RebelRebel Posted July 24, 2013 Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 Taken from the Rebels' website. The ‘Cases’ Somerset Rebels will be looking to build on their excellent weekend as they welcome the 2012 Premier League Champions, the Scunthorpe Scorpions, to the Oaktree Arena on Friday (26th) night. After losing to Scunthorpe in last season’s Championship-deciding Play Off Final by a single race-point, the Rebels were out for revenge this year, which has already seen them chalk up a remarkable away win at the Eddie Wright Raceway and so Friday night will give Somerset the perfect opportunity to record a first ever ‘double’ over the Scorpions. In fact, this match was originally scheduled for the end of May, but heavy rain just an hour or so before proceedings were due to get underway put paid to any action taking place, and since then Scunthorpe have taken the opportunity to strengthen up their side, it seeing one Dane replacing another as Nicolai Klindt coming into the Scorpions' septet for Michael Palm Toft. Both teams will be missing their respective number 1’s, Jason Doyle for Somerset and Josh Auty for the Scorpions as both are required to ride for their Elite League side, Birmingham, that night, and with this being a re-arranged fixture the Brummies have first call on the riders in question. Somerset will bring in Peterborough’s Patrick Hougaard as guest replacement for Doyle, while the Rebels promotion are also expecting both Tom Perry and Stefan Nielsen to have recovered from their respective injuries that have side-lined their pair for the past few weeks and return to the Somerset line-up for Friday night’s match. “After such excellent work at the weekend in picking up 3 away points, we must not let all that hard work to waste and so it is imperative that we pick up all 3 league points not just in Friday’s match against Scunthorpe, but from all of our remaining home matches,” said Rebels team manager Garry May. “Friday’s match could well be a close affair, what with Scunthorpe having strengthened up of late, plus they will be out for revenge after we beat them at their place earlier in the season, but with the way our boys are riding at the moment, it could well be another cracker of a meeting.” Fans are advised that the programme for Friday’s meeting will be that which was produced for the original attempt to stage this meeting back in May but with an updated race-card, these programmes being sold on the night for £1 rather than the original cover price of £2.50. Scunthorpe Scorpions OTA Record P – 9 W – 0 D – 0 L – 9 F – 340 A – 493 Biggest Win – n/a Heaviest Defeat – 65-29 (8/10/2010) Last Time – Somerset 49-44 Scunthorpe (26/10/2012) Teams: Somerset – Patrick Hougaard [g] (9.55), Nick Morris (8.03), Josh Grajczonek (7.42), Alex Davies [c] (5.89), Kyle Newman (5.43), Tom Perry (3.56), Stefan Nielsen (3.00); Team manager: Garry May Scunthorpe – Micky Dyer [g] (8.72), David Howe (7.57), Nicolai Klindt (7.07), Thomas Jørgensen (6.76), Ashley Birks [c] (6.39), Ryan Douglas (3.26), Lewis Blackbird (3.03); Team manager: Rob Godfrey Should be interesting with both teams missing their respective No.1s and in my opinion, Scunny have the better choice on the face of it as Dyer is a regular Premier League rider where as Hougaard is a rather unknown quantity. With Klindt also in the team this match should be a tight affair depending on how the reserves of both teams get on and with Tom and Stefan coming back from injury i should think that Scunny might hold the advantage there. If Nick, Josh, Alex and Kyle can continue their home form then i think we might just get all the points. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proud panther Posted July 24, 2013 Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 Hoping to go make my first visit to Somerset for this one. Can anyone let me know what the weather forecast is for the rest of the week please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pirate Nick Posted July 24, 2013 Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 Hoping to go make my first visit to Somerset for this one. Can anyone let me know what the weather forecast is for the rest of the week please. At the moment the forecast is for glorious sunshine all day Friday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebelRebel Posted July 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 Hoping to go make my first visit to Somerset for this one. Can anyone let me know what the weather forecast is for the rest of the week please. Going by the BBC and The Met Office, it looks like it should be a fine and dry day with plenty of sun! So perfect conditions and a hell of a match for your first visit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham C Posted July 24, 2013 Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 Taken from the Rebels' website. Should be interesting with both teams missing their respective No.1s and in my opinion, Scunny have the better choice on the face of it as Dyer is a regular Premier League rider where as Hougaard is a rather unknown quantity. With Klindt also in the team this match should be a tight affair depending on how the reserves of both teams get on and with Tom and Stefan coming back from injury i should think that Scunny might hold the advantage there. If Nick, Josh, Alex and Kyle can continue their home form then i think we might just get all the points. If Hougaard rides like he did for the Panthers on Monday night, I don't think you'll be too dissappointed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooksy Posted July 24, 2013 Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 Interesting choice of guest for the Rebels. Hougaard may be in great form around Peterborough at present, but his scores away from The Showground aren't so impressive. Has he ever ridden at the OTA before, or even seen the place? Bit of a gamble in my opinion, with both Tom and Stefan coming back from injury, could put huge pressure on the other four. Hope it works out for us . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucifer sam Posted July 24, 2013 Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 (edited) High time Scunny recorded an away win at Somerset. The Rebels are vulnerable without Doyle. Last week, Glasgow kept up in the first half, only to fade later on. The Scorpions won't be such easy meat. Bring it on!!!! Prediction: Somerset 41 Scunthorpe 49. All the best Rob Edited July 24, 2013 by lucifer sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TesarRacing Posted July 24, 2013 Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 Is Ash Birks definately back for this meeting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucifer sam Posted July 24, 2013 Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 Is Ash Birks definately back for this meeting? He rode for Swindon at Wolves on Monday. All the best Rob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proud panther Posted July 24, 2013 Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 Thanks for the info chaps. Is there any chance of rain down Somerset way before Friday? Hougaard should do well for the Rebels, he is on fire for Panthers. Think Dyer is more of a gamble for Scunny. Could anyone recommend somewhere to stop within 20 miles of the track. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebelRebel Posted July 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 (edited) Interesting choice of guest for the Rebels. Hougaard may be in great form around Peterborough at present, but his scores away from The Showground aren't so impressive. Has he ever ridden at the OTA before, or even seen the place? Bit of a gamble in my opinion, with both Tom and Stefan coming back from injury, could put huge pressure on the other four. Hope it works out for us . With the OTA slightly resembling the Peterborough track, the only difference really being the OTA has smaller straights, I can see Hougaard adapting just fine especially going by his recent performances for the Panthers. Edited July 24, 2013 by RebelRebel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TesarRacing Posted July 24, 2013 Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 He rode for Swindon at Wolves on Monday. All the best Rob Ah ok, didn't realise that - still recovering from my daughters wedding from Saturday!!! Thanks for the info Rob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCB Posted July 24, 2013 Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 (edited) I bet Hougaard would be great to watch at Somerset, he has a brilliant style anywhere but the OTA will make it look even better. Now Im working in Bristol I'm half tempted to make the trip down the M5 a couple of junctions for this one. Edited July 24, 2013 by SCB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooksy Posted July 24, 2013 Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 I bet Hougaard would be great to watch at Somerset, he has a brilliant style anywhere but the OTA will make it look even better. Now Im working in Bristol I'm half tempted to make the trip down the M5 a couple of junctions for this one. I'm looking forward to seeing him myself too. All credit to the management for choosing Hougaard rather than one of the usual suspects we see guesting week-in week-out. I still think it's a gamble with regard to scoring potential, but if it has the effect of injecting more interest into the meeting and persuading the likes of SCB to come on down and experience the thrill of the OTA again, then it's a gamble worth taking - good luck to them. Rebels by 8, hopefully! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted July 24, 2013 Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 Doyle missing yet again, it's getting like Sam Masters! Gary "Master Tactician" May does it again with a potentially brilliant guest for Rebels in Hougaard. He may be at reserve for Panthers but he has been beating Elite heat leaders at the showground, and Oak Tree should suit him, quick out of the gate, and should be great to watch. Scunthorpe not as strong as last season, and providing we ride better than against lowly Glasgow and Ed puts some dirt on the track for Nick, we should get all 3 points. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebelRebel Posted July 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 13+1 for Hougaard tonight for Peterborough at Kings Lynn tonight so hopefully he can score at least that on Friday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnglishRoundabout Posted July 24, 2013 Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 If Hougaard rides like he did for the Panthers on Monday night, I don't think you'll be too dissappointed. If Hougaard rides like he did for the Panthers on Monday night, I don't think you'll be too dissappointed. Or indeed how he rode at Kings Lynn this evening. 13 plus one from 7 rides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted July 25, 2013 Report Share Posted July 25, 2013 13+1 for Hougaard tonight for Peterborough at Kings Lynn tonight so hopefully he can score at least that on Friday. That was from 7 rides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebelRebel Posted July 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2013 No Micky Dyer for Scunny tomorrow according to the Star. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
June Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 No Micky Dyer for Scunny tomorrow according to the Star. Why?.....According to Scunny Official website he is guesting! Can someone tell me the rules regarding guests from E/L riding in the P/L when not signed to a premier league club? Obviously they can as Houggard is only E/L rider ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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