A New Season Approaches

Hello!

All close seasons are tough, but this one has been a killer. The weather has been horrific, work has been hellish, and just as it looked to be getting better, they made me redundant......

Ha!

Looks like someone's gonna have a bit of time on his hands then......

Just as well we're only two weeks away from the first action of the season, the annual Press & Parctice day (Sunday 14th March as far as I can tell). Then it all starts coming thick & fast. Last years cancelled Scottish Open at Armadale, then hopefully a challenge match against Elite League opposition, then we can set about dealing with the business of retaining the Spring Trophy. Before you know it, it'll be coming to the end of October and we'll all be facing up to another barren four months of Seasonal Affective Disorder, long dark nights and no bloody speedway. Enjoy it while ye have it........



Ok, a few new faces to get familiar with this season....

Nick Morris, who impressed a fair few folk last season on his various visits, as well as scaring us all a couple of times too for good measure.

Michael Penfold, a highly rated youngster who will no doubt be seen at Ashfield in some capacity this season.

Jamie Courtney, who rounded out the Tigers line-up at No7 and aims to fulfill a bit of unrealised potential.

and finally....The Moose! Travis McGowan comes to Ashfield on a huge average and with a massive reputation. He'll be expected to score fairly big right from the start, and yes, he won't retain his starting average (a virtual impossibility), but if he can keep to the high nines, or even stay in double figures, he'll be considered a success.

In the 'Other News' Category:

Mitchell Davey has a new website. It can be found here, as well as in the sidebar under 'Riders Websites'. Mitchell's site is rather good. Plain & simple, with no bells & whistles. A homepage, a news section, a sponsors area, profile & a nice wee line in merchandise. Have a nosey around folks. It also contains a header photo taken by some amateur called 'Ewen Nicolson'.

Never heard of him! ;)

The new Tigers racesuits have been causing a bit of a stir. They look damn fine, especially with the race jacket to be worn almost as a detachable part of the race-suit. I've always felt matching race-suits looked a bit naff for some reason, but the new Tigers kit really does look the business. Decide for yrselves.

Cheers to Markw over at the Easy Tiger for the heads up about this weeks Speedway Star, complete with child scaring front cover.......

Only kiddin'! ;) Great to see big Lee get some coverage and a two page centre spread interview. It's looking to be a decent bet he will be Glasgow captain this season, and I can't think of a better more deserving candidate. Shane was 'Mr Glasgow Speedway', but for many Glasgow fans, Lee isn't far off that status in some respects.

Ok, now go play in the traffic, I've got a job to find............