Arson fire Posted November 19, 2012 Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 I saw Ryan Douglas ride in a Swindon v Oxford second half last year (although as the Oxford team manager, I would have preferred he hadn't, because thanks to him, Swindon beat us ). He came in at late notice for Swindon, I think he was on a borrowed bike, and he scored 11 points out of 12, dropping his only point whilst taking his fourth ride in 4 races. He nearly went around Brendan Johnson with a brave move in Heat 4. He looked fast, with plenty of courage, which is ideal for riding at Scunny. All the best Rob nearly went round Johnson lol....he must be quick then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montie Posted November 19, 2012 Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 nearly went round Johnson lol....he must be quick then I saw Richie nearly go round Johnson once to....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arson fire Posted November 19, 2012 Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 I saw Richie nearly go round Johnson once to....... did u?? When? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucifer sam Posted November 19, 2012 Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 nearly went round Johnson lol....he must be quick then The point being it is the final race of the night (Heat 19 in total), so the track had lost much of its bite, but it doesn't stop Ryan Douglas on a borrowed bike having a bit of a charge around the outside. All the best Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronScorpion Posted November 20, 2012 Report Share Posted November 20, 2012 (edited) If Ryan was on borrowed machinery, that should give him an idea of the level of equipment he needs to suceed(of EL 2nd string/PL heatleader standard) which would cost a lot of money. Gary Irving, also, knows the level of equipment he needs after borrowing bits off Rusty Harrison. It worked for "Palm Tree" to get decent equipment/tuning standard & the riders have to step up as they are Champions now & there to be shot at. Edited November 20, 2012 by IronScorpion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dantodan Posted November 21, 2012 Report Share Posted November 21, 2012 Did Scunthorpe try to bring the Worral twins back or were they commited to Newcastle. Scunthorpe have a really solid side for 2013 so maybe Richie and Steve didn't figure in the plans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fozzie4388 Posted November 21, 2012 Report Share Posted November 21, 2012 (edited) Soon as Richie announced he was going back to Lakeside next year i think that ruled him out of Scunny's plans. I think Scorpions plans were always to keep the most of last year's team as possible. As for Steve i dont think he would have been in the thinking of the Scorpions Promotion this time round. Edited November 21, 2012 by Superstar1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronScorpion Posted November 21, 2012 Report Share Posted November 21, 2012 Tried & trusted team towards the end of the season could have played a part in the decisions. Before his injury Jorgy, in 2012 was riding to about a 7.5 ave, Palm "Tree" after a poor 1st half of the season when his bikes were sorted, about 7. Bring in Richie on 5.78 would have meant a 3 point reserve instead of Irving. It was also stated that Richie had signed for Lakeside, a friday night track, so bringing in loan fees for our usable assets seemed the way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillwhitewasmad Posted November 26, 2012 Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 Looks like young Ryan did ok in Aussie recently 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS50 Posted December 4, 2012 Report Share Posted December 4, 2012 Is there likely to be a Xmas meeting at Scuuny this year. If so, if anyone knows dates times etc would like to know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitevanman Posted December 4, 2012 Report Share Posted December 4, 2012 somerset are hosting the christmas meeting this year, if you want to see speedway there is an amatuer meeting this saturday (8th). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WTF1 Posted December 7, 2012 Report Share Posted December 7, 2012 (edited) somerset are hosting the christmas meeting this year, if you want to see speedway there is an amatuer meeting this saturday (8th). Edited January 21, 2013 by WTF1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stratton Posted December 8, 2012 Report Share Posted December 8, 2012 (edited) Scunny for me are favourites for the PL , a really good line up no big changes but they are the team to beat.Josh , Howe toft jorgensen BIrks loads of improvement Douglas I think is a class act also I believe at Sheffield koppe will do well the minimum he will be exciting too watch.! Edited December 9, 2012 by sidney Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonesy Posted December 9, 2012 Report Share Posted December 9, 2012 I have to agree that they look strong for 2013 but until other teams declare their line-ups it is difficult to make comparisons. Somerset have just named two good signings and they will score heavily at the top end. Workington should also go well. Ipswich too. Ideally - and I say this as a Scunny supporter - there will be plenty of teams who come to the tapes next March with high hopes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucifer sam Posted December 16, 2012 Report Share Posted December 16, 2012 (edited) Scunny season starts with the David Howe testimonial on Sunday, March 24th. Confirmed dates so far: Sunday March 24th - David Howe testimonial Friday April 12th - Scunny v Newcastle (Premier Shield) All the best Rob Edited December 16, 2012 by lucifer sam 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dukesforever Posted December 28, 2012 Report Share Posted December 28, 2012 Quiet on here, must be all satisfied with the team or drunk over Christmas! Can't wait until March! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Backless Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 You LET Nick Morris go to Somerset? Interesting viewpoint. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montie Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 (edited) Ryan Douglas scored just one point in the Australian U21 championship recently so let's hope for better things when he arrives in this country or we just might regret letting not only Nick Morris but Stefen Nielsen go to the very strong Somerset side. See your living up to your name!! and How do you no that Nick didnt want to ride for a southern based team near to where he is based Edited January 20, 2013 by montie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squall Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 Morris would fit in place of Douglas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazc Posted January 22, 2013 Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 See your living up to your name!! and How do you no that Nick didnt want to ride for a southern based team near to where he is based That is what the word was he wanted further down south and a less northern based team Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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