lucifer sam Posted September 7, 2014 Report Share Posted September 7, 2014 SCORPIONS OUT TO SHOW TITLE CREDENTIALS FLUIDAIR POWER Scunthorpe Scorpions are out to prove that there are serious title contenders when they entertain the Berwick Bandits in Premier League action at the Eddie Wright Raceway on Tuesday evening (7.30pm). Scunthorpe look all set to finish fifth in the Premier League table. It would now take a mathematical miracle for the Scorpions to be denied a top six place and a place in the championship play-offs, with Glasgow requiring a maximum of 14 points from their remaining meetings, with the Scorpions failing to score. The last mathematical doubt is likely to be removed on Tuesday, with the staging of the Scunthorpe vs Berwick and Peterborough vs Glasgow meetings. All the signs are that the Scorpions are hitting their best form just at the right time of the season. Faced with 7 meetings in 11 days between August 27 and September 6, the Scorpions took 13 points from those meetings, dropping just one point at home, while picking up 5 away points. In fact, had single point defeats at Peterborough (44-45) and Berwick (46-47) been turned into wins, the Scorpions would have actually accrued 17 points over that period. Scunthorpe promoter Rob Godfrey said: “It’s all about peaking at the right time of the season, and I’m convinced that’s what is happening with us. “I’ve said all season long that I believe we could win the championship this season, and I think a lot of other people are starting to see that we will be serious contenders in the play-offs. “We built a team that we believed would just get stronger as the season progressed and that what’s happened. “Finishing top of the table means nothing. It’s all about the getting into the play-offs and taking good form into them. “We are planning to show that we mean business in the play-offs, with a convincing performance against Berwick on Tuesday. The Bandits are going to finish fourth in the table, but we nearly won at their place on Saturday, and we want to take a resounding win over the Bandits to show everyone we mean business. “There’s a buzz about the team at the moment, and I’m sure it’s going to be another great night of racing at the Eddie Wright Raceway.” Scunthorpe’s undoubted strength is six riders who can all score heavily, and Godfrey is keen to see that happen both on Tuesday night and for the rest of the season. He added: “David Howe is back to the rider we saw before he sustained his injuries in 2012, and Josh Auty is also looking better and better with each passing meeting. By the time, we reach the play-offs, we’ll see the Josh who topped our averages in each of the last two seasons. “Ashley Birks has also turned the corner with his form. He’s making the most of being at reserve, although to be fair to Ash, he scored paid 12 in his last meeting before he dropped to reserve, after sorting out his machinery troubles. “Ryan Douglas showed he can win the big races, when he won Heat 15 at Berwick on Saturday, and Thomas Jorgensen finished our last home meeting on fire. “Nicolai Klindt smashed David Howe’s three-year-old track record last Friday, and with paid 10 in both his last two performances for us, is showing signs of returning to the Nicolai that we saw when he first signed for us this season. “As for Tom Perry, it’s been tough for him so far, but he showed he could mix it in Heat 2 at home to Peterborough last week, and I’m sure he’ll come good.” Admission prices for Tuesday: 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 Tuesday (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. Berwick Bandits: 1. Claus Vissing (Denmark), 2. David Bellego (France), 3. Kevin Doolan (Australia), 4. Steen Jensen (Denmark), 5. Matej Kus (Czech Republic), 6. Matthew Wethers (Australia), 7. Alex Edberg (Sweden). Berwick Bandits at EWR Ave Ave Best Name Lge M R Pts BP (no BP) (w BP) Performance David Bellego PL 7 29 37 3 5.10 5.52 9 from 4 rides (2013) Kevin Doolan PL 11 53 85 4 6.42 6.72 14 from 5 rides (2008) Alexander Edberg PL 1 5 6 1 4.80 5.60 6 + 1 from 5 rides Steen Jensen DEBUT PL MEETING @ EWR Matej Kus PL 3 15 27 0 7.20 7.20 17 from 5 rides (inc 6 pts T/R (2012)) Claus Vissing PL 4 11 13 0 4.73 4.73 7 from 4 rides (2012) Matthew Wethers PL 8 31 36 4 4.65 5.16 7 + 1 from 4 rides (2008) Other Notes David Bellego Member of Glasgow's Premier League Championship Winning Team in 2011. Member of Berwick's Premier League Fours Championship Winning Team in 2012. Kevin Doolan Member of King's Lynn's Premier League KO Cup and Young Shield Winning Teams in 2005. Member of King's Lynn's Premier League Championship, KO Cup and Premier Trophy Winning Teams in 2006. Member of Workington's Premier League Four-Team Championship Winning Team in 2009. Member of Ipswich's Premier League Four-Team Championship Winning Team in 2011. Alexander Edberg Recently signed to replace Liam Carr in the Bandits' line-up. First rode in this country, making his Premier League debut in 2011 for Berwick. Steen Jensen Making his return to British speedway this season after a number of years away. Made his Premier League debut with Isle of Wight in 2005. Matej Kus Has ridden in Speedway Grand Prix and World Cup Events. 2010 Czech Republic Champion. Twice Czech Republic Under-21 Champion (2008 and 2009). 2008 Czech Republic Under-19 Champion. 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. Matthew Wethers Member of Edinburgh's Premier League Championship Winning Teams in 2003, 2008 and 2010. Member of Edinburgh's Premier League Play-Off Winning Teams in 2008 and 2009. Member of Edinburgh's Premier Trophy Winning Team in 2008. Berwick's Results at EWR 04 July 2008 PL L Scunthorpe 52 Berwick 41 04 September 2009 PL L Scunthorpe 51 Berwick 42 23 April 2010 PL L Scunthorpe 62 Berwick 28 25 March 2011 PL L Scunthorpe 56 Berwick 39 23 March 2012 LC L Scunthorpe 53 Berwick 40 27 July 2012 PL L Scunthorpe 48 Berwick 42 02 August 2013 PL L Scunthorpe 34 Berwick 31 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fozzie4388 Posted September 8, 2014 Report Share Posted September 8, 2014 Whose fibbing then? Says he Tom Perry's riding for Scunthorpe yet on Cradley's site it says he's riding for them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucifer sam Posted September 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2014 Benji Compton at No 6 for Scorpions. All the best Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandit59 Posted September 9, 2014 Report Share Posted September 9, 2014 Looks like the Bandits are saving themselves for tomorrow night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadders Posted September 9, 2014 Report Share Posted September 9, 2014 If that bloke on the centre green mentions it's Ryan Douglas birthday once more I'm gonna punch his bleedin lights out!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havenagotahope Posted September 9, 2014 Report Share Posted September 9, 2014 Looks like the Bandits need to think about a guest at reserve. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robinh88 Posted September 9, 2014 Report Share Posted September 9, 2014 Lowering the averages, that's the spirit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spin king Posted September 9, 2014 Report Share Posted September 9, 2014 If that bloke on the centre green mentions it's Ryan Douglas birthday once more I'm gonna punch his bleedin lights out!! Did you say it was Ryan Douglas's birthday. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairplay1 Posted September 9, 2014 Report Share Posted September 9, 2014 Without the stupid double points for tac rides which i hate anyway the true score for this meeting would be 62 - 28 like someone said on another thread i can see Berwick being cannon fodder in the play offs sad after the season they have had .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EC Rides Again Posted September 9, 2014 Report Share Posted September 9, 2014 Scorpions coming to the boil nicely in time for the play-offs. Rob Godfrey (aka "that bloke on the centre green") mentioned last Friday that Somerset have indicated that they would choose Scunny with first pick - wonder if they may reconsider ? By the way, "Happy Birthday, Ryan". 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted September 9, 2014 Report Share Posted September 9, 2014 If that bloke on the centre green mentions it's Ryan Douglas birthday once more I'm gonna punch his bleedin lights out!!It's just be confirmed its Ryan Douglas birthday,thought I you better let you know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spin king Posted September 9, 2014 Report Share Posted September 9, 2014 Word has it that Ryan Douglas has just tweeted, to thank Shadders for reminding everyone that it is his birthday today. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arson fire Posted September 9, 2014 Report Share Posted September 9, 2014 Happy birthday Ryan. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted September 9, 2014 Report Share Posted September 9, 2014 Scorpions on fire ...Josh Auty and Birthday boy Douglas in stupendous form. Berwick lads gave it a go but Scunny just too good for them tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topsoil Posted September 9, 2014 Report Share Posted September 9, 2014 The league table doesn't lie, Berwick look like being one of the weaker teams in the play-offs. Edinburgh, Somerset, Ipswich and Scunthorpe seem to be hitting form at the right time, while Berwick are going in the opposite direction. Not complaining though, if you had offered a play-off spot at the start of the season I would have thought that would represent a good season. Some very good teams in the play-offs, should be some great matches coming up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted September 9, 2014 Report Share Posted September 9, 2014 The league table doesn't lie, Berwick look like being one of the weaker teams in the play-offs. Edinburgh, Somerset, Ipswich and Scunthorpe seem to be hitting form at the right time, while Berwick are going in the opposite direction. Not complaining though, if you had offered a play-off spot at the start of the season I would have thought that would represent a good season. Some very good teams in the play-offs, should be some great matches coming up.Agree Berwick have one of their best seasons in recents years and at the start of the season I would have said qualifying for the play -offs with the Team we had on paper would be a result and they have done that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadders Posted September 9, 2014 Report Share Posted September 9, 2014 Scunthorpe were fantastic, Berwick had no answer. Looks like the Bandits peaked too early. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucifer sam Posted September 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2014 I don't think it's been mentioned on this thread, so hoping Flyin' Ryan had a good 21st today. All the best Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Lucan Posted September 9, 2014 Report Share Posted September 9, 2014 Scunny definitely the "on fire" team at the moment especially at home, will be serious contenders if that form will transfer to the away tracks, dangerous!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
June Posted September 9, 2014 Report Share Posted September 9, 2014 What a brilliant meeting! The best seen at the EWR for a very long time, As Rob said it takes 4 riders to race thats exactly what happened. Despite the scoreline Berwick tried but caught the Scorps very hungry for that win tonight. Racing in almost all the heats was superb. passes and repasses we had the lot, A huge well done to both teams. Scorpions well ready for the play-offs! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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