[Glasgow 2013]

Thanks Gordon for coming on here and putting the record straight, and not for the first time. Its much appreciated.

Can you throw any light on what the ACTUAL criteria are for allowing or denying the entry to Britain for young Aussie riders? This may help us understand the decision of the MC in this particular case.

To be honest, I can't. I would if I could but don't actually understand it myself. There does seem to be some inconsistency here and I can understand supporters concerns.

Having watched Harley Horwood race in the 2012 Australian championship and spoken to him and Trent Leverington, who was mechanicing for him, I reckoned that he would be ready for UK PL in 2013.

Although I am surprised at his refusal, especially when others similarly able have been accepted, I need more information before being able to comment further.

Sorry not to be able to be more helpful

[Glasgow 2013]

Please correct me if i am wrong but I thought it was the management committe that decided this and isnt Gordon Pairman (of Glasgow) on that committee.

I am the Elite League reserve member.

This means that I am only called on if there is an conflict of interest amongst the EL MC members. It also means that I am not entitled to attend MC meetings.

Just as well, perhaps

[Glasgow 2013]

 

 

So, are you saying -- confirming -- that Edinburgh was the club?

There was no "one club" that vetoed Glasgow's request to be allowed to change its race Day. Those for and against were given the opportunity to state their point of view and then it went to a vote. Although there was sympathy for Glasgow's request, a substantial majority voted for the race day to remain as it is. A bit boring, I know, but that's how it happened.

[Glasgow 2013]

So the fans cough up whatever was required at the time to stave off imminent closure, and your assessment of the last six moths is "pretty good".

 

I'm sure there'll be a whole load of people who'll agree with "pretty good".

Please don't twist my words - you asked how my quote was looking, not for my assessment of the last six months.

[Glasgow 2013]

As we're quoting, how's this one looking?

Pretty good, I would say.

In April, I said that, as far as I was concerned, there was no imminent danger of the Tigers folding for financial or any other reasons. Imminent, of course, is defined as "About to happen" and here we are, nearly six months later, with Glasgow speedway still running.

Much credit and thanks for this is due to the supporters from Glasgow and elsewhere who dug deep to ensure that the Tigers would keep going.

[Scandic Cnc Clutch Pioneer Park Championship]

Morning BFD have you got any results from the scandic clutch meeting?

Intrested on how Tom Perry gets on,more intrested in how he as ridden and gated than where he come

cheers BFD

I don't have many details, but I've had a text from Marcus Williams saying:

"Damien Koppe winner, Josh Auty second, then Josh G. Richie Worrall hard done by (not actually the words used!) by ref in semi final. Rider of the night, Tom Perry. Tom made the final"

[Glasgow]

Any scores from this meeting ?

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This link should take you there.

http://www.glasgowspeedway.com/2005/Meetin...1%20Academy.htm

 

Otherwise www.glasgowspeedway.com then click on "Latest" for the link to the scorecard.

 

Thanks to Lioness for the information