Boobs 140 Posted June 27, 2013 Following the clash with the Scottish Cup Final (soccer variety) last month, the next visit of the Monarchs to Ashfield has been neatly timed to coincide with the Mens' Final at Wimbledon. It is a week away, and anything is possible, but if Andy Murray is in that Final once again there will be a number, a goodly number, of people -- not the hardcore committed fans, but the vital-to-the-cashflow floaters -- who will choose to watch the tennis. What is it about these derby matches? Don't the compilers, or rather the clubs involved, look ahead when the fixtures are being allocated? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paulco 7,072 Posted June 27, 2013 Following the clash with the Scottish Cup Final (soccer variety) last month, the next visit of the Monarchs to Ashfield has been neatly timed to coincide with the Mens' Final at Wimbledon. It is a week away, and anything is possible, but if Andy Murray is in that Final once again there will be a number, a goodly number, of people -- not the hardcore committed fans, but the vital-to-the-cashflow floaters -- who will choose to watch the tennis. What is it about these derby matches? Don't the compilers, or rather the clubs involved, look ahead when the fixtures are being allocated? I'm quite sure a tennis final or even the final round of the British Open golf ( which regularly clashes with the speedway too ) isn't a major consideration when compiling fixtures . There's also the British F1 GP clashing with this Sunday's meeting , plus the Eastenders omnibus on a Sunday . Seems the only reasonable course of action is to switch to a Friday night at Glasgow , to avoid all these sporting clashes . 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cyclone 943 Posted June 27, 2013 I'm quite sure a tennis final or even the final round of the British Open golf ( which regularly clashes with the speedway too ) isn't a major consideration when compiling fixtures . There's also the British F1 GP clashing with this Sunday's meeting , plus the Eastenders omnibus on a Sunday . Seems the only reasonable course of action is to switch to a Friday night at Glasgow , to avoid all these sporting clashes . Can you afford floodlights and who will provide armed escorts through Springburn on a Friday night :P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
glasgowmicktiger 142 Posted June 27, 2013 (edited) Two meetings bar takings on a friday night would pay for lights and airfence. bring soap with you for safe passage neds are scared of it. Edited June 27, 2013 by glasgowmicktiger 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gazc 7,087 Posted June 27, 2013 Can you afford floodlights and who will provide armed escorts through Springburn on a Friday night :P It's Possil not Springburn and for a small fee and a bottle off Buckfast the Possil Posse shall ensure safe passage to all except if you are from Edinburgh were it will cost you a large fee & two bottles of the finest Tonic wine Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crescent girl 1,904 Posted June 28, 2013 Come on Andy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JakeDaniels 11 Posted June 29, 2013 Think if we don't sign a heat leader before then a lot of the hardcore fans will be watching the tennis too... Andy Murray or not. Joey Ringwood now has an average, I presume 3 or marginally above. Need to utilise the points we have, Ricky Ashworth would be nice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gazc 7,087 Posted June 29, 2013 Think if we don't sign a heat leader before then a lot of the hardcore fans will be watching the tennis too... Andy Murray or not. Joey Ringwood now has an average, I presume 3 or marginally above. Need to utilise the points we have, Ricky Ashworth would be nice. Totally agree instead of telling the fan's to be positive they should make sure that we have something on track to be positive about how the hell can we be positive any more when we haven't won for 2 months talk is cheap and there are a growing few who now see this. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
george.m 3,063 Posted June 29, 2013 (edited) Glasgow promotions new catchphrase to increase the gate ... "Bring your daughter, to the slaughter!" .... and remember .... Stay positive! Edited June 29, 2013 by george.m Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MD 1,305 Posted June 29, 2013 Think if we don't sign a heat leader before then a lot of the hardcore fans will be watching the tennis too... Andy Murray or not. Joey Ringwood now has an average, I presume 3 or marginally above. Need to utilise the points we have, Ricky Ashworth would be nice. Ashworth hasn't ridden for 2 months and doubt he could get back into the points quickly, its going to be hard enough with Compton and Raun. A new signing though to use our full points would be welcome, however which position is best to use them. We have misfired in each position, even Screen has been inconsistent, JG has taken a point off his starting average, Bager has been truly awful in the main, and they are the experienced riders. If we do sign a heatleader it will likely need to be a doubling down rider who will score from the start and finding one of those to ride on a Sunday is ....................... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scotchopper 312 Posted June 29, 2013 Terrible timing, another low crowds in derby matches are the last thing glasgow need right now Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paulco 7,072 Posted June 29, 2013 Terrible timing, another low crowds in derby matches are the last thing glasgow need right now Who says that will happen ? The last public flogging we got in the League Cup at Ashfield was administered in front of a decent sized crowd despite some silly football match going on elsewhere . I cant see the Wimbledon final , with or without Andy Murray , impacting too much . People going on holiday to Turkey , namely me , will have more of an affect on the size of the crowd that day Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,333 Posted June 29, 2013 Terrible timing, another low crowds in derby matches are the last thing glasgow need right now With today's TV technology rewinds ect.I don't think it effects crowd levels if the fans want to watch speedway they will turn up IMO.Team Strenghts might be the deciding Factor in this one iI fear 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scotchopper 312 Posted June 30, 2013 I can only speak for my dad and I, we normally go through to ashfield for monarchs matches but were at the cup final and will probably choose the tennis if Murray is in the final. That's 2 down and there are bound to be others. I am a big user of sky+ and would love to do both but a scot with a chance of winning Wimbledon is live viewing for me. Glad to hear the crowd at the League cup match wasn't as bad as predicted. Point I am making was without the clash there would have been a bigger crowd and that is likely to be the case again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cyclone 943 Posted June 30, 2013 Who says that will happen ? The last public flogging we got in the League Cup at Ashfield was administered in front of a decent sized crowd despite some silly football match going on elsewhere . I cant see the Wimbledon final , with or without Andy Murray , impacting too much . People going on holiday to Turkey , namely me , will have more of an affect on the size of the crowd that day Hope you find the water cannon, tear gas and rubber bullets more enjoyable then Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
