neb Posted October 26, 2012 Report Share Posted October 26, 2012 MK is always good value at the EWR but at this stage of season many riders are not in the UK good point never thought of that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Blindman Posted October 26, 2012 Report Share Posted October 26, 2012 I think in light of the events surrounding his departure from Somerset Young Sam will give 500% to Scunny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucifer sam Posted October 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2012 (edited) SCUNTHORPE ARE 15 RACES AWAY FROM MAJOR HONOUR FOR TOWN HENDERSON INSURANCE Scunthorpe Scorpions can clinch the Premier League title by defeating the Somerset Rebels by six points or more in the second leg of the Grand Final of the play-offs at the Eddie Wright Raceway tomorrow (Sunday, 4pm). If the Scorpions can win the league tomorrow, it will be one of the biggest-ever sporting triumphs for the town of Scunthorpe. Arguably it would rank alongside the achievement of football club Scunthorpe United winning the League One Championship in 2006-2007 and the Division Three North Championship in 1957-1958. The Scorpions trail 44-49 after the first leg at Somerset on Friday night. But for three broken chains plus other mechanical mishaps, the Scorpions could have taken a lead into their home leg. Promoter Rob Godfrey said: “The whole tie in the balance. We would have settled for a five-point deficit from Somerset before the meeting there, but actually we probably deserved more than that. We had some bad luck, but that’s speedway. “Nothing is settled yet. Some people would now mark us as favourites, but personally I’m taking nothing for granted – a lot can happen within 15 speedway races. There will be no complacency from us; we still have a job to do. “We had a great atmosphere at the Eddie Wright Raceway for our play-off semi-final against Workington, and the riders really responded to the crowd. “It was the same at the first leg of the final at Somerset. A good number of Scunthorpe supporters made the long trip down, and the noise they made matched the home crowd, and inspired our lads. That’s why we went onto the Somerset centre green after the meeting and went over to thank our supporters on the third bend. “Tomorrow (Sunday) is the biggest ever meeting at the Eddie Wright Raceway. We’ve never, ever been involved in anything like this before. I hope that we can get as many people as possible along from the town and the rest of North Lincolnshire, because this is very special. We want a big crowd that makes a massive noise, to roar the lads onto what we hope is the Premier League Championship.” The riders representing the Scunthorpe Scorpions tomorrow are as follows: JOSH AUTY A double British Under-15 Champion, he made his debut for Scunthorpe in 2005, not long after his 15th birthday. Helped the club to numerous honours at Conference League level in 2006 and 2007. Returned “home” to Scunthorpe in 2012, and has taken over from the injured David Howe as the club’s No 1. SAM MASTERS The 2011 Premier League Riders’ Champion, but the young Australian was surprisingly released by the Somerset Rebels in late August. Guested for an injury-hit Scunthorpe in play-off matches at Edinburgh and Workington in the first week of October and top scored on both occasions. Has accepted another guest booking for the Scorpions – and may have a point to prove to the Rebels. ASHLEY BIRKS (CAPTAIN) A product of the excellent youth policy at Scunthorpe, having progressed via the club’s amateur meetings and National League side, the Scunthorpe Saints. Won the play-offs with the Saints in 2011, and 12 months later, is hoping to repeat this feat with the senior side. The 2012 National League Riders’ Champion. NICK MORRIS A mid-season signing, who also rides for Elite League Swindon. The 18-year-old is incredibly looking for a FOURTH league title – having previously won with Buxton (2010, National League), Glasgow (2011, Premier League) and Swindon (2012, Elite League). MICHAEL PALM TOFT The stuff of fairytales from the Dane. Nearly dropped at the time of the introduction of Morris, but has transformed his form. Scored a paid 21 seven-ride maximum in the play-off semi-final match against Workington – the first ever seven-ride maximum to be scored by a Scorpion at Premier League level, GARY IRVING The second product of the Scunthorpe Saints National League team – and part of the Saints’ title-winning side of 2011. Released by Premier League rivals Workington Comets in mid-season, but then signed up very quickly by his parent club Scunthorpe. At 23 years old, he is the ‘old man’ of the six riders competing for the Scorpions tomorrow. Scorpions’ team manager Richard Hollingsworth said: “All our riders have done a marvellous job for us this season. That doesn’t only include those riding for the Scorpions in the final, but also all those others from earlier in the season, including, of course, the two members of our 1-7 who are currently injured, Thomas Jorgensen and David Howe. “We just ask that our riders go out and give their best for the club one more time tomorrow, and we’ll see where that takes us.” Teams for tomorrow (English unless stated): Henderson Insurance Scunthorpe Scorpions: 1. Josh Auty, 2. David Howe R/R, 3. Sam Masters (Australia - guest), 4. Ashley Birks, 5. Nick Morris (Australia), 6. Michael Palm Toft (Denmark), 7. Gary Irving. Somerset Rebels: 1. Craig Cook (guest), 2. Alex Davies (Australia), 3. Jesper B Monberg (Denmark), 4. James Wright, 5. Claus Vissing (Denmark), 6. Kyle Newman, 7. Lewis Kerr (guest). Scorpions Info Following his maximum against Workington, Josh Auty has now scored the most maximums for the club (22 to date). Somerset Rebels at EWR Ave Ave Best Name Lge M R Pts BP (no BP) (w BP) Performance Craig Cook PL 8 34 51 1 6.00 6.12 16 from 6 rides (2011) Alex Davies PL 4 18 24 6 5.33 6.67 11 + 1 from 7 rides (2011) Lewis Kerr DEBUT PL MEETING @ EWR Jesper B Monberg PL 1 4 7 0 7.00 7.00 7 from 4 rides (2012) Kyle Newman PL 10 40 42 3 4.20 4.50 14 from 5 rides (2009) Claus Vissing PL 2 5 6 0 4.80 4.80 6 from 4 rides (2012) James Wright PL 4 20 37 4 7.40 8.20 12 + 1 from 5 rides (2008) Other Notes Craig Cook 2012 Premier League Riders Champion. 2009 National League Riders Champion. Member of Workington's Young Shield Winning Teams in 2009 and 2010. Member of Buxton's National League Championship, KO Cup and National Trophy Winning Teams in 2010. Rode as a Guest rider for Somerset in their League Cup Winning Team for the injured Jason Doyle. Alex Davies Member of Somerset's League Cup Winning Team in 2012. Lewis Kerr Has rode as a Guest rider for the Scunthorpe Saints on several occasions this season. Rode as a Guest rider for Somerset in their League Cup Winning Team for the injured Tom Perry. Jesper B Monberg 1997 World Under-21 Champion. Member of Denmark's World Team Cup Winning Team in 1997. 2005 European Champion. Has ridden in 20 Speedway Grand Prix Events. Member of Somerset's League Cup Winning Team in 2012. Member of Wolverhampton's Elite League Championship Winning Team in 2002. Member of Peterborough's Elite League Championship Winning Team in 2006. Kyle Newman Winner of Queensland State Under-21 Championships in 2011. Member of Somerset's League Cup Winning Team in 2012. Member of Weymouth's Conference League Championship Winning Team in 2008. Member of Bournemouth's National League Championship and KO Cup Winning Teams in 2009. Member of Newcastle's Premier Shield Winning Team in 2011. Claus Vissing Member of Somerset's League Cup Winning Team in 2012. Made his British League debut in 2007 at Premier League level with Stoke. Has plenty of Elite League experience and was named as a doubling-up rider for Belle Vue this season. James Wright 2004 CL Riders' Champion 2007 PL Riders' Champion Member of Somerset's League Cup Winning Team in 2012. Member of Swindon's Elite League Shield Winning Team in 2008. Member of Workington's Premier League Fours Winning Team in 2006. Member of Buxton's Conference League KO Cup Winning Team in 2002. Somerset Rebels League Cup Winners in 2012. Premier League KO Cup Winners in 2008. Premier League Four-Team Trophy Winners in 2005. Somerset Rebels in 2012 Qualified for Premier League Championship Play-Offs by finishing in 3rd position in the league table. Scored a total of 48 points during the league season. Won their Premier League Championship Play-Off Group, scoring a total of 8 points. Won the 2012 League Cup against Ipswich (95-90 on aggregate). Last 6 Results (prior to play-off final) 25 October 2012 LC A L Somerset 42 Ipswich 51 (On agg: W 95 - 90) 19 October 2012 LC H W Somerset 53 Ipswich 39 13 October 2012 PLPO A L Somerset 42 Leicester 48 12 October 2012 PLPO H W Somerset 54 Leicester 39 30 September 2012 LC SF A L Somerset 43 Newcastle 46 30 September 2012 PLPO A L Somerset 44 Newcastle 48 Somerset Rebels' Results at EWR 05 May 2008 PL L Scunthorpe 51 Somerset 39 13 April 2009 PT L Scunthorpe 53 Somerset 40 05 June 2009 PL L Scunthorpe 47 Somerset 43 03 May 2010 PL L Scunthorpe 56 Somerset 40 02 October 2010 YS L Scunthorpe 70 Somerset 20 25 April 2011 PL L Scunthorpe 49 Somerset 41 04 September 2011 PL Ph 2 L Scunthorpe 49 Somerset 41 27 August 2012 PL L Scunthorpe 50 Somerset 40 (stats courtesy of John Eyre) Edited October 27, 2012 by lucifer sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric i Posted October 27, 2012 Report Share Posted October 27, 2012 Not a good forecast http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/yh/scunthorpe_forecast_weather.html. Does anybody know when this will be rearranged if it is postponed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haza Posted October 27, 2012 Report Share Posted October 27, 2012 Someone told me if its off tomorrow it will be Monday night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fozzie4388 Posted October 27, 2012 Report Share Posted October 27, 2012 Craig Cook withdrawn from the Meeting at Berwick tonight, Wonder if this will make him a doubt for tomorrow? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catalan Posted October 28, 2012 Report Share Posted October 28, 2012 Cook out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS50 Posted October 28, 2012 Report Share Posted October 28, 2012 What's the weather like in Scunny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillwhitewasmad Posted October 28, 2012 Report Share Posted October 28, 2012 What's the weather like in Scunny. Ten miles away overcast no rain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montie Posted October 28, 2012 Report Share Posted October 28, 2012 Has been 2mm rain over night and dry yet overcast at the moment BBC news is showing a clear day after about 10-11am so fingers crossed we should be ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scunny1 Posted October 28, 2012 Report Share Posted October 28, 2012 One mile away,sun trying to break through the clouds, slight cool breeze, track will be spot on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucifer sam Posted October 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2012 What's the weather like in Scunny. Weather forecast looks much improved. All systems go for this meeting. All the best Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted October 28, 2012 Report Share Posted October 28, 2012 who is replacing Cook? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Blindman Posted October 28, 2012 Report Share Posted October 28, 2012 who is replacing Cook? Richard Hall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southern1 Posted October 28, 2012 Report Share Posted October 28, 2012 richard hall is in for cook Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucifer sam Posted October 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2012 (edited) ALL SYSTEMS GO FOR SCORPIONS FOR MASSIVE MEETING! PLAY-OFF GRAND FINAL AT THE EDDIE WRIGHT RACEWAY THIS AFTERNOON! A MUCH IMPROVED weather forecast means all systems are go for this afternoon’s (Sunday, 4pm) concluding leg of the final of the Premier League play-offs – the biggest-ever meeting held at the Eddie Wright Raceway in Normanby Road. The Henderson Insurance Scunthorpe Scorpions are looking to overturn a five-point deficit against the Somerset Rebels – after a narrow 44-49 defeat at Somerset in the first leg on Friday. The aggregate winners will be crowned Premier League Champions this afternoon. Scunthorpe promoter Rob Godfrey said: “The atmosphere for the Workington match here three weeks ago was fantastic, but this afternoon, we want it taken to a whole new level. “There has never been a speedway meeting in Scunthorpe as important as this one. We urge people to come along this afternoon and be involved in what we hope will be a momentous sporting occasion for Scunthorpe. It’s one not to be missed. “Our lads really want to win this. We’re taking nothing for granted, because Somerset are a good side themselves, but with the crowd behind us, we can do it.” The postcode for the Eddie Wright Raceway stadium for first time visitors is DN15 8QZ. There is a late change to the Somerset Rebels side. Guest Craig Cook aggravated an injury at Berwick last night, and he is replaced by Richard Hall. Henderson Insurance Scunthorpe Scorpions: 1. Josh Auty, 2. David Howe R/R, 3. Sam Masters (guest), 4. Ashley Birks, 5. Nick Morris, 6. Michael Palm Toft, 7. Gary Irving. Somerset Rebels: 1. Richard Hall (guest), 2. Alex Davies, 3. Jesper B Monberg, 4. James Wright, 5. Claus Vissing, 6. Kyle Newman, 7. Lewis Kerr (guest). Edited October 28, 2012 by lucifer sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gusworld Posted October 28, 2012 Report Share Posted October 28, 2012 Rebels up against it now without a 'big hitter' like Cookie at No.1. They will have to perform a minor miracle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PremierRebel Posted October 28, 2012 Report Share Posted October 28, 2012 Rebels up against it now without a 'big hitter' like Cookie at No.1. They will have to perform a minor miracle. I'm speechless. Cannot believe our luck.. Miracle need now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buttons Posted October 28, 2012 Report Share Posted October 28, 2012 Shame for Somerset they had an uphill struggle with Cook, but without him whatever little chance they may have had has just evaporated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EC Rides Again Posted October 28, 2012 Report Share Posted October 28, 2012 Rebels up against it now without a 'big hitter' like Cookie at No.1. They will have to perform a minor miracle. If Hall is "on it" he can pile up the points at the EWR. Don't count the Rebels out yet. I certainly haven't. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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