We were sorry to learn that James has had to undergo an emergency operation, just last week, to relieve some pain and discomfort in relation to his kidney function. This is something James has suffered from, off and on, and had ridden with for a number of years.
The good news is that he has been released and is currently at home however there is a possibility that he may have to undergo a further operation within the next few weeks.
Whilst James’ health and well-being is, rightly, first and foremost, typically he is also trying to focus on finalising his tribute meeting coming up on Sunday.
There have been a few enforced changes to the rider field (Josh Grajczonek’s injury sustained at Coventry on Friday being one of those) and the finalised list of confirmed riders will be publicised by us towards the end of this week.
Meantime James has expressed his genuine appreciation for all sponsorship pledges to date, and asked that any further/final sponsors please come forward in the next couple of days (a special edition programme will have to go to print mid-week) to help assist in covering off the costs of staging this event. There remains some availability for heat sponsors (£200), rider sponsors (£150) and fuel/oil sponsors (£35) – heat and rider sponsorship includes 2 admissions, complimentary special edition programmes, accreditation of sponsorship within programme and gift photograph with your rider (else rider of your choice).
Please note that admission for James’ meeting will be at a slightly reduced rate of Adults £15, Concessions £11, Children 12-15 £5, U12s £1.
If you can help James, and help mark his final Glasgow Speedway occasion as due recognition of his contribution to the Tigers cause over many seasons, please do get in touch straight away by email to info@glasgowtigers.co
A reminder too that the following evening – Monday, 9th June – the Tigers will have a rare week night fixture as Berwick Bandits head to Ashfield to round off our respective League Cup obligations. Turnstiles will open at 6:15pm, with action getting underway at 7:15pm. A reminder too that we are operating a reduced admission policy for this fixture entailing Adults £12, Concessions £9, Children 12-15 £5, U12s Free.
With a whole week to go, please encourage those who cannot always attend on Sunday’s to turn out for a taste of live speedway action.
Let’s all look forward to much improved weather for this weekend, and great turnouts at both meeting’s.