Popular Post King Jamie Posted September 24, 2015 Popular Post Report Share Posted September 24, 2015 KJ’s meeting Preview... This week's visitors to sunny Armadale are the soap dodging Tiggers from Glasgow in the first leg of the League Cup Final. Our billionaire friends from the West have recently returned from an all expenses paid, teambuilding trip to the Bahamas and have agreed to take time out from their extremely unhectic schedule to face us this week. For that we must be eternally grateful. In fact, we are so unworthy, we should probably just throw in the towel now. After all, that’s why we signed 2 Germans, isn’t it? It’s the first time the two sides have met in a national Cup Final for over 20 years and the Monarchs are offering a wide range of eye catching offers to mark the big occasion. For £48 you can sponsor a rider. For just £1,500 you can pay at the gate on Friday night. And for a bargain £3 million, you can buy the club lock, stock and barrel. You’ll also receive a complimentary, hand painted portrait of Mr Campbell, which you must hang over your fireplace or face possible assassination. The clash has certainly captured the imagination of major speedway celebrities. Eurosport co-commentator extraordinaire Sam Ermolenko called midweek and gave his comments: “Hey buddy, how goes it? Right, I’ll tell what will happen. Victor Pavolarry will control heat 2 and get his wheels in line on the back straightaway. And I expect Kevin Walford will be keen to yet again show Glasgow what he’s all about. I have to say though, I’m disappointed Michael Jesper Jensen and Mateusz Shipanski aren’t racing. Those dudes are box office man. I hope you guys have a fantastic evening. I’ve got great memories of Armadale. It’s definitely one of my favourite places in England.” Not to be outdone, Sky TV got in touch last night. Charlie Webster was desperate to find out how morale was in the home camp. Meanwhile, in the background, I overheard a very interesting conversation... “I tell you Kelvin, I really dislike Edinburgh. I hope Glasgow smash them.” “I um uh um yeah, I totally agree Nigel.” I was just about to hang up in disgust when Chris Louis suddenly took time off from drawing silly arrows on his iPad to say a few words. However, I’ve no idea what he said as I fell asleep 10 seconds later... For the 2014 treble champions, it’s a chance to gain revenge for the home defeat by the soap dodgers earlier in the season. However, it looks like they’ll have to do without top reserve Max Clegg, who suffered a hand injury at Birmingham on Wednesday night. On the positive side, Erik Riss has decided speedway is important this week, but only after it was announced the latest round of the World ice cream scooping Championships in Outer Mongolia had been postponed. Apparently it was discovered the Promoter was a coneman. For the 1993/94 ‘double double’ winners, Kake Nieminen makes a timely return from injury to strengthen the visitors even further than they have been all season. The great unwashed must go into this one as favourites following a campaign full of rule bending, dodgy transfers and big money splashing. Anything other than a Glasgow aggregate victory will be looked upon as failure. This week's big welcome goes to: none of them, they’re Weegies. (editor’s note – away, ya grumpy auld git. There’s no need for that attitude. Besides, your wee niece still has a soft spot for Aaron Summers. And he’s ex-Edinburgh. He must qualify for a welcome? Go on. You know you want to!) This week's 'popular yer baws!' award goes to: Kake the name changer. Your name’s Kake son. That’s Kake. Not Kauko. Kake. Thank you. The Florenshafisztof Kaspitzanwinkelhoppen award for suave name of the week goes to: Florenwhat? Who writes this p1sh? (ed – er, that’ll be you ya dafty. Hynek Stichauer’s parents will be devastated if you don’t give it to him, surely?) This week’s big questions: Will Victor be a victor? Will Monarchs end Friday Justin front? And who will be crying into their porridge on Sunday night? er, roll on Friday… KJ's prediction: 15-75 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCookie Posted September 24, 2015 Report Share Posted September 24, 2015 This greatest of days is upon us. The original (and best) meeting previews are back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyretrax Posted September 24, 2015 Report Share Posted September 24, 2015 (edited) Soap dodgers? Which Smiley Rider was going to fine members of his team for not having a shower with his shower, sorry team mates after racing? Edited September 24, 2015 by tyretrax 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScotsman Posted September 24, 2015 Report Share Posted September 24, 2015 So it's Coty Garcia in place of Cleggy in both legs. Damn damn damn. Certainly makes Tiggers favourites for both legs now. Cleggy is a big loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george.m Posted September 24, 2015 Report Share Posted September 24, 2015 So it's Coty Garcia in place of Cleggy in both legs. Damn damn damn. Certainly makes Tiggers favourites for both legs now. Cleggy is a big loss. We're all doomed! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyclone Posted September 24, 2015 Report Share Posted September 24, 2015 It is a pity that Clegg is missing after probably his best home performance last Friday (thankfully he apparently has nothing broken, severe bruising instead). However others have had problems which we have benefited from, notably Ipswich & Newcastle in the Trophy & KO Cup semi finals respectively. If Nieminen is up to speed on his return, then Tigers should run out comfortable winners over the two legs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandit59 Posted September 24, 2015 Report Share Posted September 24, 2015 So it's Coty Garcia in place of Cleggy in both legs. Damn damn damn. Certainly makes Tiggers favourites for both legs now. Cleggy is a big loss. Advantage Glasgow i think now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Blobby Posted September 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2015 with clef out Glasgow should go on to win trophy IMO. But we've came out on top a few times when we look like we are going to struggle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted September 24, 2015 Report Share Posted September 24, 2015 Advantage Glasgow i think nowGive Garcia a loan of one of Cookies 650's and he might get a few points.Dont think his equipment is the best. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george.m Posted September 24, 2015 Report Share Posted September 24, 2015 30 heats to go, anything can happen, nothing decided yet. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falkirkbandit Posted September 24, 2015 Report Share Posted September 24, 2015 Great preview KJ, and great to see you at Sheffield a few weeks ago and catch up again. Gutted i can't make the Armadale leg tomorrow night, but i've a gig in Glasgow to go and see. I'm pleased Coty is getting a couple of bookings here though. I've seen some howlers in a Bandits race jacket try and get around the 'Dale in recent years....Gino Franchetti anyone? I thought Coty did well last week on his first visit to the place, and more than deserved his second place in the 1-8 with Hansen. It is pretty cool that Scotland's two speedway clubs are contesting this Final, so good luck to both sets of fans. When i get home from work on sunday evening, i'll be dying to know how it all went down, and i'll be straight onto my computer when i get in haha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted September 24, 2015 Report Share Posted September 24, 2015 Hard to predict the winners overall,Depends which Glasgow turns up tomorrow there are to inconsistant IMO,one thing for sure the bigger the occasion the better the Monarchs perform in recent seasons. Monarchs overall for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cj69 Posted September 24, 2015 Report Share Posted September 24, 2015 Certainly dont think loosing Clegg has put the tie in Glasgows hands but no doubt he is a loss. We have a great top 4 and Glasgow have a solid bottom end ( ). Shud be a really tight couple meetings and even as a Monarchs im sitting firmly astride this fence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharpenRake Posted September 24, 2015 Report Share Posted September 24, 2015 So it's Coty Garcia in place of Cleggy in both legs. Damn damn damn. Certainly makes Tiggers favourites for both legs now. Cleggy is a big loss. No it doesnae. Garcia + Branford (extra ride if needed) will score what Clegg would have scored Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george.m Posted September 25, 2015 Report Share Posted September 25, 2015 Anyone informed Wolbert there's a burger in the Tigers Den with his name on it? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavyH Posted September 25, 2015 Report Share Posted September 25, 2015 Anyone informed Wolbert there's a burger in the Tigers Den with his name on it? No, but as Max is out, there could well be a sun-off 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyretrax Posted September 25, 2015 Report Share Posted September 25, 2015 No, but as Max is out, there could well be a sun-off Why would we put a meeting off when YOU are a rider short? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScotsman Posted September 25, 2015 Report Share Posted September 25, 2015 Why would we put a meeting off when YOU are a rider short? Errr - this is the Edinburgh v Glasgow thread? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damosuzuki Posted September 25, 2015 Report Share Posted September 25, 2015 Unfortunately can't make tonight as I've a prior engagement, but here's hoping it's a good advert for speedway and we pump you. Don't know what Kauko will be like, Palovaara should be important and hopefully Sarjeant can put Monday behind him. Aaron and Morris are riding well and a big performance from Lawson is needed. Stichauer should hopefully get a few points as well, although track won't suit him. On paper it's a very, very tough one though. Maaaaaaaaaaasive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george.m Posted September 25, 2015 Report Share Posted September 25, 2015 Why would we put a meeting off when YOU are a rider short? Most Embra fans are a rider short of a full team. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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