On paper the Scunny team looks decent. 2 x 5 point reserves, the Kennedy's & Harrison putting points on their averages. If they want to go with stronger heat leaders, will suffer at 6 & 7. Then who will they sign? Redcar can't find a replacement for Riss, Berwick have 7+ available to replace Hume but haven't got anyone. Until Nicholls made his return, Champ sides could only bring in second strings & reserves. Apart from MPT & it seemed most Scunny fans were happy to see him go (from what I can remember).

Wolves had the final meeting of the Olympique with a big send off from Porkie, CVS and PA. Traditionally the last meeting of the season and a fitting finale.  Huge sentiment to anyone that was there so not sure how you are comparing the 2. 

And the team were 1+ below the max.  Good result tonight, have to question Scorpion team building strategy this season. As far as Pirates are concerned Kerr is improving, Cairnes is a quality rider who will improve, Zac is a sound rider, Lawson Mr Reliable, Tobias delivers, Smartie good for his GSA, my concern is with Anders Rowe's fitness, great potential but that groin Injury is it still an ongoing issue? 

Missing riders is now getting beyond a joke ,I though fixtures  gaps were meant to alleviate missing riders and guests it’s not made one bit of difference .I have lost interest these days.Feel sorry for the loyal fans.Like you say next two local derbies with half the Team missing.Farcical. They won’t be getting my Admission money.

Stene also rode for the Ashfield Giants (Glasgow's junior team) against a Redcar junior team in the 2nd half

The racing was good but it was only average by Scunny standards, we are truely blessed here.