lucifer sam Posted August 13, 2013 Report Share Posted August 13, 2013 (edited) DEVILS VISIT EDDIE WRIGHT RACEWAY AFTER A BREAK OF 14 DAYS, speedway returns to the Eddie Wright Raceway on Friday (7.30pm), with the Henderson Insurance Scunthorpe Scorpions hosting the Plymouth Devils in Premier League action. It’s the first PL action at the track, since Ricky Ashworth’s accident brought the Scunthorpe v Berwick match on August 2nd to a premature halt. Ricky is still unconscious and under the intensive care of the staff at Hull Royal Infirmary. Wrist bands to raise funds for Ricky and his family will be on sale at the meeting, at £2 each. The Scunthorpe management are eager to show their support, and they hope fans will purchase the bands. Promoter Rob Godfrey said: “We now need to help Ricky’s family. They are travelling from Salford in Manchester to Hull. “He’s got a fantastic family who need our support now. “They are the ones who are sitting there waiting for news. They will be the people who give us the good news when he comes out of it. “The first thing we’re going to do is get wrist bands with ‘pray for Ricky’ on and sell them. “Whether you’re religious or not, that’s a nice thing to say. It means you’re thinking about him and we need to think about him. “Every penny will go to Ricky Ashworth and his family. We’re going to have 500 to sell on Friday.” The Scorpions will be without both David Howe and Ashley Birks for the visit of the Devils. Howe, the club’s all-time top point-scorer, made the decision to take some time out of speedway, after struggling with his confidence. After making that decision on Saturday, the unlucky Howe was injured later during the same day, in a crash in a World Longtrack Championship round in Poland, Howe has broken his left arm, although a hospital visit has revealed that his right wrist (also feared broken) has escaped a fracture. Meanwhile, Birks aggravated his scaphoid injury, after a fall at Eastbourne on Saturday while guesting for Lakeside. In a tweet, Birks said: “With the end of the season coming up and a hand that doesn't seem to be getting better, I'm afraid I'm going to have a week-and-a-half off. “I will only miss two meetings going to go see a specialist this week. I will get it sorted so I can come back and score like I was. “Sorry to everyone. I really want to be racing - I hate seeing Scunthorpe & Swindon race without me.” Frenchman David Bellego, who scored paid seven in place of Birks at Workington on Sunday, will again guest for the Scorpions on Friday, while rider replacement will be in operation for Howe. 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 Teams for Friday (English unless stated): Henderson Insurance Scunthorpe Scorpions: 1. Josh Auty, 2. David Howe R/R, 3. Nicolai Klindt (Denmark), 4. David Bellego (France), 5. Thomas Jørgensen (Denmark), 6. Ryan Douglas (Australia), 7. Lewis Blackbird. Plymouth Devils: 1. Mikkel Bech (Denmark), 2. Rasmus Jensen (Denmark), 3. Kalle Katajisto (Finland), 4. Hynek Stichauer (Czech Republic), 5. Mark Lemon (Australia), 6. Jake Anderson (Australian), 7. Todd Kurtz (Australia). There is a six-heat Midland Development League match between the Castleford Kings and Long Eaton in the second half. Scorpions Info Josh Auty has now scored over 1600 points for the club at all levels (1603 points to date). Plymouth Devils at EWR Ave Ave Best Name Lge M R Pts BP (no BP) (w BP) Performance Jake Anderson PL 4 19 13 2 2.74 3.16 8 + 1 from 7 rides (2010) Mikkel Bech DEBUT PL MEETING @ EWR Rasmus Jensen DEBUT PL MEETING @ EWR Kalle Katajisto PL 2 12 24 1 8.00 8.33 15 from 6 rides (2010) Todd Kurtz PL 5 19 12 6 2.53 3.79 3 + 1 from 4 rides (2011/2012) Mark Lemon PL 7 36 72 4 8.00 8.44 18 + 1 from 6 rides (inc 6 pts T/R (2009)) Hynek Stichauer PL 2 10 17 0 6.80 6.80 11 from 5 rides (2010) Other Notes Jake Anderson Returned to Plymouth to replace Ben Reade earlier this season. Has also ridden previously in the Premier League for Birmingham, Somerset and Glasgow. Mikkel Bech Member of Denmark's World Cup Winning Team in 2012. Youngest rider to ride as a Wild Card in the Speedway GP Series. Finished 3rd in last year's World Under-21 Championship over seven rounds. Rasmus Jensen Danish rider who recently replaced the injured Ty Proctor. Kalle Katajisto Member of Edinburgh's Premier League Championship Winning Team in 2010. Member of Edinburgh's Premier League Play-Off Winning Team in 2009. Recent signing to replace the injured Cory Gathercole and makes his Plymouth debut at the EWR. Todd Kurtz Member of Newport's Premier League KO Cup Winning Team in 2011. Mark Lemon Member of Exeter's Premier Trophy Winning Team in 2004. Member of Newcastle's Premier Trophy and Play-Off Winning Teams in 2010. Member of Newcastle's Premier Shield Winning Team in 2011. Current Australian National Team Manager. Hynek Stichauer Recent signing who replaced Simon Nielsen and returns to the Plymouth side after a spell at the club in 2011. Plymouth Devils' 2013 Results 29 March 2013 CH A L Plymouth 38 Somerset 54 30 March 2013 CH H W Plymouth 48 Somerset 41 05 April 2013 LC H L Plymouth 40 Rye House 52 12 April 2013 LC H L Plymouth 44 Ipswich 46 19 April 2013 LC A L Plymouth 42 Somerset 48 20 April 2013 LC H W Plymouth 48 Somerset 41 26 April 2013 KOC(1) H L Plymouth 44 Newcastle 46 28 April 2013 KOC(2) A L Plymouth 29.5 Newcastle 42.5 (On agg - L:- 73.5 - 88.5) 16 May 2013 PL A L Plymouth 42 Rye House 51 17 May 2013 PL A L Plymouth 36 Edinburgh 56 18 May 2013 PL H L Plymouth 42 Edinburgh 51 23 May 2013 LC A L Plymouth 32 Ipswich 63 24 May 2013 PL H L Plymouth 38 Leicester 52 25 May 2013 PL A L Plymouth 44 Leicester 46 26 May 2013 LC A W Plymouth 49 Rye House 40 07 June 2013 PL H W Plymouth 59 Glasgow 34 08 June 2013 PL A W Plymouth 46 Rye House 44 13 June 2013 PL A D Plymouth 45 Sheffield 45 22 June 2013 PL A L Plymouth 37 Berwick 56 28 June 2013 PL H W Plymouth 50 Berwick 40 05 July 2013 PL H W Plymouth 48 Rye House 45 12 July 2013 PL H L Plymouth 34 Ipswich 44 19 July 2013 PL H L Plymouth 43 Workington 47 27 July 2013 PL A W Plymouth 46 Workington 44 03 August 2013 PL H L Plymouth 40 Redcar 52 09 August 2013 PL A L Plymouth 36 Somerset 59 10 August 2013 PL H D Plymouth 45 Somerset 45 Plymouth Devils' PL Results at EWR 19 August 2011 PL L Scunthorpe 56 Plymouth 37 02 September 2012 PL L Scunthorpe 54 Plymouth 39 (stats courtesy of John Eyre) Edited August 13, 2013 by lucifer sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opinionated Posted August 15, 2013 Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 (edited) I sincerely hope thats not Plymouths confirmed line up.Id definitely put Stichauer at No.2 and leave Jensen at No.3 with Kata at No.4. Edited August 15, 2013 by Opinionated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Former devil Posted August 15, 2013 Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 Yep i totally agree with you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewy Posted August 15, 2013 Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 I sincerely hope thats not Plymouths confirmed line up.Id definitely put Stichauer at No.2 and leave Jensen at No.3 with Kata at No.4. opinionated and sincerely just dont go together! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronScorpion Posted August 15, 2013 Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 At the moment, Ryan is performing the best of the 2 reserves so i would move him to 7 fot team points scoring(no7 v no7 3 times). Do not allow the oposition reserves to score more than us.(in theory) #pray for Ricky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bream Posted August 15, 2013 Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 Cant say anything else than.. Kalle, give em hell! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazysue Posted August 16, 2013 Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 Is there anyone going to this meeting who would be able to text updates to the Updates site? If so, could you please send me a private message including your mobile number. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halifaxtiger Posted August 17, 2013 Report Share Posted August 17, 2013 Usual decent EWR meeting, with the highlight a storming heat 13 contest between Bech and Auty. Plymouth really seemed to have picked up two superb signings in the two Danes, because Jensen was equally as impressive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montie Posted August 17, 2013 Report Share Posted August 17, 2013 Usual decent EWR meeting, with the highlight a storming heat 13 contest between Bech and Auty. Plymouth really seemed to have picked up two superb signings in the two Danes, because Jensen was equally as impressive. Agree,was really impressed with Ramus Jensen,EWR seemed to suit him!! Nice to see a tidy sum go into the Ashworth fund also, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EC Rides Again Posted August 17, 2013 Report Share Posted August 17, 2013 Jenson, Bech and Kurtz were all good value. Bech was very quick but made a right pig's ear of his Black and White ride and that was that for the match. R/R for Howe makes Scunny stronger although it is sad to say as much. David has been a great servant to Scunthorpe but is his time up as a force in sport? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhr Posted August 17, 2013 Report Share Posted August 17, 2013 Jenson, Bech and Kurtz were all good value. Bech was very quick but made a right pig's ear of his Black and White ride and that was that for the match. R/R for Howe makes Scunny stronger although it is sad to say as much. David has been a great servant to Scunthorpe but is his time up as a force in sport? No, not just yet 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted August 17, 2013 Report Share Posted August 17, 2013 Good meeting last night... can't really add to what others have already said about Jensen and Bech, Plymouth got a good pair there. Todd Kurtz impressed too. Great overall performance from Scunny though, particularly impressive show from Nicolai Klindt...and young Ryan Douglas, he's riding superbly at the minute. Best wishes to Kalle Katajisto, hope he heals quickly from his injuries. As for David Howe, sincerely hope we've not seen the last of him, quality rider, great bloke...going through a rough time with injuries at the moment, bit of time out won't do him any harm. When he gets back on it, i've no doubt, he's got the enthusiasm and will power to get back to his best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted August 17, 2013 Report Share Posted August 17, 2013 No, not just yet Glad to hear that David, hoping you get well soon and rediscover your mojo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronScorpion Posted August 17, 2013 Report Share Posted August 17, 2013 Well said, David. Glad to see your still on here replying to your doubters. You're still a hero in my eyes, with the injuries in 2012 curtailing further improvement at scunny(as posted previously) & you, personally, getting in the top 10 average riders in the PL. Will gladly see you in the Scorpion colours in 2014 so don't discount us because of a few numpties that doubt you. Injuries take it's toll & sometimes you need to be out their racing when you shouldn't be, for a wage as it's not a hobby for you lads, it's a job, a dangerous one at that. A great show by the Danes just need Klindt to show a bit more craft of the racing lines to overtake at the EWR. When he gates, he is hard to catch. Kurtz showed that you don't always have to ride in the dirt to pass he he mode numerous moves up the inside. Very impressed with Jensen & Bech didn't take long to have a liking to our track, also, bar his t/r ride where he went too wide on bends 3 & 4 but his race with Josh in ht 13 was awesome. Also, nice to see our riders doing a 'Rye House' & team ride to victory. #prayforricky A nice amount collected for Ricky's family to help out in these difficult times. Around £970 collected at the gate rose to about £1150 on a further walkround by our turnstile girls. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ekimba Posted August 17, 2013 Report Share Posted August 17, 2013 Any news on Kalle's injury ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bream Posted August 17, 2013 Report Share Posted August 17, 2013 Kalle got about a 5cm long cut under his chin. Hurt his neck a bit but nothing serious. Got this info from his facebook-page. Maybe a bit better next time. Any idea how they crashed? Im sure he will score some serious points soon. His self-confidence seemed to be top level when I saw him riding in Finland last time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stratton Posted August 17, 2013 Report Share Posted August 17, 2013 How good was Jensen Scunny fans? the Danes seem to have a good blend of prospects right now.Bech i rate highly it has not been a great year for him but he has quality how did Bech do in heat 1and later races with Klindt and Auty?.Good win for Scunny really pleased for Douglas has picked up and has a great longterm future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bream Posted August 17, 2013 Report Share Posted August 17, 2013 Oh man, new.. bad news about Kalle. There is a fracture in his jaw and it needs to be operated. Season could be over for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronScorpion Posted August 17, 2013 Report Share Posted August 17, 2013 (edited) Any idea how they crashed? Kalle & Hynek came together on a tight line exiting bend 4. Both got up fairly quickly, thankfully. Kalle looked like he refused treatment, then went down on 1 knee where he then received treatment. How good was Jensen Scunny fans? Rasmus Jensen, for me, was the pick of your 2 Danes. Chased Auty in ht1, filled in behind Bech with Klindt not far behind both in ht5, won ht 8 beating Auty into 2nd who was getting close enough to challenge, team rode out in ht11 by Jorgy & Ryan but not far behind. Infact, just nosed ahead of Jorgy at 1 point but then repassed, if i remember out of bend 2, deserved his ht 15 selection but adrift of the other 3. Edited August 17, 2013 by IronScorpion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EC Rides Again Posted August 17, 2013 Report Share Posted August 17, 2013 No, not just yet Glad to hear it . Best of luck to you David and get well soon' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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