lucifer sam Posted June 18, 2013 Report Share Posted June 18, 2013 (edited) DAVID & THOMAS RETURN FOR DERBY CLASHES SKIPPER David Howe and Danish star Thomas Jørgensen both return to action for the Henderson Insurance Scunthorpe Scorpions for this week’s two Premier League clashes against local rivals, the Sheffield Tigers. The Scorpions travel to Sheffield’s Owlerton Stadium on Thursday, before entertaining the Tigers at the Eddie Wright Raceway on Friday (7.30pm). Howe crashed out during the Scorpions’ defeat in the Knockout Cup at Redcar last Thursday. It was first feared that he had broken his collarbone. But it turned out to be a dislocation rather than a break, and after missing the return meeting against Redcar at the Eddie Wright Raceway last Friday, Howe returned to action for the second round of the World Longtrack Championship in Norway on Saturday. Jørgensen broke his shoulder in three places in an accident in Denmark on May 15th. There were fears that the injury could have ruled him out of action for two or three months. However, that has not proved to be the case. Scunthorpe promoter Rob Godfrey said: “It’s great to have both David and Thomas back. “When the medics at Redcar were looking at David, they suspected there was a break in his collarbone. It turned out to be a dislocated shoulder instead. That, in itself, can be quite nasty. However, David not only rode in the World Longtrack on Saturday, but he also scored five points against World Class opposition. “It was already a big boost that David was going to be fit to return this week, but then I received further good news from Denmark”, Godfrey continued. “When Thomas said he was having a practice skid in Denmark on Tuesday, my initial thoughts were that he might be back for the home meeting a week on Friday against Glasgow, which was still much sooner than we were thinking a couple of weeks ago. “But he then contacted me to say he’d done about fifty laps, without any problems at all. He’d tried going in deep, turning the bike quickly, and nothing gave him any problems. “Thomas is massively keen to come back, and he says the shoulder is now stronger than it was before the accident, so we’re putting him in against the Tigers. “It’s a massive plus to have him back in the team. Rider replacement hasn’t been scoring the points that Thomas would have. It’s always preferable to have a seven man line-up rather than using R/R.” Local derby clashes between Scunthorpe and Sheffield are always keenly fought contests, and this week’s two meetings promise to be no different. Godfrey added: “We’ll see what the two meetings bring. Our main objective will be to win the home meeting on Friday.” Admission Prices for Friday: Adult: £14.00 Student/OAP: £12.00 Child (10 - 16): £5.00 Child (0 - 9) Free (accompanied by paying adult) Family Ticket £33 (2 adults, 2 Children 10-16) Match Programme: £1.00 Expected teams for Thursday and Friday: Henderson Insurance Scunthorpe Scorpions: 1. Josh Auty, 2. Thomas Jørgensen (Denmark), 3. Michael Palm Toft (Denmark), 4. Ashley Birks, 5. David Howe, 6. Ryan Douglas (Australia), 7. Lewis Blackbird. Sheffield Tigers: 1. Simon Stead, 2. Joe Haines, 3. Ricky Wells (United States), 4. Richard Hall, 5. Facundo Albin (Argentina), 6. Damien Koppe (Australia), 7. Jake Knight. There is a six-heat Castleford v King’s Lynn Midland Development League match in the second half at the Eddie Wright Raceway on Friday, along with three 250cc Youth Class demonstration races. Scorpions Info Josh Auty has now scored over 600 points in the Premier League for the club (601 to date). Josh Auty requires one point to reach 1500 points for the club at all levels. Ashley Birks has now scored over 500 points in the Premier League for the club (520 to date). Sheffield Tigers at EWR Ave Ave Best Name Lge M R Pts BP (no BP) (w BP) Performance Facundo Albin PL 1 4 4 1 4.00 5.00 4 + 1 from 4 rides (2013) Joe Haines PL 14 61 88 7 5.77 6.23 16 from 6 rides (inc 4 pts T/R (2009)) Richard Hall PL 42 193 358 23 7.42 7.90 17 from 6 rides (2008) Jake Knight PL 1 4 3 0 3.00 3.00 3 from 4 rides (2013) Damien Koppe PL 1 4 4 0 4.00 4.00 4 from 4 rides (2013) Simon Stead PL 1 5 8 0 6.40 6.40 8 from 5 rides (2013) Ricky Wells PL 8 36 50 7 5.56 6.33 8 + 3 from 5 rides (2012) Other Notes Facundo Albin 2011 Argentinean Champion. Riding in his debut Premier League season. Joe Haines Has ridden for the Scunthorpe Scorpions at both Premier and Conference League levels. Member of Scunthorpe's 2007 Conference League Championship, KO Cup and Trophy Winning Teams. Member of Workington's Premier League Four-Team Championship and Young Shield Winning Teams in 2008. Member of Wolverhampton's Elite Shield Winning Teams in 2010 and 2011. Richard Hall Has had two spells riding for the Scunthorpe Scorpions at Premier League level and former track record holder. Member of Peterborough's Elite League Championship Winning Team in 2006. Member of Peterborough's Elite League Shield Winning Team in 2007. Jake Knight Made National League debut in 2009 for King's Lynn. Now concentrating on the PL after starting the season combining this with NL meetings for King's Lynn. Damien Koppe Finished second to Steve Jones in an Amateur Meeting held in October 2012 at EWR. Won his first PL race at the EWR in April's League Cup match between the sides. Simon Stead Three times British Under-21 Champion (2001 to 20003). Youth Development League Riders Champion 1988. Has ridden in 4 GP's and 5 World Cup Tournaments including 3 Finals. League Championship Winner with Peterborough II in 1997. Member of Peterborough's Premier League Championship Winning Team in 1998. Member of Sheffield's Premier League Championship and Young Shield Winning Teams in 1999 and 2002. Member of Sheffield's Premier Trophy Winning Team in 2001 and KO Cup Winning Team in 2002. Three times Premier League Fours Winner (1999/2000 with Sheffield and 2004 with Workington). Member of Workington's Premier League Pairs Winning Duo in 2003. Member of Belle Vue's Elite League Pairs Winning Duo in 2006. Member of Belle Vue's Elite League KO Cup Winning Team in 2005. Member of Coventry's Elite League Craven Shield Winning Team in 2008. Member of Swindon's Elite League Winning Team in 2012. Named as a 'doubling-up' rider with King's Lynn for the 2013 Elite League season. Has the quickest winning time for a visiting rider this season at the EWR (56.48). Ricky Wells Twice USA Under-21 Champion (2007 and 2008). Member of Wolverhampton's Elite Shield Winning Team in 2011. Named as a 'doubling-up' rider with Wolverhampton for the 2013 Elite League season. Sheffield Tigers' 2013 Results 28 March 2013 CH H L Sheffield 30 Birmingham 60 30 March 2013 LC A L Sheffield 43 Leicester 47 04 April 2013 LC H W Sheffield 51 Scunthorpe 41 05 April 2013 LC A L Sheffield 38 Scunthorpe 50 11 April 2013 LC H W Sheffield 51 Leicester 39 18 April 2013 PL H W Sheffield 47 Workington 46 20 April 2013 PL A L Sheffield 33 Workington 62 27 April 2013 PL A L Sheffield 42 Berwick 51 02 May 2013 PL H L Sheffield 39 Redcar 53 03 May 2013 PL A L Sheffield 35 Redcar 60 11 May 2013 KOC A L Sheffield 38 Rye House 52 16 May 2013 KOC H L Sheffield 42 Rye House 48 (On agg: L 80 - 100) 30 May 2013 PL H L Sheffield 44 Leicester 46 06 June 2013 PL H W Sheffield 52 Berwick 43 13 June 2013 PL H D Sheffield 45 Plymouth 45 Sheffield Tigers' Results at EWR 23 October 2005 CH L Scunthorpe 47 Sheffield 43 30 October 2007 CH W Scunthorpe 44 Sheffield 45 21 March 2008 PT W Scunthorpe 41 Sheffield 48 11 April 2008 KOC W Scunthorpe 44 Sheffield 48 15 August 2008 PL W Scunthorpe 43 Sheffield 47 20 March 2009 CH L Scunthorpe 60 Sheffield 32 05 May 2009 PL L Scunthorpe 57 Sheffield 38 19 March 2010 PT L Scunthorpe 43 Sheffield 33 30 August 2010 PL W Scunthorpe 41 Sheffield 51 18 March 2011 CH W Scunthorpe 43 Sheffield 47 10 June 2011 PL L Scunthorpe 46 Sheffield 43 04 June 2012 LC W Scunthorpe 40 Sheffield 50 17 August 2012 PL L Scunthorpe 51 Sheffield 42 05 April 2013 LC L Scunthorpe 50 Sheffield 38 (stats courtesy of John Eyre) Edited June 19, 2013 by lucifer sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psycho3a Posted June 21, 2013 Report Share Posted June 21, 2013 It looks like Jakes rain dance has failed... Having missed out on speedway last night we going to venture over tonight, Hopefully we can keep this close as Scunthorpe are not riding to full potential so i see a opportunity to hopefully sneak a point.. If someone can update the weather later that would be appreciated as don't want a wasted 150 mile round trip Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronScorpion Posted June 21, 2013 Report Share Posted June 21, 2013 It is fine outside at the moment & the forcast has changed from earlier in the week http://uk.weather.com/weather/hourByHour-DN16:4:UK so should be a good meeting(as long as not too wet from overnight & riders get filled in so it becomes follow the leader stuff). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scunny1 Posted June 21, 2013 Report Share Posted June 21, 2013 Sunny clouds at the moment ,with hardly any wind. Track will be drying nicely, if it stays like this nice and grippy for the Scorpion and Tigers outside line blasters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucifer sam Posted June 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2013 All good going by Scunny twitter updates as well: https://mobile.twitter.com/SpeedwayScunny All the best Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlieboy Posted June 21, 2013 Report Share Posted June 21, 2013 scunny 63 Sheffield 31 Think we need more than just adam roynon to turn this season around. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ariel75 Posted June 21, 2013 Report Share Posted June 21, 2013 Very hard losse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EC Rides Again Posted June 21, 2013 Report Share Posted June 21, 2013 Unable to attend tonight so I miss the biggest win in yonks. Was it Scunny riding for continued employment or Sheffield trying to lower their averages ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucifer sam Posted June 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2013 Jessica Ennis and Jarvis Cocker, your boys took one hell of a beating. All the best Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psycho3a Posted June 21, 2013 Report Share Posted June 21, 2013 Wtf was that all about... I've retained my re-admission ticket because I'm sure the Sheffield promoters will give a £5 minimum reduction to a Sheffield home meeting as a goodwill gesture to apologise to the supporters for that shambolic effort or lack of !! If we were manipulating averages I would expect a number of team changes !! Surely someone will confirm why the team managers put in heat 15 a very slow off the pace Richard hall and not Ricky Wells or again was it average manipulation .. Looking forward to hearing the promoters spin on this latest disaster !! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillwhitewasmad Posted June 21, 2013 Report Share Posted June 21, 2013 Unable to attend tonight so I miss the biggest win in yonks. Was it Scunny riding for continued employment or Sheffield trying to lower their averages ? Both I would suggest 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadders Posted June 21, 2013 Report Share Posted June 21, 2013 Jessica Ennis and Jarvis Cocker, your boys took one hell of a beating. All the best Rob Pretty lame effort there...Is that all the Sheffield born personalities you could think of? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hel'n'Back Posted June 21, 2013 Report Share Posted June 21, 2013 (edited) Michael Palin...Def Leppard...The Human League...Arctic Monkeys... Lord Seb Coe... Sean Bean...I can't think of anymore! Edited June 21, 2013 by Hel'n'Back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EC Rides Again Posted June 21, 2013 Report Share Posted June 21, 2013 Michael Palin...Def Leppard...The Human League...Arctic Monkeys... Lord Seb Coe... Sean Bean...I can't think of anymore! Don't forget the versatile singer/songwriter John Shuttleworth ("from Sheffield, South Yorkshire") 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stan Duppcomic Posted June 21, 2013 Report Share Posted June 21, 2013 Helen Sharman, Jessica Jane Clement, Chloe Newsome, Ashley Birks(!), Gordon Banks, Barry Hines, Reginald Dixon, "Dick" from Dick and Dom. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Ore Posted June 21, 2013 Report Share Posted June 21, 2013 Helen Sharman, Jessica Jane Clement, Chloe Newsome, Ashley Birks(!), Gordon Banks, Barry Hines, Reginald Dixon, "Dick" from Dick and Dom. Neil Machin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halifaxtiger Posted June 22, 2013 Report Share Posted June 22, 2013 Wtf was that all about... I've retained my re-admission ticket because I'm sure the Sheffield promoters will give a £5 minimum reduction to a Sheffield home meeting as a goodwill gesture to apologise to the supporters for that shambolic effort or lack of !! If we were manipulating averages I would expect a number of team changes !! Surely someone will confirm why the team managers put in heat 15 a very slow off the pace Richard hall and not Ricky Wells or again was it average manipulation .. Looking forward to hearing the promoters spin on this latest disaster !! It was pretty awful but Wells apparently refused to do heat 15. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montie Posted June 22, 2013 Report Share Posted June 22, 2013 It was pretty awful but Wells apparently refused to do heat 15. All he did was moan about the track all night,shocking attitude for one of you senior riders, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Brownell Posted June 22, 2013 Report Share Posted June 22, 2013 so glad I didn't waste my hard earned money on that shambles called tigers more like pussy cats by the sounds of it they did not have the heart to race that makes it more disgusting 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psycho3a Posted June 22, 2013 Report Share Posted June 22, 2013 Race is a understatement , most of the riders throttled off from the start so was not even in the mix in the 1st bend.. Was a total and utter disgrace.. If its true about Wells surely he can be sacked for breach of contract.. I would currently retain, Stead Haines and koppe... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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