Beirao Posted yesterday at 09:16 AM Report Share Posted yesterday at 09:16 AM 1 hour ago, Noelinho said: I think they were considering an NDL team for 2024 late last year, but decided against. There were a few factors: it would require more volunteers, more track staff time, probably another team manager as it would be a lot for Cami to do that as well - he does have a life outside of speedway! Also, they were pretty pissed with the way the end of the NJL season was handled. No idea how much the extra cost of running a team in NDL factored in, but the practical side of things was definitely part of it. With the training track being laid this winter and operational next year we need to consider where these riders will go to further their development. Will we have an NDL side of our own? Certainly not next year but in the longer term we need one. There were enough blank weeks this year to slot in the half dozen NDL meetings so that isn't really a problem. Would ask Colin Mackie to be team manager. He has experience at this level. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szkocjasid Posted 23 hours ago Report Share Posted 23 hours ago Pearson isn't as inexperienced as some are making out. He's had 3 full seasons, plus one in the NL, so his away ave must be a concern. Obviously his home form should mean Glasgow will be in two minds wether he should return? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigger63 Posted 23 hours ago Report Share Posted 23 hours ago 5 hours ago, DJC said: The move away from Leicester and possibly the comfort of riding with his brother, has done him the world of good. There was always a rider in there and fair play to Plymouth for helping it show. It would be good to see him lead them next year but I have a feeling Louis may want him somewhere more competitive if he's to stay at Ipswich (who'd also be mad to let him go). Glasgow would be a great place for him as a second/third HL dependant on points limit. Harris and Pearson should be the ones they build a side around next year, if they can keep Rowe as well that would be a great start. pity rowe.... rowe ... has sadly rowed his boat to poole.. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyretrax Posted 20 hours ago Report Share Posted 20 hours ago 19 hours ago, Wow68 said: Maybe I’m missing something - but I don’t understand what you mean? What's not to understand, you surely must have heard the saying before? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerryxo Posted 20 hours ago Report Share Posted 20 hours ago 9 hours ago, Noelinho said: I think they were considering an NDL team for 2024 late last year, but decided against. There were a few factors: it would require more volunteers, more track staff time, probably another team manager as it would be a lot for Cami to do that as well - he does have a life outside of speedway! Also, they were pretty pissed with the way the end of the NJL season was handled. No idea how much the extra cost of running a team in NDL factored in, but the practical side of things was definitely part of it. Thanks 😊. And a prem team is out the question? If there was any prem team in Scotland/closer to home, I'd be keen to travel (work full time mon-fri and have mum duties, so further out as a treat - but not feasible for regular visits) - I imagine there's lots of fans north(and -ish) of the border who wouldn't normally support glasgow in champ, but would travel to see some of the bigger names of prem. Also, my view for next year: Bomber & Pearson. Smith's ave is 3.73, would place him good at 6 - would that be enough for a confidence boost and see him produce the points he did when he initially signed..? Rowe's a steal at 6.27 - would be gutted if he has signed for Poole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beirao Posted 19 hours ago Report Share Posted 19 hours ago 8 minutes ago, Kerryxo said: Thanks 😊. And a prem team is out the question? If there was any prem team in Scotland/closer to home, I'd be keen to travel (work full time mon-fri and have mum duties, so further out as a treat - but not feasible for regular visits) - I imagine there's lots of fans north(and -ish) of the border who wouldn't normally support glasgow in champ, but would travel to see some of the bigger names of prem. Also, my view for next year: Bomber & Pearson. Smith's ave is 3.73, would place him good at 6 - would that be enough for a confidence boost and see him produce the points he did when he initially signed..? Rowe's a steal at 6.27 - would be gutted if he has signed for Poole. Prepare to feel gutted. According to our latest epistle we spent the last month or so resetting - isn't reset a crime?- but seem to have reduced Rowe's average by well over a point only for another teams to benefit from this. Another of this season's masterstrokes! 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazc Posted 19 hours ago Report Share Posted 19 hours ago 25 minutes ago, Beirao said: Prepare to feel gutted. According to our latest epistle we spent the last month or so resetting - isn't reset a crime?- but seem to have reduced Rowe's average by well over a point only for another teams to benefit from this. Another of this season's masterstrokes! Alls good though we are the masters of masterstrokes credit we’re it’s due. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TracksideView Posted 15 hours ago Report Share Posted 15 hours ago 4 hours ago, Beirao said: Prepare to feel gutted. According to our latest epistle we spent the last month or so resetting - isn't reset a crime?- but seem to have reduced Rowe's average by well over a point only for another teams to benefit from this. Another of this season's masterstrokes! Club/Promotion/Team Manager can't be held accountable if they aren't told the truth. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wow68 Posted 15 hours ago Report Share Posted 15 hours ago 8 hours ago, szkocjasid said: Pearson isn't as inexperienced as some are making out. He's had 3 full seasons, plus one in the NL, so his away ave must be a concern. Obviously his home form should mean Glasgow will be in two minds wether he should return? It was his 3rd season yes, which means 3 races on away tracks and only twice at Poole, his NDL season was last year in combination with championship- and on mostly different tracks - I have stated this in my comments so what’s your point? 3 times on a track versus growing up racing on the tracks is very different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wow68 Posted 14 hours ago Report Share Posted 14 hours ago 5 hours ago, tyretrax said: What's not to understand, you surely must have heard the saying before? If I knew what you meant I wouldn’t be asking - but if you prefer to be a smart A@@ about it that’s your choice. It was a sensible ask. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted 3 hours ago Report Share Posted 3 hours ago 19 hours ago, szkocjasid said: Pearson isn't as inexperienced as some are making out. He's had 3 full seasons, plus one in the NL, so his away ave must be a concern. Obviously his home form should mean Glasgow will be in two minds wether he should return? Some Glasgow fans seem think Jack Smith on a low average is the answer.He’s been around 10 years ,it baffles me . 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noelinho Posted 3 hours ago Report Share Posted 3 hours ago 32 minutes ago, Fromafar said: Some Glasgow fans seem think Jack Smith on a low average is the answer.He’s been around 10 years ,it baffles me . Yes, he's not the answer. His current average is fair and not much chance of pushing it up. It would be better to sign a younger rider with more prospect of improving. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyretrax Posted 2 hours ago Report Share Posted 2 hours ago 12 hours ago, Wow68 said: If I knew what you meant I wouldn’t be asking - but if you prefer to be a smart A@@ about it that’s your choice. It was a sensible ask. Ask your granny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharpenRake Posted 1 hour ago Report Share Posted 1 hour ago i have no idea who we are signing or have signed but for the record would love to see James Pearson back. James is still only 19. He's had 2 seasons in the UK prior to this which must have been a huge learning curve - from aussie tracks to Birmingham and Plymouth! He started with a GSA of 4.08 and increased it to 5.51 which is pretty good. How many riders add c1.5 points to their average racing at a new track? I also wouldn't be opposed to Jack Smith returning either. He has beaten some good riders around Ashfield this year and been totally committed to the team. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j2ohh Posted 1 hour ago Report Share Posted 1 hour ago J.P. to worky in 2025 1! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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