Glasgow have today announced the signing of Czech rider Hynek Stichauer as their new reserve.
The 28-year-old, who raced for Berwick earlier this season before being forced out with injury, comes in to replace Dimitri Berge following his departure from the club two weeks ago.
He joins on a 4.56 average and is set to make his Tigers debut next Monday (August 3) at home to Plymouth Devils, subject to BSPA approval.
Team boss Stewart Dickson said: “He’s always been in the main body of the team. He got a wee injury and lost his place at Berwick but we’re hopeful he can come in and do a job.
“We’re not asking him to score sevens, eights and nines – if he rides to his average he’ll keep the balance of the team, which is important.
“We’ve managed to skip through July pretty unscathed – and results-wise, pretty good – but it’s getting a bit tight, so we need to strengthen up.”
Dickson moved quickly to snap up Stichauer as he was aware that plenty of clubs will be in the market for riders who currently don’t have UK team places, in order to cover for their own injury problems.
He added: “We actually touched base with him a couple of weeks ago, when we knew there was a problem arising with Dimitri.
“We’ll see how he gets on – I’m sure he can do a job at reserve.”
Stichauer started his UK career with Wolves in 2009 and later rode for Stoke, Berwick and Plymouth. In 2005, he was the Czech Under-19 Champion.