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Expected teams for today: Henderson Insurance Scunthorpe Scorpions: 1. Lewis Kerr, 2. Tero Aarnio, 3. Josh Auty, 4. Ryan Douglas, 5. Michael Palm Toft (captain), 6. Carl Wilkinson, 7. Josh Bailey. Redcar Bears: 1. Stuart Robson (guest), 2. Jonas B Andersen, 3. Ben Barker, 4. Ellis Perks, 5. Charles Wright, 6. Coty Garcia, 7. Danny Ayres. British Youth Championship (500cc class): Liam Little, Daniel Gilkes, Charlie Brooks, James Laker, Drew Kemp. British Youth Championship (250cc class): Jordan Palin, Leon Flint, Jason Edwards, Jacob Clayton, Nathan Ablitt, Ryan Morris, Jake Mulford, Dan Thompson, Joe Thompson.

Three less home points lost. All the best Rob

But for the awarded result against the Tigers, Redcar would be +10 and Edinburgh would be fifth. I still strongly disagree with that decision. It sets a very dangerous precedent. It would be ironic if an awarded result to Glasgow put Edinburgh in the top four, come the end of the season. All the best Rob

A losing attitude. Did the Danes go into the 1985 WTC Final without Hans Nielsen, or did they get him back on board and win the thing? Tai is an integral part of the GB team, because you should always pick your strongest team. All the best Rob

Phew, everyone is posting Andrzej Wyglenda now. I was worried when I posted him and no-one else had that I was missing something and he did have a British club somewhere. All the best Rob

1. Igor Plechanov 2. Jerzy Szczakiel 3. Boris Samorodov 4. Andrzej Wyglenda 5. Rune Holta Some VERY good young Poles about at the moment, but they may end up over here at some point. All the best Rob

Great news - I assume Woffy will be back for that one. All the best Rob

Hi Rob, Cheers - now added to website. Yes, speedway at Scunthorpe is a level above every other track in the UK. Hence the reason I get up there as much as I can (ironically one of the few this year that I've missed is last Sunday). To email the promotion: gailgodfrey@icloud.com Although I will forward your original post to both Rob & Gail, just in case they don't see it on the website. All the best Rob

But surely if the ref excluded Gappmaier (won who the race) rather than David, the most Bandits could have got from the race was still a 3-3? All the best Rob

I'm pretty sure the chap is Jon Bulmer. He's a great guy. Rob, would you mind if I use your post above on our website? Thanks. All the best Rob Peasley (Scunny Press Officer)

Good news - Josh Bailey is back for Scorpions: http://scunthorpescorpions.co/?p=7380 Most of the guests replacements for Josh have struggled, to say the least. All the best Rob

Bruce Penhall was a very wealthy man, after the tragic death of his parents. But it didn't stop him coming over to ride for Cradley Heath to make it to the very top. Penhall had a level of determination that Bast lacked. All the best Rob

Great win for the five men against the seven men. All the best Rob

Don't mind if you beat Halifax in the second half (apologies HT!), but needs to be a Scorpions' win in the first one!! All the best Rob

I think there is an option to run with 250cc riders, if 125/150cc riders are unavailable. To be honest, if all four riders are on the same bikes, it's not a problem is it? Further track time for the riders, which is what it's all about. All the best Rob

All four riders at No 3 and No 4 are 250cc riders. All the best Rob

1. Bruce Penhall 2. Jack Milne 3. Greg Hancock 4. Sam Ermolenko 5. Dennis Sigalos Bubbling just under: Billy Hamill, Cordy Milne, Wilbur Lamoreaux, Shawn Moran and Lance King. All the best Rob

To clarify, Scunthorpe had a 28-day-facility for both Josh Auty and Josh Bailey. Because Auty wanted to return, Scunny checked whether it was the full 28 days before he could return, and were told he could return after 14 days. But he had stayed retired, the facility would have lasted for 28 days, although Berge would have been signed well within that. All the best Rob

DAVID HOWE BACK AT EDDIE WRIGHT RACEWAY HENDERSON INSURANCE Scunthorpe Scorpions will be looking for their third victory of the season over the Berwick Bandits at the Eddie Wright Raceway on Sunday (5.30pm). The meeting is notable, since it marks the first appearance of Scorpions’ legend David Howe at the Eddie Wright Raceway, since his return from retirement. Howe spent seven successive seasons with Scorpions from 2009 to 2015, before injury woes forced him to quit the sport. But he has returned to action for the Bandits this season and top-scored with 11+1 for his new club at Peterborough on Friday night. Scorpions have been involved in three away meetings, since they defeated local rivals Sheffield by 49-41 at the Eddie Wright Raceway a fortnight ago, and will be looking to record their second successive home victory. Ryan Burton will cover for Scorpions in place of Josh Bailey. More news will be revealed very soon regarding the No 7 position for Scorpions. Meanwhile, Kyle Howarth will guest for bottom-of-the-table Bandits’ injured No 1 Nick Morris, and Layne Cupitt comes in as a guest at No 7. Scunthorpe promoter Rob Godfrey says: “It’s fair to say that the season has not gone according to plan for either us or the Bandits, and both clubs find themselves at the wrong end of the table, which is where no-one wants to be. “But our approach will stay the same. We set out to win every fixture we take part in, to finish as high up the table as we possibly can. Likewise, Berwick will be seeking a victory to close the gap on us. “The presence of our old friend David Howe definitely adds some interest in the meeting. “It is certainly going to be very strange seeing David park his bike on the ‘wrong’ side of the pits and come out wearing a white or yellow/black helmet colour! “I’m sure it’s going to be a meeting containing the usual thrilling racing around the Eddie Wright Raceway. We won’t be under-estimating the Bandits and will be looking to ensure that we emerge from the meeting with the three points.” There are 21 heats of action in total on Sunday, including a six-heat second half Northern Junior League match between Halifax Dukes and Berwick Border Raiders. Admission prices for Sunday: 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 Sunday: Henderson Insurance Scunthorpe Scorpions: 1. Michael Palm Toft (captain), 2. Tero Aarnio, 3. Lewis Kerr, 4. Ryan Douglas, 5. Josh Auty, 6. Carl Wilkinson, 7. Ryan Burton (guest). Berwick Bandits: 1. Kyle Howarth (guest), 2. Joe Jacobs, 3. Dany Gappmaier, 4. David Howe, 5. Kevin Doolan, 6. Jye Etheridge, 7. Layne Cupitt (guest). Northern Junior League teams: Halifax Dukes: 1. Kean Dicken, 2. Dan Gilkes, 3. Jordan Palin, 4. Joe Thompson. Berwick Border Raiders: 1. Kev Whelan, 2. Kieran Douglas, 3. Leon Flint, 4. Dan Thompson. Since this was written, Jye Etheridge has been injured.

He's my completely unbiased, objective top five: 1. Hans Nielsen 2. Arne Pander 3. Jens Rasmussen 4. Per Sorensen 5. Brian Andersen Oh, alight then: 1. Hans Nielsen 2. Erik Gundersen 3. Jan O Pedersen 4. Ole Olsen 5. Nicki Pedersen All the best Rob

There's only one possible No 1, so it's then working out the other four: 1. Ken McKinlay 2. Bobby Beaton 3. George Hunter 4. Tommy Miller 5. Gordon McGregor All the best Rob

Very glad to read that as an avid reader and occasional contributor. How much is the online subscriptions side of things taking off? All the best Rob

1. Ivan Mauger 2. Ronnie Moore 3. Barry Briggs 4. Geoff Mardon 5. Larry Ross All the best Rob

He did. In 1978 and 1979. Near 11.00 average in '79. One of my earliest speedway memories. He was brilliant - passing riders for fun. All the best Rob

In 2001 (I think): Eastbourne 75 King's Lynn 0. All the best Rob