Noelinho Posted September 19 Report Share Posted September 19 Perhaps if Mario had shown an interest in practicing around Ashfield, he’d have found he had an home advantage. It’s total nonsense to say there’s no home advantage for Glasgow riders, it’s just an excuse when we lose. Most of the clubs that apparently have a home advantage get beaten at home more than Glasgow. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerIain Posted September 19 Report Share Posted September 19 Mario doesn't seem to like damp conditions, which makes me wonder why he joined Glasgow! 🤣 Maybe Leon Flint only knows how to say 'sunny' in German and not 'rainy' 🤷♂️ (I'm assuming as they both ride for Landshut that Leon had some involvement in Mario joining Glasgow). As for home track advantage...the extra dirt compared to how other tracks are prepared (especially when Glasgow are visiting) is probably the main point of difference, some riders handle that better than others. For riders that can pass, Ashfield also normally gives them the opportunity to try Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noelinho Posted September 19 Report Share Posted September 19 I think Mario was signed purely off the back of that one good meeting in SoN2. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerIain Posted September 19 Report Share Posted September 19 25 minutes ago, Noelinho said: I think Mario was signed purely off the back of that one good meeting in SoN2. Having watched that meeting, Mario found an inside line that worked for him (and pretty much no one else in the meeting). Memory is a little hazy but I think he finished 3rd in every heat, beating the other countries number 2 rider, but not their number 1. Blodorn was flying out the gates and won most of the heats and Germany 6-3'd their way to victory (4-3-2-0 scoring). I thought at the time that Hausl had over performed in that meeting. A lack of track time at Ashfield hasn't helped, but I think his own choices in not practising are a big cause of that. Our licence has no, or very little, restrictions on it so he could practice pretty much any time he liked 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted September 19 Report Share Posted September 19 48 minutes ago, Noelinho said: I think Mario was signed purely off the back of that one good meeting in SoN2. Plus he never really beat much. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazc Posted September 20 Report Share Posted September 20 Let’s be honest team building for this season has been a big anti-climax compared to previous years , Signing Hausl and Hagon were major red flags and even resigning Hodder was very questionable. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted September 20 Report Share Posted September 20 Think they let the wrong Heat Leader go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
therefused Posted September 20 Report Share Posted September 20 2 hours ago, Gazc said: Let’s be honest team building for this season has been a big anti-climax compared to previous years , Signing Hausl and Hagon were major red flags and even resigning Hodder was very questionable. I’d have signed Hodder again but that’s without me seeing him every week, not sure he’s worth another season though at this point 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beirao Posted September 20 Report Share Posted September 20 2 minutes ago, therefused said: I’d have signed Hodder again but that’s without me seeing him every week, not sure he’s worth another season though at this point It's Mitchell Davey all over again. Each year there's a feeling, possibly a fear, that next year might be the year he really makes it stick. Same with Freddy, some improvement year on year, and the feeling we'd miss our by not re signing him. Possibly Oxford may be after him following his paid max down there in the summer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickinho Posted September 20 Report Share Posted September 20 (edited) On 9/18/2026 at 10:44 PM, szkocjasid said: Riders should know the expectations will be higher at certain clubs, like Glasgow or Poole. Even if the management tell them there's no pressure, they'll know the fans are used to a winning team (especially at Poole). If they want to learn the sport with zero pressure, could join a team that never wins anything? Ablitt was given the number 7 spot at Poole a few seasons ago simply to fill a 2.00 void. There was no pressure on him because the Pirates had 6 very strong riders to offset his poor scores that year and the fans were extremely supportive of him. He's now averaging almost 6 points per meeting at Scunthorpe and could have another title under his belt at the end of this season. One silver lining for Glasgow is that he's hopeless around Ashfield. He makes strong starts but then seems to completely forget the concept of racing lines and always get overtaken. Edited September 20 by Nickinho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robinh88 Posted September 20 Report Share Posted September 20 8 hours ago, Fromafar said: Think they let the wrong Heat Leader go. I dont. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWellBehavedWorrall Posted September 21 Report Share Posted September 21 18 hours ago, Robinh88 said: I dont. Agreed. Howarth’s contribution in the play-offs was outstanding. The two 5-1s in heats 13 and 15 to steal it from Edinburgh in the semi-final, then his pass of Zach Cook - who he absolutely bullied - and beating of Lawson in the final at Ashfield were massive. I really rate Dan Thompson, but being passed by Lewi Kerr in heat 12 of the final was an absolute killer. Retaining Hodder was even more of a no brainer, unless we were planning on binning both reserves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robinh88 Posted September 21 Report Share Posted September 21 3 hours ago, TheWellBehavedWorrall said: Agreed. Howarth’s contribution in the play-offs was outstanding. The two 5-1s in heats 13 and 15 to steal it from Edinburgh in the semi-final, then his pass of Zach Cook - who he absolutely bullied - and beating of Lawson in the final at Ashfield were massive. I really rate Dan Thompson, but being passed by Lewi Kerr in heat 12 of the final was an absolute killer. Retaining Hodder was even more of a no brainer, unless we were planning on binning both reserves. It was Bomber or Dan, nothing do with Howarth. Glasgow got that one right. They have made other poor choices but hopefully they will be rectified for next year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWellBehavedWorrall Posted September 22 Report Share Posted September 22 13 hours ago, Robinh88 said: It was Bomber or Dan, nothing do with Howarth. Glasgow got that one right. They have made other poor choices but hopefully they will be rectified for next year If it was Harris or Thompson, then it was even more of a no brainer than Howarth or Thompson. Harris has been the first name on the team sheet since 2023/2024. Next season might be the first he isn’t. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted September 22 Report Share Posted September 22 2 hours ago, TheWellBehavedWorrall said: If it was Harris or Thompson, then it was even more of a no brainer than Howarth or Thompson. Harris has been the first name on the team sheet since 2023/2024. Next season might be the first he isn’t. Harris has certainly looked after his average this season!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beirao Posted September 22 Report Share Posted September 22 On 9/19/2026 at 7:44 PM, TigerIain said: Mario doesn't seem to like damp conditions, which makes me wonder why he joined Glasgow! 🤣 Maybe Leon Flint only knows how to say 'sunny' in German and not 'rainy' 🤷♂️ (I'm assuming as they both ride for Landshut that Leon had some involvement in Mario joining Glasgow). As for home track advantage...the extra dirt compared to how other tracks are prepared (especially when Glasgow are visiting) is probably the main point of difference, some riders handle that better than others. For riders that can pass, Ashfield also normally gives them the opportunity to try Mario back on Friday. Let's hope it's dry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robinh88 Posted September 22 Report Share Posted September 22 9 hours ago, Fromafar said: Harris has certainly looked after his average this season!! Surely not lol? Still higher than Dan Ts lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screm Posted 20 hours ago Report Share Posted 20 hours ago Posted by Freddie Hodder on social media Absolutely gutted. I had an amazing opportunity today to race in the Golden Ribbon in the Czech Republic, but unfortunately my meeting ended early. I was involved in a crash where I had nowhere to go, and unfortunately I’ve broken my leg. I’m absolutely devastated. Thank you for your backing 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screm Posted 2 hours ago Report Share Posted 2 hours ago Update from Freddie Hodder A little update from me. I suffered a broken femur in the crash and underwent surgery last night. The focus turns completely to recovering and getting myself back to full fitness. It’s obviously a tough one to take, especially after what had been a positive season, but I’ll be doing everything I can to come back stronger. A massive thank you to Leon Flint, Luboš Vráček, my dad and everyone else who has helped and supported me. It genuinely means a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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