Owlerton Test for Tigers
(Posted 23/05/07)

Glasgow face their second tough away meeting in two days this evening as they take on Sheffield at Owlerton this evening in the Premier League.

Like last nights opponents King's Lynn, Sheffield are seen as having a big home track advantage but following on from last night Sheffield will be concerned that they may well not get things all their own way tonight.

Both sides are expected to be at full strength. Sheffield have three riders - Compton Ashworth and Wilson - currently in the top 10 Official Premier League averages although a number of riders are not yet included as they have not yet completed 12 meetings. In 50 home heats this season Andre Compton has only bee beaten twice - an outstanding record - although Shane and George in particular will no doubt be hoping to add to that tally tonight.

Glasgow will come up against two recent ex-Glasgow Tigers in the form of Owlerton expert Jamie birkinshaw and glasgow Asset James Cockle. In the main body of the side at Owlerton, Birkinshaw is likely to be a major thorn in Glasgow's side this evening although the reserve tussles with James Cockle will be interesting.

It may seem like a very difficult task but if the Tigers can go into the meeting with the same attitude they had at King's Lynn last night they could pick up a few more points than many expect to give a chance of the bonus in the return on Sunday.