george.m

I didn't see enough of him post crash last year, but when I did I was always impressed.

Hello stranger! No doubt you guys have a winning formula when it comes to building a successful team. If we finish ahead of you this year we'll have done well. More importantly for me though is we have secured our long term future as a club and all the time and money going into the stadium now is money invested in our own assets. Looking around Armadale last night there was a lot of fund raising going on, and in all sincerity the people doing it deserve a bl00dy medal. But I couldn't help thinking the money raised keeps the club running, but all it needs is the stadium owners to pull the plug and it's money down the drain. Sincerely hope you guys get a long term fix, despite all my banter on here the collective support don't deserve anything less.

I'm not that sure it is harsh. I'm judging him on his speed not finish positions. For a rider who had a 10.11 home average last year (according to the official needing updated Monarchs website) he wasn't consistently in the mix up front in races. It's still early doors this season and it's not a criticism of him, just an observation of his performance last night. Yes, I actually do think Morris will do better, sincere reply.

Glad you take so much interest in the future of Glasgow speedway - very refreshing! Likewise Edinburgh need to weed out the mature woman who got very territorial about the space around her in the 4th bend covered area on Sunday - for the whole meeting. Deliberately standing down from her "space" between heats to deliberately block the through fare to put people off from walking past. Then taking it upon herself to rap my wife repeatedly with her programme because she couldn't see. Then accusing the missus of standing on her foot when she'd hadn't. Then accusing me of deliberately standing in front of her to block her view when I hadn't. Much to the embarrassment of one Monarch couple standing beside her. All done in front of a ten year old who found the whole episode highly amusing. As we all did and those around us. So if you want to sit on the moral high ground and give advise, (because you're not point scoring are you?) get your own house in order first. And please, do us both a favour by not trying to explain, justify, deny what happened when you weren't even there. And do yourself a favour by not saying her behaviour wasn't as bad as the drunk, neither are acceptable.

A few pics from tonight, couldn't get more as the view at Armadale is like watching the football on telly when the wife is hoovering. https://www.flickr.com/photos/glasgowtigersspeedway/

A few from Edinburgh Monarchs v Glasgow Tigers Spring Trophy tonight .. https://www.flickr.com/photos/glasgowtigersspeedway/

Not the most entertaining night's racing I've seen at the West Lothian Wok, but still good to have the speedway season under way. Left tonight with a feeling of optimism for future Tiger visits with some good performances from our lads. Victor was the surprise package with two wins and has found a way of getting round the Dale. Dimitri grew in confidence and another who's found the way of getting round, albeit he needs to do so much quicker in future. Aaron looked good as you'd expect. Kozza obviously performs better on wider open spaces. As for our guests, Kenneth gave a reasonable showing; Agent Stevie didn't look anything like the rider of last year; and Ellis tried his best. With our full septet tonight, a shock win could well have been on the cards. For the Minions, Masters took over where he left off on Sunday and if he continues in this form will have an excellent season. Sedgmen impressed. Two Kevs ... well. I've not seen enough of Riss to comment and it's too early to judge. The reserves look promising and with more experience will be strong at home - especially Rob who impressed all evening. And finally, One Man and His Dog. He'll be virtually unbeatable at home this year, even when Aaron passed him in Heat 10 he had enough in the tank to reel him in and pass with ease. His only dropped points coming in Heat 15 (first bike - problems) when he struggled with a patch of the track - twice. Perhaps he should watch next time where his dog cocks its leg and avoid the damp patches! It's good to have speedway back again.

After the new palacial surroundings last week it's down to earth with a bump tonight at the Armadale Begging Bowl. Must remember to wipe my feet on the way out.

I'm sure Mr Porkie Pie teller will know for sure as he polices t'internet these days. Think it's something to do with fishul meeting versus challenge one

Minions Official Website plays up to the support, keeping the bitter and twisted tone of the last week going ..... The Tigers are missing number one Richard Lawson who was racing for Lakeside in their lunchtime home fixture. He, impressively, scored a paid maximum in that match. Just a shame that he couldn't have jumped on a plane to be with us tonight Erm. Something he might just be needing .... bikes! Seriously? Well I never...

Just seen Cook's selfie on FaceCook. Does he never learn? Join the Defence? .... more like Join the Dots!

Still 1 out of 10. Really must try harder. Can't even troll properly. What a tube!

Just checked the forecast for micro climate city and rain due to stop at 2pm and none after that.

With Paulco off on Swally Tours this weekend and currently working to pay for it, I'm left holding the baby - thankfully this weekend we become "pram friendly" at Glasgow! After last week’s Grand Launch of the all new Tarmacfield (all the Ash is gone now) it’s down to the serious stuff of a League Cup meeting against the Berwick Bad-nits. And yes we’ll have our new undersoil heating for drying out the track (OK I’ll admit it, I believed it for a split second …. OK an hour) For those who missed it, a speedway meeting took place last Sunday. Don’t go by t’internet social media reaction! What wasn’t missed by the Tiger’s Loyal was a Tiger’s win against – “them”. Our new team did us proud, both on the track and afterwards off it - saying the right things on FaceCook. How embarrassing was that last Monday night? Someone must now be wishing he’d counted to ten before bashing the keyboard. He really should’ve known better! Allegedly a well-known journalist was last seen wearing a mask on Tuesday. So back to the speedway …. Our boys are busy before Sunday. Good Friday some are using the E-Lites League for practice, others are at dog-friendly Armadug getting junior track practice and on Saturday the Bad-nits host us at the Bring-Your-Thermals Shielfield stadium. So by Easter Sunday our boys should have blown away the close season cobwebs and we’ll get to see them getting "dialled into" their new home track - speedway talk there – Nigel Piercedlip eat your heart out. Assuming the 4 brave souls who, out of a sense of duty, take to the trick track on Friday avoid going home in an ambulance (where have I read that recently?), the Tigs will line up as: 1. Richard Lawson – money on him breaking his own new track record 2. Dimitri Berge – yessssssssssssss he’s back! 3. Aaron Summers (no longer Ann) 4. Kozza (according to STV he has no surname) 5. Nick, nick Morris (ask your mum or dad) 6. Victor Palovaaaaaaraaaaa (sticking keyboard) 7. James Sargeant For the Banditos 1. Matej Cous Cous (no idea if he is, just wanted to type Cous Cous)) 2. Matic Voldrih 3. Kevin Doolan 4. Tam Jorgensen 5. Claus Vissing 6. Alex Edberg 7. Luke Crang And there you have it, we have 15 heats of 4 men riding around in circles for 4 laps to look forward to … The Winalot Tigers vs. The Berwick Underdogs. After last week, Glasgow Speedway is now “family” friendly – not what you’re thinking - no Minions this week – rather we now have a pram track, with no truth in the rumour the Second half will feature pram racing! However, please remember Rover can’t cock his leg in our new shiny den – so he can always "watch your car mister" on a nearby street! Come early … and spend your readies on Tiger’s Tat, bevvy and burgers – it all goes to a good cause!

Very naughty feeding lines like that ....

Couldn't care less what the result is as long as the boys get some good track time and get themselves match sharp for when the real stuff starts.

Ben Barker out of this Sunday's meeting with the Bandits, due to injury. Great pity I was looking forward to seeing his riding style round our track.

I thought he'd turned the corner after Heatergate.

Hands up, fair cop!

You don't post many funny things, but when you do ....

Now I didn't say someone was a "plank" ... are you?

Hope he's gone to the pub without his phone for his own sake.

Are you reading the same posts as me?

Edinburgh Monarchs Facebook page is kicking off tonight ......

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.