Pogo1 Posted March 30, 2015 Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 So it was the Glasgow management.who said the meeting must go ahead, Here was me thinking the referee makes the final decision if a match goes ahead??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenway Bleachers Posted March 30, 2015 Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 The track was rideable and for the determined few (our reserves) raceable, if you chose to go wide enough. At the start if you were behind, then you got filled in. Just a pity that the races took so long to get started and a few more "you have 2 minutes" would have moved things along. Pity Erik the "kinder" fell and popped the fence as this added to the delay, and we could have done without the track grading in my opinion. (just pulled mud back on to the drier racing line) However quite why we didn`t start until 3-15 surprised those of us on the back straight who had adjusted watches forward........ Cookie clearly does not enjoy heavy tracks (remember the 4`s at leicester?) though he did show some ball5 in heat 5 between the 2 Tiggers, so it was rideable, especially with clear track in front. tigs deserved their win so roll on Friday. Any chance Dickie lawson pulls a sickie??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScotsman Posted March 30, 2015 Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 I'm sure if it was really that bad the riders would have united and refused to race. A wet track doesn't always have to be unsafe. Could well have led to bans or at least threats of bans. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcon Hammer Posted March 30, 2015 Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 "Monarchs co-promoter John Campbell today said: There were special circumstances that meant the match had to go ahead. But there wouldnt have been many league matches that would have taken place in such conditions. But Glasgow, for obvious reasons, wanted the match on. From today's EEN As john Campbell says it wouldn't have went ahead if it was a normal meeting. A glasgow club official even told an edinbrugh fan that the meeting would have been off any other week but they decided to run it anyway. Lets not consider riders safety as we need to show off our fancy new stadium. Well done John Campbell, agree there were special circumstances, would've been a big blow for Scottish speedway if it was postponed Also special thanks to all the riders for agreeing to race 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george.m Posted March 30, 2015 Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 Well done John Campbell, agree there were special circumstances, would've been a big blow for Scottish speedway if it was postponed Also special thanks to all the riders for agreeing to race Exactly. The two Scottish teams need each other for the greater good, despite some on here doing their best to undermine it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScotsman Posted March 30, 2015 Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 (edited) Greater good is fine but only up to a point. And the $64,000 question is - where is that point? Rider safety? Crowd inconvenience? PR? Money? PS I don't know the answer!! Edited March 30, 2015 by TheScotsman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulco Posted March 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 Despite the weather , which we have yet to conquer successfully , it was a joy being at Ashfield yesterday . The place is unrecognisable from what it used to be like and the Charlie Monk stand is amazing . Yes the track was heavy and rain affected , but one or two riders stood out . Masters seems to have started the season impressively and he looks as if he is going to be a big hitter for the Monarchs this year . Max Clegg certainly wasn't afraid of the track and had a real go , but the young German needs a few rough edges smoothed off . God knows how he is going to get round Armadale on Friday . For us , Morris and Lawson look the part and are going to be big scorers round Ashfield . Victor and young James showed enough to suggest they will be a useful reserve pairing . Ok it rained and the track was difficult , but we've all now enjoyed our new facilities and the Monarchs have nit picked and moaned - speedway's back 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScotsman Posted March 30, 2015 Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 Serious question - how much of the spectating area is under cover? (Not a trick question and no ulterior motive - just interested to know.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MANSE Posted March 30, 2015 Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 Try Glasgow Tigers Speedway Facebook page Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monarchlad Posted March 30, 2015 Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 Monarchlad you and your dog can have a day out with BLOBBY at Armadump amongst the p-- [ nearly forgot take JENGA with you]The 3 of you are well suited you all talk the same dross No need for that Manse Riss got round. The Dale well on Saturday, so it will be interesting on Friday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george.m Posted March 30, 2015 Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 So nice to see one of the Monarchs faithless "applauding" the Facenna Bothers on the Glasgow Tigers Fans Facebook group. Only thing he could find wrong was the bar area - no seats for the elderly and no Lech beer. Refreshing to see a more grounded opinion from a Monarch. Well done that man ...... what chance of the same on BSF? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazc Posted March 30, 2015 Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 "Monarchs co-promoter John Campbell today said: “There were special circumstances that meant the match had to go ahead. But there wouldn’t have been many league matches that would have taken place in such conditions. But Glasgow, for obvious reasons, wanted the match on.” From today's EEN As john Campbell says it wouldn't have went ahead if it was a normal meeting. A glasgow club official even told an edinbrugh fan that the meeting would have been off any other week but they decided to run it anyway. Lets not consider riders safety as we need to show off our fancy new stadium. This is all full & well but were does it say that Glasgow Riders didn't want to ride as you stated on a previous post which mysteriously has been edited or are you just making that bit up (now there's a shocker) to deflect thing's from your captain moaning about the track. Remember the hole you are digging is starting to get deeper or as a Philadelphia Lawyer would say please think carefully before you answer. Serious question - how much of the spectating area is under cover? (Not a trick question and no ulterior motive - just interested to know.) At the minute Main Stand & Enclosure have new roof's on and some shelter partially on terrace at front off main stand all areas were packed though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george.m Posted March 30, 2015 Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 At the minute Main Stand & Enclosure have new roof's on and some shelter partially on terrace at front off main stand all areas were packed though. We could always get Border Roofing to do the rest of the stadium. Then they could pass on some of our dosh to the Minions. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted March 30, 2015 Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 We could always get Border Roofing to do the rest of the stadium. Then they could pass on some of our dosh to the Minions. Could you trust them not to drill a few holes in the wrong place. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil The Ace Posted March 30, 2015 Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 Cook should spend less time whinging and moaning and more time trying to improve so he can actually score a point in Poland. Turning into the Bridger/Barker thinking hes far better than he is Paid 7 in his first meeting for Gorzow would have been paid 10 if it wasn't for a silly mistake. Granted he didd'nt score in the away leg. But then none of the team scored much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MD Posted March 30, 2015 Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 (edited) Exactly. The two Scottish teams need each other for the greater good, despite some on here doing their best to undermine it. The greater good is a one way street, I've never heard or read that opinion from a Monarchs fan. For the last 2 winters we could have closed for good and I doubt very few in the east would have batted an eyelid. We have rightly not been on their radar as we have been uncompetitive for several seasons, however what has been abundantly clear during that time is that they do not need us. The greater good only works when travelling fans reciprocate in the same large numbers and the home team on each occasion benefits from the gate money. Sunday hopefully has heralded a new dawn, an excellent travelling support who turned out on a rotten day. Glasgow look competitive this season, matches with the Monarchs look to be tasty and crowd pullers but rather than undermine the greater good ideology, the hard evidence will be in 3 weeks at Ashfield when we see if it actually is shared amongst the fans of both clubs. Edited March 30, 2015 by MD 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george.m Posted March 30, 2015 Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 Edinburgh Monarchs Facebook page is kicking off tonight ...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cj69 Posted March 30, 2015 Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 Wouldnt say its that bad, quite civilized......at the moment. Seen it much worse. Could kick off on Glasgow one but there's too many to keep track of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekker Posted March 30, 2015 Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 Wouldnt say its that bad, quite civilized......at the moment. Seen it much worse. Could kick off on Glasgow one but there's too many to keep track of. glasgow one historically never kicks off, just loadsa bans 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george.m Posted March 30, 2015 Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 Wouldnt say its that bad, quite civilized......at the moment. Seen it much worse. Could kick off on Glasgow one but there's too many to keep track of. Are Are you reading the same posts as me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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