IronScorpion Posted February 7, 2013 Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 Welcome Josh, to our class of 2013. Signed, probably, due to being on our radar thro' 125's, 250's & now 500's on our track. Now it's just a matter of riding order but mine would be as in my signature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric i Posted February 7, 2013 Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 I would switch birks and toft round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foamfence Posted February 7, 2013 Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 Well done Scunthorpe for bringing on a good BRITISH prospect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stratton Posted February 7, 2013 Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 Great news chuffed Scunny have given another young talented Brit a chance, good luck Josh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spin king Posted February 7, 2013 Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 Well Done to Scunny giving a young rider a chance. Rob Godfrey has stated that there is no pressure on the lad which means more pressure on the others to perform/ But the Scunny side looks capable of carrying the lad, and hopefully he can have a season of learning the tracks and picking up the odd point or two. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric i Posted February 7, 2013 Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 Not sure what to make of this signing, on the one hand he could be good rider for the future on the other it leaves scunny 1.3 below the points limit and looking a bit suspect at reserve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted February 7, 2013 Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 I don't really know what to make of it.... Part of me thinks, fantastic signing. Its good that Scunny are prepared to give a young brit the opportunity to fastrack his development. Hopefully it will prove a great move by the club and rider, especially IF he becomes a club asset. I've seen plenty of Josh around Scunny to realise the kids got genuine talent, good people around him and also a huge appetite to practice (and with the EWR at his disposal, no better opportunity to do just that)...all the ingredients are there for him to give it a good go, good luck to the lad. Slight worry that Scunny will start the season appearing a tad weakened at reserve... but i do believe that given time and bags of practice the reserve duo will come good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spin king Posted February 7, 2013 Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 Not sure what to make of this signing, on the one hand he could be good rider for the future on the other it leaves scunny 1.3 below the points limit and looking a bit suspect at reserve. I think it is a case of waiting and see regarding young Josh, if Douglas hits the ground running and the rest of the team race to their potential then I don't see a problem. But if Douglas drops his average and Josh is struggling then there is still riders out there who could do a job and replace Josh is they feel the need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stratton Posted February 7, 2013 Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 (edited) I think if they cannot afford to carry Josh,which maybe they won't have too!.It might tell us that not all the top guys are riding to there potential.Because as a line up god what an exciting one,Scunny now are a force big time. When i last saw them in the late 70s they were a bottom of the table job really exciting days i think for the stags fans. Edited February 8, 2013 by sidney Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EC Rides Again Posted February 7, 2013 Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 Welcome Josh. Great to see a young Brit given the opportunity. Grab it with both hands lad. Key to success for the Scorpions is that super-strong top five. If they all fire at the same time then the reserves will not need to do much other than pick off the odd opponent. However, that luxury of a high-scoring reserve who is able to float around and go into a heat at the manager's choosing will be missed in close meetings. I'm starting to get that feeling that the season should be starting soon, can't wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander15 Posted February 9, 2013 Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 Scunthorpe fans: why wasn't Stefan Nielsen in your original team? I would've thought he would be nailed on. Good luck to Josh Bates though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillwhitewasmad Posted February 9, 2013 Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 Probably due to six of last years seven resigning and having five and a bit to play with signing Ryan Douglas all gone Gary Irving then retires and Stefan already signed elsewhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montie Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 Good to see that SKY will visit the EWR on the 30/4/13 for the home match with Wukington, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catch Me If You Can Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 Good to see that SKY will visit the EWR on the 30/4/13 for the home match with Wukington, Yes, great little track and good promotion. Fully deserved. I have to say I would also like to see Berwick get a crack too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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