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Paul, I've reserve my judgement until the season is over, Edinburgh have yet to win a single trophy after all. I think the strongest team I've ever seen at second tier level were the 1982 Newcastle Diamonds. Six heat leaders, while Joe Owen was probably better than Craig Cook. All the best Rob

Well done to Glasgow for regaining some pride this afternoon, by pushing the Monarchs all the way. Meanwhile,both the Edinburgh juggernaut and the smugness rolls on.... I wonder what Blobby will count on now he's run out of fingers and toes All the best Rob

What are you talking about - Shadders is a hardcore fan, he follows the Rockets across the country. He pays his admission fee - he is entitled to an opinion. All the best Rob

It is getting tough for the poor lambs. Now they've reached 22, they've run out of both fingers and toes. Best you beat them today to put them out of their misery. All the best Rob

Who's Stuart Dixon? You're excelled yourself there, getting both names wrong. Of the 14 letters in his name, you've only got 8 right. I'm afraid that's a F. All the best Rob

Good luck to the Tigers this afternoon. Hope it's like the end of "Return Of The Jedi", when good triumphs over the forces of evil All the best Rob

SCORPIONS QUICK TO RE-ARRANGE SHEFFIELD CLASH FLUIDAIR POWER Scunthorpe Scorpions have arranged for last night’s (Friday) rained off clash with local rivals Sheffield Tigers to be restaged at the Eddie Wright Raceway next Wednesday (July 9th, 7.30pm). With an ominous looking weather forecast, yesterday’s meeting was called off at around 11am. It proved the right call, as Scunthorpe was hit by heavy rain in early evening. Scunthorpe promoter Rob Godfrey said: “The forecast was spot on. We simply wouldn’t have got the meeting on. “Thank you to the Sheffield promotion for their co-operation in agreeing to the new date. With no home meeting next Friday due to the Premier League Pairs, we’d have been left with a three week gap between home meetings, had we not managed to re-stage this meeting within that gap. “The weather is due to improve before next Wednesday. It should be a real cracker between two sides looking for local supremacy.”

Blimey, the Monarchs fans are running scared. They're trawling through the rulebook, trying to find ways to stop a Tigers victory on Sunday. Come on Glasgow. If for no other reason than to stop Mr Blobby posting 22, 23, 24, etc on threads. I think Blobby has been possessed by Count Von Count from Seasame Street. All the best Rob

I think Peterborough are now in a much better financial position, now that they're out of the Elite League. All the best Rob

Couldn't see how it was going to be on, with that forecast. Big band of heavy rain due. Thankful of the early call off, before I tried to negotiate a different route up, due to the A43 being closed due to Silverstone. All the best Rob

Two things: 1. Everyone is well aware that Edinburgh are still unbeaten 2. We can count Come on the Weegies on Sunday... sort out Mr Blobby and his smug pals All the best Rob

Looking forward to tonight - come on Scorps. All the best Rob

Went to Swindon to see them get turned over by King's Lynn... it didn't go according to the script KL just fell apart after the interval, while Swindon got stronger. All the best Rob

Danny King still hasn't got a PL average either has he? It's not just Ty Proctor. Don't understand why the qualifiers are not brought back - they used to be a good money spinner in front of good crowds (three sets of away fans). It would stop the annual debate on who is included and who isn;t. All the best Rob

FLUIDAIR POWER Scunthorpe Scorpions will be looking to bounce straight back from a heavy defeat at Newcastle, when they entertain local rivals Sheffield Tigers at the Eddie Wright Raceway on Friday (7.30pm), with precious Premier League points up for grabs. The Scorpions slipped to a 22-67 defeat at Brough Park on Sunday against the Newcastle Diamonds, with only Thomas Jorgensen and David Howe offering any resistance. It came two days after Scunthorpe had picked up a 58-38 home win against the Diamonds, with Ashley Birks and Josh Auty both collecting paid maximums. It was feared that Jorgensen had picked up a broken scaphoid following a Heat 8 at Brough Park. However such fears proved unfounded. The Dane tweeted on Monday, following a check-up: “Update on wrist. Nothing broken. Just badly brushed and ligaments are stretched. A few days off and I'll be good to go.” Jorgensen is set to return on Friday, with the Scorpions expected to be at full strength as they take on their local rivals. Scunthorpe are keen to show last Sunday was just a blip. The team remain third in the Premier League table and if they win on Friday and Ipswich lose at Plymouth on the same night, then the Scorpions could move up to second. Results between the Scorpions and the Tigers have been topsy-turvy in 2014. Scunthorpe have travelled back from Owlerton three times with four points, but lost their home League Cup against Sheffield on March 30, the opening Scorpions’ meeting of the season at the Eddie Wright Raceway. Promoter Rob Godfrey said: “When Sheffield were last here, we were still awaiting for Ryan Douglas to arrive after his visa issues over the winter, and they picked our pockets and took the win. “We’re determined not to let them win at the Eddie Wright Raceway again. Since then we’ve won three times at their place, so we have back the local bragging rights and we’d like to keep it that way. “Our big defeat at Newcastle was a one-off; it was one of those nights for us. We won’t be dwelling on it. “Apart from Edinburgh, nearly every team has suffered a heavy defeat at one point or another this season. For example, Somerset went to Ipswich and got hammered there.” Godfrey is hoping for a bumper attendance for the visit of Sheffield. He enthused: “What’s almost guaranteed is that it will be another cracking local derby – clashes between the two teams are always hotly contested. “We won’t take Sheffield lightly, despite their current league position. I’m sure they’ll bring plenty of supporters with them up the M18, looking to get one over us, and likewise we need our fans there in good voice getting behind our lads. “Our last two home performances have been strong, and we need to put in another professional home performance and pick up the three points.” There are 24 heats of action in total on Friday night, with a nine-heat second half, including a Midland Development League match between Castleford and Stoke. 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. David Howe, 3. Ashley Birks, 4, Josh Auty, 5. Ryan Douglas (Australia), 6. Matt Williamson, 7. Thomas Jørgensen (Denmark). Sheffield Tigers: 1. Simon Stead, 2. Andre Compton, 3. Simon Nielsen (Denmark), 4. Rider replacement for Ty Proctor (Australia), 5. Leigh Lanham, 6. Taylor Poole (Australia), 7. Josh Bates. Midland Development League teams: Castleford: 1. Adam Portwood, 2.Tom Bacon, 3.Sam Darroch, 4.Ben Hewitt. Stoke: 1.David Holt, 2.Sam Ward, 3.Scooter Webster, 4.Sam Woods. Sheffield Tigers at EWR Name Lge M R Pts BP (no BP) (w BP) Performance Josh Bates PL 6 33 13 2 1.58 1.82 5 from 4 rides (2014) Andre Compton PL 12 53 90 8 6.79 7.39 13 from 5 rides (2005) Leigh Lanham PL 8 38 67 6 7.05 7.68 14 from 5 rides (inc 4 pts T/R (2011)) Simon Nielsen PL 3 12 9 3 3.00 4.00 4 + 1 from 4 rides (2013) Taylor Poole PL 5 23 32 6 5.57 6.61 18 from 7 rides (inc 6 pts T/R (2010)) Simon Stead PL 3 15 34 0 9.06 9.06 14 from 5 rides (2014) Other Notes Josh Bates Began the 2013 season in the Scunthorpe Scorpions Premier League side. Member of Mildenhall's National League Championship, KO Cup and Trophy Winning Teams in 2012. 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. Simon Nielsen Has previously rode in the Premier League with Workington, Leicester and Plymouth. Winner of the 2005 Individual FIM Youth Gold Trophy (80cc), unofficial Under-16 World Championship. Taylor Poole Returning to British speedway after a year's absence. 2012 Australian Under-21 Champion. Simon Stead Three times British Under-21 Champion (2001 to 2003). Youth Development League Riders Champion 1998. Has ridden in 4 Speedway GPs and 5 World Cup Tournaments. 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. 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

Srevie didn't. I suspect Stevie did though All the best Rob

How many threads on the pairs do we need? All the best Rob

Uh-oh, Tsunami will be changing the locks and forcing TWK to sleep on the streets again. Calm down lads, you won by 45 points. If you're like this when you win, what are you like when you lose? All the best Rob

Tweet from Tommy The Gun: Update on wrist: Nothing broken. Just badly brushed and ligaments are stretched. A few days off and I'll be good to go All the best Rob

Suspected broken scaphoid. But no-one is sure yet. It's swollen up at the moment; once the swelling has gone down, the picture will be clearer. All the best Rob

Latest from Scunny twitter is: Weather update from @moorwell ..good to go..light shower expected at 4pm but ok after that I'm going to set out about 3pm or just after that. All the best Rob

Decent guest - The Crazy Frog goes well around Scunny. All the best Rob

Fair play if he wanted to do the Pairs, but I was just saying I wouldn't blame him if he chooses not to. The practice is a good chance to work out the Cardiff track for the next day. All the best Rob

Whoops - now corrected. All the best Rob

TEAM GB STAR VISITS THE EDDIE WRIGHT RACEWAY GREAT BRITAIN International Danny King will make his first-ever visit to the Eddie Wright Raceway on Friday (7.30pm), as the FluidAir Power Scunthorpe Scorpions entertain the Newcastle Diamonds in a highly-anticipated Premier League encounter. With the Scorpions also making the return trip to Newcastle on Sunday evening, either team could take up to a maximum of seven points from the two fixtures. King, who has competed in the Speedway World Cup in previous seasons, was signed by Newcastle as part of a recent reshuffle, after a slow start to the season for the Diamonds. The Northeast club currently sit in sixth place in the Premier League table, two places behind fourth-placed Scunthorpe. Scunthorpe’s own former World Cup star, Dane Nicolai Klindt, returns to action for the Scorpions this week, having missed last week’s 55-38 win over Ipswich, to compete in the semi-finals of the Grand Prix qualifiers in Poland. Klindt qualified for the final and is now just five rides away from the 2015 Grand Prix series. Scunthorpe promoter Rob Godfrey has recently revealed that Klindt - initially brought in as a 28-day replacement for the injured Anders Mellgren - will remain in Scorpions’ colours for the rest of the season. Last week’s win against Ipswich saw the Scorpions pulling together to put in a fine team performance. Discounting guest Ulrich Ostergaard, the six regular Scorpions scored 12, 10+2, 9+2, 8+1, 8 and 3+1. The 3+1 would have been a 5+2 if not for a highly debatable for Matt Williamson in Heat 14. Team manager Dave Peet said: “We were on it and put in a professional performance against the Witches. It was pleasing the way we rode, especially as it was a team performance where everyone contributed. “We’ll approach the Newcastle home match this week in a similar fashion. To end up in a good league position, a team does need to take the three league points from the majority of its home meetings. We won’t be complacent against the Diamonds; we’ll be out there knowing the job that we need to do.” A huge boost for the Scorpions have been the form of the revitalised Thomas Jorgensen and Josh Auty in the last couple of meetings. Scunthorpe promoter Rob Godfrey revealed: “Thomas suffered a major engine blow-up at Peterborough a few weeks ago, which landed him with something like a £1700 bill. Thanks to the STING fund (which raises its money through raffles and other fund raisers) and people like Andy Barker and Tom Belton, we were able to help Thomas out. “He’s been in brilliant form since he sorted his engine out. It’s great to see, because we knew all along that Thomas had the talent, it just a case of getting the bikes underneath sorted out.” There are 24 heats of action in total on Friday night, with a nine-heat second half, including a Midland Development League match between Castleford and King’s Lynn. 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. David Howe, 3. Ashley Birks, 4, Josh Auty, 5. Ryan Douglas (Australia), 6. Matt Williamson, 7. Thomas Jørgensen (Denmark). Newcastle Diamonds: 1. Danny King, 2. R/R for Lewis Kerr, 3. Stuart Robson or guest, 4. Lewis Rose, 5. Ludvig Lindgren (Sweden), 6. Simon Lambert (guest), 7. Chris Mills. Midland Development League teams: Castleford: 1. Adam Portwood, 2. Tom Bacon, 3. TBC, 4. Paul Bowen. King's Lynn: 1. Josh Bailey, 2. Layne Cupitt, 3. Adam Kirkby, 4. Ryan Kinsley. Newcastle Diamonds at EWR Ave Ave Best Name Lge M R Pts BP (no BP) (w BP) Performance Daniel King DEBUT PL MEETING @ EWR Ludvig Lindgren PL 6 28 48 2 6.86 7.14 14 from 5 rides (inc 4 pts T/R (2009)) Chris Mills PL 6 21 13 5 2.48 3.43 5 + 3 from 5 rides (2010) Stuart Robson PL 7 35 69 4 7.89 8.34 15 from 5 rides (inc 6 pts T/R (2014)) Lewis Rose DEBUT PL MEETING @ EWR Other Notes Daniel King Has ridden for Team GB in World Cup Events. Captain of Birmingham's Elite League Team. Member of Peterborough's Conference League Championship Winning Team in 2002. 2004 British Under-18 Champion. Member of Rye House's Premier League Championship Winning Team in 2005. Ludvig Lindgren Member of Wolverhampton's Elite Shield Winning Teams in 2010 and 2011. Member of Newcastle's Premier League KO Cup Winning Team in 2012. Member of Newcastle's League Cup and Premier Shield Winning Teams in 2013. Chris Mills Joined Newcastle at the end of May having been released by Workington. Member of Oxford's Conference League Championship Winning Team in 2005. Member of King's Lynn's Premier League Championship, KO Cup and Premier Trophy Winning Teams in 2006. Member of King's Lynn's Premier League KO Cup and Premier Trophy Winning Teams in 2007. Member of Newcastle's Premier League KO Cup Winning Team in 2012. Stuart Robson Member of Coventry's Craven Shield Winning Team in 2000. Member of Rye House's Premier League and Premier Trophy Winning Teams in 2005. Member of Lakeside's Elite League KO Cup Winning Team in 2009. Member of Newcastle's Premier Shield Winning Team in 2011 and 2013. Member of Newcastle's Premier League KO Cup Winning Team in 2012. Lewis Rose Riding in his first full season at Premier League level. A Fast-Track Reserve with King's Lynn for the 2014 Elite League season. Also rides for King's Lynn's 2014 National League Team. Newcastle's Results at EWR: 04 April 2008 PT L Scunthorpe 55 Newcastle 38 16 May 2008 PL L Scunthorpe 56 Newcastle 36 08 May 2009 KOC (1) L Scunthorpe 65 Newcastle 25 07 August 2009 PL L Scunthorpe 51 Newcastle 45 14 May 2010 KOC (1) L Scunthorpe 49 Newcastle 41 23 July 2010 PL L Scunthorpe 52 Newcastle 39 01 April 2011 PL L Scunthorpe 47 Newcastle 42 30 March 2012 LC L Scunthorpe 46 Newcastle 44 13 July 2012 PL L Scunthorpe 48 Newcastle 42 12 April 2013 PS (1) L Scunthorpe 50 Newcastle 43 05 July 2013 PL L Scunthorpe 46 Newcastle 44 18 April 2014 LC L Scunthorpe 49 Newcastle 44 (stats by John Eyre)