lucifer sam Posted September 3, 2014 Report Share Posted September 3, 2014 (edited) DECISIVE MEETING AT EDDIE WRIGHT RACEWAY ON FRIDAY FLUIDAIR POWER Scunthorpe Scorpions are looking to all-but-mathematically clinch a place in the Premier League play-offs, by taking three points off rivals Peterborough Panthers at the Eddie Wright Raceway on Friday evening (7.30pm). Scunthorpe lost 44-45 in a tightly-contested encounter at Peterborough on Tuesday night, where they were a little unlucky not to win the meeting. However, the point gained for a narrow away loss moved the fifth-placed Scorpions just that little bit nearer to securing a place in the top six. Friday is well-and-truly a ‘seven pointer’, and its potential effect on the final league table could be significant. Three points for the Scorpions (for a win of seven points or more) would move them onto 43 points and mean either Workington or Peterborough would have to put together an impressive string of results to overhaul them in fifth place. The chances of both Peterborough and Workington BOTH going on such a run, to push the Scorpions down to seventh and out of the play-off places would be somewhat unlikely. However, four points to the Panthers (for an away win of seven points or more), and the Scorpions would still to left with work to do from their home and away meetings with Berwick (September 6 at Shielfield Park and September 9 at the Eddie Wright Raceway) and the visit to Rye House on September 13. Scunthorpe promoter Rob Godfrey enthused: “I think it’s going to be an absolute belter. The results between Scunthorpe and Peterborough this year have been 46-43, 46-44 and 45-44. Both teams ride the other team’s racetrack so well. “Both teams need the points from this meeting. I’m sure Peterborough will be fired up for the meeting, and I can assure everyone that our lads will be.” Since the reintroduction of the play-offs in 2012, the Premier League has become all about peaking at the right time, and Godfrey feels this is starting to happen with his team. “We’re now moving into the business end of the season”, he said. “We put in a shaky home performance to Redcar at the Eddie Wright Raceway last Wednesday in what was our first complete meeting for weeks, after the rain interrupted us for a few weeks. “But since then our riders have performed well - winning in fine style at Redcar, so nearly taking a point at Workington, beating Workington at home with some comfort, and being unfortunate not to win at Peterborough as well. “I feel we’re moving into form just at the right time. “Ash (Birks) has now kicked on, and he’s going to be a real asset down at reserve, just as David (Howe) was last month, and Thomas (Jorgensen) and Ryan (Douglas) were before that.” There are 24 heats of action in total, with a nine-heat second half, including a Midland Development League match between Castleford and Belle Vue. Admission prices for Friday: Adult: £15.00 Student/OAP: £13.00 Child (10 – 17): £5.00 Child (0 – 9) Free (accompanied by paying adult) Family Ticket £35 (2 adults, 2 Children 10-17) Match Programme: £1.00 Expected teams for Friday (English unless stated): FluidAir Power Scunthorpe Scorpions: 1. Nicolai Klindt (Denmark), 2. David Howe, 3. Ryan Douglas (Australia), 4. Josh Auty, 5. Thomas Jørgensen (Denmark), 6. Tom Perry, 7. Ashley Birks. Peterborough Panthers: 1. Stuart Robson (guest), 2. Adam Roynon, 3. Richard Hall, 4. Ulrich Ostergaard (Denmark), 5. Ales Dryml (Czech Republic), 6. Max Dilger (Germany), 7. Nicki Barrett (Denmark). Midland Development League teams: Castleford: 1. Danny Phillips, 2. Tom Bacon, 3. Adam Portwood, 4. Ben Hewitt. Belle Vue: 1. Michael Neale, 2. Scooter Webster, 3. Shaun Tedham, 4. Sam Darroch. Peterborough Panthers at EWR Ave Ave Best Name Lge M R Pts BP (no BP) (w BP) Performance Nicki Barrett PL 1 3 1 0 1.33 1.33 1 from 3 rides (2013) Max Dilger PL 4 15 11 2 2.93 3.47 4 from 4 rides (2013) Ales Dryml PL 1 5 6 2 4.80 6.40 6 + 2 from 5 rides (2014) Richard Hall PL 45 205 377 24 7.41 7.86 17 from 6 rides (2008) Ulrich Ostergaard PL 8 37 67 6 7.24 7.89 18 from 6 rides (inc 6 pts T/R (2008)) Adam Roynon PL 5 21 26 5 4.95 5.90 8 + 2 from 4 rides (2013) Other Notes Nicki Barrett Made his Premier League debut for Berwick during the 2012 season. Signed for Peterborough in June to replace the injured Oliver Greenwood. Max Dilger 2008 German Under-21 Champion Made his Premier League debut in 2009 for Edinburgh. Ales Dryml Has competed in the Speedway Grand Prix Series and has represented his country in the Speedway World Cup. 2012 European Champion. Won the 2004 and 2007 European Pairs Championship with his brother Lukas. Member of Oxford's 2001 Elite League Championship Winning Team. Member of Poole's 2003 Elite League Championship and KO Cup Winning Teams. Won the 2004 and 2007 European Pairs Championship with his brother Lukas. Richard Hall Former Scunthorpe rider who has scored over 450 points for the club. Member of Peterborough's Elite League Championship Winning Team in 2006. Member of Peterborough's Elite League Shield Winning Team in 2007. Ulrich Ostergaard Member of Peterborough's Elite League Championship Winning Team in 2006. Named as the 2008 Premier League Rider of the Year by the Speedway Riders Association. Adam Roynon 2006 Conference League Riders Champion. Member of Mildenhall's Conference League Championship and KO Cup Winning Teams in 2004. Member of Rye House's Premier League Championship Winning Team in 2007. Member of Dudley's National League Shield and Four-Team Championship Winning Teams in 2011. Member of Dudley's National League Shield Winning Team in 2012. Member of Workington's Premier League Pairs Winning duo in 2012. Peterborough Panthers' Results at EWR 26 May 2014 KOC L Scunthorpe 46 Peterborough 44 Edited September 4, 2014 by lucifer sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric i Posted September 4, 2014 Report Share Posted September 4, 2014 Shame there is not some kind of deal for supporters for attending this meeting and Tuesdays. If you include the Redcar rainoff that's 5 meetings in 15 days, I won't do the maths but its a lot for supporters to afford. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screm Posted September 5, 2014 Report Share Posted September 5, 2014 PETERBOROUGH have seen their Premier League play-off aspirations dealt a blow by the loss of in-form Ales Dryml.The Czech ace aggravated his long-standing back problem during the club's disappointing 59-36 derby defeat at Ipswich last night (Thursday).He has been signed off for three days on medical advice which means he will miss crucial away clashes at Scunthorpe tonight (Friday) and Newcastle on Sunday.Co-promoter Trevor Swales said: "Ales has had his critics at times, but his form lately has been very good and he will certainly be missed."He is riding through the pain of a bad back and it has got to the point where he needs a few days off."Panthers' team plans for the trip to Scunthorpe will be finalised this morning.They are also without number one Lasse Bjerre who races in the Danish Under 21 Final.Newcastle man Stuart Robson has been drafted in as a guest. Taken from Peterborough's site and makes the Panthers stronger IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panthers89 Posted September 5, 2014 Report Share Posted September 5, 2014 Don't see that, need Adam to be in form to keep it competitive. Another spanking, 55-37 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScotsman Posted September 5, 2014 Report Share Posted September 5, 2014 PETERBOROUGH have seen their Premier League play-off aspirations dealt a blow by the loss of in-form Ales Dryml. The Czech ace aggravated his long-standing back problem during the club's disappointing 59-36 derby defeat at Ipswich last night (Thursday). He has been signed off for three days on medical advice which means he will miss crucial away clashes at Scunthorpe tonight (Friday) and Newcastle on Sunday. Co-promoter Trevor Swales said: "Ales has had his critics at times, but his form lately has been very good and he will certainly be missed. "He is riding through the pain of a bad back and it has got to the point where he needs a few days off." Panthers' team plans for the trip to Scunthorpe will be finalised this morning. They are also without number one Lasse Bjerre who races in the Danish Under 21 Final. Newcastle man Stuart Robson has been drafted in as a guest. Taken from Peterborough's site and makes the Panthers stronger IMO. Hardly. Bjerre and Dryml have been going well recently. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew parker Posted September 5, 2014 Report Share Posted September 5, 2014 Ales Dryml not riding now due to his back injury Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudflaps Posted September 5, 2014 Report Share Posted September 5, 2014 Oh dear another spanking on the cards... What odd's Hall , Dilger and Barrett not to beat an opposing rider unless they E/F or Fall! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montie Posted September 5, 2014 Report Share Posted September 5, 2014 Oh dear another spanking on the cards... What odd's Hall , Dilger and Barrett not to beat an opposing rider unless they E/F or Fall! Around the EWR,i wouldnt right hall off just yet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdjfan Posted September 5, 2014 Report Share Posted September 5, 2014 Ales dryml's working visa doesn't allow him to travel north of Peterborough that or he has a cheap Sat Nav in his Van that doesn't work North of Peterborough either!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScotsman Posted September 5, 2014 Report Share Posted September 5, 2014 Around the EWR,i wouldnt right hall off just yet! Well he hasn't done much round the Showground yet!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pantherman Posted September 5, 2014 Report Share Posted September 5, 2014 Around the EWR,i wouldnt right hall off just yet! Well if recent performances are to go by, I think we can! Woeful the last 4 meetings 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillwhitewasmad Posted September 5, 2014 Report Share Posted September 5, 2014 Hope hall does beat anyone tonight especialy if they are laying down at the time 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobydoo Posted September 5, 2014 Report Share Posted September 5, 2014 Interesting to note that the team that Peterboro have out in this meeting contains only Ulrich Ostergaard that started the season with the Panthers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stratton Posted September 5, 2014 Report Share Posted September 5, 2014 (edited) Why does Auty never get five rides,? he does of course but hardly ever a heat 15.Heat 15 he is often overlooked is it his choice?who knows just seems others who have done no better always get heat 15.. Edited September 5, 2014 by sidney Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spencebel Posted September 5, 2014 Report Share Posted September 5, 2014 Well done Scunthorpe... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted September 5, 2014 Report Share Posted September 5, 2014 Some cracking racing despite the one sided scoreline. Robbo and Ostergaard provided some great entertainment and were by far Peterboroughs standout performers. Phew., that was one nasty off for Ostergaard, so pleased he got up from that and was able to continue the meeting. As for the Scorpions, they seem to be hitting form at the right time. A track record for Nicolai Klindt, a superb paid maximum for David Howe... and with Douglas, Auty, Jorgensen and Birks all scoring big they were deserved winners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cambpanther Posted September 5, 2014 Report Share Posted September 5, 2014 Some cracking racing despite the one sided scoreline. Robbo and Ostergaard provided some great entertainment and were by far Peterboroughs standout performers. Phew., that was one nasty off for Ostergaard, so pleased he got up from that and was able to continue the meeting. As for the Scorpions, they seem to be hitting form at the right time. A track record for Nicolai Klindt, a superb paid maximum for David Howe... and with Douglas, Auty, Jorgensen and Birks all scoring big they were deserved winners. Dont need to be on form to beat that panthers team, so nothing to get to excited about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucifer sam Posted September 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2014 Good night of speedway, despite Peterborough - apart from the mad Ostrich - failing to turn up. Well done to Scunny on now being 99% sure of being in the play-offs. Ice-bucket challenge.... can't really describe it... check out the photo here: http://scunthorpescorpions.co/?p=1897 All the best Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panthers89 Posted September 6, 2014 Report Share Posted September 6, 2014 nothing can really be said from a panthers perspective, apart from expect to get hammered now in all the away meetings. Thank god for Ully! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScotsman Posted September 6, 2014 Report Share Posted September 6, 2014 That is a spectacular ice bucket challenge!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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