David Kinvig in the Edinburgh Pink suggested that Glasgow had doubled their earlier bid to a substantial figure of £6,000. However the Monarchs' promotion see Sneddon as firmly in their plans for next year and are not likely to accept the bid. Sneddon signed a contract with Monarchs earlier this year and is happy to stay.
John Campbell suggested that Glasgow were 'wasting their breath' and that Derek was not for sale at any price. This would appear to indicate that Sneddon has already been lined to to ride at reserve next year alongside Christian Henry.
Alan Robertson, who has managed Derek in the Conference League with Lightning over the past two or three years, commented:
"Derek will come in on a three-point average, and you won't find anyone better with that figure. I think Derek is the best young rider in Scotland. He has been getting better all the time."
"Derek has now reached the stage where joining the Premier League is the natural progression for him. However he is very level-headed and won't worry too much if it doesn't happen next year. If the opportunity arises he'll take it."
Given the shortage of decent riders wanting to move from the Conference League it is not surprising that Edinburgh wish to hang on to the youngster.
Mike Hunter added:
"Glasgow's increased offer of £6,000 was a very reasonable one for someone who hasn't ridden yet. But the chances are that he Derek will turn out to be quite good and we want to hang onto him."
Mike Hunter has no doubts that Sneddon will have the Monarchs' number 7 race jacket next year.
"I certainly think so . He has made a lot of progress. We feel he has got something. A lot of riders cannot make the jump from Conference League to Premier League but I feel Derek has the temperament to suggest he can."
Derek himself appeared for Glasgow at number 7 in the abandoned Premier League match against Sheffield last week. He commented:
"Glasgow approached me and told me what they would pay if I signed for them. I made it quite clear I was happy where I am. I want to stay at Edinburgh. Jon Campbell has already told me he plans to use me at number 7 next year. I knew my team spot with Monarchs was there before Glasgow made their offer."
Glasgow promoter Brian Sands typically has not accepted that. He has spent months tracking Peter Carr, Ross Brady, and Robert Eriksson in the past and succeeded in snatching James Grieves last year. Sands commented:
"We have not given up. We will be back with another offer. We have got all winter to work on him."
That approach without the approval of Edinburgh would obviously be in breach of BSPA rules but he has obviously been watching Rangers and Celtic in action! Another fine from the Speedway Authorities would make little difference given those he has already picked up.