lucifer sam Posted June 2, 2012 Report Share Posted June 2, 2012 BIRKS BACK FOR SAINTS, WHILE JONES MAKES DEBUT WITH no fewer than five of their regular squad unavailable, a very familiar name will guest for the Jotun Paints Scunthorpe Saints for their Bank Holiday Monday clash at the Eddie Wright Raceway against the Buxton Hitmen – that of current Scorpion Ashley Birks. It will be a busy afternoon for Birks, who will also ride in the preceding Scorpions v Sheffield League Cup fixture. Birks, who rides for Stoke in the National League this season, was a member of the Saints’ team who won the National League championship in such unforgettable style in 2011. Experienced Steve Jones (pictured) will also make his Saints debut, while flying Welshman Tom Young will be fit to resume racing, after hurting his wrist last Sunday. Team boss Stuart Parnaby said: “It’s been a tough mission getting together six riders, plus rider replacement, for this meeting. “We will still be without the injured pair of Adam Wrathall and Oliver Greenwood on Monday. Oliver has seen a specialist and he’s not quite ready to return – he’s probably a couple of weeks away. “Gary Irving is riding for Premier League Workington on Monday, and likewise Steve Worrall is riding for Newcastle. “Jerran Hart is going to take a break from speedway for a while. I did try to persuade him to continue riding for the Saints after being dropped from the Scorpions, but he was a long way from home up here. I think he needs a little time to himself, to think things over. “Thankfully Tom Young is OK to ride, despite banging his wrist during the Dudley match last weekend. He was just sensational in that meeting, and fully deserved his first maximum for the Saints. “I’m glad that Tom has also been named as Scorpions’ No. 8 on Monday, and it can’t be long before he makes his full Premier League debut if he keeps up his current form. “We also have Steve Jones coming in on Monday. He impressed at the last amateur meeting at Scunthorpe, winning it in good style by passing Gary O’Hare and Jake Knight in the final, so has earned a place in the Saints’ side on Monday on merit.” Jones is 32-years-old, having made his league debut for Linlithgow Lighting, a former track in Scotland, in 1997. He has much experience of riding in the sport’s third tier, with a handful of appearances for Newport in 2011 marking his return to league racing after a gap of three years. Amateur meeting organiser Richard Hollingsworth said: “I’m very pleased for Steve Jones, who is getting a ride with the Saints on Monday. “Whilst we are always looking for young and inexperienced riders like Oliver Greenwood, Tommy Fenwick, Danny Phillips and Max Clegg to follow in the footsteps of Gary Irving, Stevie Worrall, Richie Worrall, Ashley Birks, etc, his outstanding performance in the last amateur meeting made him an obvious choice when we needed an experienced rider to fill in. “Hopefully Monday will lead to further opportunities for Steve, either with the Saints or another side, and hopefully more riders will realise the power of the amateur meetings at Scunthorpe. “When National League places are available, then they’re almost certainly going to be won at the amateur meetings, with the club promoter and both club team managers watching them.” Teams for Sunday: Jotun Paints Scunthorpe Saints: 1. Ashley Birks, 2. Tommy Fenwick, 3. Steve Worrall R/R, 4. Steve Jones, 5. Tom Young, 6. Danny Phillips, 7. Max Clegg. Buxton Hitmen: 1. Robert Branford, 2, Richard Andrews, 3. Luke Priest, 4. Dean Felton, 5. Adam McKinna, 6. Michael Neale, 7. Ryan Blacklock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted June 3, 2012 Report Share Posted June 3, 2012 Looking forward to seeing Tom Young again, he gets better every time, he might even get a couple of rides in the PL meeting beforehand. Cant see us (Saints) winning this but will be interesting to watch the progression of the riders. Hope all keep safe & we have some good racing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
June Posted June 3, 2012 Report Share Posted June 3, 2012 Lewis I'm tipping the Saints to win.....".no pressure lads, just get stuck in like you did against Dudley". I have so much faith in the youngsters who try their best every time they race." Enjoy and good luck to you all ! " ...... GO SAINTS!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spin king junior Posted June 4, 2012 Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 Updates available here- http://speedwayupdates.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=scunthorpe&thread=10266&page=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shad176 Posted June 4, 2012 Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 what a real shame for jerran hart, i hope this lad is,nt lost to speedway...smooth stylish and bloody good when i,v seen him at monmore..i really hope you get a pl place again soon 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedy bill Posted June 4, 2012 Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 thought the hitmen woulds have won this one but it was a bad day for em could anything else have gone wrong think we need one more point scorer from somwhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
June Posted June 4, 2012 Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 Well done Saints !.... A good team effort producing a very good win. Thanks to the brill Ashley Birks. Excellent guest! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted June 4, 2012 Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 Didn't see that coming June, though Steve Jones was rider of the meeting for me, didnt expect anything from him WOW! Thought Clegg was going to drown in that water in turn 4, he rode great as well, in fact they all did! Well done to the saints. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EC Rides Again Posted June 4, 2012 Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 Didn't see that coming June, though Steve Jones was rider of the meeting for me, didnt expect anything from him WOW! Thought Clegg was going to drown in that water in turn 4, he rode great as well, in fact they all did! Well done to the saints. Here here, Lewis. Fantastic debut from Steve Jones, where has this fella been hiding? Max Clegg made it look easy on the watered track in the early heats, the lad has a big future - he reminds me of Kyle Howarth in his first season with the Saints. Dan and Tommy also improved as it went along. Super Guest Ash was never troubled. The Hitmen face a long hard road this season. Branford looks a shadow of his former self. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucifer sam Posted June 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 I really, really enjoyed the Saints meeting again today. Great stuff from the whole team. All the best Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chopper Posted June 5, 2012 Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 Here here, Lewis. Fantastic debut from Steve Jones, where has this fella been hiding? Max Clegg made it look easy on the watered track in the early heats, the lad has a big future - he reminds me of Kyle Howarth in his first season with the Saints. Dan and Tommy also improved as it went along. Super Guest Ash was never troubled. The Hitmen face a long hard road this season. Branford looks a shadow of his former self. Really possibly his bike was breaking down, thats a possibility. Chopper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtdodger Posted June 5, 2012 Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 wow! the national league racing at E.W.R just gets better and better,well done to all the saints squad.pleased to see jonesey not lost to speedway alltogether. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montie Posted June 5, 2012 Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 Big win from the mighty Saints,Birks in a different class,Jones impresive as was Max clegg Tom Young is still the one to impress me this season,great to see and lad grab the chance hes had ,PL soon for this kid!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronScorpion Posted June 5, 2012 Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 Another good win for the Saints but i expected a better show from Buxton. With Birks scoring well in the PL it is also showing he is too good for the NL boys & there was a lot of experience out there. Young, Jones & Clegg had more than good but not great meetings showing that there is still a lot to learn. Clegg adapting better than most to the greasy, newly graded track for the Saints meeting which caught others out, but for me, same as last week, they need to learn how to ride, attack, pressurise & possibly pass by riding in the deep stuff. The younger lads do not seem to be able to turn & control their bikes in the dirt, but it's something to learn, which is what this season is about. Tom Young scoring some good points on well prepared machinery as he seems to have speed in his bike but, big him up as some might, he is not ready for a PL reserve spot which could destroy all the good work he has achieved so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
June Posted June 5, 2012 Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 Talking to Tom Young in the pits after the meeting. He blew an engine in his last race!....His dad seems to take in his stride though. Hope it doesn't turn out to be too expensive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronScorpion Posted June 5, 2012 Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 Max Clegg could be another whose engine could go pop at any time. It sounds as it is over-revving/spinning as it comes out of bend 4. Maybe gearing needs changing to lower the revs as it could be costly. Maybe a family member or mechanic could stand on bend 4 for there assessment. Just a thought! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montie Posted June 5, 2012 Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 Max Clegg could be another whose engine could go pop at any time. It sounds as it is over-revving/spinning as it comes out of bend 4. Maybe gearing needs changing to lower the revs as it could be costly. Maybe a family member or mechanic could stand on bend 4 for there assessment. Just a thought! Couldnt any engine at anytime go pop!!! im sure with the help in his corner he has,they are happy with the set up,also looking at his scores of late round Scunny,there aint much wrong either 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMW Posted June 5, 2012 Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 Max Clegg could be another whose engine could go pop at any time. It sounds as it is over-revving/spinning as it comes out of bend 4. Maybe gearing needs changing to lower the revs as it could be costly. Maybe a family member or mechanic could stand on bend 4 for there assessment. Just a thought! Couldnt any engine at anytime go pop!!! im sure with the help in his corner he has,they are happy with the set up,also looking at his scores of late round Scunny,there aint much wrong either Montie Ironscorpion was just offering an opinion from what he heard at the meeting. Do you have to take everything as an attack on saints riders when sometimes people are just offering opinions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montie Posted June 5, 2012 Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 Montie Ironscorpion was just offering an opinion from what he heard at the meeting. Do you have to take everything as an attack on saints riders when sometimes people are just offering opinions. O have a day of will you!!!!! And yes i was offering my opinion,not an attack at all,nowt happening at Leices this week to occupy you?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigred Posted June 5, 2012 Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 Max Clegg could be another whose engine could go pop at any time. It sounds as it is over-revving/spinning as it comes out of bend 4. Maybe gearing needs changing to lower the revs as it could be costly. Maybe a family member or mechanic could stand on bend 4 for there assessment. Just a thought! Maybe youself with your knowledge of engine set ups could wander round from the fourth bend and advise him... yesterday was difficult for any of the boys to set up(apparantly).i did notice joe haines helping max through out the meeting and the scores speek for themselves so they did something right.keep it up max your doing a great job.Ps hope youve dried out after your little swim also on bend 4!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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