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Er, the Grand Prix rounds are on... Eurosport. Why would the FIM/BSI give two hoots about a broadcaster who doesn't show their product. Have you been on the same stuff as Darcy? All the best Rob
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Precedent was set with Stefan Danno - he was chucked out of the series. All the best Rob
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Can't see a thread for this afternoon's double header, so thought I'd better start one. Mildenhall face Cradley Heath first, before the main action of the afternoon/ early evening.... Mildenhall vs Scunthorpe Stags. I guess the Mildenhall vs Cradley Heath clash is a bit like a starter to the main course. All the best Rob
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Riga Gp Tickets 2014
lucifer sam replied to James 12345's topic in Speedway Grand Prix and Speedway World Cup
I still don't think that's good enough for the people who have travelled out there to watch the meeting and can't make tomorrow's re-staging. Will the local promotion and/or BSI be refunding their travelling costs - anyone living outside Latvia, should be refunded the ticket value plus their travelling expenses. Surely BSI had someone in regular contact with the local promotion, to check how things were progressing? If not, why not. I accept things occasionally going wrong within British Speedway, because it is run on a shoestring. On the other hand, the GPs are big business. They are international, attract fans from all over the globe, and have international television coverage. I don't think it's too much to expect these to be run professionally. Given the amount of track equipment available, only heavy rain during the actual time of the meeting should be able to call a Grand Prix off. I've seen this at first hand, when I travelled to Malilla; it rained heavily leading up to start time, but using the equipment, they were able to get the meeting on. That's how it should be. On this occasion, the track appears to be the main problem, otherwise the re-staging would be Riga tomorrow, not Daugavpils. The whole thing smacks of amateurism. All the best Rob- 308 replies
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Riga Gp Tickets 2014
lucifer sam replied to James 12345's topic in Speedway Grand Prix and Speedway World Cup
Heads should roll... anyone employed doing that track should not be employed by BSI again. It's clearly not the weather that is the main factor: if it was, then the restaging would be in Riga tomorrow, not Daugavpils. All the best Rob -
SCORPIONS BACK TO FULL STRENGTH FOR LOCAL DERBY FLUIDAIR POWER Scunthorpe Scorpions are set to track their full 1-to-7 for the first time in over a month, when they tackle local rivals Sheffield Tigers in Premier League action at the Eddie Wright Raceway tonight (Friday, 7.30pm). Dane Thomas Jorgensen, who would have missed last weekend’s rained off meetings at Scunthorpe and Workington due to a chest infection, should be fit to take his place, while recent appendicitis victim Josh Auty will ride for the Scorpions for the first time since Sheffield were last in town on July 9th. With last night’s Sheffield vs Edinburgh match falling to the weather, tonight is the first chance for Sheffield fans to see new signing, Argentinean Nico Covatti, in action for the Tigers. Scunthorpe promoter Rob Godfrey said: “I think we’re in for a terrific match tonight. Sheffield No 1 Simon Stead flies around here, and the clashes between him and our lads will be worth the admission money alone. “We’re hoping that the Tigers’ fans will make the short journey up to the Eddie Wright Raceway. It’s their first chance to see Nico Covatti riding for them. “For the first team in a few weeks, the weather looks favourable for us, so it should be all systems go for a cracking local derby.” Admission prices for tonight: Adult: £15.00 Student/OAP: £13.00 Child (10 – 17): £5.00 Child (0 – 9) Free (accompanied by paying adult) Family Ticket £35 (2 adults, 2 Children 10-17) Match Programme: £1.00 Expected teams for tonight: FluidAir Power Scunthorpe Scorpions: 1. Nicolai Klindt, 2. Thomas Jørgensen, 3. Ashley Birks, 4. Josh Auty, 5. Ryan Douglas, 6. Matt Williamson, 7. David Howe. Sheffield Tigers: 1. Simon Stead, 2. Ben Wilson, 3. Mark Lemon (guest), 4. Andre Compton R/R, 5. Nico Covatti, 6. Liam Carr (guest), 7. Taylor Poole.
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Somerset Cases Rebels V Edinbourgh 13/8/14
lucifer sam replied to Starman2006's topic in SGB Championship League Speedway
They were at Wolves on Monday for starters, and I was there despite us finishing a distant fourth. And I posted on the forum afterwards – I didn’t go into hiding. As for the “troll” comment, well now the Monarchs fans have lost their smugness, is this what comes next, the insults? All the best Rob -
Somerset Cases Rebels V Edinbourgh 13/8/14
lucifer sam replied to Starman2006's topic in SGB Championship League Speedway
Where have Dekker, Mitchy and Youngy gone since you started losing then? All the best Rob -
Somerset Cases Rebels V Edinbourgh 13/8/14
lucifer sam replied to Starman2006's topic in SGB Championship League Speedway
Shads ain't a glory supporter, though. He follows his team through thick and thin. Whereas some of the Monarchs fans seem to have disappeared back under their rock. All the best Rob -
CRACKING LOCAL DERBY SET FOR EDDIE WRIGHT RACEWAY FLUIDAIR POWER Scunthorpe Scorpions face a stern test, with the visit of a revamped Sheffield Tigers side in a Premier League fixture at the Eddie Wright Raceway on Friday evening (7.30pm). It’s the sixth clash between the two local rivals in 2014. Scunthorpe have won all three meetings at Sheffield’s Owlerton Stadium, while it stands at one apiece at the Eddie Wright Raceway. Looking at league meetings alone, the Scorpions have a remarkable run against their local rivals, having won every PL encounter home and away against the Tigers since 2012 – a run of seven meetings. Sheffield are currently located at the wrong end of the Premier League table, but have recently bolstered their side with the signings of former Scorpion Ben Wilson and Argentinian Nico Covatti. Scunthorpe promoter Rob Godfrey said: “Sheffield do look a slightly different proposition now that they have both Ben Wilson & Nico Covatti in their team. “The Tigers have a number of riders who go well around the Eddie Wright Raceway, and we won’t under-estimate them. We’re expecting a contest and a battle for the points. “With the likes of Simon Stead riding for them, you know it’s not going to be easy. He’s the sort of rider who could go through the card, although last time he was here, Nicolai Klindt came out on top in their clashes. “It’s a meeting that is likely to be hard-fought and contain some fabulous racing. Sheffield will be determined to get one over on us, but we’ll be equally determined not to let that happen. “We’d love to beat Sheffield again, to make it four wins out of four over the Tigers in the Premier League this season, and keep the local bragging rights at Scunthorpe. “We’ve been firing at home recently, and we need to put in another performance along the same lines to ensure we take all three points on Friday.” Josh Auty will make his return from his appendicitis on Friday. He was actually due to return last weekend, but both Scorpions’ meetings fell to the weather. Auty has now had a further week to recover. Meanwhile, all-time leading club points’ scorer David Howe will make his first-ever appearance at reserve around the Eddie Wright Raceway. The 32-year-old is expected to move back into the main body of the team in September, but could provide a real trump card for the Scorpions in the three weeks ahead. Admission prices for Friday: Adult: £15.00 Student/OAP: £13.00 Child (10 – 17): £5.00 Child (0 – 9) Free (accompanied by paying adult) Family Ticket £35 (2 adults, 2 Children 10-17) Match Programme: £1.00 Expected teams for Friday (English unless stated): FluidAir Power Scunthorpe Scorpions: 1. Nicolai Klindt (Denmark), 2. Thomas Jørgensen (Denmark), 3. Ashley Birks, 4. Josh Auty, 5. Ryan Douglas (Australia), 6. Matt Williamson, 7. David Howe. Sheffield Tigers: 1. Simon Stead, 2. Ben Wilson, 3. Leigh Lanham, 4. Andre Compton, 5. Nico Covatti (Argentina), 6. Tom Perry, 7. Taylor Poole (Australia). Sheffield Tigers at EWR Ave Ave Best Name Lge M R Pts BP (no BP) (w BP) Performance Andre Compton PL 13 56 92 9 6.57 7.21 13 from 5 rides (2005) Nico Covatti DEBUT PL MEETING @ EWR Leigh Lanham PL 9 43 73 6 6.79 7.35 14 from 5 rides (inc 4 pts T/R (2011)) Taylor Poole PL 6 29 41 6 5.66 6.48 18 from 7 rides (inc 6 pts T/R (2010)) Simon Stead PL 4 20 45 1 7.60 7.60 15 + 1 from 5 rides (inc 6 pts T/R (2014)) Ben Wilson PL 30 142 256 25 7.21 7.92 16 from 5 rides (2009) Other Notes Andre Compton 2004 Premier League Riders' Champion. Member of Sheffield's 1999 Premier League Championship Winning Team. Member of Newcastle's 2001 Premier League Championship Winning Team. Member of Sheffield's Premier League Four-Team Championship Winning Team in 1999. Member of Workington's Young Shield Winning Team in 2009. Leigh Lanham 1997 British Under-21 Champion. Member of Exeter's Young Shield Winning Team in 1997. Member of Newport's Premier League KO Cup Winning Team in 2011. Taylor Poole 2012 Australian Under-21 Champion. Member of Ipswich's Premier League Fours Championship Winning Team in 2011. Simon Stead Three times British Under-21 Champion (2001 to 20003). Youth Development League Riders Champion 1998. Represented Team GB in this year's Speedway World Cup. Member of Peterborough's Premier League Championship Winning Team in 1998. Member of Sheffield's Premier League Championship and Young Shield Winning Teams in 1999 and 2002. Member of Sheffield's Premier Trophy Winning Team in 2001 and KO Cup Winning Team in 2002. Three times Premier League Fours Winner (1999/2000 with Sheffield and 2004 with Workington). Member of Workington's Premier League Pairs Winning Duo in 2003. Member of Belle Vue's Elite League Pairs Winning Duo in 2006. Member of Belle Vue's Elite League KO Cup Winning Team in 2005. Member of Coventry's Elite League Craven Shield Winning Team in 2008. Member of Swindon's Elite League Winning Team in 2012. Named as a 'doubling-up' rider with Leicester for the 2014 Elite League season. Ben Wilson Former Scunthorpe Scorpion. 2006 British Under-21 Champion. Member of Sheffield's 2001 Conference League Championship Winning Team. After two seasons out of the sport, he began this season with Stoke in the National League. Sheffield Tigers' Results at EWR 23 October 2005 CH L Scunthorpe 47 Sheffield 43 30 October 2007 CH W Scunthorpe 44 Sheffield 45 21 March 2008 PT W Scunthorpe 41 Sheffield 48 11 April 2008 KOC W Scunthorpe 44 Sheffield 48 15 August 2008 PL W Scunthorpe 43 Sheffield 47 20 March 2009 CH L Scunthorpe 60 Sheffield 32 05 May 2009 PL L Scunthorpe 57 Sheffield 38 19 March 2010 PT L Scunthorpe 43 Sheffield 33 30 August 2010 PL W Scunthorpe 41 Sheffield 51 18 March 2011 CH W Scunthorpe 43 Sheffield 47 10 June 2011 PL L Scunthorpe 46 Sheffield 43 04 June 2012 LC W Scunthorpe 40 Sheffield 50 17 August 2012 PL L Scunthorpe 51 Sheffield 42 05 April 2013 LC L Scunthorpe 50 Sheffield 38 21 June 2013 PL L Scunthorpe 63 Sheffield 31 29 September 2013 RC L Scunthorpe 54 Sheffield 24 30 March 2014 LC W Scunthorpe 42 Sheffield 48 09 July 2014 PL L Scunthorpe 54 Sheffield 39 (stats by John Eyre)
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Somerset Cases Rebels V Edinbourgh 13/8/14
lucifer sam replied to Starman2006's topic in SGB Championship League Speedway
A compete humping, as Somerset go top of the table and the once unbeatable Monarchs now look a sorry lot. TWO!!!!! All the best Rob -
So let me get this right - a meeting is put on that provides good racing, attracts a decent crowd and is termed a success. And yet people who weren't even there call it "meaningless dross", as if they actually know better from the people who travelled and watched the meeting. <<insert shake head in disbelief smiley>> All the best Rob Good to see you on Monday, and you're not in that small a minority - I thought it was a good meeting too and a worthwhile exercise (although I do wish Oxford's team had Barker in it instead of Konopka!!). Not sure if I agree about Heat 16 though - the Wolves rider came off on his own. The exclusion of Manzares was a controversial one! All the best Rob
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Berwick Vs Edinburgh 12/8 Live On Sky
lucifer sam replied to bigeddiechek's topic in SGB Championship League Speedway
Nearly forgot.... ONE!!!!! All the best Rob -
Kent V Scunthorpe Mon 11th Aug 6-30 Pm
lucifer sam replied to waco's topic in National League Speedway
It won't come down to race points. There's going to be four clear qualifiers. All the best Rob -
Kent V Scunthorpe Mon 11th Aug 6-30 Pm
lucifer sam replied to waco's topic in National League Speedway
Gustix that's not really the crux of the argument. It's whether, come Heat 11 & 13, with all three points in the bag and a big win already assured, whether you should use the No 8 or not. And if not, why name him as No 8 in the first place? All the best Rob -
Kent V Scunthorpe Mon 11th Aug 6-30 Pm
lucifer sam replied to waco's topic in National League Speedway
With all due respect to David Mason, but he isn't Jack Parker. All the best Rob