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ENtertainment is usually a guarantee at the EWR - let's hope the lads get the silverware they deserve to go with the endeavours of many

Regardless of the missing riders, notably Cook, Howe and Morris- a stunning away win for the mighty Scorps - Sheffield would have loved that one - power shift in the midlands/lower Yorks area perhaps about there!

Pretty much as stated - the Scorpions were coasting until the Riggers rallied, with Skidmore and Hall flying their flag. Ash Birks was immense last night, his best performance of the season for me, Gazza also rode well and will be delighted with his paid 12. Solid stuff throughout, and Josh looked pretty unbeatable - in my opinion he was most unlucky on both his exclusions, the Skidmore clash looked like Skidders went straight into him, forcing him off, though it was not so easy to see from the pits. Wells also seemed to give him a great shove (tho I'm certain he didn't know Auty was there as Josh roared round the outside of him - and seemed to be in front). Overall a decent meeting !

Stefan is a MUST have

Stefan Nielsen is a must have for me - he should be able to step up to the next level in 2012 - his progress in 2011 was the highlight for me

Glad we seem to be retaining an out an out NL No.1 asset

A fantastic turn out - and a very good night - the Q&A session with Neil and Rob was very much the highlight Upshot is - the team is in the balance - dependant on AGM and NL meeting in Jan - though the signs were positive One note - Stuart Parnaby declared that if they run - the first agreed signing is ............. Oliver Greenwood - they shookhands on the announcement - so hopefully Neil goes to Oz and has a good rest and he and Rob can get it on in 2012 i would personally like to thank Julie for all her help, the fans for a good turn out, the Wrathalls for coming en masse, the Parnabys for 2011 and their absolute devotion to the cause,John for the auction,Gary for the technology and Rob and Neil for their honesty and integrity Long live the SCUNFIELD Saints/Prowlers

Friday 11th November 2011 at Scunthorpe's Eddie Wright Raceway- celebration with the Saints. DVD session - Q and A session with the Scunthorpe/Sheffield promotion - debate on the future of the NL teams and Live Auction of Saints rave vests - 7.30 start in the billabong bar at EWR. See you there - let's get numbers up to convince Rob n Neil that there is a fanbase for the Saints/Prowlers to continue

May i suggest THE MORE THE MERRIER AND THE MORE LIKELY Rob n Neil will get their hands in their pockets for 2012

The Saints/Prowers night will now tun on FRIDAY 11th November -same tuime same venue - please let me know whos coming - the more that come and show support - the more Rob and Neil will be swayed on the night Thanks Duffy

Still high - but landing slowly - I so nearly didn't get there too - a succession of odd circumstances got the passport stamped. The added bonus is we're gonna attempt to relive it next Friday watching DVD at track as a group . Can't wait

Planned celebratory event at Scunthorpe's Eddie Wright raceway - to discuss the possibilites of the continuation of the Saints/Prowlers in the NL league for 2012 FULL DETAILS On Friday the 4th November at 7.30pm at the Scunthorpe Eddie Wright Raceway Billabong Bar. We are holding a celebration night with members of the Saints/Prowlers Team. We will be showing the DVD of the Mildenhall meeting and living the fantastic moment when they lifted the cup, we will re-live the drama with Stuart and Rebecca and the available Saints/Prowlers of the closest title decider in national league history!! Where we put Scunthorpe/Sheffiled Speedway on the map once again! . We will also be providing nibbles. An auction will take place afterwards as will a raffle. Here we can also have open discussion about the success of the Saints/Prowlers this year and any possible ideas on how we can continue into 2012 (if at all possible) Please come along and be a part of this memorable evening, let the Saints/Prowlers and BOTH SETS OF PROMOTIONS know how much we value them as a club!!! Read more: http://www.scunthorpespeed​way.proboards.com/index.cg​i?board=chat&action=displa​y&thread=246&page=1#ixzz1b​p6IEltU

your all too kind - twas very emotional

Hall or Duff ? - what a day forgot add - Caneron Heeps was devastated - but those close picked him up and dusted him down - he's a little gem - I made a point of finding anyone in a Tiger suit to commiserate - they deserved it - men not boys left that stadium yesterday - both teams

I think clean cut sports do Mildenhalls dvd' What an absolutlely breathtaking roller coaster ride of a meeting this was - absolutely compelling - I was perched above the pits watching the tale unfold. With Steve's bikes going through 'open carb surgery' - Gary's gear being stripped down, Adam's tyres being stripped. Jonno and Ash kicking off and slapping helmets. Wow - what drama - Stefan's gear was strewn around - Lee Smethills sitting pensively - disbelief everywhere. Gary Irving rallying round as chief cheerleader - I swear I saw a point where Stefan got a word of advice from Rob, then Eric Boocock, then Stuart Parnaby - bet he had three separate plans. It was unravelling before our eyes. Then Heat 9 a chink of light appeared on the Saint's halo - 4-2 - Heroes started to appear - Scrapyard challenge fired into a puff of spent methanol - A titanic Heat 10 saw speedway soar back into the Fen air - Heeps lined up Richie and swept him away, leaving him in his methanol trail - Fen Tigers forged ahead again the lead ominously up to five for the Suffolk outfit With the next four heats featuring the Aussie wonderkid twice as well as the almost unbeatable Lewis Blackbird and Dan Halsey - the mountain looked insurmountable. The tacticals had been blown away, the sparring resolved, the interval huddle forgotten. Then the fighters climbed from the canvas - Richie Worrall, Ashley Birks, Richie Worrall - we were winning races - racing with head and hearts. Steve rode anything he could get his hands on - nicked a heat advantage with his twin. Heat 14 down - but Saints still not quite out 15 came and down went the Saints - Blackbird touched Richie,the domino effect rippled - surely Lewis was the cause - the referee concurred. I will never ever forget what happened next - My mate Chris and I banged the glass window hard in the fervour - Ash Birks looked up and a three way fist pumping second ensued - then adrenaline kicked in - next thing we were in the pits, standing shoulder to shoulder with the lads and families we have supported and cheered all season. Some that have become close friends and others that have also become people we have helped and sponsored to a frustratingly small degree. The tapes were up and the Saints gated again - dare we believe - majestically they raced - the tension and emotion on the faces and hearts around us all. Then came the Aussie bullet - like a heat seeking missile he trailed hard - Birks led, Rich not far behind, but still came the pursuing Heeps. The flag dropped - Heeps surely didnt quite get the cm he missed by - did he - We were sure Rich had held him off - he had - the scenes that followed will be forever etched - riders, families, staff, friends, mechanics, promoters hugged and ran, and ran and hugged. Ashley was thrown - flags were collected and the walk went on. Absolutely incredible - an unscriptable drama had emerged - the emotion spilled over. Carlsberg dont do speedway, MGM or Disney Pixar dont do speedway Fortunatley Mildenhall and Scunthorpe/Sheffield do - what an advert - what a day The author of this story - makes no apology for the long list of superlatives - there arent enough to truly describe the emotion - that I swear everyone involved at the track, and online and via texts shared in - My absolute total and utter respect to every member of the Mildenhall promotion, staff, team and supporters for their graciousness in defeat - they can be so very proud of themselves and the way they handled the day and the event. To see them shaking hands and applauding the effort shown was magnanamous. I doubt I will ever witness anything quite like this in sport - though, as Richard H said to me as we stood hugging, "you never ever know in speedway what can or may happen" - just before our eyes started to leak a little. God bless the riders and all involved - long live speedway ! As the Danish often say - - - - - AWESOME - - - - - -

Sunshine Town - lovely

NL has rekindled my appetite this season - I was getting a little sick of things PL (just a phase I think - I am of the age where that happens i think) - I went away to Sheffield a couple of times - with good people - and watched a familair set up in unfamiliar surroundings that pretty soon felt like home Seeing young lads develop and progress has massive rewards - its not all about the finance for them - its will to win, daring, nerve testing (very much so for some), a bit of bravado - coming to terms with new tracks and set ups - all in it togehter and friends sharing attitude It spills over into the crowd - infectious - like i say re-ignited my mid season slumber - and appetite for PL racing too Decent lads with nothing more in mind than to ride and race - breath of fresh air ! Long live the NL !

The end of season presentation for the Scorpions and Saints - in conjunction with the Supporters Club - will be held at the Beckwood Lounge in the town - Saturday 22nd October 2011 - The fully ticketed event will take place from 7.30 pm til late . Hot food (excellent real) curry and chips and a disco with both teams up for awards. Tickets, on a first come first served basis, priced at £8 for adults and £5 for under 12's available from Friday at the track (bar - programme booth or Supporters Club and STING fund team). Casual dress. Watch out for your opportunity to vote for the trophy winners in some categories. or contact Paul Duff directly on 07595826832 to secure your ticket (psduff@talktalk.net) Have to declare final numbers to the caterers THIS WEEK Read more: http://www.scunthorp...1#ixzz1aJPIkEnU

What time u allmeeting - I am with a crowd from Scunthorpe - may just call in and join the party !

All ill say from my perspective is the team is pretty much ALL Scunthorpe assets and lads Ive watched 'grow up' at the EWR - mostly through amateur meetings then onto the real deal and then into the PL, with numerous clubs. As an asset base Scunthorpe has done better than Sheffield out of the deal, whilst costs have been shared between two promotions - surely a good thing - halving the risks etc. Young lads have had a couple of 'home' tracks to learn - good for their development. Im all for tradition and history- however the world is cruelly run on porfit margins across almost everything so its a reality check. It meant that the youngsters got a NL ride - surely good for the sport and the bigger picture. ENGLISH youth develops and flourishes WORKS FOR ME wherever they ride - of course id prefer to have them to us at the EWR - however i'll settle for the next best thing - Thank you very much long live the Saints/Prowlers whatever they are called - its been an absolute pleasure to watch them this season - including those who played lesser roles, such as Coops, Oliver Greenwood, Greg Blair and JLo

cant see the sense in argument really - I go to both, when I can , Scunthorpe my home club - but development of the youth and sustainability of the long term is the winner surely cant see the sense in argument really - I go to both, when I can , Scunthorpe my home club - but development of the youth and sustainability of the long term is the winner surely

Good on you Richard ... Passion is ok by me and knowing Richard as I do I believe he obviously felt very strongly a sense of injustice, hence his reaction. Good on the fella, shows he cared deeply about his team. He is a dedicated, honsest hard working guy, who, along with his wife, have dedicated years to the sport locally. Long live the Hollies

cheers for the prog manchesterpaul - awesome as ever mate Top lad Duffy

There was response from alterations to the bike - David Howe made changes and won after them ! - as I said will have to have a few weeks i guess for the jury to deliver