SOCIAL media was red and white hot last night as the public, speedway icons and even international footballers reacted to the great Scottish derby action on Sky Sports.
Glasgow Tigers were trending on Twitter in the city and plentiful praise was directed at the action on and off the track.
We thought we’d take a look at the best of the online reaction – and where better to start than an Edinburgh Monarchs legend? When he’s impressed, you know you’re doing something right!
Got to admire the Facena bros and what they've done for Glasgow Speedway, other promotors could learn a thing or 2. One word ENTERTAIMENT!
— Craig Cook (@CraigCook111) June 29, 2016
With England out of the Euros, stars of the football pitch have had to turn elsewhere for their fix of entertainment. Charlie Austin, the Southampton and England striker, turned to the Tigers for his thrills – and got hooked…
For some reason I have been sucked into speedway looks class
— Charlie Austin (@chazaustin10) June 29, 2016
The country got to see the antics of Danny Ayres and they loved it!
Danny Ayres. I love it💙💛#theme expert
— Gary Havelock (@GaryHavelock) June 29, 2016
https://twitter.com/KevinBirtles/status/748231830625746944
https://twitter.com/philk282/status/748228318667874304
https://twitter.com/Kylester27/status/748228518417424385
The Ashfield atmosphere thrilled fans up and down the country:
Been a @_glasgowtigers fan off & on since the late 70s, the atmosphere last night was as good as anything I've witnessed over the years
— Graeme 🇺🇦 (@Clantastic) June 30, 2016
Great atmosphere, no voice left today! Well done to the @_glasgowtigers promotion & fans for bringing the noise 🐯🏁🎉 pic.twitter.com/AVE4sCyz1f
— Carol (@Speedbun3) June 30, 2016
cracking crowd really showed the sport in a good light ! riders at one with their fans !
— thebaron (@thebaronofodsal) June 29, 2016
Great @SkySpeedway tonight. Brilliant to see @_glasgowtigers stadium packed. Come so far since last time I was there with @Reading_Racers
— Paul Hunsdon (@Hunsy1969) June 29, 2016
Glasgow Tigers were setting trends across the city as folk were thrilled with the show:
Glasgow Tigers, @_glasgowtigers is now trending in #Glasgow https://t.co/BEMuEimC8v
— Trendsmap Glasgow (@TrendsGlasgow) June 29, 2016
A Tigers hero thought he’d pass on some helpful advice to those battling it out in front of the cameras:
https://twitter.com/screenyJ/status/748232641309249536
And the great and good of the speedway world were quick to praise a great night’s action…
Good meeting enjoyed that 👊🏻👊🏻
— Neil Middleditch (@middlo57) June 29, 2016
Hats off to @_glasgowtigers fantastic to see the stadium packed. You're taking the sport to level it deserves. Let's hope others follow.
— Reading Racers (@Reading_Racers) June 29, 2016
Hats off to the @_glasgowtigers promotion team. One word FANTASTIC!! #speedwayfamily
— Hull Vikings (@HullVikings) June 29, 2016
@_glasgowtigers @SkySpeedway now that's how to run a real show 👌
— Aidan Collins (@Rideandskidit) June 29, 2016
@_glasgowtigers brilliant speedway all round. Excellent advert for our sport. 👍👍
— Island Speedway (@IslandSpeedway) June 29, 2016
What a marvellous atmosphere @_glasgowtigers tonight their hard work is starting to reap rewards #speedway
— Peter Oakes (@oakes_pe) June 29, 2016
Thanks to Sky Sports for coming to visit – and haste ye back!
Heading back south after a great night with Sky Sports on the Scottish #speedway derby. Hope Armadale is packed when they meet for return.
— Go Go Sporting (@GoGoSporting) June 30, 2016