their behalf. Having had the day to think about it, its straightforward that Glasgow Speedway does not bring in enough supporters and money to break even. No-one in their right mind would continue to do that year after year. The £50k loss over the season I'm sure includes one off costs such as track fixing and buying the bar area however it is a significant amount. The team needs strengthened next year, particularly a new No 1, thus more money needing spent that is not there. The owners, new and old have tried to bring more people through the turnstiles with negligible success. As our standard of living in this country is constantly being eroded people have less money to spend, something that is acutely noticeable in the Greater Glasgow area, as has the amount of money businesses have available for sponsorship. It just isn't there anymore. The level of excitement and entertainment in speedway has also been declining for 4 or 5 years as laydown machinery is far too fast making gate and go the norm at many tracks, I've witnessed plenty and not just at Glasgow. The PL this year has also had many poor teams built for home wins only, ourselves included, that provide poor racing if any on the road, again ourselves included and there is the added gripe of absent riders aplenty, like Plymouth the previous week minus their 2 Danes everyone wanted to see. All in all it seems the time that Glasgow may have come to their natural end. The new owners have simply prolonged that period for another year. Having digs at them astounds me, the bring a friend issue apart, they took over when no-one else would. The team they built was weak but still lost a fortune. I've more or less accepted that Glasgow Tigers will not appear next year, if they do, I'll be there but can't see it. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deano Posted October 11, 2013 Report Share Posted October 11, 2013 Makes sad reading, always enjoyed and looked forward to my visits to Glasgow with the Brummies. The main stand had a good atmosphere. I would also include Berwick and Edinburgh in the same sentence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glasgowmicktiger Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 looks like armadale on a friday by the sounds of it for us glasgow speedway fans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chucks Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 looks like armadale on a friday by the sounds of it for us glasgow speedway fans. just a thought is it not possable for glasgow to double up and use armadale on a sunday ,as glasgow is nor really all that far fromarmadle, like i said only a thought Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MD Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 just a thought is it not possable for glasgow to double up and use armadale on a sunday ,as glasgow is nor really all that far fromarmadle, like i said only a thought We cant get a break even crowd to come through the gates at Ashfield, try getting them to travel 30 miles away, and to the East! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chucks Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 We cant get a break even crowd to come through the gates at Ashfield, try getting them to travel 30 miles away, and to the East! well if thats you answer just close the gates at ashfield like i said it was only a thought Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lioness Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 plenty logistical problems as well chucks. It may 'only' be 30 miles but transport links are almost non existant on a Sunday. For those on public transport you would probably be looking at them getting in to Glasgow (a lot seem to be from the south side), train or bus to Edinburgh centre then train out to Bathgate or if you are very lucky bus to Armadale. Those getting the train to Bathgate have a good 2-3 mile walk/taxi after that. Then the same in reverse at the end of a meeting, all on Sunday service. Armadale make look 'not far' on a map but in reality, especially on a Sunday, it is 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 Let's be honest here the "fire"at Ashfield will not be the reason if the Tigers don't run next season..Hope something can be sorted out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyclone Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 plenty logistical problems as well chucks. It may 'only' be 30 miles but transport links are almost non existant on a Sunday. For those on public transport you would probably be looking at them getting in to Glasgow (a lot seem to be from the south side), train or bus to Edinburgh centre then train out to Bathgate or if you are very lucky bus to Armadale. Those getting the train to Bathgate have a good 2-3 mile walk/taxi after that. Then the same in reverse at the end of a meeting, all on Sunday service. Armadale make look 'not far' on a map but in reality, especially on a Sunday, it is IIRC Only 1 meeting weekly between specified hours (7pm - 10pm ??) are permitted. Any additional meetings require dispensation from the local authority. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulco Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 IIRC Only 1 meeting weekly between specified hours (7pm - 10pm ??) are permitted. Any additional meetings require dispensation from the local authority. Did that apply in the Dale Devil days ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyclone Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 Did that apply in the Dale Devil days ? Apparently was a stipulation added later at one of the three year renewals . The three year renewal has now been dropped but as far as I am aware the time & weekly restrictions still apply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenga Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 is it still on fire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Stewart Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 Did that apply in the Dale Devil days ? There was permission to run on Saturdays also in those days, but it was removed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luluthetiger Posted October 14, 2013 Report Share Posted October 14, 2013 Let's be honest here the "fire"at Ashfield will not be the reason if the Tigers don't run next season..Hope something can be sorted out. I agree on that point. The rented portacabin would be insured by its owner, and the contents must surely have been insured by the directors. Surely? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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