Glasgow Tigers 2027

[TheWellBehavedWorrall]

Flint will be back, 100%. This stint at number one is somewhat of an audition for next season, IMO.

Harris and Hodder? Maybe. I think there are good arguments for an against.

Hausl, Juhl Pedersen and Hagon, no chance. Hausl and Hagon in particular have been huge disappointments while despite contributing more, KJP has flattered to deceive. Factoring in the costs associated with mobilising two international riders in Hausl and KJP, it’s been a waste of money and a terrible decision from a financial perspective.

I’d love to see Nagel back and I wouldn’t be surprised if the Zischke rumours are true.

Really rate Reid Battye too, but read he’s committed to Berwick for 2027.

[WookieboyDon]

No chance of Nagel coming back unless you go Premiership. His talent and the level he is now at is above the Championship. And his preference will be Denmark over the UK anyway due to his personal sponsors.

Edited 14 hours ago by WookieboyDon

[TheWellBehavedWorrall]

4 minutes ago, WookieboyDon said:

No chance of Nagel coming back unless you go Premiership. His talent and the level he is now at is above the Championship. And his preference will be Denmark over the UK anyway due to his personal sponsors.

I imagine you’re correct, but from what I recall, Allied Vehicles turnover £350M+ and generate £10M+ profit per annum, so hopefully we throw some money at him.

He’s also good friends with Hodder (I was told they went on holiday together recently), so there’s an added bonus; riding with your mate.

[cheggie]

I wouldn't mind the spine of the team being something like this next season -

1. Flint - should only only continue to improve

3. Harris - Mr Tigers, Mr Entertainer and all out racer

5. D Thompson - get him back, rides Ashfield well and should be back in the stripes of Glasgow

I'd maybe keep Juhl Pedersen as I think there is a rider in there and should kick on next year + doubling up with Ippo will have done him no harm. And yeah, if Tate Zischke can avoid injuries - he can easily improve his average and rides Ashfield well. 

[Beirao]

15 minutes ago, cheggie said:

I wouldn't mind the spine of the team being something like this next season -

1. Flint - should only only continue to improve

3. Harris - Mr Tigers, Mr Entertainer and all out racer

5. D Thompson - get him back, rides Ashfield well and should be back in the stripes of Glasgow

I'd maybe keep Juhl Pedersen as I think there is a rider in there and should kick on next year + doubling up with Ippo will have done him no harm. And yeah, if Tate Zischke can avoid injuries - he can easily improve his average and rides Ashfield well. 

What points limit are you working to? The five you mentioned probably come to over 36. We really need a line up with two heat leaders and two strong reserves, rather than our obsession with top heavy teams

 

[Neila]

25 minutes ago, TheWellBehavedWorrall said:

I imagine you’re correct, but from what I recall, Allied Vehicles turnover £350M+ and generate £10M+ profit per annum, so hopefully we throw some money at him.

He’s also good friends with Hodder (I was told they went on holiday together recently), so there’s an added bonus; riding with your mate.

Yes your owners have the money but for any business man you can't just throw large amounts of money at things without standing back wondering if it's worth it 🤔

[cheggie]

18 minutes ago, Beirao said:

What points limit are you working to? The five you mentioned probably come to over 36. We really need a line up with two heat leaders and two strong reserves, rather than our obsession with top heavy teams

 

None yet, lol! Just something I would not mind seeing on paper, but I fully appreciate that points limit for next season has not been confirmed yet and that this is another top heavy team. However it is easier said that done to try to get two strong reserves, as I remember the team we had in 2011 - with Raj, Morris, Theo and Christian all having a stint at reserve! Battye is already signed up for 2027. Could we pinch Anze Grmek?

[TheWellBehavedWorrall]

14 minutes ago, Neila said:

Yes your owners have the money but for any business man you can't just throw large amounts of money at things without standing back wondering if it's worth it 🤔

The operational costs associated with running Glasgow Tigers will be pocket money to the Facenna’s.

I wouldn’t be surprised if Gerry is spending more importing cases of French wine than he is running a speedway team.

Aside from that, Allied Vehicles sponsoring the Tigers gives the Facenna’s a corporate tax-deductible avenue to take advantage of.

This isn’t a brag, by the way. We’ve invested heavily; from snatching Boughen from Oxford to substantial outplays on Hausl & KJP, but we’ve still struggled to compete with Poole. We’ve fallen short, despite the financial advantage.

[ragdoll64]

13 minutes ago, cheggie said:

None yet, lol! Just something I would not mind seeing on paper, but I fully appreciate that points limit for next season has not been confirmed yet and that this is another top heavy team. However it is easier said that done to try to get two strong reserves, as I remember the team we had in 2011 - with Raj, Morris, Theo and Christian all having a stint at reserve! Battye is already signed up for 2027. Could we pinch Anze Grmek?

Grmek is certainly one I would have on my radar for next season. 

[YeOldPitGate]

1 hour ago, cheggie said:

I wouldn't mind the spine of the team being something like this next season -

1. Flint - should only only continue to improve

3. Harris - Mr Tigers, Mr Entertainer and all out racer

5. D Thompson - get him back, rides Ashfield well and should be back in the stripes of Glasgow

I'd maybe keep Juhl Pedersen as I think there is a rider in there and should kick on next year + doubling up with Ippo will have done him no harm. And yeah, if Tate Zischke can avoid injuries - he can easily improve his average and rides Ashfield well. 

Wasn't there rumours points limit could be 38 next year ?

[cheggie]

10 minutes ago, YeOldPitGate said:

Wasn't there rumours points limit could be 38 next year ?

Surely they cannot keep diluting the quality of the Championship by lowering the points as the sport is already spiralling downwards. Would it not be better to increase it slightly and get rid of the 1 rider over 8pts rule. 

[DJC]

Flint, Harris, Tate, Mulford, KJP, Grmek leaves about 2.75 on current figures, Hodder as the second reserve is about the best under 3.

[Beirao]

41 minutes ago, DJC said:

Flint, Harris, Tate, Mulford, KJP, Grmek leaves about 2.75 on current figures, Hodder as the second reserve is about the best under 3.

Hodders average is well over 3 even with the British reduction at 3.31

[TheWellBehavedWorrall]

What would Nagel return on, out of curiosity?

[DJC]

1 hour ago, Beirao said:

Hodders average is well over 3 even with the British reduction at 3.31

So he is! I have no idea who I was looking at there, I noted him down as 2.65! 

 

[therefused]

2 hours ago, cheggie said:

Surely they cannot keep diluting the quality of the Championship by lowering the points as the sport is already spiralling downwards. Would it not be better to increase it slightly and get rid of the 1 rider over 8pts rule. 

no, 38 is too high too. 

[gmarsbar2]

6 hours ago, TheWellBehavedWorrall said:

What would Nagel return on, out of curiosity?

Nagel finished 2025 on 7.39, he might be eligible for a reduction for not riding in the UK in 2026.

But he won't be riding in the UK as Poland is bringing in a rule for riders Poland plus 1 league only. He'll ride in Denmark.

Plus if signed Glasgow he'd miss a load of our meetings for junior international commitments 

[MD]

9 hours ago, cheggie said:

Surely they cannot keep diluting the quality of the Championship by lowering the points as the sport is already spiralling downwards. Would it not be better to increase it slightly and get rid of the 1 rider over 8pts rule. 

Spiralling downwards because of choices they've made over a number of years now. Preserving the Premiership is always the first priority. You'll also be getting 1h/1a again next year and you'll like it.

[LisaColette]

10 hours ago, cheggie said:

Surely they cannot keep diluting the quality of the Championship by lowering the points as the sport is already spiralling downwards. Would it not be better to increase it slightly and get rid of the 1 rider over 8pts rule. 

No because they want teams to move up so making Championship weaker might ensure that. 

[gmarsbar2]

1 hour ago, LisaColette said:

No because they want teams to move up so making Championship weaker might ensure that. 

So are they going to scrap fixed race nights? Glasgow and Poole aren't going to move up if it's a Monday or Thursday.

Also if Poland say riders can only ride in Poland plus 1 league where does that leave the riders doubling up in the UK?