Steel Away
Posted 02/08/04

It has been announced that following Sundays home defeat at the hands of champions elect Hull, Ian Steel has been removed of his team manager duties.

The promotion spoke with Ian Steel after the meeting and relieved him of his duties. Riders were also informed at this time.

There has been mounting critisism of some of the team management decisions made over the last season and a half although surely no one can doubt Ian Steels knowledge of the rules. Unfortunately this alone is not enough, although the promotion may have been better to think along the lines of bringing in a joint manager to combat this.

It is always hard to move on and loose someone who has almost legend status from his time at the club but Ian as sole team manager was no longer the answer.

From a fans point of view I will always be grateful for the tremendous service Ian has given the club and he will always be welcome at Ashfield.

It is obvious from postings on Easy Tiger that feelings are strong and somewhat divided over the promotions actions and the way they were carried out. Whether right or wrong, the decision has been made and we must now get behind the new team manager when he is appointed. Glasgow speedway has to move forward.

Thanks Ian for all that you have done over the years, far too much to even begin to mention. Hopefully you will realise you are still welcome at Ashfield and come along on a Sunday afternoon to enjoy watching and cheering on the Tigers without the additional stress you have had in previous years.

Stewart Dickson will take over meantime as temporary team manager until a new manager is appointed.