graeme624

From Updates site Summers,Palovaara,Sedgman,Masters,Clegg all riding tonight at Wolverhampton in the Olympique- seems a bit risky in view of the forthcoming fixtures on Friday and Saturday - hope all riders keep safe.

If Glasgow elected to go for that who could take the rides. Not sure about R/R -need perhaps to consider who could fit in as suitable guests as well.

Real reason for Somerset's defeat was the underperforming Josh - he scored a maximum last time here - and also the poor return from the reserve guests .Noone has mentioned Aaron's excellent effort either which proved to be crucial.

Very little enthusiasm and excitement for this fixture from Rebels fans on this forum. Many must I feel think this is a foregone conclusion over the two legs.Could be closer than many anticipate especially if Glasgow have their gating on song.

Surely there must be better reserve options out there than this that Glasgow can pick from.

I'm interested in the answer to your Porsing question as well. Nobody has come up with an answer yet.

Tempt James Grieves out of retirement? - could do a lot worse

On Saturday the whole Somerset team could be filling guest spots !!

Masters has sustained a suspected wrist injury riding for Leicester tonight

Surely the pressure presently being put on the likes of Nick Morris,Josh Grajczonek,Steve Lawson,Steve Worrall etc to provide guest cover for injured or unavailable riders in both Elite and Premier leagues at present is unsustainable and unfair to their own clubs. The chance of them picking up injuries themselves is ,by the number of bookings they are getting ,very high. They are professional and have to make a living but a limit to how many times they guest for the same club is surely sensible. Imagine these four riders are out through injury - watch how many teams struggle to find adequate replacements.The present rider shortage in the UK is at breaking point at the moment.Lets not make it worse by overburdening the fit riders who are left.

You are 100% correct but there isn't an endless pool of riders like BK, JG out there and the more they guest the more chances they will pick up knocks or injuries . A restriction on the number of times the same people are being used needs to be put in place.

Agree with you SharpenRake - has put Glasgow at a very serious disadvantage for next few weeks - so ironic as well that Glasgow are at Somerset next Friday - completely destroyed what could have been a really competitive fixture for the Rebels. EL and PL Clubs will keep using Nick and Lawson over and over again as long as the rules stay as they are - with little consideration of the impact it has on their own clubs.

So Nick Morris gets injured guesting for one of Glasgow's rivals Somerset - had to happen sooner or later- and with important fixtures coming up the strain is really getting put on the Tigers. Don't think Swindon will be too happy either. Hope Lawson and the Worralls remain safe this weekend or teams are really going to struggle to field suitable replacements .

Is it only the reserves and Sarjeant who can take r/r rides tonight?

Good post - agree 100%

Wonder how the Somerset fans felt about the continued use of Kurtz and Grajczonek by some of your main opposition for the Premier league title,namely Sheffield and Peterborough.

Is it possible for Panthers to use Brady Kurtz,when available, in every match they wish till the end of the season or is there some restriction?

Can see a lot of last places being filled by Tigers tonight from r/r and reserve - Tigers will struggle to get one point out of this.

So who can take the r/r rides for Tigers? Ellis Perks , Matt Williamson,David Howe? Not looking good!!

James Sarjeant riding in this meeting with Ellis Perks and Matt Williamson at reserve according to Tigers Facebook page. Palovaara and Berge not riding will be a big miss for Tigers

Any news on your guest at no.1

Yes will be interesting to see how he gets on at reserve tonight at Workington.

Anyone know who will be replacing James Sarjeant on Friday at Scunthorpe as he will be riding for Coventry I take.

Think Glasgow could be under a little bit of pressure now due to Nick's absence Very surprised its not Josh. R Worrall only scored 4+ 1 recently when guesting for Newcastle.

Yes good suggestion - a reduction from 7 to 6 team members would be a move in the right direction.