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Although there was a sad inevitability about the final outcome, everyone at Glasgow Speedway would like to join with the rest of British Speedway to offer our condolences to Sue and Tai on the very sad loss of Rob after a very brave battle.

As many of you may know, Rob was given the terrible news of his illness just before setting off for Glasgow with Tai for a STARs night at Firhill, but still came along and conducted themselves in the most professional of manner.

We are sure that Tai will go on and make his father very proud when he makes his debut in the Grand Prix later in the year. We wish you well.

The fixture list for 2010 has been released and we will comment on these a little later in the week as we reflect on some of the dates that there are currently no meetings. However below is the list of fixtures as they have been released today.

Please note that fixtures are subject to change.

The A-Plant Tigers have been very impressed with the current state of Australian Speedway, and with four names already in the side for next season, and young Nick Morris lined up for a March arrival for some practice before teaming up with Buxton in the National League, the Tigers have now added another name to the squad with that of 18 year old New South Wales rider Michael Penfold.

Below is the full press release which explains that Penfold’s arrival to the UK will be the middle of the summer, and he will practice alongside the five other Aussies to gain plenty of experience. It is hoped that there will be a large number of Australian prospects to pick from in 2011!

Welcome to Glasgow, Michael

We are deeply saddened to report the death of former Tiger Jack ‘Red’ Monteith, who passed away on 12 January 2010. As some of you will know, Jack rode for the Tigers in the 50s & 60s.

Everyone at Glasgow Speedway would like to express their condolences to all of Jack’s family and friends and this very sad time.

Rest in peace.

The 2010 A-Plant Tigers are now complete with the signing of a young man with a name that is well known in and around Glasgow circles, as he is the fourth member of the family to ride for the side at Ashfield. JAMIE COURTNEY is a very talented rider who has perhaps not made the strides that many predicted but is unquestionably young enough to take some decent leaps in that direction.

Below is the full press release welcoming Courntey number four to Ashfield, behind father Mark, Uncle Sean and Brother Scott.

Both Robert Ksiezak and Josh Grajczonek have been in action over the weekend in the first two rounds (of three) in the Australian Championships, but sadly neither have been featuring near the top end of the scorecharts in these rounds.

Two of the A-Plant Tigers have safely negotiated the qualifying round of the Australian Championship and are set to take their place in the three round championship in early January.

Sadly though, there was disappointment for one.

The final act of 2009 is to announce that our Main Sponsors A-Plant are back for another season as lead sponsors for the Tigers. Once again the team will be known as the Glasgow A-Plant Tigers are a full press release is available below.

A big vote of thanks to all at A-Plant and welcome aboard for the new year!

On behalf of Alan, Stewart and Gordon, everyone at Glasgow Speedway would like to wish all officials, sponsors and supporters the very best for the festive period.

Glasgow Speedway look forward to a prosperous 2010 with 6 riders already in place and look out for another good news story early next week.

Check back into glasgowspeedway.co.uk on Monday evening.

Two popular faces will be back at Ashfield for the 2010 season with Lee Dicken and Mitchell Davey making the final cut for the team. Both are certainly popular on the terraces and both will certainly be delighted with the call, although as you can read from the official press release below, that means no place for Anders Andersen, a very difficult decision for the Promotion.

However it is a welcome back for Mitchell and Lee and hopefully a prosperous time for them and the team in 2010.