Islander15 Posted November 27, 2014 Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 A very entertaining team if not going to be a successful one. It looks weaker than Glasgow & Rye imo and I doubt Glasgow will make the play-offs. Howe: An obvious choice and reliable home and away but it remains to be seen if he can push his average over 8 having ridden nearly all of last year outside of a heat leader berth. Davies: So apparently he's a racer and you understand why Rob signed him. But the large majority of his points came from Somerset home meetings and he's missed a year. Auty: A 7 point PL rider but hopefully riding at Leicester will improve his gating. Douglas: The only one with real potential to improve in the team tbh but that puts a lot of pressure on him. I'd start him alongside Davies and let Auty ride at number 5 and he might be number 1 by the end of the year. Wilkinson: Should do ok at home and average about the same. Did Scorpions fans actually want to see him back though? Lunna: As the outsider said, the team has been built around him. Imo given that I'd be impressed if he only loses 1 point on his average, that's a poor decision. But he's apparently a racer so hopefully he at least does ok at home. Perks: Hopefully he feels no affects of his serious injury and he should do better than the last two 3.00 men signed, and that it isn't a year too early again. But if Lunna struggles to adapt suddenly Ellis has a lot of pressure on him, taking 5 rides every week. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
June Posted November 27, 2014 Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 I felt more excited playing the game of naming the team!. I feel somewhat deflated now. 2 novice reserves.... off we go again! Anyway welcome back Carl ! . he is exciting to watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coomie Posted November 27, 2014 Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 Alex will be a good choice for you,would of like him back for us for sure 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric i Posted November 27, 2014 Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 Looks like a team built on a tight budget, I don't think we will be getting any trophies but I expect there will be plenty of last heat deciders at the EWR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMungo Posted November 27, 2014 Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 I will be very surprised if that is the 1-7 Scunthorpe finish the season with. Good to see Davies back in the country. Entertaining rider - good for PL Speedway, and very good news for any kebab shops in the Scunthorpe area. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronScorpion Posted November 27, 2014 Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 Howe @ 7.50. Cheers Rob ...Forgot to update to end of season averages. Islander15. From what I have found http://www.speedwayresults.com/rider.php?name=Alex&surname=Davies&season=2013 Alex did not score most of his points at home. Yes he scored well but similar to ours last year, home riders took points off each other but he consistently scored away between 5 & 8 & I would be happy with that again. 4 bikes to set up, probably 2 for Scunny, which should be similar to Somerset & 2 for other tracks, to me, seems well set up for the upcoming season. Someone down south has missed out!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy The Rebel Posted November 27, 2014 Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 Very poor team look the whipping boys so far!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander15 Posted November 27, 2014 Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 Howe @ 7.50. Cheers Rob ...Forgot to update to end of season averages. Islander15. From what I have found http://www.speedwayresults.com/rider.php?name=Alex&surname=Davies&season=2013 Alex did not score most of his points at home. Yes he scored well but similar to ours last year, home riders took points off each other but he consistently scored away between 5 & 8 & I would be happy with that again. 4 bikes to set up, probably 2 for Scunny, which should be similar to Somerset & 2 for other tracks, to me, seems well set up for the upcoming season. Someone down south has missed out!!!! From http://speedway-stats.co.uk/speedwaystats/Rider/329 in 2013 Alex averaged 8.18 at home without bonus points and 9.40 with bonus points and away he averaged 5.08 without bonus points and 5.92 with bonus points. I agree that he should go well round Scunny though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillwhitewasmad Posted November 27, 2014 Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 Well the expected criticism has started I would say let's see what the season brings. Only reason i go to speedway is to be entertained and in that team the top five are all good value round the Ewr and Nike is meant to be a round the boards type so can see plenty of action to warm you even on the coldest evening. If I go home having been entertained the result to me is the last thing I think about. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebaron Posted November 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 (edited) Very poor team look the whipping boys so far!!We not going to win the league but we will entertain. Its great to be all conquering but that can be a bit of a bore in itself. Some of the best racing I have seen has not always been from the winning teams. It is important to compete even if you loose and I think we can. It will interesting to see how the team develops. The management will have had an eye on costs and for me given the choice of expensive No1s and Euro hopping riders v a budget conscious team and speedway surviving I take the latter every day. One thing I would like to see barring injuries and complete loss of form: is us sticking with this 1-7 and keeping faith. Again its a pretty much a UK based line up. To me a regular line up is important to supporters getting to know the team and backing them. Someone said they bet that the line up would not look anything like at the end of the season. It may well not; but we set out hoping it will surely?. Edited November 27, 2014 by the outsider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scunny1 Posted November 27, 2014 Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 (edited) Some surprise signings in there with potential to certainly entertain. Two un proven Reserves maybe a worry, so we need them to perform right from the start. Last season we had the luxury of a strong reserve and all who took that position gained a deal of confidence and plenty of points. What we really need are good tracks and plenty of practise prior to league business, last year we were lack lustre and seemingly rusty at the start of the season-did we miss Press and practise sessions??? I am sure Rob will put plenty of dirt on the outside, as most of this team like to ride the boards! Hopefully our riders will stay injury free all season, as that is a major contributor to a successful season and can make or break. An interesting selection of riders, personally I like being underdogs as most on here seem to think we will be, End of October will Rob be saying "told you we would be really good this season"??? Edited November 27, 2014 by scunny1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EC Rides Again Posted November 27, 2014 Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 A cost conscious team that is understandable in the present circumstances. That said it does have the potential to be very exciting at home but may struggle to gain points away (Sheffield's signings so far look like they will not donate the usual away win next year ). The change to three points for any home win will help, as a last heat decider ending in 46-44 will now garner a full house. A long time to wait for the start of the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WTF1 Posted November 27, 2014 Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 Well according to most "experts" on this forum" we're all doomed i tell thee" but at least there are some new faces , my only minor disappointment is that there is no high scoring no1 signed as you can't really count David Howe on a 7.50 average a no1 but let's all see what happens next season as this looks an entertaining side and isn't this the reason we all go to speedway to be entertained? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bullet Posted November 28, 2014 Popular Post Report Share Posted November 28, 2014 Time for my review of the team now all the pessimists (especially many who support different teams!!) have had thier say. David Howe - Was getting back to his best at the end of last season and if he continues will be back to a top rider in this league and should score well home and away Josh Auty - Stop start last year but always going to score well. Being at the Lions this year will help give him more consistency through number of meetings and hopefully help him on tighter tracks where he struggles a bit more. I expect him to finish season with his highest average yet. Ryan Douglas - Improving all the time and expect him to be pushing to be a top rider in the league this year. Just needs to ease it back abit on some away tracks but 2 years experience now should help him with that just concerns on whether he will be fit after knee surgery which it looks like he needs Alex Davies - Surprise signing and the only one im not sure of. Never really noticed him when he rode at EWR but yet always had decent scores so hopefully will be a good consistent middle order rider who scores regularly week in week out which helps stay in meetings. Hopefully upto speed quickly after missing last season with his visa issues Carl Wilkinson - I best get plenty of protective filters for my camera lens now this club favorite is back. 100% effort never gives up and will go as wide as it takes. At home he will be like a heat leader and away maybe more hit and miss but when he hits he could make a big difference in the score. Nike Lunna - (aka the "lunatic" as im going to call him!) 1st of 2 assesed riders in the team and until he has had a few meetings will be an unknown quantity. Until other teams are complete as well its hard to gauge what quality of reserves he will face. However with his style of liking to ride wide is bound to take to the EWR well. May struggle on some of the tighter tracks (although wasnt to bad at leicester) so hopefully will finish around his average this year then build after that Ellis Perks - Mentioned by alot for in the team and suddenly when named everyone says he will struggle!! A young brit on 3pts coming over from australia - Sounds familiar!! Took to the tack well last season and was not far behind other young brits who will be reserves this year at the British U19. This year will be on proper machinery built for league racing not just second halfing so could be a surprise package. Will this team win the league - Probably not but they will give it a bloody good go Will this team make the playoffs - Possibly its all about racking up the points especially at home Will this team entertain - Thats a big fat Yes only David and Alex are the conservative riders and even they can do some spectacular stuff!! dont think the inside line will be used much this year!! Will this team Win at home - Yes and would expect to win most meetings. At least 4 of the top 5 are capable and will be looking for Maximums at home Will this team win away - Early on possibly not but again the top 5 on their day can score big anywhere. If we get meetings where they all click we can win away. Definitely will like the big away tracks more. Will this team Cost a fortune - No which is the plan. Having seen comments on twitter saying glasgow are only just finishing paying the costs of winning the league a few years ago thanks to a wealthy backer!. Too many teams are living beyond their means in the hunt for glory that only 1 team can win. This team has 4 assets, only 2/3 loan fees depending on the arrangment with poole for Perks so not expensive there. All riders are based in the UK so no expenses getting them in and out of the country. No prima donna riders demanding stupid payrates. Several crowd favorites so hopefully will get some regular fans back. Exciting riders so hopefully get fans back, and a couple of younger riders which might get some younger fans interested Overall assesment - Pretty happy with it. A sensible team to be cost effective and exciting. A lot will depend on how well the reserves settle but we will give them time to hopefully and write us off at your peril!! 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EC Rides Again Posted November 28, 2014 Report Share Posted November 28, 2014 Will this team win the league - Probably not but they will give it a bloody good go Will this team make the playoffs - Possibly its all about racking up the points especially at home Will this team entertain - Thats a big fat Yes only David and Alex are the conservative riders and even they can do some spectacular stuff!! dont think the inside line will be used much this year!! Will this team Win at home - Yes and would expect to win most meetings. At least 4 of the top 5 are capable and will be looking for Maximums at home Will this team win away - Early on possibly not but again the top 5 on their day can score big anywhere. If we get meetings where they all click we can win away. Definitely will like the big away tracks more. Will this team Cost a fortune - No which is the plan. Having seen comments on twitter saying glasgow are only just finishing paying the costs of winning the league a few years ago thanks to a wealthy backer!. Too many teams are living beyond their means in the hunt for glory that only 1 team can win. This team has 4 assets, only 2/3 loan fees depending on the arrangment with poole for Perks so not expensive there. All riders are based in the UK so no expenses getting them in and out of the country. No prima donna riders demanding stupid payrates. Several crowd favorites so hopefully will get some regular fans back. Exciting riders so hopefully get fans back, and a couple of younger riders which might get some younger fans interested Overall assesment - Pretty happy with it. A sensible team to be cost effective and exciting. A lot will depend on how well the reserves settle but we will give them time to hopefully and write us off at your peril!! A very good summary. Just to add that I think that Josh will have a much improved 2015. He's going to be busier with Elite meetings and I think that will suit him. Also, I think we forget his health problems this year and if he's 100% healthy then watch out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtdodger Posted November 28, 2014 Report Share Posted November 28, 2014 I agree with THE BULLET,not a championship side but they will be entertaining!so long as'our two' get out of the gate at the same time as 'their two' i'll be happy.speedway RACING the clue's in the title folks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve55 Posted November 28, 2014 Report Share Posted November 28, 2014 Auty: A 7 point PL rider but hopefully riding at Leicester will improve his gating.Why might it improve at Leicester? It's failed to improve everywhere up till now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet Posted November 28, 2014 Report Share Posted November 28, 2014 Why might it improve at Leicester? It's failed to improve everywhere up till now! Probably on the assumption that you have to learn to gate there otherwise you dont win races!!!! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve55 Posted November 28, 2014 Report Share Posted November 28, 2014 Probably on the assumption that you have to learn to gate there otherwise you dont win races!!!!Can't see him winning many there then! Last time I saw him ride there (for Sheffield) the mic man couldn't even get his name right - announced him as Joss Autry - every time! Having said that he couldn't pronounce Kauko Neimanens name, and he was their number one! Hope they've got somebody better on the mic now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montie Posted November 28, 2014 Report Share Posted November 28, 2014 Why might it improve at Leicester? It's failed to improve everywhere up till now! I hope for one it doesnt improve one little bit...Josh missing the gate and having ago in one of the reason i like speedway 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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