Things
Go from Bad to Worse
Posted 02/07/05
Tapes have just gone up at Berwick and the
news is that Trent Leverington has not been allowed to ride at Berwick
tonight in the wake of Leon Madsen seemingly walking out on the Tigers
at the eleventh hour.
It is not clear as to whether this is as a result of a complaint
by Berwick - a complaint they would have been perfectly justified
in making - or if the referee has picked up on the apparent breach
of rules.
The upshot of it all is that Glasgow are now riding with
only five riders, two of who are inexperienced reserves, and the paying
public are possibly going to be denied a proper contest.
There is obviously a lot still to come out over the Madsen
saga and hopefully the press release that we have been promised all
day would be 'issued shortly' will now be forthcoming.
The decision by Leon apparently being made so late in the
day has undoubtedly caused Glasgow a major headache.
Tonight's decision may also mean that Trent may not after
all be riding for the Tigers tomorrow and alternative arrangements
may have to be made at short notice - who'd be a promoter?
