nick@TSL Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 Theres a photo of the young rider on the " Scunny official web site" Just have to ask if anyone knows who this is, having checked various sites the only rider I can find is Danish and was born in Oct 1994 so the question is how is he eligiable for NL on a 3 point average as I thought overseas riders were not permitted or does he have dual nationality Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montie Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 Just have to ask if anyone knows who this is, having checked various sites the only rider I can find is Danish and was born in Oct 1994 so the question is how is he eligiable for NL on a 3 point average as I thought overseas riders were not permitted or does he have dual nationality British Passport i believe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMungo Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 Just have to ask if anyone knows who this is, having checked various sites the only rider I can find is Danish and was born in Oct 1994 so the question is how is he eligiable for NL on a 3 point average as I thought overseas riders were not permitted or does he have dual nationality You're right, he has dual nationality, but has a British passport. British mother, Danish father. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squall Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 So Squall, are you going to abandon Buxton and support the Saintsslashprowlers ? I'll never abandon Buxton! I'll be supporting Richie and Stefan though. Does that end all the winter speculation of who I'm supporting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrystalCastles Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 I'll never abandon Buxton! I'll be supporting Richie and Stefan though. Does that end all the winter speculation of who I'm supporting? Nope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fannyann Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 Theres a photo of the young rider on the " Scunny official web site" Yes he sure is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Van Helsing Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 Looks like ive found my NL team to support this year! Excellent signing in Stefan Nielsen, known in Denmark as "Mini Crump" due to his colour scheme and hair The kid has a future in the sport, very level headed and takes alot on board when ur talking to him. Should be a success with the Saints this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fannyann Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 I see on the BSPA website that scunthrope has signed Stefan Nielsen is this the same youngster who use to be KingsLynn mascot ? Yes he sure is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spin king Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 I'll never abandon Buxton! I'll be supporting Richie and Stefan though. Does that end all the winter speculation of who I'm supporting? So you would abandon Sheffield then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cue Ball Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 NL 10 teams = 18 meetings......only 4 meetings at Sheffield. ? I think if we had 9 meetings at Sheffield and 9 meetings at Scunthorpe some of the league may complain that we have too much home track advantage - they may also complain about having to travel to their home fixtures Radical thinking, but what about just calling them `the saints` as opposed to the `Scunthorpe Saints` - they keep their identity and Sheffield supports don't have to support a Scunthorpe team Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrystalCastles Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 Radical thinking, but what about just calling them `the saints` as opposed to the `Scunthorpe Saints` - they keep their identity and Sheffield supports don't have to support a Scunthorpe team Good suggestion, although doesn't always work.In other sports such re-branding hasn't always worked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scribbler Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 Radical thinking, but what about just calling them `the saints` as opposed to the `Scunthorpe Saints` - they keep their identity and Sheffield supports don't have to support a Scunthorpe team Possibly something to do with spnsorship - unless they can get a Sheffiels sponsor too. In which case calling them the Scunthorpe and Sheffield Saints would be useful(alphabetical - and training facilities are based at Scunthorpe). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spin king Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 Reading the Speedway Star, they will be known as Scunthorpe Saints when riding at Scunthorpe and possibly Sheffield Prowlers when racing at Sheffield, and sharing the name on the away matches. But whats in a name, this for me a step in the right direction, for both clubs and young British riders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gypilgrim Posted February 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 (edited) Correct, Spinny. What's in a name. The great thing about the tie-up is that the young lads will get to experience both the Scunthorpe and Sheffield tracks and add to their speedway education. The new Anglo-Dane is an exciting addition. The last time that someone with dual-nationality started at reserve for Scunthorpe in the third tier he didn't do too badly, did he? Edited February 10, 2011 by Exiled Cuda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spin king Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 Correct, Spinny. What's in a name. The great thing about the tie-up is that the young lads will get to experience both the Scunthorpe and Sheffield tracks and add to their speedway education. The new Anglo-Dane is an exciting addition. The last time that someone with dual-nationality started at reserve for Scunthorpe in the third tier he didn't do too badly, did he? To right, for me this is a big announcement regarding the future of young riders in this country. This will give them to experience differing tracks, and if successful might encourage other tracks share a National League teams, giving more riders opportunties, and who knows we might be able offer some places to Commonwealth riders if the idea takes off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorps123 Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 Reading the Speedway Star, they will be known as Scunthorpe Saints when riding at Scunthorpe and possibly Sheffield Prowlers when racing at Sheffield, and sharing the name on the away matches. But whats in a name, this for me a step in the right direction, for both clubs and young British riders. Will be scunthorpe saints for me this season because there are 6 assets in the team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squall Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 So you would abandon Sheffield then. Silence! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spin king Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 Will be scunthorpe saints for me this season because there are 6 assets in the team. And those assets should stay Scunny assets, what does mean if it proves the merger can to be a success that riders will be given a chance to join either club. I would imagine that intially Scunny will hold the upper hand and they will get most riders joining their club.But riders will have an option to sign for either club and still not have it effect there National League place. I would also imgine that riders will get the advantage of the training facilities as well as given prioty of 2nd half racing at Sheffield. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YorkshirePudding Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 Excellent news! should benefit the team from riding at 2 different tracks. and Sheffield will have a good chance to look at upcoming riders who could be snapped up for the PL team. Ash Birks should have plenty of track time this year, all looking good so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spin king Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 Excellent news! should benefit the team from riding at 2 different tracks. and Sheffield will have a good chance to look at upcoming riders who could be snapped up for the PL team. Ash Birks should have plenty of track time this year, all looking good so far Too add to that youngsters can join the merger club, and have the chance to join either club when they are ready for the Premier League. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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