Glasgow Tigers 2026

[szkocjasid]

7 hours ago, arnieg said:

Kemp is under 8.

Klindt is the only rider over 8 at Plymouth

And as Scunny, Workington and Edinburgh have no riders over 8 there would be vacancies at these clubs.

This appears to be reasonable proposal to share out the league's top riders.

There are 9 teams and 9 riders over 8.

Yeah, I don't mind that idea at all.

[szkocjasid]

Probably an unrealistic team, but a title winning one imo

Chris Harris
Kyle Howarth
Leon Flint
Nick Morris
Mitchell McDiarmid
Jordy Loftus
Cooper Rushen

* I know Rushen is rumoured for Poole, but until he's 16 can't sign a contract, who knows maybe after watching the play-off final would rather ride at Ashfield than Wimbourne Road lol!

I'd expect Loftus to return to Edinburgh, but would've said the same thing about Bewley in 2017!

Edited 23 hours ago by szkocjasid

[TheWellBehavedWorrall]

Gutted 2025 is over and can’t wait for 2026. Looking forward to the team building this winter.

This season, we announced all seven riders at once (although several were known in advance). I’m not sure how I feel about that again; one-by-one announcements or all at once.

Personally, I want Harris back. He’s remarkable. I’m almost lost for words, he’s that entertaining.

As I’m sure every Tigers fan would, I’d welcome back Nagel, but I imagine he’ll have bigger priorities on the continent. Who knows?

I’d also welcome back Flint. I was hugely critical of his early season form, but not only did he improve, but he appears to have become a big presence in the pits.

I think Hodder has shown signs of development too, so I’d happily see him back at Ashfield next season.

I can’t imagine Thompson will entertain the Championship next season and I’m still a bit scunnered by Howarth’s showings in heat 15 and the race-off, so right now, I’m not keen.

Perry’s given 100%, but I think it’s clear he’s struggled, especially in recent weeks while Hodder has improved.

New signings? Loftus from Edinburgh looks like he’s got a lot of promise. 

[Noelinho]

Loftus is a good prospect, as is Jody Scott. I'd love to see both of them, but honestly, I hope they re-sign with their respective clubs. They gave them a chance and it would be nice to see the clubs reap the benefit next year.

[ragdoll64]

12 hours ago, szkocjasid said:

Probably an unrealistic team, but a title winning one imo

Chris Harris
Kyle Howarth
Leon Flint
Nick Morris
Mitchell McDiarmid
Jordy Loftus
Cooper Rushen

* I know Rushen is rumoured for Poole, but until he's 16 can't sign a contract, who knows maybe after watching the play-off final would rather ride at Ashfield than Wimbourne Road lol!

I'd expect Loftus to return to Edinburgh, but would've said the same thing about Bewley in 2017!

Cracking team szkocjasid ……

[Youhave2minutes]

5 minutes ago, ragdoll64 said:

Cracking team szkocjasid ……

It’s no good fantasising it’s not going to happen

[ragdoll64]

Just now, Youhave2minutes said:

It’s no good fantasising it’s not going to happen

Duh!….really?…..🙄🤣

[Colsimmo58]

SilentLurker

Looks like you have demolished the Tigers team.

If you think that Max Perry has improved , you are watching a different Max Perry than I have.

Perry has been outscored by Hodder in more occasions than not,Perry is not , as this stage , a Championship rider

He lacks experience,has no power in his engines, is off the pace most times,and shuts off coming out of the second bend

He went 7 matches and scored 5 points,he needs to beat his opposite number,that hasnt happened enough.

He is 18 years old ??,compare him to Nagel, same age,there is a massive difference on track.

I would have Harris back definately  plus Nagel, Hodder,Thompson,either Flint or Howarth. NO PERRY.

I agree with you regarding a Team Manager, Brown slipped up in the Super Heat, should have had Thompson or Flint, not Howarth

 

 

 

[Joseq7]

I'd have Perry instead of Hodder BUT only to allow us to potentially have a higher averaged No6, for example Ace Pijper. 

I do think Perry has improved. 

It is a numbers game but coming last by twenty yards when having lead for a couple of laps, for example, is definitely an improvement on coming dead last by fifty yards having been last all race. 

[boz]

I'd be stunned if Ace was not at Redcar again, but I guess you never know! 

[Noelinho]

2 minutes ago, boz said:

I'd be stunned if Ace was not at Redcar again, but I guess you never know! 

I don't see any reason he wouldn't be there again.

[Joseq7]

Ace is a Glasgow asset, and I wonder if we might be thinking double Pijper at reserve, with wee brother Steyn, that might swing the deal. 

[Bagpuss]

Assets no longer exist though do they?

[Joseq7]

Just now, Bagpuss said:

Assets no longer exist though do they?

Do they not? 

So, we've not been getting a loan fee for Ace?

I'm happy to concede if you know more than me. 

[TheWellBehavedWorrall]

3 minutes ago, Joseq7 said:

Ace is a Glasgow asset, and I wonder if we might be thinking double Pijper at reserve, with wee brother Steyn, that might swing the deal. 

Hopefully not. With all due respect to the younger Pijper, I’ve saw him a couple of times this season and he hasn’t looked anywhere near ready for Championship speedway.

I’d happily take Hodder and Perry back; give them an opportunity to build a tough season, but if forced to pick one, it’s a no brainer in Hodder.

If we can steal Loftus from Edinburgh, then we’d be laughing. He’s got great potential and the Facenna’s could send his gran back in Australia a mobility motor to sweeten the deal. What do you think, @Mr Blobby? Deal?

[Weeyin]

2 minutes ago, Joseq7 said:

Do they not? 

So, we've not been getting a loan fee for Ace?

I'm happy to concede if you know more than me. 

Assets no longer exist, riders are classed as self employed

[Joseq7]

1 minute ago, Weeyin said:

Assets no longer exist, riders are classed as self employed

Fair enough, happy to be enlightened. 

[Fromafar]

26 minutes ago, Joseq7 said:

Do they not? 

So, we've not been getting a loan fee for Ace?

I'm happy to concede if you know more than me. 

Think it is correct,Assets no longer exist.

Have no Idea what it means financially.

[szkocjasid]

1 hour ago, Joseq7 said:

Ace is a Glasgow asset, and I wonder if we might be thinking double Pijper at reserve, with wee brother Stene, that might swing the deal. 

I don't think Stene is Champ standard yet, some people don't think Perry is good enough, yet he's probably at least 2 points higher than Stene in the development competitions.

[szkocjasid]

Would you want Ace Pijper if he started in the top 5, not reserve?

Chris Harris (8.90)
Kyle Howarth (7.92)
Leon Flint (6.95)
Nick Morris (6.86)
Ace Pijper (4.04)
Freddy Hodder (2.63)
Jack Smith (2.61)

* averages aren't official