tyretrax Posted October 28, 2014 Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 Application made to run Sunday 2nd November. fingers crossed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penchev Posted October 28, 2014 Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 Application made to run Sunday 2nd November. fingers crossed. Ridiculous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyretrax Posted October 28, 2014 Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 Ridiculous How so? It's the riders who will lose out on the money if the meetings aren't run. The supporters lose out on the chance to say their goodbyes and the riders can't thank them for their support. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted October 28, 2014 Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 Problem is, clubs in question would have to fund three away meetings from one home gate. So it won't happen. Agreed. Plus all riders are on HL rates, and if used as a starter tournament, where do the other 3 riders per team get their real practice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screm Posted October 28, 2014 Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 Great idea 4tt at start of season I think many would go to all 4 after all got six months to save for them. Why not go the whole hog and bring back the 4TT Qualifiers for Finals day at Peterborough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Stewart Posted October 29, 2014 Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 Could you explain what that entails regarding funding away meetings,not sure what you mean by that statement. Clubs need to make up their own riders' wages from the basic (paid by the staging club) to their agreed pay rate. The answer might be for each club to pay points money at a higher rate than basic to all riders for Fours events. That's what happens with individual meetings (which is probably why there are so few). For the Fours it could be worth it. It would mean some riders getting a bit less than they are used to, but for four extra meetings they should swallow that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted October 29, 2014 Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 Clubs need to make up their own riders' wages from the basic (paid by the staging club) to their agreed pay rate. The answer might be for each club to pay points money at a higher rate than basic to all riders for Fours events. That's what happens with individual meetings (which is probably why there are so few). For the Fours it could be worth it. It would mean some riders getting a bit less than they are used to, but for four extra meetings they should swallow that. Thanks,thought that's what it might be,Riders turning down meetings because they won't ride for the basic rate and we wonder why the sport is in trouble!!!! .The sport can't survive at PL level on the attendances I have witnessed this season unless they have very good Sponsers IMO . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TesarRacing Posted October 29, 2014 Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 Completely off topic I know but is Mitchell Davey still racing somewhere? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted October 29, 2014 Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 Completely off topic I know but is Mitchell Davey still racing somewhere?Still injured ,needed another Op from what I gathered.Mechanic for Claus Vissing this season 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TesarRacing Posted October 29, 2014 Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 Still injured ,needed another Op from what I gathered.Mechanic for Claus Vissing this season Oh is he, didn't realise that - that's long time out of the sport. Thanks for the info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScotsman Posted October 29, 2014 Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 DON'T look if you are squeemish!!! Pic of his leg - http://instagram.com/p/tU7JSQTFIq/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willowman Posted October 29, 2014 Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 DON'T look if you are squeemish!!! Pic of his leg - http://instagram.com/p/tU7JSQTFIq/ Would have been more so before the stitches! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screm Posted November 2, 2014 Report Share Posted November 2, 2014 Taken from Glasgow's Twitter feed. Given its obvious significance, and with copy programmes containing this information now in circulation, we wish to publish in full the following message from club owner Gordon Pairman. As previously indicated we hope to be in a position to make a further announcement very soon and in doing so begin to answers some of the many questions which supporters will be keen to raise. The following is Gordon’s ‘Thoughts From Abroad’ column contained within programme dated 26th October 2014 (Vs Workington & Berwick): “It’s the end of the season and, unless something extraordinary happens, it’s also the end of my ownership of the mighty Glasgow Tigers. Indeed, that might even have happened before you read this. It has been an honour to be directly associated with the team for the last decade or so, and to have played a part, no matter how small, in keeping speedway afloat in Glasgow for even longer. But all things have a lifespan and so it is time to hand over to others. And, if the plans for the Tigers come to fruition, then the future looks amazing. The existence of the Tigers owes everything to the supporters, of course, as, without you, there would be no point in anyone keeping things going. So I would like to thank all of you, those loyal to the team over many decades and those who have only recently discovered the passion, the excitement and sometimes the heartbreak of being a Glasgow supporter. There have been good times, and great times and, well, who cares about the bad ones, as we are the Tigers! Because of the changes, this may well also be my last programme piece so also the last chance for me to get on my soapbox. 2014 has been disappointing for us, there’s no doubt and that’s sadly because too many riders have underperformed. When you contract a rider, a given is that they will turn up with decent equipment, but that hasn’t happened this year as far as at least three of our riders are concerned. And I think that is just cheating – they cheat you and they cheat me. When riders don’t have decent bikes, they underperform, and when we lose meetings, our crowds go down, so our cash reduces, so our ability to pay riders becomes difficult. And yet these riders, the ones whose performances have caused our financial difficulties, start to bleat on about delays in payments. Where do they expect the money to come from? (you don’t need to answer, my bank balance tells me all too clearly) I know of no other business that employs people to cost it money, but that’s how speedway can be at times. We’ve had some successes this year – for me, Rusty and Kasper have been the standouts – but the rest of the team fall under the category of “could do better”. Had there been a replacement number one available in May, I would have happily found the money to make the change. But then, for reasons, never discussed with me, let alone explained to me, we let Mark Lemon go, just as he was finding his feet and brought in Christian Henry who seems to spend more time off his feet and on his backside. So any spare cash was used up on that move. I am a firm believer that team changes should only be made when you are forced into them as it is rare that they strengthen a team. You only need to look at Newcastle this year for evidence – in came Danny King and out went any chance of success. But then, I am also a believer that, for a team to succeed, on the track and in the bank account, it needs local ownership and leadership, and, as that is something I cannot do, it is definitely time for a change. So farewell then and thanks to you the supporters, to the invaluable sponsors, especially Allied Vehicles who have been absolutely superb and also Joe Scott of Western Commercial who continues to bang the Tiger’s drum, to the directors, and the volunteers, to the senior promoter Alan Dick and to team manager and track guru Stewart “Jose” Dickson. And last, but definitely not least, to the programme compiler, David Walker, who has given me the freedom to have a darn good moan every week. Thanks to all and “Mon the Tigers!” 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robinh88 Posted November 2, 2014 Report Share Posted November 2, 2014 I thought pijper did well... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Posted November 2, 2014 Report Share Posted November 2, 2014 I thought pijper did well...Started the season at 7.70, ended 7.06. Not exactly "well" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emilali Posted November 2, 2014 Report Share Posted November 2, 2014 I thought Berge done well, particularly considering his injury, would be quite happy if he ends up down the roat at Berwick next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DW Posted November 2, 2014 Report Share Posted November 2, 2014 I thought Berge done well, particularly considering his injury, would be quite happy if he ends up down the roat at Berwick next year. Unlike another Frenchman, he is a Glasgow asset. Only rode 9 matches so couldnt really count him as a success, although he showed enough to be one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MD Posted November 2, 2014 Report Share Posted November 2, 2014 Had there been a replacement number one available in May, I would have happily found the money to make the change. But then, for reasons, never discussed with me, let alone explained to me, we let Mark Lemon go, just as he was finding his feet and brought in Christian Henry who seems to spend more time off his feet and on his backside. So any spare cash was used up on that move. Frustrating to say the least. It was widely perceived among most that the wrong man was chopped. A good piece all the same from Gordon Pairman, we thank him for his patience and finance in keeping the Tigers going. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george.m Posted November 2, 2014 Report Share Posted November 2, 2014 (edited) I've always liked Gordon's openness with the fans. He's even been on here at times which again I admire. His honesty in this piece is appreciated. There has been too much hype coming out of Ashfield over the last two years in Red Alerts, when the paying public can all see what is happening. It's not just the team that fans support. Hope the new owners come up to expectations. Thank you Gordon for everything. Edited November 2, 2014 by george.m 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MANSE Posted November 2, 2014 Report Share Posted November 2, 2014 If they dont what would you suggest George will they get all the drivel its posted on here.Its dry in Paisleywhy is it off. Im not going if its a 5 pm start.The meeting started 10 mins late.and various moans and groans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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